Jer Batt

His best moment came on 4 August 2024 at Haydock Park, where he landed a Class 2 race — a genuine result at a proper track. Before that, his first win came at Southwell in February 2023, so there are at least two clear markers of ability across his 29-race career. In total, he has won 3 times and placed 17 times, giving him a win rate of around 1 in every 10 races. That might not sound thrilling, but 17 places from 29 races tells a slightly different story — this is a horse who regularly shows up without always converting.

The most intriguing corner of his record is over the shortest distances. In sprint races under five furlongs, he has won 1 from just 3 attempts — that's 1 in 3, which is a markedly better return than he manages over other trips. It hints that when conditions suit his style, he is a different proposition.

Callum Rodriguez is his most regular partner, riding him 7 times for 1 win together — wins roughly 1 in every 7 rides, or about 14%. The pair clearly know each other, though the partnership hasn't fired consistently. Jer Batt is trained by David and Nicola Barron at their yard in Maunby, North Yorkshire, a team who have sent out 17 winners already this season — an active, productive operation.

The headline concern is that his last win was 21 months ago, and his last six runs have produced three third-place finishes and a pair of sevenths. The thirds suggest he's still competitive; the sevenths suggest the gap can widen quickly. He raced just one day ago, so he is clearly fit and active. Whether that Haydock win in August 2024 represents his ceiling or simply his most recent best day remains the question worth watching.