Ascot Smart Stats | Saturday 8th Aug 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 7 August 2026 at 17:35
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.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan McMonagle | 27 | 117 | 23.1% | -3.38 |
| 2 | Ryan Moore | 11 | 61 | 18.0% | -8.11 |
| 3 | Saffie Osborne | 12 | 73 | 16.4% | -3.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Melham | 24 |
| 2 | Dylan McMonagle | 13 |
| 3 | C L Chau | 12 |
| 4 | Yutaka Take | 10 |
| 5 | C Ho | 10 |
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.
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & T Gosden | 16 | 55 | 29.1% | -6.58 |
| 2 | R Varian | 15 | 55 | 27.3% | +6.83 |
| 3 | James Owen | 28 | 108 | 25.9% | +10.18 |
| 4 | E Walker | 22 | 87 | 25.3% | -0.67 |
| 5 | Ollie Sangster | 9 | 40 | 22.5% | -2.50 |
| 6 | C Mason | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +0.13 |
| 7 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 5 | 24 | 20.8% | +121.00 |
| 8 | A M Balding | 23 | 112 | 20.5% | -11.00 |
| 9 | Oliver Cole | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | +1.00 |
| 10 | R M Beckett | 20 | 104 | 19.2% | -7.50 |
| 11 | Faye Bramley | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | +11.50 |
| 12 | R Hannon | 19 | 124 | 15.3% | -7.00 |
| 13 | M Botti | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | +7.75 |
| 14 | K Scott | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -2.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P A Kirby | 29 |
| 2 | J S Goldie | 14 |
| 3 | A Watson | 13 |
| 4 | A W Carroll | 11 |
| 5 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 11 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Moore | 44 | 254 | 17.3% | -55.30 |
| 2 | Saffie Osborne | 20 | 133 | 15.0% | +55.08 |
| 3 | Dylan McMonagle | 2 | 69 | 2.9% | -61.67 |
| 4 | S Narredu | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +1.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Moore | 9 | 41 | 22.0% | +1.31 |
| 2 | Saffie Osborne | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | +13.00 |
| 3 | Dylan McMonagle | 1 | 19 | 5.3% | -14.67 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W J Haggas | 40 | 251 | 15.9% | -30.41 |
| 2 | A M Balding | 36 | 336 | 10.7% | -77.55 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 33 | 267 | 12.4% | -111.42 |
| 4 | E Walker | 21 | 150 | 14.0% | +55.91 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 18 | 190 | 9.5% | -55.22 |
| 6 | R Varian | 17 | 175 | 9.7% | -36.75 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 17 | 252 | 6.7% | -61.13 |
| 8 | W Muir & C Grassick | 8 | 58 | 13.8% | +8.45 |
| 9 | D O'Meara | 8 | 173 | 4.6% | -28.34 |
| 10 | A King | 7 | 39 | 17.9% | +2.50 |
| 11 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 7 | 62 | 11.3% | -19.25 |
| 12 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 7 | 101 | 6.9% | -40.50 |
| 13 | A Watson | 7 | 114 | 6.1% | -38.67 |
| 14 | R A Fahey | 6 | 90 | 6.7% | +203.50 |
| 15 | Ian Williams | 6 | 103 | 5.8% | +15.00 |
| 16 | Mrs J Harrington | 5 | 41 | 12.2% | +20.00 |
| 17 | M Botti | 5 | 42 | 11.9% | +45.21 |
| 18 | J S Goldie | 4 | 31 | 12.9% | +3.25 |
| 19 | James Owen | 3 | 44 | 6.8% | +3.00 |
| 20 | M L W Bell | 3 | 67 | 4.5% | -19.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 7 | 47 | 14.9% | +4.83 |
| 2 | W J Haggas | 5 | 36 | 13.9% | +8.37 |
| 3 | E Walker | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | +30.00 |
| 4 | J & T Gosden | 4 | 39 | 10.3% | -27.34 |
| 5 | James Owen | 3 | 23 | 13.0% | +14.25 |
| 6 | M Botti | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +7.88 |
| 7 | A King | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +8.50 |
| 8 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -4.50 |
| 9 | R M Beckett | 2 | 27 | 7.4% | -2.00 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 2 | 37 | 5.4% | -23.75 |
| 11 | C Mason | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +6.00 |
| 12 | Oliver Cole | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | 0.00 |
| 13 | R A Fahey | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | +8.00 |
| 14 | R Varian | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -11.00 |
| 15 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Call | 3:20 | W J Haggas | C L Chau |
| Level Look | 3:55 | A M Balding | Frida Skar |
| Royal Poetry | 3:55 | R Hannon | Yutaka Take |
| Two Tribes | 4:30 | R Spencer | Dylan McMonagle |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolo Neighs | 1:35 | R M Beckett | C P Lemaire | Cheek Piece |
| Fahrenheit Seven | 1:35 | R M H Cowell | Saffie Osborne | Cheek Piece |
| Gaeli | 1:35 | P A Kirby | Yutaka Take | Blinkers |
| Gold Star Hero | 1:35 | M L W Bell | C Ho | Cheek Piece |
| Spartan Arrow | 1:35 | A Watson | Ryan Moore | Blinkers |
| Tuco Salamanca | 1:35 | Ollie Sangster | C L Chau | Tongue Strap |
| Kendall Roy | 1:35 | Miss K McGivern | Frida Skar | Tongue Strap |
| Kilmeaden | 2:10 | Faye Bramley | C Ho | Tongue Strap |
| Lavender Hill Mob | 2:10 | James Owen | Jamie Melham | Cheek Piece |
| Marnier | 2:10 | G & J Moore | S Narredu | Cheek Piece |
| Oneforthegutter | 2:10 | Ian Williams | M Velon | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Enemy | 2:45 | Ian Williams | Frida Skar | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Night Breeze | 2:45 | Ian Williams | Dylan McMonagle | Tongue Strap |
| Jel Pepper | 3:20 | S C Williams | M Velon | Hood 1st |
| May Angel | 3:20 | J & T Gosden | C P Lemaire | Tongue Strap |
| Shaatir | 3:20 | A Watson | L Ferraris | Blinkers 1st |
| Archers Bay | 3:55 | M Botti | Ryan Moore | Cheek Piece |
| Baltic Fleet | 3:55 | Ian Williams | C L Chau | Visor 1st |
| Last Verse | 3:55 | J Parr | S Narredu | Cheek Piece |
| Pierre Grosse | 3:55 | Mrs J Harrington | L Ferraris | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Bullet Point | 4:30 | W J Haggas | C P Lemaire | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Fondo Blanco | 4:30 | R Varian | M Velon | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Serengeti | 4:30 | M Murphy | C Ho | Tongue Strap |
| Two Tribes | 4:30 | R Spencer | Dylan McMonagle | Blinkers |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Road | 2:10 | J Goldie | Yutaka Take | 406 Miles |
| Gaeli | 1:35 | P Kirby | Yutaka Take | 249 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 | Enemy | 2:45 | Ian Williams | Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons | £1,018,479.15 |
| 2 | Two Tribes | 4:30 | R Spencer | Phil Cunningham | £393,878.83 |
| 3 | Spirit Mixer | 2:10 | A M Balding | Mr J C Smith | £314,119.81 |
| 4 | Popmaster | 4:30 | E Walker | Laurence Bellman | £301,126.23 |
| 5 | Ebt's Guard | 4:30 | W Muir & C Grassick | Mr Jayant Pindolia | £267,824.82 |
| 6 | Bolo Neighs | 1:35 | R M Beckett | Mr Peter Mellett | £252,936.59 |
| 7 | Fandom | 1:35 | R Hannon | Volare Aviation Ltd | £251,319.91 |
| 8 | Oneforthegutter | 2:10 | Ian Williams | Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons | £242,379.41 |
| 9 | Kendall Roy | 1:35 | Miss K McGivern | Kate McGivern/thomas Hore/shane M Powe | £227,507.10 |
| 10 | Night Breeze | 2:45 | Ian Williams | Midtech 2 | £213,933.09 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaeli | 1:35 | Yutaka Take | M Botti > P A Kirby |
| Kilmeaden | 2:10 | C Ho | Donnacha O'Brien > Faye Bramley |
| Marnier | 2:10 | S Narredu | J & T Gosden > G & J Moore |
| Jel Pepper | 3:20 | M Velon | Oliver Cole > S C Williams |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figjam | 3:20 | K Scott | C Ho |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole Star | 2:10 | C Johnston | Dylan McMonagle | 87 > 84 |
| Oneforthegutter | 2:10 | Ian Williams | M Velon | 92 > 86 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 252 | 28.6% |
