Ascot Smart Stats | Sunday 29th Mar 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: Saturday 28 March 2026 at 15:22
Hot Jockeys (27/2/2026 - 29/03/2026)
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 | Tom Bellamy | 19 | 66 | 28.8% | +4.75 |
| 2 | Freddie Gingell | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 3 | Ben Jones | 16 | 70 | 22.9% | +2.87 |
| 4 | Harry Reed | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -4.25 |
| 5 | Nico De Boinville | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | +0.50 |
| 6 | Callum Pritchard | 9 | 50 | 18.0% | -1.62 |
| 7 | Tom Cannon | 7 | 39 | 17.9% | -4.00 |
| 8 | Harry Cobden | 11 | 69 | 15.9% | -6.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Lambert | 79 |
| 2 | James Davies | 36 |
| 3 | F Mitchell | 19 |
| 4 | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 16 |
| 5 | Marc Goldstein | 12 |
Hot Trainers (27/2/2026 - 29/03/2026)
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 | Katy Price | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +10.00 |
| 2 | A King | 10 | 41 | 24.4% | -2.75 |
| 3 | N J Henderson | 14 | 61 | 23.0% | -1.50 |
| 4 | B Pauling | 13 | 57 | 22.8% | +5.00 |
| 5 | Miss E C Lavelle | 7 | 34 | 20.6% | -5.20 |
| 6 | Andrew Martin | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Chester Williams | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| 8 | Harry Derham | 6 | 34 | 17.6% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Nick Scholfield | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | +1.62 |
| 10 | Jamie Snowden | 7 | 43 | 16.3% | -4.20 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J W Mullins | 20 |
| 2 | H D Daly | 16 |
| 3 | Mrs D A Hamer | 16 |
| 4 | G Nicholls | 15 |
| 5 | N J Gifford | 14 |
Top Ascot Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Cobden | 26 | 123 | 21.1% | +0.99 |
| 2 | Nico De Boinville | 19 | 80 | 23.8% | -2.25 |
| 3 | Brendan Powell | 13 | 56 | 23.2% | +9.50 |
| 4 | Ben Jones | 12 | 49 | 24.5% | -4.00 |
| 5 | Jonathan Burke | 12 | 63 | 19.0% | -2.25 |
| 6 | Kielan Woods | 6 | 38 | 15.8% | -3.00 |
| 7 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 5 | 50 | 10.0% | -5.00 |
| 8 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 5 | 76 | 6.6% | -3.50 |
| 9 | Tom Bellamy | 3 | 36 | 8.3% | +6.50 |
| 10 | Tom Cannon | 3 | 47 | 6.4% | -6.00 |
| 11 | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 12 | Kevin Brogan | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | +11.00 |
| 13 | Tristan Durrell | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -1.00 |
| 14 | Caoilin Quinn | 2 | 33 | 6.1% | -3.00 |
| 15 | Elliott England | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +13.00 |
| 16 | James Best | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -1.00 |
| 17 | Sean Houlihan | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -1.00 |
| 18 | Freddie Gingell | 1 | 20 | 5.0% | -4.00 |
| 19 | Sean Bowen | 1 | 28 | 3.6% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Jones | 8 | 25 | 32.0% | -2.00 |
| 2 | Brendan Powell | 7 | 24 | 29.2% | +12.50 |
| 3 | Nico De Boinville | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | +1.00 |
| 4 | Harry Cobden | 4 | 27 | 14.8% | -1.00 |
| 5 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 6 | Kielan Woods | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Elliott England | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +14.00 |
| 8 | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Tom Bellamy | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +8.50 |
| 10 | Tristan Durrell | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -1.00 |
| 11 | Jonathan Burke | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -1.00 |
Top Ascot Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P F Nicholls | 30 | 151 | 19.9% | +8.33 |
| 2 | N J Henderson | 24 | 105 | 22.9% | -3.00 |
| 3 | B Pauling | 15 | 70 | 21.4% | -3.00 |
| 4 | J Tizzard | 12 | 50 | 24.0% | +3.00 |
| 5 | G & J Moore | 11 | 112 | 9.8% | -10.00 |
| 6 | D Skelton | 10 | 132 | 7.6% | -4.00 |
| 7 | Harry Derham | 6 | 22 | 27.3% | +0.91 |
| 8 | H D Daly | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | -3.00 |
| 9 | J & A O'Neill | 4 | 56 | 7.1% | -4.00 |
| 10 | Miss E C Lavelle | 3 | 39 | 7.7% | -4.00 |
| 11 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 3 | 56 | 5.4% | -3.00 |
| 12 | A King | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | +2.50 |
| 13 | G Nicholls | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.25 |
| 14 | M Keighley | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B Pauling | 8 | 24 | 33.3% | +15.73 |
| 2 | N J Henderson | 5 | 17 | 29.4% | -3.00 |
| 3 | J Tizzard | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | +6.00 |
| 4 | Harry Derham | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.00 |
| 5 | P F Nicholls | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -1.00 |
| 6 | D Skelton | 2 | 32 | 6.2% | -5.00 |
| 7 | A King | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +8.50 |
| 8 | J & A O'Neill | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munsif | 3:05 | C Byrnes | Sean Bowen |
| Authoceltic | 3:40 | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings |
| Hard Dealt | 4:15 | H D Daly | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| Kilworth | 4:15 | Miss E C Lavelle | Ben Jones |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathara | 1:55 | J & A O'Neill | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Tongue Strap |
| Diplomatic Ash | 2:30 | G & J Moore | Tom Cannon | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Limetree Boy | 2:30 | J & A O'Neill | Kevin Brogan | Cheek Piece |
| Moroder | 2:30 | J W Mullins | James Best | Blinkers |
| Sherborne | 2:30 | J Tizzard | Freddie Gingell | Tongue Strap |
| Gallivanted | 3:05 | Harry Derham | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap |
| Innamorato | 3:05 | P F Nicholls | Harry Cobden | Cheek Piece |
| Macshadow Des Crai | 3:05 | N J Henderson | Nico De Boinville | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Mojito Des Mottes | 3:05 | B Pauling | Ben Jones | Tongue Strap |
| Munsif | 3:05 | C Byrnes | Sean Bowen | Hood |
| Paddockwood | 3:05 | B Pauling | Kielan Woods | Tongue Strap |
| The Bellhop | 3:05 | G & J Moore | F Mitchell | Cheek Piece |
| Cobbler's Boy | 3:40 | D Skelton | Tristan Durrell | Tongue Strap |
| Haas Boy | 3:40 | Chester Williams | Tom Bellamy | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Yes Indeed | 3:40 | M Keighley | Sean Bowen | Cheek Piece 1st |
| A Good Yomp | 4:15 | Andrew Martin | Dillon Butler | Hood |
| Alan Bresil | 4:15 | Nick Scholfield | Harry Reed | Cheek Piece |
| Glance Of Glory | 4:15 | M Keighley | Sean Bowen | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Kiwi Rush | 4:15 | Harry Derham | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap |
| Certainly Red | 4:50 | Mrs L Richards | Marc Goldstein | Cheek Piece |
| Copperhead | 4:50 | J Tizzard | Freddie Gingell | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Gabbys Cross | 4:50 | Nick Scholfield | Sean Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Afadil | 5:25 | P F Nicholls | Harry Cobden | Cheek Piece |
| Brave Knight | 5:25 | P F Nicholls | Freddie Keighley | Cheek Piece |
| Dramatic Encore | 5:25 | Harry Derham | Brendan Powell | Cheek Piece |
| Royal Way | 5:25 | G & J Moore | Sean Houlihan | Cheek Piece |
| Whatsupwithyou | 5:25 | B Pauling | Elliott England | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold Your Fort | 4:50 | D Hamer | Callum Pritchard | 190 Miles |
| Authoceltic | 3:40 | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings | 165 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 | Copperhead | 4:50 | J Tizzard | Mrs G C Pritchard | £201,683.86 |
| 2 | Moroder | 2:30 | J W Mullins | Mrs Ann Leftley | £166,674.20 |
| 3 | Yes Indeed | 3:40 | M Keighley | Stephen Sugden And Helen Sugden | £146,038.18 |
| 4 | Afadil | 5:25 | P F Nicholls | Mr P J Vogt | £138,701.70 |
| 5 | Gabbys Cross | 4:50 | Nick Scholfield | Mr J P McGrath | £130,561.21 |
| 6 | Certainly Red | 4:50 | Mrs L Richards | The Venetian Lad Partnership | £115,596.63 |
| 7 | Whatsupwithyou | 5:25 | B Pauling | Mrs G Collier | £85,519.17 |
| 8 | Sherborne | 2:30 | J Tizzard | Geoff Kennington And Geoff Nicholas | £62,056.75 |
| 9 | Hold Your Fort | 4:50 | Mrs D A Hamer | Mr J Rees | £58,120.64 |
| 10 | Bethpage | 5:25 | Miss E C Lavelle | Bonita Racing Club | £56,942.41 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahon Falls | 1:55 | Shane Quinlan | W P Mullins > Katy Price |
| Lovely Gino | 5:25 | Ben Jones | A & F Pamart > B Pauling |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Verde | 1:55 | J W Mullins | Callum Pritchard |
Grd 2 > Class 2 |
| Moroder | 2:30 | J W Mullins | James Best |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroder | 2:30 | J W Mullins | James Best | 125 > 120 |
