Two years into his career, J P O'Neill is still waiting for his first winner. Eight races ridden and none converted — that is a tough run, though it is worth keeping some perspective: two years is not long in a sport where many jockeys spend the early part of their career learning on the job, picking up rides where they can and building experience one race at a time.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
A snapshot of this jockey's performance over the last 12 months
8
Races
0
Wins
0%
Win rate
avg ~10%
0%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Jockey Breakdown
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The "(5)" next to his name tells you he is an apprentice, meaning he currently claims a 5-pound weight allowance — in plain terms, the horses he rides carry less weight than they would with a fully qualified jockey on board. That is a genuine advantage he offers trainers, and it is often the reason apprentices get opportunities on horses they might not otherwise be booked for. The challenge now is turning those opportunities into results.
Eight rides in a year is a modest book of work, suggesting he is still at the stage of proving himself and earning trust. Every successful jockey has a first winner somewhere in their past — O'Neill's is still to come.
📈 Form Trend
How this jockey's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2024–2025
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Sep
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jul
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Sep
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🎯 Where This Jockey Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
Good to yielding (mild give)
Unknown
Good (firm-ish)
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Yielding (slightly soft)
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Soft to heavy (wet)
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🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
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Right-handed, tight turns
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Right-handed, long straights
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Right-handed, hilly
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🏇 Trainer Partnerships
The trainers they work with most, sorted by rides together