Two winners from six runners over the past year — that's a win rate of 1 in 3, which by any measure is a remarkable return. To put it in context, even the very best trainers in Britain rarely sustain a ratio like that over a full season. P Cottier is only two years into life as a trainer, having set up in 2023, and the early signs are striking.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Role
Trainer
Based
France
Record
2 wins from 6 races
Win rate
33.3%
Top jockey
Hugo Besnier
Best course
la_teste_de_buch (100% from 1 races)
📊 Key Numbers
A snapshot of this trainer's performance over the last 12 months
6
Races
2
Wins
33.3%
Win rate
avg ~10%
50%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Trainer Breakdown
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It's a small operation in terms of numbers, but small yards can punch well above their weight when the horses are placed carefully and the timing is right. With a record like this, Cottier is clearly doing something right from the start — whether that's patient placement, good horsemanship, or simply knowing the animals in the yard well. Two years in, this is a trainer worth keeping an eye on.
📈 Form Trend
How this trainer's win rate has changed month by month
Monthly win rate
2024–2026
0%
Jun
0%
Aug
0%
Sep
33.3%
Mar
🎯 Where This Trainer Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Standard (all-weather)
Unknown
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Long straights
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🏇 Jockey Partnerships
The riders they work with most, sorted by rides together