Owen Lewis(5)

The most eye-catching figure in his record is what happens when the ground dries out. On fast, dry ground, Lewis has won 1 from 5 races — that is a 20% win rate, or roughly 1 in every 5. For context, that is the kind of number you would expect from a seasoned professional in form, not a jockey still building his name. It suggests that when conditions suit, he can be a genuinely dangerous booking.

The partnership with trainer Owen Burrows is the one area that has not clicked yet. Ten rides together and no wins is a run that will need to turn around if that relationship is going to develop — but ten rides is still a relatively small sample, and plenty of successful partnerships have started with a quiet spell before something clicks.

The "(5)" next to his name refers to his claim — a weight allowance that means horses he rides carry less weight than they otherwise would. It is one of the few advantages a young jockey has, and it makes him an attractive option for trainers looking to get a lighter weight on a horse without sacrificing too much experience. The challenge for Lewis now is to keep winning often enough that trainers want him for his ability, not just his allowance. The signs, so far, are encouraging.