Mr S E O'Rourke(7)

The "(7)" after his name tells you something useful: it means he's an amateur rider who claims a 7lb weight allowance, a concession designed to help newer riders compete against the more experienced professionals. In simple terms, the horse he rides carries less weight than it otherwise would, which gives him a small but genuine edge and encourages trainers to take a chance on up-and-coming talent.

Four years into his riding career since 2021, O'Rourke is still at the earliest stage of the journey. There isn't yet a pattern to analyse or a course where he's made his mark. What there is, is time — and in a sport where patience and perseverance matter as much as talent, the story is only just beginning.