To answer your question = NO.

What makes you both think that? On pure 2025 averages (across all meetings) alone, Mitch was higher... 6.18 - Mitchell McDiarmid 5.68 - Fraser Bowes Do you think Bowes will improve more than McDiarmid in 2026 - at a new home track, whereas Mitch is at the same track as in 2025? I can't it even see it being close in Mitch's favour. Each to their own though.

I mean to do a deal with Ipswich, I don’t know where Louis is or if he staying on ? I just know 2 riders flew in last week or so to do a deal with Ipswich, well 1 did 

I agree, Bowes will have a higher average than Mitch next season

I do mean Nick Morris yes

So you think Louis is staying on and is meeting with riders?    Isn't Louis currently in Aussie with family?