Chester Smart Stats | Saturday 12th Sep 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 12 September 2026 at 09:04
Hot Jockeys (13/8/2026 - 12/09/2026)
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 | Sean Quinlan | 6 | 17 | 35.3% | +2.00 |
| 2 | Danny McMenamin | 5 | 16 | 31.2% | +5.75 |
| 3 | Jonathan England | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +2.75 |
| 4 | Brian Hughes | 7 | 33 | 21.2% | -1.00 |
| 5 | Brendan Powell | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | +2.25 |
| 6 | Callum Bewley | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +2.00 |
| 7 | Zak Wheatley | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| 8 | Jonathan Burke | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 9 | Hector Crouch | 14 | 85 | 16.5% | -5.00 |
| 10 | Cieren Fallon | 17 | 105 | 16.2% | -4.18 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Powell | 77 |
| 2 | Nathan Crosse | 63 |
| 3 | Aiden Brookes | 51 |
| 4 | F Bassett | 40 |
| 5 | Joe Leavy | 37 |
Hot Trainers (13/8/2026 - 12/09/2026)
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 | W J Haggas | 25 | 109 | 22.9% | -10.00 |
| 2 | K R Burke | 20 | 92 | 21.7% | +5.30 |
| 3 | H Bethell | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +4.83 |
| 4 | A M Balding | 29 | 149 | 19.5% | -15.72 |
| 5 | G Boughey | 12 | 64 | 18.8% | +6.80 |
| 6 | Phillip Makin | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | -3.00 |
| 7 | S England | 5 | 28 | 17.9% | +10.75 |
| 8 | R M Beckett | 15 | 90 | 16.7% | +5.50 |
| 9 | D Carroll | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 10 | R Spencer | 6 | 38 | 15.8% | -3.00 |
| 11 | George Baker | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -3.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Menuisier | 64 |
| 2 | G & J Moore | 16 |
| 3 | M L W Bell | 15 |
| 4 | M Todhunter | 14 |
| 5 | A McGuinness | 13 |
Top Chester Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hector Crouch | 10 | 44 | 22.7% | +10.91 |
| 2 | Cieren Fallon | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | +19.34 |
| 3 | Zak Wheatley | 8 | 55 | 14.5% | +26.08 |
| 4 | Joanna Mason | 6 | 36 | 16.7% | +5.75 |
| 5 | Callum Hutchinson | 4 | 27 | 14.8% | +5.08 |
| 6 | Aiden Brookes | 4 | 31 | 12.9% | -3.87 |
| 7 | Duran Fentiman | 4 | 42 | 9.5% | -8.00 |
| 8 | Cam Hardie | 3 | 21 | 14.3% | +9.25 |
| 9 | Benoit Sayette | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -6.50 |
| 10 | Harry Russell | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | +10.50 |
| 11 | Robbie Downey | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.33 |
| 12 | Jonathan England | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -0.12 |
| 13 | Kaiya Fraser | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -6.67 |
| 14 | Joe Leavy | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | +5.00 |
| 15 | Warren Fentiman | 1 | 24 | 4.2% | +10.00 |
| 16 | S A Gray | 1 | 29 | 3.4% | -23.50 |
| 17 | Oisin Orr | 1 | 38 | 2.6% | -28.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hector Crouch | 7 | 23 | 30.4% | +23.25 |
| 2 | Cieren Fallon | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +17.88 |
| 3 | Joanna Mason | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 4 | Sean D Bowen | 2 | 18 | 11.1% | +18.25 |
| 5 | Robbie Downey | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.33 |
| 6 | Kaiya Fraser | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.67 |
| 7 | Zak Wheatley | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -5.00 |
Top Chester Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 51 | 234 | 21.8% | +35.25 |
| 2 | H Palmer | 49 | 283 | 17.3% | +0.86 |
| 3 | T D Easterby | 17 | 188 | 9.0% | -47.62 |
| 4 | W J Haggas | 16 | 58 | 27.6% | +3.32 |
| 5 | C Johnston | 15 | 110 | 13.6% | -39.12 |
| 6 | Ian Williams | 15 | 213 | 7.0% | -48.00 |
| 7 | R M Beckett | 14 | 82 | 17.1% | -26.41 |
| 8 | D Carroll | 11 | 57 | 19.3% | +33.83 |
| 9 | J Candlish | 10 | 86 | 11.6% | +0.83 |
| 10 | G Boughey | 9 | 60 | 15.0% | -23.79 |
| 11 | K R Burke | 9 | 78 | 11.5% | -26.92 |
| 12 | James Owen | 8 | 50 | 16.0% | +27.58 |
| 13 | M L W Bell | 8 | 52 | 15.4% | +33.00 |
| 14 | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 55 | 12.7% | -4.25 |
| 15 | H Bethell | 5 | 15 | 33.3% | +24.00 |
| 16 | D O'Meara | 5 | 39 | 12.8% | -8.62 |
| 17 | B Ellison | 5 | 40 | 12.5% | -15.37 |
| 18 | R Hannon | 5 | 46 | 10.9% | -20.13 |
| 19 | A King | 4 | 13 | 30.8% | +20.08 |
| 20 | G Tutty | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +4.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | -10.78 |
| 2 | H Palmer | 8 | 56 | 14.3% | -18.64 |
| 3 | Ian Williams | 6 | 37 | 16.2% | +14.50 |
| 4 | J Candlish | 4 | 32 | 12.5% | +13.50 |
| 5 | James Owen | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +35.50 |
| 6 | R Spencer | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +17.00 |
| 7 | W J Haggas | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -2.00 |
| 8 | C Johnston | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -7.50 |
| 9 | G Boughey | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -10.71 |
| 10 | R M Beckett | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -11.97 |
| 11 | A King | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +0.83 |
| 12 | H Bethell | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.25 |
| 13 | G Tutty | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +0.50 |
| 14 | R Menzies | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -0.67 |
| 15 | B J Llewellyn | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 16 | D Carroll | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -4.00 |
| 17 | M L W Bell | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -5.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Honour | 1:30 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
| Dunkeld Dreamer | 2:05 | K R Burke | F Bassett |
| Granite Bay | 2:05 | J P Fahey | Nathan Crosse |
| National Pride | 2:40 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
| Night Star | 2:40 | R Hannon | Joe Leavy |
| No More Porter | 3:50 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell |
| Eagle Bay | 5:10 | H Bethell | Sean D Bowen |
Won in Last Seven Days
Horses running at today’s meeting that have won in the last 7 days.
| Name | Days Since Win | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Moment | 7 | 3:20 | G Boughey | Grace McEntee |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Honour | 1:30 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap |
| Grey Cuban | 1:30 | H Palmer | Oisin Orr | Hood |
| Master Vintner | 1:30 | R M Beckett | Hector Crouch | Blinkers |
| Too Soon | 1:30 | G & J Moore | Warren Fentiman | Cheek Piece |
| Cranachan | 2:05 | R M Beckett | Nicola Currie | Blinkers |
| Dunkeld Dreamer | 2:05 | K R Burke | F Bassett | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Gentle Warrior | 2:05 | K R Burke | Cam Hardie | Visor |
| Pole Star | 2:05 | C Johnston | Sean D Bowen | Visor |
| Shipshape | 2:05 | B J Llewellyn | Isobelle Chalmers | Cheek Piece |
| Tribal Star | 2:05 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell | Cheek Piece |
| Deputy Vice | 3:20 | R Menzies | Cam Hardie | Tongue Strap |
| Rotelle | 3:20 | C Fellowes | Kaiya Fraser | Cheek Piece |
| Box To Box | 3:50 | H Palmer | Oisin Orr | Visor |
| Impartiality | 3:50 | Phillip Makin | S A Gray | Cheek Piece |
| Mano Chicago | 3:50 | I Jardine | Mark Winn | Visor 1st |
| No More Porter | 3:50 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell | Visor 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Qitaal | 3:50 | C Johnston | Sean D Bowen | Visor |
| Shafdar | 3:50 | Ian Williams | Cieren Fallon | Tongue Strap |
| Hot Cash | 4:30 | J Channon | Cieren Fallon | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Rascal Recknell | 4:30 | M Appleby | Oisin Orr | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Zermatt Star | 4:30 | T Coyle & K Wood | Cam Hardie | Cheek Piece |
| Apache Outlaw | 5:10 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Dublin Bay | 5:10 | Ollie Sangster | Robbie Downey | Cheek Piece |
| Kindest Nation | 5:10 | H Palmer | Oisin Orr | Visor |
| Midnight Strike | 5:10 | J Candlish | Hector Crouch | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Priapos | 5:10 | Phillip Makin | S A Gray | Cheek Piece |
| Arrange | 5:42 | M Todhunter | Callum Bewley | Cheek Piece |
| Bravais | 5:42 | Ian Williams | Charlie Todd | Cheek Piece |
| Damascus Steel | 5:42 | Gihan Arnolda | Brian Hughes | Cheek Piece |
| Kind Of Kiss | 5:42 | S England | Jonathan England | Tongue Strap |
| Kuredu King | 5:42 | D McCain Jnr | Theo Gillard | Cheek Piece |
| Loki | 5:42 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Toby Wynne | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Nibras Gold | 5:42 | James Owen | Jonathan Burke | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uluru | 1:30 | D Menuisier | Joe Leavy | 319 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 | Dubai Honour | 1:30 | W J Haggas | Exors Of The Late Mr Mohamed Obaida | £4,805,704.63 |
| 2 | Tashkhan | 2:05 | B Ellison | Mr P Boyle | £413,540.69 |
| 3 | Spirit Mixer | 2:05 | A M Balding | Mr J C Smith | £315,165.31 |
| 4 | Dancing In Paris | 2:05 | Ian Williams | Mr Joseph Smith | £232,945.54 |
| 5 | Stressfree | 2:05 | D O'Meara | Akela Thoroughbreds Limited | £195,786.65 |
| 6 | No More Porter | 3:50 | A McGuinness | Dooley Thoroughbreds | £187,347.81 |
| 7 | Plage De Havre | 1:30 | A M Balding | Mr Saeed Suhail | £175,372.40 |
| 8 | Box To Box | 3:50 | H Palmer | The Running Order Partnership | £170,891.99 |
| 9 | Grey Cuban | 1:30 | H Palmer | Roudee Racing 10 | £158,706.98 |
| 10 | Apache Outlaw | 5:10 | A McGuinness | Dooley Thoroughbreds/j Fairhurst | £136,310.63 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganodin | 5:10 | Cieren Fallon | H Pantall > Ian Williams |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vixey | 4:30 | S G West | Aiden Brookes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole Star | 2:05 | C Johnston | Sean D Bowen | 87 > 83 |
| Qitaal | 3:50 | C Johnston | Sean D Bowen | 79 > 76 |
| No More Porter | 3:50 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell | 82 > 72 |
| Hot Cash | 4:30 | J Channon | Cieren Fallon | 85 > 80 |
| Apache Outlaw | 5:10 | A McGuinness | Jamie Powell | 84 > 68 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 192 | 62.5% |
