Roger Fell

This season tells a similar story. Fell has recorded 25 winners from 245 runners — roughly 1 in every 10 races — which is a solid, professional return. But the more interesting number is what has happened over the last two weeks: 2 winners from just 13 runners, a win rate of around 15%. That jump matters. When a trainer's recent form outpaces their seasonal average, it usually means the horses in the yard are thriving right now. This is a stable worth following at the moment.

His most regular partner in the saddle is jockey Mark Winn, and together they have built a genuine working relationship. Six wins from 58 rides together — again, roughly 1 in every 10 — might not sound spectacular on paper, but consistency like that across nearly 60 races reflects trust, communication, and a shared understanding of how the horses need to be ridden. That kind of partnership takes time to build and tends to keep paying off.

Then there is Coloane. Among all the horses Fell has trained, this one stands out — three wins from 15 races together, which might sound modest until you consider that most racehorses never win at all. A horse that keeps delivering for the same trainer over 15 races is one that the yard clearly understands well.

One tactical edge worth noting: Fell's runners perform noticeably better on wet or muddy ground. His win rate on those surfaces climbs to 18% — 4 wins from 22 races, or nearly 1 in every 5. That is almost double his overall average, which suggests he either has horses particularly suited to testing conditions, or that he is shrewd about picking his spots when the weather turns. Either way, when the ground is soft and Roger Fell has a runner, it is worth a second look.