Richard Anthony Foley

The most notable thread running through his recent work is his partnership with Ramair, a horse that has carried his colours in five of those nine races. Five outings together, five times without a winner's enclosure visit — it is the kind of patience-testing run that tests the resolve of any small operation, but also speaks to a loyalty and belief in a horse that has yet to deliver on whatever potential Foley clearly sees in it.

Nine runners in a year is a modest string by any measure, which tells you this is a small yard, likely built on limited resources and a handful of horses rather than a production line of talent. At this level, every winner matters enormously — not just for confidence, but for attracting new owners and horses to the yard. The first one, when it comes, will mean a great deal.