Two winners from six runners over the past year — that's a win rate of 1 in 3, which by any measure is a remarkable return. To put it in context, even the very best trainers in Britain rarely sustain a ratio like that over a full season. P Cottier is only two years into life as a trainer, having set up in 2023, and the early signs are striking.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Role
Trainer
Based
France
Record
2 wins from 6 races
Win rate
33.3%
Top jockey
Hugo Besnier
Best course
la_teste_de_buch (100% from 1 race)
📊 Key numbers
A snapshot of this trainer's performance over the last 12 months
6
Races
2
Wins
33.3%
Win rate
avg ~10%
50%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this trainer's record and recent runs
TrackLab's trainer breakdown
It's a small operation in terms of numbers, but small yards can punch well above their weight when the horses are placed carefully and the timing is right. With a record like this, Cottier is clearly doing something right from the start — whether that's patient placement, good horsemanship, or simply knowing the animals in the yard well. Two years in, this is a trainer worth keeping an eye on.
📈 Form trend
How this trainer's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2024–2026
0%
Jun
0%
Aug
0%
Sep
33.3%
Mar
🎯 Where this trainer does best
Results split by ground, race level and track shape