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: Sunday 2 August 2026 at 10:07
Hot Jockeys (3/7/2026 - 02/08/2026)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Mitchell | 11 | 62 | 17.7% | -7.87 |
| Ray Dawson | 13 | 74 | 17.6% | -3.25 |
| Zak Wheatley | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -0.50 |
| Oisin Murphy | 27 | 157 | 17.2% | -3.71 |
| David Probert | 15 | 88 | 17.0% | -9.50 |
| Jack Callan | 12 | 72 | 16.7% | +0.80 |
| Paddy Bradley | 6 | 40 | 15.0% | +25.88 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|
| Edward Greatrex | 40 |
| Harry Vigors | 31 |
| John Egan | 24 |
| Aiden Brookes | 22 |
| Tom Eaves | 21 |
Hot Trainers (3/7/2026 - 02/08/2026)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Varian | 17 | 56 | 30.4% | +9.83 |
| S & E Crisford | 11 | 47 | 23.4% | +1.00 |
| K R Burke | 21 | 92 | 22.8% | -4.50 |
| E Walker | 18 | 81 | 22.2% | -4.00 |
| K P De Foy | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | -3.78 |
| J Candlish | 9 | 44 | 20.5% | -10.09 |
| R M Beckett | 19 | 102 | 18.6% | -4.50 |
| A M Balding | 20 | 111 | 18.0% | -11.00 |
| J R Fanshawe | 7 | 39 | 17.9% | -4.00 |
| D Carroll | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| W J Haggas | 16 | 103 | 15.5% | -4.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|
| R M Beckett | 25 |
| D Loughnane | 23 |
| Steph Hollinshead | 22 |
| P Morris | 21 |
| Ian Williams | 19 |
Top Chester Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Probert | 20 | 127 | 15.7% | +4.99 |
| Oisin Murphy | 14 | 71 | 19.7% | -10.64 |
| Cieren Fallon | 10 | 48 | 20.8% | +21.34 |
| Zak Wheatley | 8 | 53 | 15.1% | +28.08 |
| George Wood | 8 | 62 | 12.9% | -0.67 |
| John Egan | 8 | 74 | 10.8% | -19.50 |
| Joanna Mason | 6 | 36 | 16.7% | +5.75 |
| Kevin Stott | 5 | 44 | 11.4% | +12.91 |
| Tom Eaves | 4 | 29 | 13.8% | +13.50 |
| Ray Dawson | 4 | 43 | 9.3% | -20.08 |
| Jack Mitchell | 3 | 29 | 10.3% | -17.25 |
| Laura Pearson | 3 | 34 | 8.8% | -5.00 |
| Kieran Shoemark | 2 | 27 | 7.4% | -11.50 |
| Jack Nicholls | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +1.50 |
| F Bughanaim | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +2.50 |
| Faye McManoman | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | +4.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 1 | 19 | 5.3% | -12.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 26 | 3.8% | -22.75 |
| Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oisin Murphy | 7 | 25 | 28.0% | +1.91 |
| David Probert | 6 | 25 | 24.0% | -0.01 |
| George Wood | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | +15.00 |
| Cieren Fallon | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +19.88 |
| Joanna Mason | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | 0.00 |
| Jack Nicholls | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +4.50 |
| Zak Wheatley | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -3.00 |
| John Egan | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +11.00 |
| Ray Dawson | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -10.33 |
Top Chester Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A M Balding | 48 | 230 | 20.9% | +28.81 |
| H Palmer | 48 | 271 | 17.7% | +1.86 |
| W J Haggas | 17 | 59 | 28.8% | +4.57 |
| R M Beckett | 15 | 83 | 18.1% | -27.54 |
| C Johnston | 14 | 105 | 13.3% | -36.87 |
| R Varian | 13 | 52 | 25.0% | -6.13 |
| Ian Williams | 13 | 212 | 6.1% | -67.00 |
| D Carroll | 11 | 56 | 19.6% | +34.83 |
| J Candlish | 11 | 82 | 13.4% | +10.83 |
| D Loughnane | 10 | 113 | 8.8% | -11.75 |
| M L W Bell | 9 | 52 | 17.3% | +37.50 |
| K R Burke | 9 | 75 | 12.0% | -23.92 |
| P D Evans | 9 | 77 | 11.7% | -13.67 |
| D McCain Jnr | 7 | 49 | 14.3% | +1.75 |
| E Walker | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | -1.26 |
| S & E Crisford | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -6.38 |
| K A Ryan | 3 | 30 | 10.0% | -2.50 |
| K P De Foy | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -15.50 |
| A W Carroll | 2 | 49 | 4.1% | -23.00 |
| Micky Hammond | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.80 |
| Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A M Balding | 7 | 41 | 17.1% | -12.22 |
| H Palmer | 7 | 44 | 15.9% | -17.64 |
| J Candlish | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | +19.50 |
| Ian Williams | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | +1.50 |
| E Walker | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +6.74 |
| R Varian | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | +0.88 |
| D Loughnane | 3 | 28 | 10.7% | +12.50 |
| W J Haggas | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| A W Carroll | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -3.00 |
| P D Evans | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +12.00 |
| M L W Bell | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.50 |
| R M Beckett | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -12.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Eagle Aid | 2:10 | C Johnston | Jack Callan |
| Pure Grit | 2:45 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy |
| Power Fizz | 3:52 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
| Alpha Capture | 4:22 | Roger Fell | Kevin Stott |
| Cape Fear | 4:52 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy |
| Tiger | 4:52 | Ian Williams | Edward Greatrex |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuredu King | 2:10 | D McCain Jnr | Joanna Mason | Blinkers |
| L'Eagle Aid | 2:10 | C Johnston | Jack Callan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Rock On Thunder | 3:20 | K A Ryan | Kevin Stott | Cheek Piece |
| Dance In The Storm | 3:52 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy | Hood |
| Miami Matrix | 3:52 | P Morris | Paddy Bradley | Cheek Piece |
| Roman Dragon | 3:52 | H Palmer | David Probert | Cheek Piece |
| The Strikin Viking | 3:52 | H Al Jehani | F Bughanaim | Hood |
| Alpha Capture | 4:22 | Roger Fell | Kevin Stott | Blinkers |
| Calyxoh | 4:22 | P Morris | Paddy Bradley | Visor 1st |
| Candonomore | 4:22 | J Candlish | George Wood | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| I Still Have Faith | 4:22 | S C Williams | Ray Dawson | Tongue Strap |
| Midnight Strike | 4:22 | J Candlish | Jack Callan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Cape Fear | 4:52 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Echalar | 4:52 | Ian Williams | David Probert | Hood |
| Farasi Lane | 4:52 | Micky Hammond | Aiden Brookes | Cheek Piece |
| Moon Beginnings | 4:52 | D Loughnane | Laura Pearson | Eye Shield |
| Secret Beach | 4:52 | D McCain Jnr | Toby Moore | Tongue Strap |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song of The Clyde | 3:20 | C G Cox | Middleham Park Racing CXX & M Parker | £484,330.87 |
| Roman Dragon | 3:52 | H Palmer | Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd | £365,551.60 |
| Ardisia | 3:20 | H Palmer | Ardisia Partnership | £338,981.10 |
| Korker | 3:52 | K R Burke | Fine Claret Racing,mrs Burke & Mr C Wo | £230,297.90 |
| Farasi Lane | 4:52 | Micky Hammond | Mr Anthony Bithell | £164,140.67 |
| Blue Prince | 4:22 | P D Evans | G & A Racing | £161,590.76 |
| Saligo Bay | 4:52 | S England | Lpd Demolition Ltd | £148,184.75 |
| Lifeplan | 3:20 | D Carroll | Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd | £147,175.00 |
| The Strikin Viking | 3:52 | H Al Jehani | Wathnan Racing | £140,426.89 |
| Alpha Capture | 4:22 | Roger Fell | Nextgen Racing And Fell | £137,713.86 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerton | 2:10 | George Wood | A King > J Candlish |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Grit | 2:45 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Lifeplan | 3:20 | D Carroll | Zak Wheatley |
Grd 2 > Listed |
| Rock On Thunder | 3:20 | K A Ryan | Kevin Stott |
Grd 1 > Listed |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 144 | 37.5% |
