Pam Sly

This season tells a similar story of quiet, consistent work. Seven winners from 89 runners is a win rate of around 1 in every 13 — modest on paper, but racing is a game where context matters enormously. Small yards don't win races at the same rate as the big operations with 200 horses, and the fact that Sly keeps finding winners speaks to good horsemanship rather than sheer volume.

One area where she genuinely stands out is when the ground gets soft. In slightly wet conditions, she has won 5 races from just 21 — that's nearly 1 in every 4, a number that jumps off the page compared to her overall record. Whether that reflects smart horse selection, a string that tends to suit those conditions, or simply a knack for spotting the right moment, it is a pattern worth knowing about. Leicester has also been a happy hunting ground: 3 winners from just 9 runners there is a return that any trainer would be pleased with.

Her most consistent jockey pairing has been with William Cody, who has partnered her horses to 4 wins from 33 races together. Jack Andrews has been in the saddle for 22 rides and contributed 2 wins — roughly 1 in every 11, which tracks closely with the yard's overall rate. These are working partnerships rather than glamorous ones, but they reflect the reality of how smaller stables operate — loyalty, communication, and knowing each other's horses.

Four years in, one top-level winner already banked, and a clear eye for soft ground and the right track — Pam Sly is a trainer worth watching as the yard continues to grow.