Ascot Smart Stats | Friday 24th Jul 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 24 July 2026 at 08:06
Hot Jockeys (24/6/2026 - 24/07/2026)
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 | Billy Loughnane | 36 | 147 | 24.5% | -27.08 |
| 2 | David Egan | 22 | 91 | 24.2% | +0.72 |
| 3 | Seamus Cronin | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -1.84 |
| 4 | Oisin Murphy | 27 | 124 | 21.8% | -3.71 |
| 5 | Callum Hutchinson | 10 | 46 | 21.7% | -10.00 |
| 6 | Pat Dobbs | 6 | 29 | 20.7% | -2.00 |
| 7 | Callum Rodriguez | 8 | 42 | 19.0% | +27.70 |
| 8 | James Doyle | 7 | 42 | 16.7% | -0.50 |
| 9 | Finley Marsh | 9 | 56 | 16.1% | -8.67 |
| 10 | Ray Dawson | 11 | 71 | 15.5% | -9.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Cosgrave | 23 |
| 2 | Hector Crouch | 16 |
| 3 | John Egan | 15 |
| 4 | Finley Marsh | 9 |
| 5 | Callum Hutchinson | 9 |
Hot Trainers (24/6/2026 - 24/07/2026)
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 | 12 | 43 | 27.9% | -3.00 |
| 2 | M Herrington | 6 | 22 | 27.3% | -3.00 |
| 3 | M Wigham | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +7.71 |
| 4 | Owen Burrows | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | -3.13 |
| 5 | Sir Mark Prescott | 8 | 33 | 24.2% | -3.00 |
| 6 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 6 | 25 | 24.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | J R Fanshawe | 10 | 42 | 23.8% | -8.12 |
| 8 | Tom Clover | 8 | 34 | 23.5% | -6.00 |
| 9 | B R Millman | 11 | 47 | 23.4% | -4.00 |
| 10 | James Owen | 21 | 93 | 22.6% | +2.68 |
| 11 | R M Beckett | 23 | 102 | 22.5% | -1.50 |
| 12 | Oliver Cole | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | +14.00 |
| 13 | R Varian | 10 | 49 | 20.4% | +4.25 |
| 14 | C Fellowes | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | +1.00 |
| 15 | E Walker | 15 | 78 | 19.2% | -4.00 |
| 16 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 11 | 60 | 18.3% | -0.50 |
| 17 | J A Osborne | 5 | 31 | 16.1% | +49.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G G Margarson | 45 |
| 2 | H Al Jehani | 20 |
| 3 | S Woods | 17 |
| 4 | Daisy Hitchins | 16 |
| 5 | T Ward | 14 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oisin Murphy | 31 | 238 | 13.0% | -49.27 |
| 2 | Tom Marquand | 27 | 268 | 10.1% | -51.28 |
| 3 | James Doyle | 21 | 207 | 10.1% | -33.76 |
| 4 | Saffie Osborne | 17 | 127 | 13.4% | +40.08 |
| 5 | Billy Loughnane | 12 | 135 | 8.9% | +53.99 |
| 6 | Jack Mitchell | 9 | 48 | 18.8% | +25.13 |
| 7 | Hector Crouch | 6 | 71 | 8.5% | -27.67 |
| 8 | Pat Dobbs | 6 | 79 | 7.6% | -43.78 |
| 9 | David Egan | 6 | 189 | 3.2% | -118.00 |
| 10 | Kaiya Fraser | 5 | 15 | 33.3% | +11.87 |
| 11 | Pat Cosgrave | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | +65.50 |
| 12 | Ray Dawson | 4 | 63 | 6.3% | -26.50 |
| 13 | John Egan | 2 | 18 | 11.1% | -1.50 |
| 14 | Seamus Cronin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +2.75 |
| 15 | Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 38 | 2.6% | -29.50 |
| 16 | Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 50 | 2.0% | -45.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiya Fraser | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | +17.25 |
| 2 | James Doyle | 4 | 40 | 10.0% | -9.12 |
| 3 | Tom Marquand | 3 | 28 | 10.7% | +7.25 |
| 4 | Billy Loughnane | 3 | 35 | 8.6% | +7.83 |
| 5 | Oisin Murphy | 2 | 37 | 5.4% | -22.00 |
| 6 | Seamus Cronin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +2.75 |
| 7 | Jack Mitchell | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -8.12 |
| 8 | Saffie Osborne | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -1.00 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W J Haggas | 40 | 248 | 16.1% | -27.41 |
| 2 | C Appleby | 25 | 144 | 17.4% | -25.46 |
| 3 | E Walker | 21 | 148 | 14.2% | +67.03 |
| 4 | R M Beckett | 18 | 191 | 9.4% | -56.22 |
| 5 | R Hannon | 18 | 253 | 7.1% | -60.69 |
| 6 | R Varian | 16 | 178 | 9.0% | -42.75 |
| 7 | Owen Burrows | 12 | 61 | 19.7% | +45.78 |
| 8 | M Appleby | 8 | 79 | 10.1% | -25.00 |
| 9 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 7 | 98 | 7.1% | -37.50 |
| 10 | Ian Williams | 7 | 103 | 6.8% | +15.00 |
| 11 | B R Millman | 6 | 42 | 14.3% | +19.00 |
| 12 | C Fellowes | 6 | 69 | 8.7% | -16.25 |
| 13 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 5 | 57 | 8.8% | -23.75 |
| 14 | J A Osborne | 5 | 58 | 8.6% | +1.00 |
| 15 | J R Fanshawe | 5 | 61 | 8.2% | -23.67 |
| 16 | Tom Clover | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | +21.50 |
| 17 | J S Goldie | 4 | 29 | 13.8% | +5.25 |
| 18 | P D Evans | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | +3.50 |
| 19 | George Baker | 4 | 31 | 12.9% | +79.00 |
| 20 | G G Margarson | 3 | 55 | 5.5% | -17.67 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W J Haggas | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | +12.37 |
| 2 | James Owen | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | +12.50 |
| 3 | R M Beckett | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | 0.00 |
| 4 | R Hannon | 2 | 33 | 6.1% | -19.75 |
| 5 | M Herrington | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +13.00 |
| 6 | Oliver Cole | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.00 |
| 7 | Tom Clover | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +15.00 |
| 8 | C Fellowes | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -7.75 |
| 9 | R Hughes | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -9.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of Sound | 2:20 | R Spencer | Saffie Osborne |
| Study Of Words | 4:05 | C Appleby | Billy Loughnane |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirchner | 3:30 | James Owen | Billy Loughnane | Cheek Piece |
| Al Azd | 4:05 | R Varian | Ray Dawson | Blinkers |
| French Duke | 4:05 | H Al Jehani | James Doyle | Hood |
| Dapper Guest | 4:40 | G G Margarson | David Egan | Visor |
| Gallant | 4:40 | Oli Rix | Tom Marquand | Tongue Strap |
| H Key Lails | 4:40 | M J Attwater | Seamus Cronin | Cheek Piece |
| King Of War | 4:40 | M Wigham | John Egan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Tex | 4:40 | George Baker | Pat Cosgrave | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Dandy Magic | 5:12 | J S Goldie | Billy Loughnane | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Fantasy Obsessor | 5:12 | M Appleby | Saffie Osborne | Visor 1st |
| Paradise Walk | 5:12 | R M Beckett | Hector Crouch | Blinkers |
| Toolatetonegotiate | 5:12 | Daisy Hitchins | Oliver Carmichael | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy Magic | 5:12 | J Goldie | Billy Loughnane | 406 Miles |
| Illy's Roo | 4:40 | G Tutty | Kaiya Fraser | 279 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 | Dancing In Paris | 4:05 | Ian Williams | Mr Joseph Smith | £189,783.54 |
| 2 | Fantasy Believer | 4:05 | E Walker | Chris & David Stam | £185,720.57 |
| 3 | French Duke | 4:05 | H Al Jehani | Wathnan Racing | £121,584.87 |
| 4 | Independent Expert | 4:40 | J & S Best | Mr J Pook | £109,623.62 |
| 5 | Kirchner | 3:30 | James Owen | The Rogues Gallery | £79,376.44 |
| 6 | Fireblade | 3:30 | Dylan Cunha | Elb Bloodstock Ltd And Mr R L Banks | £79,059.89 |
| 7 | Flying Frontier | 4:05 | J Tate | Mr Saeed Manana | £75,021.40 |
| 8 | Synergism | 3:30 | Sir Mark Prescott | Heath House Optimists | £61,803.63 |
| 9 | H Key Lails | 4:40 | M J Attwater | Mr Martyn Cruse | £58,760.54 |
| 10 | King Of War | 4:40 | M Wigham | Gallop Syndicates King Of War | £51,483.49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Wallace | 2:55 | E Walker | Oisin Murphy |
Grd 2 > Listed |
| Silver Dominion | 2:55 | Oliver Cole | Hector Crouch |
Grd 2 > Listed |
| Dapper Guest | 4:40 | G G Margarson | David Egan |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Lady Roxby | 5:12 | M Herrington | Jack Mitchell |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Blue | 4:40 | Miss J A Camacho | Callum Rodriguez | 84 > 80 |
| Independent Expert | 4:40 | J & S Best | Finley Marsh | 86 > 78 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 252 | 35.7% |
