Brighton Smart Stats | Wednesday 5th 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: Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 08:52
Hot Jockeys (6/7/2026 - 05/08/2026)
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 | Ashley Lewis | 12 | 52 | 23.1% | -4.00 |
| 2 | Charlie Tucker | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -4.00 |
| 3 | Ryan Kavanagh | 9 | 46 | 19.6% | -9.30 |
| 4 | Jack Callan | 11 | 65 | 16.9% | +5.30 |
| 5 | Cieren Fallon | 12 | 73 | 16.4% | -13.00 |
| 6 | George Bass | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | +0.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly Gunn | 42 |
| 2 | Donagh Murphy | 35 |
| 3 | William Carson | 15 |
| 4 | Christian Howarth | 15 |
| 5 | Paddy Bradley | 15 |
Hot Trainers (6/7/2026 - 05/08/2026)
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 | Kathy Turner | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | -4.00 |
| 2 | Ollie Sangster | 10 | 39 | 25.6% | 0.00 |
| 3 | E Walker | 20 | 81 | 24.7% | -4.00 |
| 4 | James Owen | 26 | 107 | 24.3% | +10.18 |
| 5 | J Butler | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | +11.48 |
| 6 | J W Mullins | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +0.50 |
| 7 | George Baker | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | -2.00 |
| 8 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 11 | 66 | 16.7% | +16.50 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M Pattinson | 59 |
| 2 | M S Saunders | 27 |
| 3 | M Appleby | 25 |
| 4 | J Gallagher | 19 |
| 5 | Dylan Cunha | 12 |
Top Brighton Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Doughty | 20 | 134 | 14.9% | -44.47 |
| 2 | William Carson | 19 | 185 | 10.3% | -100.39 |
| 3 | Pat Cosgrave | 15 | 113 | 13.3% | -37.18 |
| 4 | Rhys Clutterbuck | 10 | 111 | 9.0% | -37.67 |
| 5 | Paddy Bradley | 7 | 90 | 7.8% | -48.05 |
| 6 | Jack Callan | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | -12.33 |
| 7 | Christian Howarth | 6 | 61 | 9.8% | +18.50 |
| 8 | Cieren Fallon | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | +6.50 |
| 9 | George Bass | 5 | 38 | 13.2% | -8.06 |
| 10 | Rob Hornby | 4 | 41 | 9.8% | -9.12 |
| 11 | Oliver Carmichael | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +47.50 |
| 12 | Molly Gunn | 3 | 37 | 8.1% | +14.00 |
| 13 | Donagh Murphy | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +9.50 |
| 14 | Edward Greatrex | 2 | 18 | 11.1% | -4.00 |
| 15 | Ashley Lewis | 2 | 24 | 8.3% | -11.50 |
| 16 | Ryan Kavanagh | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -3.50 |
| 17 | George Downing | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -18.12 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donagh Murphy | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +14.50 |
| 2 | Cieren Fallon | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +5.50 |
| 3 | George Bass | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.50 |
| 4 | Rob Hornby | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | 0.00 |
| 5 | Paddy Bradley | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -7.75 |
| 6 | William Carson | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -9.25 |
| 7 | Jack Callan | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -14.50 |
Top Brighton Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 72 | 579 | 12.4% | -177.37 |
| 2 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 19 | 86 | 22.1% | +60.44 |
| 3 | J Gallagher | 19 | 143 | 13.3% | -40.49 |
| 4 | S C Williams | 18 | 76 | 23.7% | +35.53 |
| 5 | J R Boyle | 18 | 141 | 12.8% | -37.58 |
| 6 | George Baker | 15 | 108 | 13.9% | -33.43 |
| 7 | M J Attwater | 15 | 166 | 9.0% | -54.12 |
| 8 | James Owen | 8 | 33 | 24.2% | -3.66 |
| 9 | J G Portman | 7 | 48 | 14.6% | -0.84 |
| 10 | S Dixon | 6 | 76 | 7.9% | -42.88 |
| 11 | C Johnston | 5 | 27 | 18.5% | -3.87 |
| 12 | J Butler | 5 | 41 | 12.2% | -6.90 |
| 13 | M Appleby | 5 | 51 | 9.8% | -34.22 |
| 14 | M S Saunders | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +2.25 |
| 15 | Ollie Sangster | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | +18.50 |
| 16 | Miss S West | 3 | 24 | 12.5% | +15.50 |
| 17 | R Cook & J Bridger | 3 | 35 | 8.6% | -12.25 |
| 18 | M Pattinson | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -2.00 |
| 19 | R A Teal | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | -10.50 |
| 20 | Dylan Cunha | 2 | 40 | 5.0% | -17.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 5 | 34 | 14.7% | -2.50 |
| 2 | James Owen | 3 | 10 | 30.0% | -2.03 |
| 3 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | +12.50 |
| 4 | J R Boyle | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | +6.50 |
| 5 | Ian Williams | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +2.75 |
| 6 | Miss S West | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +0.50 |
| 7 | M J Attwater | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -7.50 |
| 8 | S Dixon | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -11.38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Toronada | 2:30 | A W Carroll | William Carson |
| Havana Jag | 2:30 | J Gallagher | Ashley Lewis |
| Rovinia | 3:00 | R A Teal | Owen Lewis |
| Northern Empire | 3:30 | E Walker | Ashley Lewis |
| Faustus | 5:00 | R Cook & J Bridger | Ryan Kavanagh |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Partee | 2:30 | S Dixon | Tyler Heard | Visor |
| Mister Moet | 2:30 | S Dixon | Christian Howarth | Cheek Piece |
| Aspire To Glory | 3:00 | Dylan Cunha | S Narredu | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Celebrating Ethel | 3:00 | A W Carroll | Jack Doughty | Cheek Piece |
| First Encounter | 3:00 | J Gallagher | Ashley Lewis | Blinkers |
| Rainbow Sign | 3:00 | M Pattinson | Pat Cosgrave | Tongue Strap |
| River Wharfe | 3:00 | A W Carroll | Molly Gunn | Cheek Piece |
| Rock Master | 3:00 | A W Carroll | Cieren Fallon | Cheek Piece |
| Sangara | 3:00 | Miss S West | George Bass | Hood |
| Skyolaire | 3:00 | J W Mullins | George Downing | Cheek Piece |
| Newfangled | 3:30 | J G Portman | Rob Hornby | Cheek Piece |
| Sea Suite | 3:30 | James Owen | Cieren Fallon | Visor |
| Silca Bay | 3:30 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Oliver Carmichael | Cheek Piece |
| Tex | 3:30 | George Baker | Pat Cosgrave | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Beryl's Girl | 4:00 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Rhys Clutterbuck | Cheek Piece |
| Daley T | 4:30 | A W Carroll | Jack Doughty | Blinkers |
| Havana Mojito | 4:30 | J Gallagher | Ashley Lewis | Blinkers |
| King Cherry | 4:30 | S C Williams | Rob Hornby | Tongue Strap |
| Redredrobin | 4:30 | M S Saunders | Edward Greatrex | Cheek Piece 1st |
| The Organiser | 4:30 | M Pattinson | Pat Cosgrave | Tongue Strap |
| Viking Glory | 4:30 | James Owen | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Coast | 5:00 | S Dixon | Christian Howarth | Blinkers |
| Faustus | 5:00 | R Cook & J Bridger | Ryan Kavanagh | Blinkers |
| Kento | 5:00 | A W Carroll | William Carson | Cheek Piece |
| Secret Handsheikh | 5:00 | J Gallagher | Cieren Fallon | Visor |
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 | Faustus | 5:00 | R Cook & J Bridger | Mr P Cook | £105,379.34 |
| 2 | Annexation | 4:00 | A W Carroll | Northway Lodge Racing | £99,991.70 |
| 3 | Pop Dancer | 5:00 | A W Carroll | Dr S Fleming | £94,466.08 |
| 4 | Secret Handsheikh | 5:00 | J Gallagher | The Old Deer Racing Partnership | £84,078.02 |
| 5 | Redredrobin | 4:30 | M S Saunders | Mr M S Saunders | £61,254.70 |
| 6 | River Wharfe | 3:00 | A W Carroll | Mr A W Carroll | £60,692.28 |
| 7 | Starsong | 5:00 | M Appleby | Mick Appleby Racing Club | £57,149.11 |
| 8 | Giant | 3:30 | Ian Williams | Mr S Bell | £52,547.61 |
| 9 | Coast | 5:00 | S Dixon | Amphitheatre Racing Limited | £50,684.19 |
| 10 | Newfangled | 3:30 | J G Portman | Berkeley Racing | £45,716.76 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangara | 3:00 | George Bass | J Channon > Miss S West |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Dancer | 5:00 | A W Carroll | Jack Doughty |
Class 2 > Class 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Darwin | 4:00 | C Johnston | Rob Hornby | 64 > 60 |
| Annexation | 4:00 | A W Carroll | Cieren Fallon | 66 > 58 |
| Redredrobin | 4:30 | M S Saunders | Edward Greatrex | 65 > 59 |
| The Organiser | 4:30 | M Pattinson | Pat Cosgrave | 64 > 57 |
| Coast | 5:00 | S Dixon | Christian Howarth | 49 > 45 |
| Secret Handsheikh | 5:00 | J Gallagher | Cieren Fallon | 63 > 58 |
| Faustus | 5:00 | R Cook & J Bridger | Ryan Kavanagh | 75 > 57 |
