Ascot Smart Stats | Saturday 5th 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 13:48
Hot Jockeys (6/8/2026 - 05/09/2026)
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 | Jack Dace | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.00 |
| 2 | Oisin Orr | 17 | 72 | 23.6% | +2.50 |
| 3 | Saffie Osborne | 14 | 73 | 19.2% | +32.75 |
| 4 | David Probert | 18 | 98 | 18.4% | -5.70 |
| 5 | Cieren Fallon | 17 | 100 | 17.0% | -3.83 |
| 6 | F Bughanaim | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -2.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Carver | 38 |
| 2 | Sorin Moldoveanu | 33 |
| 3 | Nicola Currie | 17 |
| 4 | George Downing | 16 |
| 5 | Connor Planas | 12 |
Hot Trainers (6/8/2026 - 05/09/2026)
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 | C Appleby | 18 | 43 | 41.9% | +3.83 |
| 2 | R Varian | 11 | 41 | 26.8% | -3.18 |
| 3 | M Botti | 10 | 40 | 25.0% | +47.75 |
| 4 | Owen Burrows | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | -1.25 |
| 5 | J & T Gosden | 11 | 45 | 24.4% | +9.89 |
| 6 | Tom Clover | 9 | 37 | 24.3% | +5.38 |
| 7 | H Al Jehani | 5 | 22 | 22.7% | -3.00 |
| 8 | E Bethell | 12 | 57 | 21.1% | -5.00 |
| 9 | C G Cox | 9 | 45 | 20.0% | +19.20 |
| 10 | Lemos Souza | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | +3.00 |
| 11 | W J Haggas | 19 | 100 | 19.0% | -8.00 |
| 12 | R Spencer | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 13 | R M H Cowell | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -4.00 |
| 14 | A M Balding | 20 | 123 | 16.3% | -16.67 |
| 15 | R A Fahey | 17 | 105 | 16.2% | +31.02 |
| 16 | G Boughey | 9 | 56 | 16.1% | +1.00 |
| 17 | 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 | Michael Keady | 56 |
| 2 | D Menuisier | 55 |
| 3 | H Main | 55 |
| 4 | R Hannon | 52 |
| 5 | D J S Ffrench Davis | 28 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saffie Osborne | 21 | 138 | 15.2% | +53.08 |
| 2 | David Probert | 17 | 157 | 10.8% | -24.12 |
| 3 | Neil Callan | 10 | 72 | 13.9% | +76.83 |
| 4 | Cieren Fallon | 9 | 91 | 9.9% | -27.82 |
| 5 | Jason Watson | 7 | 64 | 10.9% | +174.70 |
| 6 | Callum Shepherd | 7 | 75 | 9.3% | -24.25 |
| 7 | Pat Dobbs | 6 | 78 | 7.7% | -42.78 |
| 8 | Charles Bishop | 6 | 82 | 7.3% | -31.00 |
| 9 | Silvestre De Sousa | 6 | 118 | 5.1% | -91.30 |
| 10 | William Carver | 3 | 21 | 14.3% | -9.67 |
| 11 | Lewis Edmunds | 3 | 44 | 6.8% | -31.72 |
| 12 | Robert Havlin | 3 | 71 | 4.2% | -61.97 |
| 13 | Gina Mangan | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +1.00 |
| 14 | Ryan Sexton | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -6.50 |
| 15 | Edward Greatrex | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -6.00 |
| 16 | Nicola Currie | 1 | 22 | 4.5% | -16.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saffie Osborne | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | +11.00 |
| 2 | David Probert | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +15.00 |
| 3 | William Carver | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +3.00 |
| 4 | Gina Mangan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +5.00 |
| 5 | Edward Greatrex | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +6.00 |
| 6 | Neil Callan | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +14.00 |
| 7 | Robert Havlin | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -9.17 |
| 8 | Charles Bishop | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -3.00 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W J Haggas | 39 | 253 | 15.4% | -34.66 |
| 2 | A M Balding | 35 | 333 | 10.5% | -78.55 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 31 | 266 | 11.7% | -115.32 |
| 4 | C Appleby | 24 | 143 | 16.8% | -27.71 |
| 5 | E Walker | 21 | 151 | 13.9% | +54.91 |
| 6 | R Varian | 17 | 174 | 9.8% | -35.75 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 17 | 250 | 6.8% | -59.13 |
| 8 | Owen Burrows | 10 | 62 | 16.1% | +29.28 |
| 9 | C G Cox | 10 | 135 | 7.4% | -72.24 |
| 10 | G Boughey | 9 | 117 | 7.7% | -35.67 |
| 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 | 57 | 12.3% | +18.00 |
| 14 | H Palmer | 7 | 98 | 7.1% | -35.42 |
| 15 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 7 | 101 | 6.9% | -40.50 |
| 16 | Ian Williams | 7 | 104 | 6.7% | +15.00 |
| 17 | M Botti | 6 | 41 | 14.6% | +49.71 |
| 18 | C Fellowes | 6 | 67 | 9.0% | -14.25 |
| 19 | R A Fahey | 6 | 88 | 6.8% | +205.50 |
| 20 | K A Ryan | 5 | 89 | 5.6% | -35.75 |
| 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 | M Botti | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | +10.38 |
| 6 | J A Osborne | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +13.00 |
| 7 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +4.50 |
| 8 | C G Cox | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | -11.00 |
| 9 | H Palmer | 2 | 26 | 7.7% | -10.62 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 2 | 40 | 5.0% | -26.75 |
| 11 | Ollie Sangster | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.00 |
| 12 | George Baker | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +9.00 |
| 13 | Oliver Cole | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | 0.00 |
| 14 | Tom Clover | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +13.00 |
| 15 | R A Fahey | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | +7.00 |
| 16 | R Varian | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -12.00 |
| 17 | C Appleby | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -13.00 |
| 18 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -7.00 |
| 19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Call | 1:40 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
| Lord D'or | 2:10 | A M Balding | Nicola Currie |
| Dannahue | 2:45 | C Appleby | Connor Planas |
| Gavriel | 3:25 | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin |
| Now Maybe | 3:25 | George Baker | Jack Callan |
| Rosa Inglesa | 4:00 | C Fellowes | Lewis Edmunds |
| Seren Star | 4:00 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
| Northcliff | 4:35 | R Burdon | Alexandra Egan |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfinnan | 1:40 | M Dods | Edward Greatrex | Hood |
| Northern Express | 1:40 | M Dods | Lewis Edmunds | Cheek Piece |
| The Fingal Raven | 1:40 | J A Osborne | William Carver | Tongue Strap |
| Two Tribes | 1:40 | R Spencer | Saffie Osborne | Blinkers |
| Archers Bay | 2:10 | M Botti | Pat Dobbs | Cheek Piece |
| Cape Fear | 2:10 | A M Balding | Jason Watson | Cheek Piece |
| Guildmaster | 2:10 | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin | Blinkers, Tongue Strap 1st |
| Into The Light | 2:10 | C Appleby | Toby Moore | Cheek Piece |
| Lord D'or | 2:10 | A M Balding | Nicola Currie | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Turty Tree | 2:10 | A M Balding | David Probert | Cheek Piece |
| Asheyra | 2:45 | R Varian | Cieren Fallon | Hood 1st |
| Kahin | 3:25 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Lion Of Alba | 3:25 | H Palmer | David Probert | Tongue Strap |
| Applesandpears | 4:00 | E Bethell | Silvestre De Sousa | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Seren Star | 4:00 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap |
| Tryst | 4:00 | G Boughey | Jack Callan | Cheek Piece |
| Al Najashi | 4:35 | Ollie Sangster | Edward Greatrex | Tongue Strap |
| Diligently | 4:35 | C G Cox | David Probert | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Fast Track Harry | 4:35 | C G Cox | Callum Shepherd | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Fifty Nifty | 4:35 | Martin Dunne | Toby Moore | Eye Shield |
| Golden Long | 4:35 | Lemos Souza | Pat Dobbs | Tongue Strap |
| Golden Mind | 4:35 | R A Fahey | Oisin Orr | Tongue Strap |
| Havana Hurricane | 4:35 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Charles Bishop | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Northcliff | 4:35 | R Burdon | Alexandra Egan | Visor |
| Saint Lawrence | 4:35 | K A Ryan | Jack Callan | Cheek Piece |
| Sword | 4:35 | S C Williams | Silvestre De Sousa | Tongue Strap |
| Glamorous Breeze | 5:10 | C Mason | Gina Mangan | Cheek Piece |
| Gold Star Hero | 5:10 | M L W Bell | Callum Shepherd | Cheek Piece |
| Maelstrom | 5:10 | S C Williams | Jack Dace | Tongue Strap |
| Manatee Mehmas | 5:10 | D O'Meara | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap |
| Mesaafi | 5:10 | R Burdon | Connor Planas | Blinkers |
| Rhythm N Hooves | 5:10 | R M H Cowell | Saffie Osborne | Visor |
| Rocking Ends | 5:10 | Tom Clover | Jason Watson | Visor |
| West Acre | 5:10 | George Scott | Charles Bishop | Blinkers |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfinnan | 1:40 | M Dods | Edward Greatrex | 259 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 | Two Tribes | 1:40 | R Spencer | Phil Cunningham | £399,288.83 |
| 2 | Diligently | 4:35 | C G Cox | Mr J Goddard | £362,715.75 |
| 3 | Northern Express | 1:40 | M Dods | Sekura Group | £319,363.16 |
| 4 | West Acre | 5:10 | George Scott | Mr M A R Blencowe | £317,403.14 |
| 5 | Ferrous | 4:35 | J Channon | Recycled Products Limited | £213,856.61 |
| 6 | Saint Lawrence | 4:35 | K A Ryan | Mr D J Deer | £205,194.68 |
| 7 | Havana Hurricane | 4:35 | Eve Johnson Houghton | J Allison & T Cartwright | £195,765.66 |
| 8 | Rhythm N Hooves | 5:10 | R M H Cowell | The Cool Silk Partnership | £194,728.09 |
| 9 | Golden Long | 4:35 | Lemos Souza | Wilson Long Ho Lam | £191,017.11 |
| 10 | Golden Mind | 4:35 | R A Fahey | Aidan J Ryan & Partner | £166,334.80 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now Maybe | 3:25 | Jack Callan | J Harrington > George Baker |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion's Belt | 4:00 | R Hannon | Pat Dobbs |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm N Hooves | 5:10 | R M H Cowell | Saffie Osborne | 87 > 82 |
