Chester Smart Stats | Saturday 19th 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: Friday 18 September 2026 at 13:36
Hot Jockeys (20/8/2026 - 19/09/2026)
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 | Zoe Lewis | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 2 | Edward Greatrex | 10 | 59 | 16.9% | +35.63 |
| 3 | Pat Cosgrave | 7 | 45 | 15.6% | -2.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darragh Keenan | 65 |
| 2 | Dale Swift | 29 |
| 3 | Oisin McSweeney | 20 |
| 4 | Mason Paetel | 19 |
| 5 | Sean Kirrane | 16 |
Hot Trainers (20/8/2026 - 19/09/2026)
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 | J A Osborne | 7 | 29 | 24.1% | +13.25 |
| 2 | K R Burke | 22 | 105 | 21.0% | +5.63 |
| 3 | A M Balding | 34 | 171 | 19.9% | -14.32 |
| 4 | B Haslam | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | -1.25 |
| 5 | J Candlish | 7 | 42 | 16.7% | +0.37 |
| 6 | G Boughey | 11 | 68 | 16.2% | +2.80 |
| 7 | R M Beckett | 15 | 93 | 16.1% | +0.50 |
| 8 | C Hills | 6 | 40 | 15.0% | -13.17 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D M Loughnane | 34 |
| 2 | B R Millman | 28 |
| 3 | J Mackie | 26 |
| 4 | S Spencer | 26 |
| 5 | E Walker | 25 |
Top Chester Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Watson | 18 | 124 | 14.5% | -25.53 |
| 2 | P J McDonald | 7 | 35 | 20.0% | +2.51 |
| 3 | Sean Kirrane | 7 | 70 | 10.0% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Ashley Lewis | 6 | 13 | 46.2% | +39.19 |
| 5 | Joanna Mason | 6 | 37 | 16.2% | +4.75 |
| 6 | Charlie Maggs | 4 | 9 | 44.4% | +16.25 |
| 7 | Edward Greatrex | 4 | 36 | 11.1% | -12.00 |
| 8 | John Egan | 4 | 69 | 5.8% | -33.25 |
| 9 | Dale Swift | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -3.38 |
| 10 | Pat Cosgrave | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -7.55 |
| 11 | Darragh Keenan | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -5.17 |
| 12 | M Coppins | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 13 | William Pyle | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | +10.00 |
| 14 | Oisin McSweeney | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -2.00 |
| 15 | Jack Doughty | 1 | 20 | 5.0% | -15.67 |
| 16 | Dougie Costello | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -14.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Lewis | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | +40.74 |
| 2 | Jason Watson | 3 | 37 | 8.1% | -26.38 |
| 3 | Dale Swift | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +4.62 |
| 4 | Joanna Mason | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -3.00 |
| 5 | Edward Greatrex | 2 | 26 | 7.7% | -19.00 |
| 6 | M Coppins | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Jack Doughty | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -2.67 |
| 8 | Darragh Keenan | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -2.50 |
| 9 | John Egan | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | +8.00 |
Top Chester Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 53 | 236 | 22.5% | +38.83 |
| 2 | H Palmer | 49 | 287 | 17.1% | -3.14 |
| 3 | T D Easterby | 17 | 186 | 9.1% | -45.62 |
| 4 | Ian Williams | 16 | 215 | 7.4% | -47.50 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 13 | 82 | 15.9% | -30.41 |
| 6 | R A Fahey | 13 | 158 | 8.2% | -38.92 |
| 7 | J Candlish | 11 | 90 | 12.2% | +2.33 |
| 8 | G Boughey | 10 | 60 | 16.7% | -20.54 |
| 9 | P D Evans | 10 | 77 | 13.0% | -13.22 |
| 10 | K R Burke | 9 | 80 | 11.2% | -28.92 |
| 11 | M L W Bell | 8 | 53 | 15.1% | +32.00 |
| 12 | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 56 | 12.5% | -5.25 |
| 13 | B Ellison | 5 | 41 | 12.2% | -16.37 |
| 14 | R Hannon | 5 | 49 | 10.2% | -23.13 |
| 15 | G Hanmer | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | +28.50 |
| 16 | E Walker | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | -1.26 |
| 17 | Ollie Sangster | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -8.25 |
| 18 | B J Llewellyn | 3 | 26 | 11.5% | +22.50 |
| 19 | C Hills | 3 | 32 | 9.4% | -11.50 |
| 20 | M & D Easterby | 3 | 51 | 5.9% | -28.75 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 13 | 55 | 23.6% | -4.20 |
| 2 | H Palmer | 8 | 60 | 13.3% | -22.64 |
| 3 | Ian Williams | 7 | 41 | 17.1% | +13.00 |
| 4 | J Candlish | 5 | 36 | 13.9% | +15.00 |
| 5 | E Walker | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | +5.74 |
| 6 | P D Evans | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +12.95 |
| 7 | G Boughey | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -9.46 |
| 8 | R M Beckett | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -12.97 |
| 9 | R A Fahey | 2 | 24 | 8.3% | +12.00 |
| 10 | S Spencer | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -0.38 |
| 11 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +1.50 |
| 12 | B J Llewellyn | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -2.00 |
| 13 | R Hughes | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -1.00 |
| 14 | M L W Bell | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -6.50 |
| 15 | I Furtado | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -8.75 |
| 16 | G Hanmer | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | +17.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nascent Star | 2:35 | H Palmer | Liam Wright |
| Persian Land | 2:35 | P D Evans | John Egan |
| Somers Isles | 2:35 | A M Balding | P J McDonald |
| Mayaada | 3:10 | Ollie Sangster | Joanna Mason |
| Havana Rum | 3:46 | R A Fahey | Pat Cosgrave |
| Over Spiced | 4:17 | G Harris | Ashley Lewis |
| Merry | 4:52 | James Horton | P J McDonald |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazee Icon | 7 | 4:52 | A M Balding | Non Runner |
| Vidmiyr | 7 | 4:52 | J Candlish | William Pyle |
| Maharajas Express | 6 | 4:17 | Ian Williams | P J McDonald |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Flash | 2:00 | G Boughey | Pat Cosgrave | Tongue Strap 1st |
| High Hazard | 2:35 | H Palmer | Mason Paetel | Cheek Piece |
| Koodini | 2:35 | H Palmer | Jason Watson | Cheek Piece |
| Persian Land | 2:35 | P D Evans | John Egan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Dunkeld Dreamer | 3:10 | K R Burke | Dougie Costello | Cheek Piece |
| Epictetus | 3:10 | J A Osborne | Edward Greatrex | Tongue Strap |
| Eupator | 3:10 | R Hannon | Seamus Cronin | Cheek Piece |
| Hamadhan | 3:10 | J Candlish | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Oman | 3:10 | A W Carroll | M Coppins | Cheek Piece |
| Reds And Wolves | 3:10 | H Palmer | Mason Paetel | Tongue Strap |
| Spirit Genie | 3:10 | J Candlish | William Pyle | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Amazonian Dream | 3:46 | B R Millman | Darragh Keenan | Cheek Piece |
| Kirkdale | 3:46 | E Bethell | P J McDonald | Visor |
| Mission Command | 3:46 | J Candlish | Elle-May Croot | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Moonstone Boy | 3:46 | J Candlish | William Pyle | Cheek Piece |
| Paws For Thought | 3:46 | D McCain Jnr | Mason Paetel | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Proof | 3:46 | C Hills | Jason Watson | Tongue Strap |
| Copper Knight | 4:17 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | Tongue Strap |
| Dream Composer | 4:17 | A W Carroll | Dougie Costello | Cheek Piece |
| Elegant Erin | 4:17 | P T Midgley | Liam Wright | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Level Up | 4:17 | P D Evans | John Egan | Visor |
| Over Spiced | 4:17 | G Harris | Ashley Lewis | Cheek Piece |
| Sudden Flight | 4:17 | R Hughes | Pat Cosgrave | Cheek Piece |
| Temple Of Athena | 4:17 | B Ellison | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Cheek Piece |
| Vingegaard | 4:17 | P T Midgley | Oisin McSweeney | Blinkers |
| Andesite | 4:52 | Roger Fell | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap |
| County Carlow | 4:52 | B Haslam | Edward Greatrex | Cheek Piece |
| First Time | 4:52 | R A Fahey | Oisin McSweeney | Visor 1st |
| Homestrait | 4:52 | B Ellison | Tom Kiely-Marshall | Cheek Piece |
| Al Za'ama | 5:25 | D McCain Jnr | Alfie Redman | Tongue Strap |
| Bulldog Spirit | 5:25 | B J Llewellyn | Isobelle Chalmers | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Dream Harder | 5:25 | D M Loughnane | Hope Regan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Kindly Queen | 5:25 | C N Kellett | Christian Howarth | Cheek Piece |
| Wiltshire Wonder | 5:25 | B J Llewellyn | Zoe Lewis | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Zimmerman | 5:25 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonian Dream | 3:46 | B Millman | Darragh Keenan | 194 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 | Copper Knight | 4:17 | T D Easterby | Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner | £472,676.04 |
| 2 | Dream Composer | 4:17 | A W Carroll | Peter Clarke Racing Partners | £286,709.85 |
| 3 | Epictetus | 3:10 | J A Osborne | Jamie Osborne & Partner | £237,457.07 |
| 4 | Blue Prince | 4:52 | P D Evans | G & A Racing | £171,497.96 |
| 5 | Dream Harder | 5:25 | D M Loughnane | Mr Paul Farrell | £158,592.98 |
| 6 | Amazonian Dream | 3:46 | B R Millman | Great Western Racing | £153,701.30 |
| 7 | Elegant Erin | 4:17 | P T Midgley | R J Bloodstock | £121,533.32 |
| 8 | Paws For Thought | 3:46 | D McCain Jnr | Mrs Carol Shaw | £115,444.01 |
| 9 | Level Up | 4:17 | P D Evans | Mr E A R Morgans & Partner | £111,122.10 |
| 10 | Supreme King | 3:46 | P D Evans | Stuart Banks & David Evans | £101,766.37 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Za'ama | 5:25 | Alfie Redman | A Balding > D McCain Jnr |
| Carthusian | 5:25 | Liam Wright | J Harrington > J Candlish |
| Talka | 5:25 | Millie Wonnacott | M Baratti > D McCain Jnr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impulsive Spirit | 2:00 | P D Evans | John Egan |
Grd 3 > Class 4 |
| Novah | 2:00 | N Tinkler | Oisin McSweeney |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Red Tail | 2:35 | R Hannon | Seamus Cronin |
Class 3 > Class 5 |
| Dunkeld Dreamer | 3:10 | K R Burke | Dougie Costello |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Patagonia Girl | 3:10 | H Palmer | Jason Watson |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Dream Composer | 4:17 | A W Carroll | Dougie Costello |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Sudden Flight | 4:17 | R Hughes | Pat Cosgrave |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paws For Thought | 3:46 | D McCain Jnr | Mason Paetel | 74 > 67 |
| Miraculous | 3:46 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | 81 > 74 |
| Moonstone Boy | 3:46 | J Candlish | William Pyle | 81 > 71 |
| Copper Knight | 4:17 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | 79 > 71 |
| Dream Harder | 5:25 | D M Loughnane | Hope Regan | 83 > 73 |
| Bulldog Spirit | 5:25 | B J Llewellyn | Isobelle Chalmers | 69 > 58 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | 357 | 52.9% |
