The most interesting entry in Riches' record is how his yard performs when the ground gets wet. On soft or muddy ground, he has won 2 from just 6 races — that's 1 in every 3, a figure that would be the envy of trainers with far longer CVs. It suggests a real eye for placing horses in conditions that suit them, which is one of the sharpest tools a trainer can develop early in their career.
His most reliable ally in the saddle is jockey Sean Kirrane, who has partnered Riches' horses in 24 races and ridden 2 winners — a win rate of roughly 1 in 12, which mirrors the yard's overall season average. That consistency matters. When a trainer and jockey find a working rhythm, horses tend to be produced better, and races are targeted more intelligently.
The partnership with Good Karma tells a more complicated story: 1 win from 12 races together is a modest return, but the fact that this horse features as his standout partnership says something about the size of the operation Riches is running. These are early days, a yard finding its feet, and individual horses carrying a lot of the weight. Whether Good Karma becomes the horse that grows alongside the yard, or simply a stepping stone to better things, only time will tell.
Riches is four years in, winning more often than he was, and quietly thriving when the rain comes down. The foundations are there.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Catterick Bridge | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Newcastle | 9 | 0 | 0% |
| Redcar | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Thirsk | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| Hamilton Park | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Beverley | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Pontefract | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Haydock Park | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% |