John Gallagher

His most reliable combination on the track has been with jockey Darragh Keenan, who has partnered Gallagher's horses to 2 wins from 17 rides together — a win rate of around 1 in 8. That may not sound spectacular, but in a sport where most jockey-trainer partnerships click far less often, finding someone who gets the best out of your horses is genuinely valuable. It's a pairing worth watching as both men look to get their seasons back on track.

One area where Gallagher's record catches the eye is on very wet, muddy ground, where his horses have won 1 from 7 races — 14%, or roughly 1 in 7. It's a small sample, so it would be unwise to read too much into it, but it's a hint that when the ground is testing and other trainers are wincing at the weather forecast, Gallagher's yard might quietly fancy their chances. Trainers who can prepare horses for tough conditions are worth knowing about.

The partnership with Tenadaay, on the other hand, has yet to produce a win from 5 races together — a frustrating run that will no doubt be a priority to turn around. Sometimes horse and trainer simply need time to find the right race and the right conditions. Gallagher will be hoping that breakthrough comes sooner rather than later. With 47 career winners already behind him and a yard that clearly knows how to get horses ready to run, the tools are there. The next step is converting that into a stronger season.