What makes Vigors genuinely interesting right now is the trajectory. Over the last two weeks he has won 3 races from 14 rides — closer to 1 in every 5 — which suggests he is hitting a streak of confidence and form. In jump racing or flat racing alike, momentum matters, and right now his numbers are moving in the right direction.
His most fruitful professional relationship is with trainer Archie Watson, one of the sharper yards in Britain for placing young horses in winnable races. From 19 rides for Watson, Vigors has won 5 times — that is more than 1 in 4, a meaningfully better return than his overall season average and a sign that Watson trusts him with live chances. When a trainer keeps putting a young jockey up on horses that can genuinely win, it tells you something about the regard they are held in behind the scenes.
The partnership to watch, though, is with a horse called Yorkshire Glory. Three wins from four races together is an outstanding record — the kind of combination where horse and rider seem to bring out the best in each other. That sort of consistency rarely happens by accident.
Newcastle also stands out as a track where Vigors has punched above his weight, winning 3 times from just 8 rides there. That is more than 1 in 3, and for a young jockey to already have a course where he clearly thrives is a useful calling card. Some riders spend years searching for a track that suits their style. Vigors appears to have found one already. With less than a year on the clock, the early signs are genuinely encouraging.
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Lingfield Park | 19 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Kempton Park | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| chelmsford | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Southwell | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Leicester | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Pontefract | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Wetherby | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Bath | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0% |