Smart Stats
Our Smart Stats page contains a host of vital pointers for punters for every UK and Irish race meeting. Here, you can view an at-a-glance snapshot of the key pointers for punters including Hot and Cold tables and Course Tables for Jockeys and Trainers plus information on horses including beaten favourites, runners wearing headgear, horses that have won in the last seven days, horses dropping in class and those that have won off a higher handicap mark in the past.
Smart Stats last updated on: Friday 7 August 2026 at 15:12
Hot Jockeys (9/7/2026 - 08/08/2026)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Fairley | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +2.83 |
| Sam James | 9 | 41 | 22.0% | -6.00 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | +13.00 |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 9 | 47 | 19.1% | -10.30 |
| Shay Farmer | 4 | 21 | 19.0% | -3.00 |
| Jason Hart | 19 | 103 | 18.4% | -13.00 |
| Oliver Stammers | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | +26.75 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|
| L Young | 36 |
| Barry McHugh | 31 |
| Jack Nicholls | 25 |
| Aiden Brookes | 25 |
| Dougie Costello | 16 |
Hot Trainers (9/7/2026 - 08/08/2026)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S & E Crisford | 11 | 43 | 25.6% | +6.30 |
| J Butler | 8 | 34 | 23.5% | +39.75 |
| T Davidson | 5 | 22 | 22.7% | +5.50 |
| Ewan Whillans | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | -4.00 |
| M Walford | 5 | 27 | 18.5% | -3.00 |
| I Jardine | 8 | 46 | 17.4% | -1.00 |
| K Scott | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -2.00 |
| M Dods | 8 | 52 | 15.4% | +7.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|
| Lizzie Quinlan | 33 |
| Craig Lidster | 29 |
| Steph Hollinshead | 24 |
| W G Harrison | 24 |
| M Dods | 17 |
Top Ayr Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mulrennan | 77 | 449 | 17.1% | -25.97 |
| Jason Hart | 38 | 279 | 13.6% | +20.98 |
| Andrew Mullen | 33 | 311 | 10.6% | -94.31 |
| Billy Garritty | 17 | 123 | 13.8% | -1.00 |
| Sean Kirrane | 10 | 62 | 16.1% | -8.93 |
| L Young | 9 | 73 | 12.3% | +3.60 |
| Sam James | 8 | 100 | 8.0% | -36.75 |
| James Sullivan | 6 | 97 | 6.2% | -62.75 |
| Aiden Brookes | 4 | 27 | 14.8% | -0.75 |
| Oliver Stammers | 4 | 36 | 11.1% | +5.00 |
| Shay Farmer | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | +11.50 |
| Jack Nicholls | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -4.00 |
| Jack Garritty | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -1.00 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -3.62 |
| Jake Dickson | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -13.38 |
| G Fairley | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -14.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 1 | 27 | 3.7% | -23.50 |
| Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mulrennan | 7 | 47 | 14.9% | -14.37 |
| Jason Hart | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | +17.50 |
| Andrew Mullen | 4 | 38 | 10.5% | -15.00 |
| L Young | 3 | 34 | 8.8% | -13.25 |
| Sean Kirrane | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -2.25 |
| Jack Nicholls | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.00 |
| Shay Farmer | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +8.00 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -3.62 |
| Sam James | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.00 |
| G Fairley | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -6.00 |
| Jake Dickson | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -8.38 |
| Billy Garritty | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -7.00 |
Top Ayr Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S Goldie | 101 | 736 | 13.7% | -2.00 |
| I Jardine | 46 | 386 | 11.9% | -6.75 |
| M Dods | 34 | 281 | 12.1% | -25.54 |
| R M Smith | 29 | 368 | 7.9% | -16.00 |
| D O'Meara | 28 | 233 | 12.0% | -42.22 |
| T D Easterby | 25 | 273 | 9.2% | -1.00 |
| C Johnston | 19 | 119 | 16.0% | +2.33 |
| R A Fahey | 19 | 228 | 8.3% | -106.13 |
| K Scott | 17 | 135 | 12.6% | -3.00 |
| K A Ryan | 17 | 183 | 9.3% | -93.90 |
| Ewan Whillans | 14 | 102 | 13.7% | -11.00 |
| M & D Easterby | 13 | 103 | 12.6% | -6.00 |
| J & S Quinn | 11 | 83 | 13.3% | +4.00 |
| T Davidson | 6 | 69 | 8.7% | -16.00 |
| J S Wainwright | 3 | 23 | 13.0% | -5.92 |
| J Butler | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +4.25 |
| S & E Crisford | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -9.21 |
| C N Kellett | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -2.50 |
| Craig Lidster | 2 | 18 | 11.1% | -7.50 |
| Lizzie Quinlan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S Goldie | 11 | 106 | 10.4% | +148.38 |
| M Dods | 7 | 34 | 20.6% | -1.35 |
| Ewan Whillans | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| I Jardine | 4 | 37 | 10.8% | -3.00 |
| T D Easterby | 3 | 22 | 13.6% | -2.40 |
| M & D Easterby | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| K Scott | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | +11.00 |
| J Butler | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +2.25 |
| W G Harrison | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | 0.00 |
| K A Ryan | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -2.00 |
| T Davidson | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -1.00 |
| R M Smith | 1 | 43 | 2.3% | -2.00 |
Beaten Favourites Last Time Out
Runners at today’s meeting that were beaten favourite (inc joint and co-favourite) last time out.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's The Boy | 5:27 | M & D Easterby | Jake Dickson |
| Keep The Gold | 6:00 | M Dods | Lewis Edmunds |
| South Parade | 6:00 | R A Fahey | Ethan Tindall |
| Startling | 6:00 | J S Wainwright | Jason Hart |
| Kelpie Grey | 7:30 | J S Goldie | Paul Mulrennan |
| Taaklam | 7:30 | H Bethell | Aiden Brookes |
| Whiskey Kisses | 7:30 | R M Smith | G Fairley |
| Black Storm | 8:00 | K Scott | G Fairley |
| Phoenix Of Dreams | 8:00 | J & S Quinn | Dougie Costello |
| Runninsonofagun | 8:00 | T Davidson | Jack Garritty |
| Patrick Street | 8:30 | A Kinirons | Mikey Sheehy |
| Raise The Stakes | 8:30 | Ewan Whillans | G Fairley |
| Sassy Glory | 8:30 | M Walford | Jason Hart |
Won in Last Seven Days
Horses running at today’s meeting that have won in the last 7 days.
| Name | Days Since Win | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | 6 | 6:30 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashing Star | 5:27 | M Walford | Jason Hart | Hood 1st |
| Ponte Carlo | 5:27 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | Cheek Piece |
| Falcon Queen | 6:00 | R M Smith | James Sullivan | Hood |
| Keep The Gold | 6:00 | M Dods | Lewis Edmunds | Cheek Piece |
| Midnight Lir | 6:00 | M Dods | Sean Kirrane | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Royal Duke | 6:00 | R M Smith | Shay Farmer | Cheek Piece |
| Startling | 6:00 | J S Wainwright | Jason Hart | Blinkers 1st |
| Dryburgh | 6:30 | Oli Rix | Sam James | Hood |
| Faeberon | 6:30 | S & E Crisford | Dougie Costello | Cheek Piece |
| Geo | 6:30 | J S Goldie | Paul Mulrennan | Cheek Piece |
| Ibn Altheeb | 6:30 | I Jardine | Jack Nicholls | Blinkers |
| Mayor Of Maghera | 6:30 | R M Smith | James Sullivan | Cheek Piece |
| Natzor | 6:30 | Lizzie Quinlan | Barry McHugh | Cheek Piece |
| Path To Peace | 6:30 | K Scott | G Fairley | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Pol Roger | 6:30 | M Dods | Sean Kirrane | Cheek Piece |
| Bravais | 7:00 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh | Cheek Piece |
| Hale End | 7:00 | M Dods | Lewis Edmunds | Cheek Piece |
| Military Leader | 7:00 | Phillip Makin | Sam James | Blinkers |
| Theoryofeverything | 7:00 | D O'Meara | Jason Hart | Tongue Strap |
| Annie Edson Taylor | 7:30 | Phillip Makin | Sam James | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Doon The Glen | 7:30 | J S Goldie | Barry McHugh | Visor |
| Impressor | 7:30 | Phillip Makin | Lewis Edmunds | Cheek Piece |
| Black Storm | 8:00 | K Scott | G Fairley | Blinkers 1st |
| Circle Of Trust | 8:00 | K A Ryan | Lewis Edmunds | Blinkers |
| Highfield Viking | 8:00 | J & S Quinn | Jason Hart | Blinkers |
| Phoenix Of Dreams | 8:00 | J & S Quinn | Dougie Costello | Hood |
| Stoic Poet | 8:00 | I Jardine | Mikey Sheehy | Hood 1st |
| Charencey | 8:30 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Falaise Blanc | 8:30 | K Scott | Jake Dickson | Blinkers |
| Golden Valour | 8:30 | R M Smith | James Sullivan | Cheek Piece |
| One More Bottle | 8:30 | Lizzie Quinlan | Barry McHugh | Blinkers |
| Patrick Street | 8:30 | A Kinirons | Mikey Sheehy | Tongue Strap |
| Raise The Stakes | 8:30 | Ewan Whillans | G Fairley | Visor |
| Sassy Glory | 8:30 | M Walford | Jason Hart | Visor |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaaser | 8:00 | J S Goldie | Mr David Smith & Jim Goldie | £131,144.81 |
| Water Of Leith | 6:00 | J S Goldie | Adam Mills And Jonnie Delta Racing | £107,868.74 |
| Theoryofeverything | 7:00 | D O'Meara | Gallop Racing | £87,757.01 |
| Annandale | 6:30 | J S Goldie | Mr James Callow & Mr J S Goldie | £82,637.42 |
| Impressor | 7:30 | Phillip Makin | Mr J Toes & Mr J O'loan | £74,624.26 |
| Harb | 6:00 | T Davidson | Border Raiders Ii | £69,271.42 |
| Bravais | 7:00 | Ian Williams | Jr Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd | £68,543.45 |
| Hale End | 7:00 | M Dods | Game On Racing | £60,537.13 |
| Jannas Journey | 7:00 | J S Goldie | Mr James Mearns Long | £57,820.68 |
| Golden Valour | 8:30 | R M Smith | West Loudoun Racing Club | £53,782.75 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path To Peace | 6:30 | G Fairley | W McCreery > K Scott |
| Raise The Stakes | 8:30 | G Fairley | W Knight > Ewan Whillans |
Class Droppers
Horses running today that are dropping at least two levels in Group/Grade or Class from their last race.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Last Time Class > Today’s Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashing Star | 5:27 | M Walford | Jason Hart |
Class 2 > Class 5 |
| Bravais | 7:00 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Walsingham | 7:00 | D O'Meara | Billy Garritty |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
Weighted to Win
Horses that have won a handicap off a higher official rating than today in the last two years.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Prev OR > OR Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harb | 6:00 | T Davidson | L Clarkson | 64 > 61 |
| Water Of Leith | 6:00 | J S Goldie | Paul Mulrennan | 70 > 60 |
| Royal Duke | 6:00 | R M Smith | Shay Farmer | 57 > 46 |
| South Parade | 6:00 | R A Fahey | Ethan Tindall | 73 > 58 |
| Mayor Of Maghera | 6:30 | R M Smith | James Sullivan | 67 > 62 |
| Theoryofeverything | 7:00 | D O'Meara | Jason Hart | 92 > 87 |
| Impressor | 7:30 | Phillip Makin | Lewis Edmunds | 69 > 63 |
| Mr Cool | 7:30 | C Johnston | Oliver Stammers | 77 > 68 |
| Ubetterseethis | 8:00 | Craig Lidster | Sam James | 71 > 68 |
| Yaaser | 8:00 | J S Goldie | L Young | 76 > 58 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 168 | 25.0% |
