Cheltenham Smart Stats | Friday 23rd Oct 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 23 October 2026 at 08:48
Hot Jockeys (23/9/2026 - 23/10/2026)
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 | Mr Lucas Murphy | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | -1.00 |
| 2 | Miss Heidi Palin | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.75 |
| 3 | Mr Patrick Mullins | 6 | 13 | 46.2% | +3.14 |
| 4 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 15 | 45 | 33.3% | +1.00 |
| 5 | Mr James King | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.50 |
| 6 | Kielan Woods | 8 | 25 | 32.0% | +8.00 |
| 7 | Brian Hughes | 17 | 56 | 30.4% | -3.38 |
| 8 | Harry Skelton | 22 | 82 | 26.8% | +2.25 |
| 9 | Brendan Powell | 11 | 44 | 25.0% | -3.00 |
| 10 | Jack Hogan | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +1.88 |
| 11 | Jack Kennedy | 12 | 49 | 24.5% | -11.22 |
| 12 | Harry Cobden | 8 | 37 | 21.6% | +1.92 |
| 13 | Jack Stenhouse | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -0.75 |
| 14 | Gavin Sheehan | 7 | 36 | 19.4% | -2.00 |
| 15 | Freddie Gordon | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| 16 | Dylan Johnston | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -4.00 |
| 17 | Jonathan Burke | 7 | 43 | 16.3% | -2.00 |
| 18 | Ciaran Gethings | 5 | 31 | 16.1% | -1.00 |
| 19 | James Bowen | 6 | 38 | 15.8% | -4.00 |
| 20 | Conor O'Farrell | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -1.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Turner | 36 |
| 2 | Mr Alex Chadwick | 35 |
| 3 | James Bowen | 22 |
| 4 | Jamie Brace | 22 |
| 5 | Mr J Dunne | 20 |
Hot Trainers (23/9/2026 - 23/10/2026)
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 | P Neville | 9 | 17 | 52.9% | -2.00 |
| 2 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 17 | 42 | 40.5% | -2.00 |
| 3 | A Ralph | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | +23.50 |
| 4 | John Dawson | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -3.00 |
| 5 | A M Hales | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +11.00 |
| 6 | W Greatrex | 6 | 23 | 26.1% | +6.73 |
| 7 | K Woollacott | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -3.00 |
| 8 | J Tizzard | 9 | 37 | 24.3% | -2.00 |
| 9 | O Murphy | 13 | 54 | 24.1% | +13.50 |
| 10 | Jamie Snowden | 7 | 30 | 23.3% | -1.00 |
| 11 | D Skelton | 29 | 134 | 21.6% | +1.87 |
| 12 | K Bailey & M Nicholls | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +4.00 |
| 13 | W P Mullins | 15 | 81 | 18.5% | -5.27 |
| 14 | P Hobbs & J White | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -1.25 |
| 15 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 11 | 62 | 17.7% | -1.00 |
| 16 | F O'Brien | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | -4.00 |
| 17 | J W Mullins | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +11.00 |
| 18 | M Keighley | 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 | S Hosie | 44 |
| 2 | Ian Donoghue | 22 |
| 3 | J C McConnell | 25 |
| 4 | Nick Scholfield | 21 |
| 5 | T Lacey | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Fletcher | 1:15 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Jamie Brace |
| Loriko | 2:25 | D Skelton | Mr D Lewis |
| Matiwo | 3:00 | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings |
| Duke Of Luckley | 3:35 | M Keighley | James Best |
| Traprain Law | 3:35 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Mr Lucas Murphy |
| Kingstonian | 4:10 | J P O'Brien | J J Slevin |
| Beggars Rock | 4:45 | Ian Donoghue | Mr J Dunne |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Happen | 1:15 | P Flood | Miss Georgie Benson | Tongue Strap |
| Cloonainra | 1:15 | J C McConnell | Paddy Hanlon | Cheek Piece |
| Frontier Prince | 1:15 | F O'Brien | Jack Hogan | Tongue Strap |
| John Barbour | 1:15 | F O'Brien | Liam Harrison | Tongue Strap |
| La Pinsonniere | 1:15 | N J Henderson | James Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Morning Mayhem | 1:15 | Nick Scholfield | Kielan Woods | Cheek Piece |
| Norman Fletcher | 1:15 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Jamie Brace | Visor |
| Sunny South West | 1:15 | Edward F Power | Michael Kenneally | Hood |
| Bowensonfire | 1:50 | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy | Hood |
| Glen To Glen | 1:50 | Nick Scholfield | Kielan Woods | Cheek Piece |
| Ice Jet | 1:50 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | Tongue Strap |
| Emerald Time | 2:25 | Ryan Hatch | James Turner | Tongue Strap |
| Fiveonefive | 2:25 | C Collins | Carl Millar | Cheek Piece |
| Gower Prince | 2:25 | J & A O'Neill | Benjamin Macey | Hood |
| King Ulanda | 2:25 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Ben Smith | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Mojito Des Mottes | 2:25 | B Pauling | Beau Morgan | Tongue Strap |
| The Hardest Geezer | 2:25 | P Hobbs & J White | Jack Stenhouse | Hood |
| Wild Goose | 2:25 | K Bailey & M Nicholls | Fern O'Brien | Tongue Strap |
| Eternal Angel | 3:00 | T Lacey | Stan Sheppard | Hood |
| Spanish Darling | 3:00 | A M Hales | Kielan Woods | Tongue Strap |
| Calico | 3:35 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Duke Of Luckley | 3:35 | M Keighley | James Best | Visor |
| JPR One | 3:35 | J Tizzard | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Palacio | 3:35 | S Thomas | Dylan Johnston | Tongue Strap |
| Sans Bruit | 3:35 | P F Nicholls | Harry Cobden | Tongue Strap |
| Sky Lord | 3:35 | H De Bromhead | Mike O'Connor | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Soul Icon | 3:35 | Kieran Burke | Adam Wedge | Tongue Strap |
| Traprain Law | 3:35 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Mr Lucas Murphy | Tongue Strap |
| Beggars Rock | 4:45 | Ian Donoghue | Mr J Dunne | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Better Off Alone | 4:45 | M Keighley | Mr Sean P O'Connor | Visor |
| Brandt | 4:45 | C Collins | Mr J L Scallan | Tongue Strap |
| Ceanndana | 4:45 | R O'Sullivan | Mr L P Shanahan | Cheek Piece |
| Jupiter Des Bordes | 4:45 | R Hobson | Mr H Hunt | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Little Ledgend | 4:45 | O Murphy | Mr James King | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| My Gift To You | 4:45 | James Owen | Mr Alex Chadwick | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Snipe | 4:45 | D Skelton | Miss Heidi Palin | Cheek Piece |
| Unanswered Prayers | 4:45 | C Gordon | Mr Henry Main | Cheek Piece |
| Youdecide | 4:45 | B Pauling | Miss Gina Andrews | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traprain Law | 3:35 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Mr Lucas Murphy | 363 Miles |
| Kingofthefrontier | 3:00 | John Dawson | Conor O'Farrell | 236 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 | Sans Bruit | 3:35 | P F Nicholls | Mr Andy Peake | £464,304.57 |
| 2 | Mr Hollywood | 4:10 | W P Mullins | The Triple Lock Partnership | £346,106.95 |
| 3 | Calico | 3:35 | D Skelton | Mr John J Reilly | £331,316.81 |
| 4 | JPR One | 3:35 | J Tizzard | Mr J P Romans | £328,783.60 |
| 5 | Soul Icon | 3:35 | Kieran Burke | This Time Next Year Maybe | £206,881.88 |
| 6 | Bowensonfire | 1:50 | G Elliott | KTDA Racing | £179,654.47 |
| 7 | Traprain Law | 3:35 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Mr Raymond Anderson Green | £159,535.82 |
| 8 | Fiveonefive | 2:25 | C Collins | Salvatore Giannini/tony Lagan | £138,853.65 |
| 9 | In The Air | 3:35 | A Ralph | Dynasty, Howell & Southern | £101,033.01 |
| 10 | Snipe | 4:45 | D Skelton | Foxtrot Racing Snipe | £97,181.51 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gasparo | 1:15 | Mr Lucas Murphy | J Newman > K Woollacott |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowensonfire | 1:50 | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
| JPR One | 3:35 | J Tizzard | Brendan Powell |
Grd 1 > 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Fletcher | 1:15 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Jamie Brace | 123 > 114 |
| Soul Icon | 3:35 | Kieran Burke | Adam Wedge | 143 > 140 |
| Sans Bruit | 3:35 | P F Nicholls | Harry Cobden | 139 > 132 |
| Unanswered Prayers | 4:45 | C Gordon | Mr Henry Main | 126 > 112 |
