Leicester Smart Stats | Saturday 9th May 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: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 15:15
Hot Jockeys (9/4/2026 - 09/05/2026)
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 | Rowan Scott | 11 | 52 | 21.2% | -9.70 |
| 2 | Oliver Stammers | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | -2.00 |
| 3 | Jack Dace | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | +8.75 |
| 4 | Jack Nicholls | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -3.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace McEntee | 75 |
| 2 | Robbie Downey | 44 |
| 3 | Ryan Kavanagh | 41 |
| 4 | Sam Hitchcott | 28 |
| 5 | Luke Morris | 23 |
Hot Trainers (9/4/2026 - 09/05/2026)
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 | S bin Suroor | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -2.00 |
| 2 | R Varian | 10 | 35 | 28.6% | +0.42 |
| 3 | Adam Kirby | 5 | 18 | 27.8% | +2.87 |
| 4 | George Scott | 7 | 30 | 23.3% | -0.25 |
| 5 | George Baker | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -1.00 |
| 6 | G Harris | 5 | 24 | 20.8% | +13.00 |
| 7 | Mrs P Sly | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 8 | James Owen | 20 | 105 | 19.0% | -1.00 |
| 9 | W J Haggas | 13 | 72 | 18.1% | +8.20 |
| 10 | M Herrington | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | +4.00 |
| 11 | Lemos Souza | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -1.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Brown | 70 |
| 2 | Jessica Macey | 62 |
| 3 | Stephanie Cassidy | 35 |
| 4 | E De Giles | 24 |
| 5 | R A Fahey | 21 |
Top Leicester Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean D Bowen | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | +9.35 |
| 2 | Kieran O'Neill | 6 | 57 | 10.5% | +84.00 |
| 3 | Darragh Keenan | 6 | 72 | 8.3% | -41.55 |
| 4 | John Fahy | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | +27.62 |
| 5 | Grace McEntee | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +1.63 |
| 6 | Oliver Searle | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -1.27 |
| 7 | Jack Callan | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +4.50 |
| 8 | James Sullivan | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | +11.33 |
| 9 | Jonny Peate | 2 | 18 | 11.1% | -3.38 |
| 10 | David Nolan | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | -9.50 |
| 11 | William Carson | 2 | 35 | 5.7% | -25.62 |
| 12 | Owen Lewis | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +2.00 |
| 13 | Mason Paetel | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -5.00 |
| 14 | Rowan Scott | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -15.33 |
| 15 | Luke Morris | 1 | 46 | 2.2% | -39.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Callan | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.50 |
| 2 | Jonny Peate | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +9.00 |
Top Leicester Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 19 | 153 | 12.4% | -8.00 |
| 2 | W J Haggas | 16 | 65 | 24.6% | +3.95 |
| 3 | C G Cox | 14 | 81 | 17.3% | +30.18 |
| 4 | R Varian | 12 | 61 | 19.7% | -13.20 |
| 5 | Mrs P Sly | 9 | 31 | 29.0% | -6.00 |
| 6 | E A L Dunlop | 9 | 69 | 13.0% | +22.35 |
| 7 | B R Millman | 8 | 72 | 11.1% | -20.77 |
| 8 | R Hannon | 8 | 99 | 8.1% | -1.00 |
| 9 | R A Fahey | 7 | 87 | 8.0% | -40.75 |
| 10 | James Owen | 6 | 24 | 25.0% | -10.43 |
| 11 | K A Ryan | 6 | 56 | 10.7% | -11.50 |
| 12 | Ian Williams | 6 | 71 | 8.5% | -5.00 |
| 13 | S bin Suroor | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | -1.26 |
| 14 | M Herrington | 5 | 31 | 16.1% | +6.50 |
| 15 | George Scott | 5 | 34 | 14.7% | -1.00 |
| 16 | D Loughnane | 5 | 45 | 11.1% | +15.50 |
| 17 | J A Osborne | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | -3.12 |
| 18 | Jessica Macey | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -5.75 |
| 19 | E De Giles | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -1.50 |
| 20 | George Baker | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -2.25 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Loughnane | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +4.50 |
| 2 | C Johnston | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.62 |
| 3 | R A Fahey | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +10.00 |
| 4 | James Owen | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Secret | 5:25 | C G Cox | Jack Nicholls |
| King's Cavalry | 5:55 | J Tate | Luke Morris |
| Masked Warrior | 5:55 | W J Haggas | Darragh Keenan |
| Fiscal Policy | 6:25 | Mrs R Carr | James Sullivan |
| Trojan Truth | 6:55 | E De Giles | Owen Lewis |
| Albeseeingyer | 7:25 | Steph Hollinshead | Rowan Scott |
| Enpassant | 7:25 | M Herrington | David Nolan |
| Fenlander | 7:25 | Mrs P Sly | Kieran O'Neill |
| Super Hit | 8:25 | James Owen | Luke Morris |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Caradoc | 7 | 6:25 | P T Midgley | David Nolan |
| Zubaru | 7 | 7:25 | George Scott | Darragh Keenan |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Side Thunder | 6:25 | Jessica Macey | Oliver Stammers | Visor |
| Emperor Caradoc | 6:25 | P T Midgley | David Nolan | Cheek Piece |
| This Farh | 6:25 | D Loughnane | Rowan Scott | Cheek Piece |
| John Galt | 6:55 | J A Osborne | Jack Callan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Sword Of Wessex | 6:55 | James Owen | Luke Morris | Visor |
| Trojan Truth | 6:55 | E De Giles | Owen Lewis | Blinkers |
| Al Hofzan | 7:25 | G Nicholls | Gina Mangan | Cheek Piece |
| Tex | 7:25 | George Baker | Jack Dace | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Zubaru | 7:25 | George Scott | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap |
| City Escape | 7:55 | Mrs N S Evans | Kieran O'Neill | Eye Shield |
| Clipsham Noble | 7:55 | Charlie Clover | Liam Wright | Cheek Piece |
| Fillyfudge | 7:55 | Lemos Souza | Darragh Keenan | Visor |
| Majestic Leo | 7:55 | G Brown | Jack Nicholls | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Myna | 7:55 | A W Carroll | William Carson | Hood |
| Pure Theory | 7:55 | Stephanie Cassidy | Ryan Kavanagh | Tongue Strap 1st, Cheek Piece |
| Versatile | 7:55 | James Owen | Luke Morris | Cheek Piece |
| Mercurius Power | 8:25 | Jessica Macey | Darragh Keenan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Study Up | 8:25 | D M Loughnane | Jonny Peate | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Super Hit | 8:25 | James Owen | Luke Morris | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| The Sweet Escape | 8:25 | D Loughnane | Rowan Scott | Tongue Strap |
| Tonal | 8:25 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypriot Diaspora | 7:25 | B Millman | Oliver Searle | 181 Miles |
| Baldetti | 5:25 | M Dods | David Nolan | 157 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 | Mumayaz | 6:25 | A W Carroll | Mr N Sfrantzis | £88,898.05 |
| 2 | Yokkell | 8:25 | A Wintle | Seamus Devlin | £78,492.14 |
| 3 | Dark Side Thunder | 6:25 | Jessica Macey | Mr M M Foulger | £66,855.61 |
| 4 | Call Glory | 7:25 | Ian Williams | Mr Ian James Christelow | £59,802.42 |
| 5 | City Escape | 7:55 | Mrs N S Evans | Out Of Bounds Racing Club | £55,935.32 |
| 6 | Fiscal Policy | 6:25 | Mrs R Carr | S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields | £54,146.26 |
| 7 | Mercurius Power | 8:25 | Jessica Macey | Mr Tony Hession | £53,390.71 |
| 8 | Up The Jazz | 8:25 | R A Fahey | The Musley Bank Partnership & Partner | £47,300.80 |
| 9 | Emperor Caradoc | 6:25 | P T Midgley | Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited & Partne | £47,280.00 |
| 10 | Johnny Boom | 6:55 | S Lycett | L & M Atkins | £43,242.48 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Escape | 7:55 | Kieran O'Neill | M Loughnane > Mrs N S Evans |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postcard | 5:25 | Adam Kirby | Sam Hitchcott |
Class 2 > Class 5 |
| Sky Secret | 5:25 | C G Cox | Jack Nicholls |
Class 2 > Class 5 |
| Tonal | 8:25 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumayaz | 6:25 | A W Carroll | Darragh Keenan | 71 > 67 |
| Cypriot Diaspora | 7:25 | B R Millman | Oliver Searle | 71 > 68 |
| Enpassant | 7:25 | M Herrington | David Nolan | 70 > 65 |
| Fillyfudge | 7:55 | Lemos Souza | Darragh Keenan | 61 > 52 |
| Versatile | 7:55 | James Owen | Luke Morris | 63 > 49 |
| Mooretown Lad | 7:55 | A Wintle | Sean D Bowen | 70 > 49 |
| Up The Jazz | 8:25 | R A Fahey | David Nolan | 69 > 65 |
| Yokkell | 8:25 | A Wintle | Kieran O'Neill | 84 > 62 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 147 | 14.3% |
