Ascot Smart Stats | Saturday 9th May 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 8 May 2026 at 15:56
Hot Jockeys (9/4/2026 - 09/05/2026)
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 | James Doyle | 13 | 59 | 22.0% | -3.00 |
| 2 | Neil Callan | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | -9.30 |
| 3 | Rob Hornby | 15 | 79 | 19.0% | +26.50 |
| 4 | Oisin Murphy | 20 | 106 | 18.9% | -4.40 |
| 5 | Edward Greatrex | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | +15.00 |
| 6 | Saffie Osborne | 13 | 71 | 18.3% | -6.86 |
| 7 | Callum Rodriguez | 9 | 50 | 18.0% | -7.10 |
| 8 | Paddy Bradley | 6 | 36 | 16.7% | +50.00 |
| 9 | Daniel Tudhope | 12 | 74 | 16.2% | +0.50 |
| 10 | Kaiya Fraser | 6 | 38 | 15.8% | +2.50 |
| 11 | Jack Mitchell | 10 | 64 | 15.6% | -3.46 |
| 12 | Harry Davies | 7 | 45 | 15.6% | -7.90 |
| 13 | Billy Loughnane | 9 | 60 | 15.0% | +3.63 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Heard | 73 |
| 2 | Nicola Currie | 54 |
| 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 25 |
| 4 | Oliver Carmichael | 21 |
| 5 | Connor Planas | 21 |
Hot Trainers (9/4/2026 - 09/05/2026)
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 | S bin Suroor | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -2.00 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 22 | 72 | 30.6% | -1.85 |
| 3 | J G Portman | 7 | 29 | 24.1% | +12.00 |
| 4 | George Baker | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -1.00 |
| 5 | A M Balding | 21 | 104 | 20.2% | +0.85 |
| 6 | E Walker | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | -7.75 |
| 7 | J R Fanshawe | 9 | 45 | 20.0% | -10.67 |
| 8 | James Owen | 21 | 107 | 19.6% | -1.00 |
| 9 | W J Haggas | 14 | 74 | 18.9% | +8.20 |
| 10 | E Bethell | 8 | 46 | 17.4% | +3.40 |
| 11 | M Herrington | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | +2.00 |
| 12 | H Al Jehani | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -0.50 |
| 13 | G Boughey | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | -4.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B J Meehan | 52 |
| 2 | Joey Ramsden | 52 |
| 3 | M Pattinson | 41 |
| 4 | Harry Charlton | 34 |
| 5 | G & J Moore | 26 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oisin Murphy | 34 | 230 | 14.8% | -6.77 |
| 2 | James Doyle | 19 | 197 | 9.6% | -46.26 |
| 3 | Saffie Osborne | 16 | 114 | 14.0% | +36.08 |
| 4 | Kieran Shoemark | 13 | 150 | 8.7% | -1.07 |
| 5 | Daniel Tudhope | 13 | 153 | 8.5% | -5.00 |
| 6 | Neil Callan | 9 | 65 | 13.8% | +62.83 |
| 7 | Billy Loughnane | 9 | 100 | 9.0% | +46.16 |
| 8 | Jack Mitchell | 8 | 42 | 19.0% | +28.25 |
| 9 | Jason Watson | 7 | 65 | 10.8% | +173.70 |
| 10 | Clifford Lee | 7 | 77 | 9.1% | -35.82 |
| 11 | Sean Levey | 7 | 134 | 5.2% | -75.00 |
| 12 | Charles Bishop | 6 | 78 | 7.7% | -15.00 |
| 13 | Harry Davies | 6 | 81 | 7.4% | -22.30 |
| 14 | David Egan | 6 | 171 | 3.5% | -100.00 |
| 15 | Rob Hornby | 5 | 78 | 6.4% | -17.13 |
| 16 | Nicola Currie | 3 | 28 | 10.7% | -4.50 |
| 17 | Marco Ghiani | 3 | 37 | 8.1% | -12.12 |
| 18 | Lewis Edmunds | 3 | 43 | 7.0% | -30.72 |
| 19 | P J McDonald | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -1.50 |
| 20 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 2 | 32 | 6.2% | -4.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Ghiani | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.88 |
| 2 | James Doyle | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.62 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & T Gosden | 38 | 272 | 14.0% | -30.23 |
| 2 | W J Haggas | 37 | 237 | 15.6% | -55.78 |
| 3 | A M Balding | 36 | 334 | 10.8% | -72.35 |
| 4 | E Walker | 19 | 131 | 14.5% | +30.41 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 19 | 192 | 9.9% | -58.22 |
| 6 | R Hannon | 16 | 253 | 6.3% | -73.94 |
| 7 | Owen Burrows | 12 | 57 | 21.1% | +49.78 |
| 8 | S bin Suroor | 11 | 55 | 20.0% | +35.58 |
| 9 | C G Cox | 11 | 135 | 8.1% | -60.24 |
| 10 | W Muir & C Grassick | 9 | 57 | 15.8% | +22.45 |
| 11 | M Appleby | 8 | 75 | 10.7% | -21.00 |
| 12 | Ian Williams | 8 | 99 | 8.1% | +15.00 |
| 13 | D O'Meara | 8 | 176 | 4.5% | -31.34 |
| 14 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 7 | 95 | 7.4% | -22.50 |
| 15 | C Fellowes | 6 | 66 | 9.1% | +0.50 |
| 16 | S & E Crisford | 6 | 72 | 8.3% | -38.75 |
| 17 | R A Fahey | 6 | 98 | 6.1% | +191.50 |
| 18 | G Boughey | 6 | 116 | 5.2% | -51.00 |
| 19 | A King | 5 | 40 | 12.5% | +2.50 |
| 20 | K P De Foy | 5 | 41 | 12.2% | +4.75 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & T Gosden | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | +4.56 |
| 2 | M Herrington | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +14.00 |
| 3 | R M Beckett | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +8.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alobayyah | 1:45 | W J Haggas | Billy Loughnane |
| Mudbir | 2:20 | J & T Gosden | Oisin Murphy |
| Storm Free | 2:20 | J Tate | Clifford Lee |
| Classical Allusion | 2:55 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy |
| Valedictory | 2:55 | J & T Gosden | Billy Loughnane |
| Tryst | 4:05 | G Boughey | Billy Loughnane |
| Venetia | 4:05 | R M Beckett | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zgharta | 1:45 | A M Balding | Oisin Murphy | Hood |
| Aalto | 2:20 | Ian Williams | Nicola Currie | Tongue Strap |
| Completely Random | 2:20 | Harry Charlton | Kaiya Fraser | Tongue Strap |
| Golden Mind | 2:20 | R A Fahey | Warren Fentiman | Tongue Strap |
| Great Acclaim | 2:20 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Charles Bishop | Visor 1st |
| Hickory | 2:20 | J A Osborne | Saffie Osborne | Blinkers |
| Houquetot | 2:20 | James Owen | Paddy Bradley | Tongue Strap |
| Khafiz | 2:20 | E Bethell | Callum Rodriguez | Hood |
| Mudbir | 2:20 | J & T Gosden | Oisin Murphy | Cheek Piece |
| Shiplake | 2:20 | K P De Foy | David Egan | Hood |
| So Darn Hot | 2:20 | E Walker | Kieran Shoemark | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Ten Pounds | 2:20 | Joey Ramsden | Andrea Pinna | Tongue Strap |
| The Wizard Of Eye | 2:20 | Tom Clover | Neil Callan | Cheek Piece |
| Tribal Chief | 2:20 | D Menuisier | Billy Loughnane | Tongue Strap |
| Yorkshire | 2:20 | E Bethell | Jack Mitchell | Tongue Strap |
| Kirchner | 2:55 | James Owen | David Egan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Siempre Arturo | 2:55 | D & C Kubler | Jason Watson | Cheek Piece |
| Whatsgoingonmarvin | 2:55 | M Bowen | Marco Ghiani | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Enemy Agent | 3:30 | S & E Crisford | Harry Davies | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Waterford Castle | 3:30 | G Boughey | Billy Loughnane | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Room Fourteen | 4:05 | J R Fanshawe | Saffie Osborne | Hood |
| Cajetan | 4:40 | Mrs R Carr | Billy Loughnane | Blinkers |
| Cressida Wildes | 4:40 | P S McEntee | Connor Planas | Visor |
| Daring Legend | 4:40 | M Pattinson | Tyler Heard | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Fantasy Master | 4:40 | R M H Cowell | David Egan | Cheek Piece |
| Hectic | 4:40 | L Bailey | Clifford Lee | Blinkers 1st |
| Neyva's Angel | 4:40 | Martin Dunne | Oisin Murphy | Hood |
| Serenity Dream | 4:40 | A W Carroll | Charles Bishop | Cheek Piece |
| Thunderous Love | 4:40 | J G Portman | Rob Hornby | Cheek Piece |
| Waistcoat | 4:40 | R Burdon | Jack Mitchell | Tongue Strap |
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 | 2:20 | R Hannon | Mr William Stobart | £474,421.20 |
| 2 | Popmaster | 2:20 | E Walker | Laurence Bellman | £289,432.23 |
| 3 | Jumby | 2:20 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Anthony Pye-jeary, David Ian & Partner | £264,011.39 |
| 4 | Hickory | 2:20 | J A Osborne | Martyn And Elaine Booth | £211,460.86 |
| 5 | Jordan Electrics | 2:20 | J S Goldie | Bjordan,brianjordan,sjordan&Nmcconnell | £204,923.52 |
| 6 | Great Acclaim | 2:20 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Mr G Owen | £192,963.24 |
| 7 | Twilight Jet | 4:40 | J & S Best | May, Robinson, Mildean, Field, Trencha | £186,104.47 |
| 8 | Juan Les Pins | 4:40 | M Appleby | Mr Matthew Taylor | £178,117.38 |
| 9 | Nostrum | 2:20 | M Appleby | Thoroughbred British Racing | £171,103.50 |
| 10 | The Wizard Of Eye | 2:20 | Tom Clover | R Humphrey O Humphrey A Favell | £169,664.36 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Perla | 1:45 | David Egan | S & E Crisford > Tom Clover |
| Houquetot | 2:20 | Paddy Bradley | D O'Meara > James Owen |
| Nostrum | 2:20 | Alistair Rawlinson | D O'Meara > M Appleby |
| Pellitory | 2:20 | Daniel Tudhope | James Owen > D O'Meara |
| Hermetic | 2:55 | Edward Greatrex | C Ferland > Ian Williams |
| Kirchner | 2:55 | David Egan | J C Rouget > James Owen |
| Whatsgoingonmarvin | 2:55 | Marco Ghiani | Sir M Prescott > M Bowen |
| Nanino Niyati | 4:05 | Callum Rodriguez | D & C Kubler > Owen Burrows |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completely Random | 2:20 | Harry Charlton | Kaiya Fraser |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
| Opportunity | 2:55 | W J Haggas | James Doyle |
Grd 2 > Class 3 |
| Venetia | 4:05 | R M Beckett | Edward Greatrex |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Electrics | 2:20 | J S Goldie | L Young | 96 > 91 |
| Fantasy Master | 4:40 | R M H Cowell | David Egan | 77 > 71 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | 273 | 46.2% |
