Mr Jake Holman(7)

The "(7)" next to his name is worth explaining: it means he is an amateur rider who claims a 7lb weight allowance, a concession designed to give less experienced riders a fighting chance against seasoned professionals. Trainers will sometimes pick up a claimer specifically because that weight advantage can make a real difference to a horse's chances — so Holman is already a useful piece on the board, even without a winner to his name.

Zero from five is a thin record to analyse, but it would be wrong to read too much into it. Every jockey you have ever heard of started somewhere, and five rides is barely enough to get comfortable. The next few months will tell a much more interesting story.