John M Harney

The most telling relationship in his yard so far is with Mr Rango, a horse he has saddled for 13 races together. One win from those 13 outings tells you this is a partnership built on persistence rather than brilliance — but persistence matters in training, and the fact that Harney keeps running the horse suggests he believes there is more to come.

Two years in, Harney is still very much learning his trade. Most successful trainers will tell you the first few years are about building systems, finding reliable owners, and figuring out where your horses genuinely belong. The winners tend to come in clusters once those pieces fall into place. There is nothing in this record that rules out better days ahead — but right now, the yard is waiting for its moment.