Dylan O'Connor(5)

The number that stands out most in his early record is how well he performs when paired with trainer Denis Gerard Hogan. Of his 57 rides, 23 have come for that yard, and all three of his winners so far have come from that partnership. That is a win rate of around 1 in every 8 rides — dramatically better than his overall average — which suggests Hogan has genuine faith in the young jockey and is putting him up on horses with a real chance. In racing, when a trainer keeps coming back to the same rider, it usually means something is clicking behind the scenes.

O'Connor also shows a clear preference for normal ground conditions. On a standard, fair surface he wins at 12% — roughly 1 in every 8 races — which accounts for all three of his victories. That tells you he is most effective when the track is neither too quick nor too soft, and it is the kind of detail that will matter as the yard choose when and where to book him going forward. The (5) beside his name means he currently claims a 5lb weight allowance, a head start given to apprentice riders to help them compete while they are still learning — it is one of the main reasons trainers take a chance on young jockeys in the first place.

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