Ascot Smart Stats | Friday 4th Sep 2026
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 4 September 2026 at 08:12
Hot Jockeys (5/8/2026 - 04/09/2026)
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Megan Jordan | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.00 |
| 2 | Miss A B O'Connor | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.88 |
| 3 | M Keegan-Price | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +2.50 |
| 4 | William Buick | 10 | 44 | 22.7% | +9.22 |
| 5 | James Doyle | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | +4.82 |
| 6 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -6.00 |
| 7 | Rossa Ryan | 17 | 86 | 19.8% | +9.75 |
| 8 | Saffie Osborne | 14 | 73 | 19.2% | +32.75 |
| 9 | Tom Marquand | 19 | 106 | 17.9% | +12.25 |
| 10 | Miss Brodie Hampson | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +5.00 |
| 11 | Colin Keane | 16 | 101 | 15.8% | +3.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Foley | 49 |
| 2 | Paddy Bradley | 27 |
| 3 | Seamus Cronin | 25 |
| 4 | Luke McAteer | 25 |
| 5 | Joe Leavy | 24 |
Hot Trainers (5/8/2026 - 04/09/2026)
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Varian | 11 | 41 | 26.8% | -3.18 |
| 2 | M Herrington | 7 | 28 | 25.0% | +6.88 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 11 | 45 | 24.4% | +9.89 |
| 4 | J R Fanshawe | 11 | 48 | 22.9% | +20.53 |
| 5 | S Woods | 4 | 18 | 22.2% | -3.25 |
| 6 | J Tate | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | -0.67 |
| 7 | S & E Crisford | 11 | 51 | 21.6% | -9.18 |
| 8 | R M Beckett | 17 | 84 | 20.2% | +4.50 |
| 9 | W J Haggas | 19 | 100 | 19.0% | -8.00 |
| 10 | B J Meehan | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -3.00 |
| 11 | R Spencer | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 12 | A M Balding | 20 | 123 | 16.3% | -16.67 |
| 13 | G Boughey | 9 | 56 | 16.1% | +1.00 |
| 14 | C Hills | 7 | 44 | 15.9% | +8.33 |
| 15 | W J Knight | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | -2.12 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H Main | 55 |
| 2 | R Hannon | 52 |
| 3 | Craig Benton | 27 |
| 4 | P R Chamings | 18 |
| 5 | S & E Crisford | 18 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Buick | 33 | 273 | 12.1% | -141.41 |
| 2 | Tom Marquand | 27 | 275 | 9.8% | -58.28 |
| 3 | Saffie Osborne | 21 | 138 | 15.2% | +53.08 |
| 4 | James Doyle | 21 | 204 | 10.3% | -30.76 |
| 5 | Rossa Ryan | 19 | 207 | 9.2% | +62.38 |
| 6 | Colin Keane | 7 | 91 | 7.7% | -33.56 |
| 7 | Pat Dobbs | 6 | 81 | 7.4% | -45.78 |
| 8 | Charles Bishop | 6 | 83 | 7.2% | -32.00 |
| 9 | Pierre Jamin | 4 | 34 | 11.8% | -14.82 |
| 10 | Ray Dawson | 4 | 62 | 6.5% | -31.00 |
| 11 | Rob Hornby | 4 | 78 | 5.1% | -22.63 |
| 12 | Joe Leavy | 3 | 38 | 7.9% | -13.00 |
| 13 | Lewis Edmunds | 3 | 44 | 6.8% | -31.72 |
| 14 | Benoit Sayette | 3 | 56 | 5.4% | -28.00 |
| 15 | Miss Brodie Hampson | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +5.50 |
| 16 | Shane Foley | 2 | 29 | 6.9% | -19.25 |
| 17 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 2 | 33 | 6.1% | -5.00 |
| 18 | Seamus Cronin | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.75 |
| 19 | Jack Nicholls | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -5.50 |
| 20 | Jack Callan | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -9.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saffie Osborne | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | +11.00 |
| 2 | Rossa Ryan | 4 | 36 | 11.1% | -6.00 |
| 3 | William Buick | 4 | 41 | 9.8% | -27.90 |
| 4 | James Doyle | 4 | 42 | 9.5% | -11.12 |
| 5 | Colin Keane | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | -15.67 |
| 6 | Tom Marquand | 3 | 38 | 7.9% | -2.75 |
| 7 | Seamus Cronin | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.75 |
| 8 | Shane Foley | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.00 |
| 9 | George Wood | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | +25.00 |
| 10 | Charles Bishop | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -3.00 |
| 11 | Ray Dawson | 1 | 20 | 5.0% | -17.00 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W J Haggas | 40 | 255 | 15.7% | -34.41 |
| 2 | A M Balding | 36 | 337 | 10.7% | -78.55 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 33 | 268 | 12.3% | -112.42 |
| 4 | E Walker | 21 | 151 | 13.9% | +54.91 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 18 | 190 | 9.5% | -55.22 |
| 6 | R Varian | 17 | 176 | 9.7% | -37.75 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 17 | 254 | 6.7% | -63.13 |
| 8 | C Hills | 11 | 98 | 11.2% | +156.38 |
| 9 | G Boughey | 9 | 117 | 7.7% | -35.67 |
| 10 | Harry Eustace | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | +38.00 |
| 11 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 8 | 62 | 12.9% | -8.25 |
| 12 | D O'Meara | 8 | 173 | 4.6% | -28.34 |
| 13 | J A Osborne | 7 | 58 | 12.1% | +17.00 |
| 14 | S & E Crisford | 7 | 74 | 9.5% | -37.87 |
| 15 | H Palmer | 7 | 98 | 7.1% | -35.42 |
| 16 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 7 | 102 | 6.9% | -41.50 |
| 17 | Ian Williams | 7 | 104 | 6.7% | +15.00 |
| 18 | W Muir & C Grassick | 6 | 57 | 10.5% | -12.05 |
| 19 | C Fellowes | 6 | 68 | 8.8% | -15.25 |
| 20 | B J Meehan | 5 | 50 | 10.0% | +57.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 7 | 52 | 13.5% | -0.17 |
| 2 | W J Haggas | 5 | 40 | 12.5% | +4.37 |
| 3 | E Walker | 4 | 32 | 12.5% | +28.00 |
| 4 | J & T Gosden | 4 | 40 | 10.0% | -28.34 |
| 5 | J A Osborne | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +13.00 |
| 6 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +4.50 |
| 7 | Harry Eustace | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +5.00 |
| 8 | H Palmer | 2 | 26 | 7.7% | -10.62 |
| 9 | R M Beckett | 2 | 28 | 7.1% | -3.00 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 2 | 40 | 5.0% | -26.75 |
| 11 | M Herrington | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +12.00 |
| 12 | George Baker | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +9.00 |
| 13 | C Fellowes | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -8.75 |
| 14 | S & E Crisford | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -11.12 |
| 15 | R Varian | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -12.00 |
| 16 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -7.00 |
| 17 | Ian Williams | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -11.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | 1:55 | R Spencer | Miss Georgia King |
| Little Empire | 1:55 | A McCann | Miss A B O'Connor |
| Soldier Of The Sea | 3:40 | W J Knight | Taylor Fisher |
| Jolly Roger | 4:15 | S & E Crisford | William Buick |
| Blue Rc | 4:48 | J Tate | Rob Hornby |
| Ozat | 4:48 | Ian Williams | James Doyle |
| Zennor Storm | 4:48 | W J Haggas | Tom Marquand |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | 1:55 | R Spencer | Miss Georgia King | Visor |
| Calyxoh | 1:55 | P Morris | Miss A Collier | Visor |
| Cancan In The Rain | 1:55 | Gihan Arnolda | Miss Georgie Benson | Cheek Piece |
| Dannick | 1:55 | G & J Moore | Miss A Crowley | Tongue Strap |
| Tex | 1:55 | George Baker | Miss Brodie Hampson | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| The Bitter Moose | 1:55 | P R Chamings | Miss Megan Jordan | Visor |
| War Chest | 3:40 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Rhys Clutterbuck | Hood 1st |
| Aalto | 4:15 | Ian Williams | James Doyle | Tongue Strap |
| Jolly Roger | 4:15 | S & E Crisford | William Buick | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Jonny Concrete | 4:15 | I Jardine | Jack Nicholls | Cheek Piece |
| Hickory | 4:48 | J A Osborne | Saffie Osborne | Cheek Piece |
| Ozat | 4:48 | Ian Williams | James Doyle | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Spanish Voice | 4:48 | A M Balding | Colin Keane | Tongue Strap |
| Zennor Storm | 4:48 | W J Haggas | Tom Marquand | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Concrete | 4:15 | I Jardine | Jack Nicholls | 335 Miles |
| Veblen Good | 4:15 | D O'Meara | Tom Marquand | 239 Miles |
Top Earners
Top 10 horses running at today’s meeting ordered by win and place prize money.
| Rank | Name | Race Time | Trainer | Owner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witch Hunter | 4:48 | R Hannon | Mr William Stobart | £501,497.20 |
| 2 | Classic | 4:48 | R Hannon | Mrs J Wood | £264,760.74 |
| 3 | Hickory | 4:48 | J A Osborne | Martyn And Elaine Booth | £243,668.36 |
| 4 | Aalto | 4:15 | Ian Williams | Bell, Lyons & James | £216,507.70 |
| 5 | Blue Rc | 4:48 | J Tate | Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum | £144,835.24 |
| 6 | Urban Lion | 4:48 | J Channon | Mr J Mitchell | £140,414.52 |
| 7 | Ozat | 4:48 | Ian Williams | Miss Lauren Kiely | £85,733.37 |
| 8 | Moonfall | 4:48 | G Boughey | Exors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed Obai | £85,114.00 |
| 9 | Golden Brown | 5:25 | E Walker | Kennet Valley Syndicates Xii | £81,622.78 |
| 10 | Jonny Concrete | 4:15 | I Jardine | Mr Ian Jones | £74,161.20 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Script | 3:05 | Saffie Osborne | Dr R Newland > T Ward |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Legion | 5:25 | R Hannon | Shane Foley |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | 1:55 | B J Llewellyn | Miss C Edwards | 70 > 63 |
| Calyxoh | 1:55 | P Morris | Miss A Collier | 79 > 72 |
