Micky Fenton

The most notable thread running through his early career is a long-standing partnership with Grand Citadel, a horse he has run together with 13 times without a win to show for it. That kind of persistence is either a sign of deep belief in a horse's potential or a lesson in patience that most trainers learn the hard way. Either way, thirteen races is a significant investment of time and faith in a single animal, and the win column remains empty.

It is still very early days. Three years is a short time in a profession where reputations are built slowly, and small yards often take time to find their footing. But to make a mark, Fenton will need results — and soon.