Epsom Downs Smart Stats | Thursday 30th Jul 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 29 July 2026 at 08:36
Hot Jockeys (30/6/2026 - 30/07/2026)
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 | Jude Fernandes | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | -1.00 |
| 2 | Seamus Cronin | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | -2.84 |
| 3 | Millie Wonnacott | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +7.50 |
| 4 | Jack Nicholls | 9 | 48 | 18.8% | +0.50 |
| 5 | Liam Wright | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -0.25 |
| 6 | Callum Hutchinson | 9 | 52 | 17.3% | -9.50 |
| 7 | Neil Callan | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -9.00 |
| 8 | Georgia Dobie | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -11.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Fentiman | 34 |
| 2 | Kieran O'Neill | 27 |
| 3 | Daniel Muscutt | 13 |
| 4 | Ross Coakley | 13 |
| 5 | Dougie Costello | 9 |
Hot Trainers (30/6/2026 - 30/07/2026)
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 | Alexandra Dunn | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.00 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 14 | 36 | 38.9% | -0.58 |
| 3 | Sir Mark Prescott | 11 | 37 | 29.7% | -0.25 |
| 4 | G & J Moore | 8 | 41 | 19.5% | +3.00 |
| 5 | A M Balding | 19 | 98 | 19.4% | -14.00 |
| 6 | Harry Eustace | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | -3.75 |
| 7 | M Dods | 10 | 55 | 18.2% | +11.00 |
| 8 | M Botti | 6 | 33 | 18.2% | +6.25 |
| 9 | J & S Birkett | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -2.00 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 18 | 115 | 15.7% | -5.50 |
| 11 | George Baker | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -10.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E De Giles | 26 |
| 2 | C Allen | 25 |
| 3 | H Morrison | 22 |
| 4 | T Ward | 19 |
| 5 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 16 |
Top Epsom Downs Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callum Hutchinson | 8 | 25 | 32.0% | +51.91 |
| 2 | Warren Fentiman | 4 | 13 | 30.8% | +12.75 |
| 3 | Dylan Hogan | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | -1.12 |
| 4 | Rob Hornby | 4 | 42 | 9.5% | -23.75 |
| 5 | Daniel Muscutt | 3 | 29 | 10.3% | -6.50 |
| 6 | Tyler Heard | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -9.62 |
| 7 | Luke Catton | 2 | 23 | 8.7% | -10.75 |
| 8 | Neil Callan | 2 | 30 | 6.7% | -18.50 |
| 9 | Ross Coakley | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +23.00 |
| 10 | Finley Marsh | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -6.47 |
| 11 | Jack Nicholls | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -6.12 |
| 12 | Nicola Currie | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -4.50 |
| 13 | Georgia Dobie | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -8.50 |
| 14 | George Bass | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -6.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callum Hutchinson | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | +17.88 |
| 2 | Ross Coakley | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +28.00 |
| 3 | Warren Fentiman | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +7.50 |
| 4 | Dylan Hogan | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -0.50 |
Top Epsom Downs Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A M Balding | 21 | 116 | 18.1% | -9.20 |
| 2 | G & J Moore | 16 | 92 | 17.4% | -17.44 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 11 | 35 | 31.4% | +10.64 |
| 4 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 11 | 61 | 18.0% | -15.27 |
| 5 | Harry Eustace | 6 | 29 | 20.7% | +4.58 |
| 6 | M L W Bell | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | +30.94 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 6 | 73 | 8.2% | -35.50 |
| 8 | H Morrison | 5 | 19 | 26.3% | -1.07 |
| 9 | S Dow | 5 | 61 | 8.2% | -36.17 |
| 10 | J Channon | 4 | 32 | 12.5% | -0.50 |
| 11 | Sir Mark Prescott | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +0.50 |
| 12 | R Cook & J Bridger | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | +5.33 |
| 13 | George Baker | 3 | 50 | 6.0% | -20.25 |
| 14 | J & S Best | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +7.00 |
| 15 | J Gallagher | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -8.62 |
| 16 | R Hughes | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -18.37 |
| 17 | C Johnston | 2 | 54 | 3.7% | -40.00 |
| 18 | M Dods | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +6.00 |
| 19 | J & S Birkett | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +1.50 |
| 20 | M P Tregoning | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +0.88 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -0.42 |
| 3 | A M Balding | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -1.50 |
| 4 | J & S Birkett | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.50 |
| 5 | R Hughes | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.47 |
| 6 | M L W Bell | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +24.00 |
| 7 | George Baker | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -3.00 |
| 8 | G & J Moore | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | +0.50 |
| 9 | S Dow | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -6.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qitaal | 5:30 | C Johnston | Jack Nicholls |
| Cool King | 6:05 | M Botti | Neil Callan |
| Out Of This World | 6:05 | J Tate | Rob Hornby |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Cult | 6 | 6:40 | George Baker | Neil Callan |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Circet | 5:30 | J & S Best | Warren Fentiman | Visor |
| Magical Merlin | 5:30 | Harry Charlton | Millie Wonnacott | Cheek Piece |
| Oj Lifestyle | 5:30 | G & J Moore | Jude Fernandes | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Qitaal | 5:30 | C Johnston | Jack Nicholls | Cheek Piece |
| Show Biz Kid | 5:30 | J & S Birkett | Luke Catton | Blinkers |
| Out Of This World | 6:05 | J Tate | Rob Hornby | Hood 1st |
| Dream Harder | 6:40 | D M Loughnane | Rob Hornby | Tongue Strap 1st, Cheek Piece |
| Stage Show | 6:40 | Alexandra Dunn | Finley Marsh | Cheek Piece |
| Two Plus Two | 6:40 | E De Giles | Dylan Hogan | Blinkers |
| Celestra | 7:15 | J & T Gosden | Kieran O'Neill | Cheek Piece |
| Eyes Front | 7:50 | E Smyth-Osbourne | Rob Hornby | Blinkers |
| Red Moon | 7:50 | J Channon | George Bass | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Elvetham | 8:25 | C Allen | J Gilligan | Blinkers |
| Mount Mogan | 8:25 | Mrs L J Mongan | Georgia Dobie | Cheek Piece |
| Sugar Sugar | 8:25 | J Channon | George Bass | Eye Shield |
| Victor Cee | 8:25 | P S McEntee | Tyler Heard | Cheek Piece 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Gormire | 8:25 | M Dods | Sean Kirrane | 267 Miles |
| Qitaal | 5:30 | C Johnston | Jack Nicholls | 253 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 | Dream Harder | 6:40 | D M Loughnane | Mr Paul Farrell | £153,615.38 |
| 2 | Qitaal | 5:30 | C Johnston | Kingsley Park 47 - Ready To Run | £95,680.23 |
| 3 | Harry Brown | 8:25 | P Crate | Peter Crate And Gallagher Bloodstock L | £70,197.01 |
| 4 | Mount Mogan | 8:25 | Mrs L J Mongan | Mrs P J Sheen | £57,830.73 |
| 5 | Twirler | 8:25 | M J Attwater | Dare To Dream Racing | £45,235.74 |
| 6 | Imperial Cult | 6:40 | George Baker | Miss N Miliam | £38,857.07 |
| 7 | Oj Lifestyle | 5:30 | G & J Moore | Mr Omar Jackson | £37,869.88 |
| 8 | Magical Merlin | 5:30 | Harry Charlton | Beckhampton Stables Ltd | £31,893.00 |
| 9 | Two Plus Two | 6:40 | E De Giles | The Lam Partnership | £30,432.31 |
| 10 | Bobacious | 5:30 | M R Hoad | Devon Racing Syndicate | £29,522.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banged Up | 6:05 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Callum Hutchinson |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qitaal | 5:30 | C Johnston | Jack Nicholls | 79 > 75 |
| Bobacious | 5:30 | M R Hoad | Liam Wright | 68 > 63 |
| Dream Harder | 6:40 | D M Loughnane | Rob Hornby | 83 > 72 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 108 | 50.0% |
