Musselburgh Smart Stats | Friday 20th Mar 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 19 March 2026 at 15:16
Hot Jockeys (18/2/2026 - 20/03/2026)
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 | Harry Reed | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +10.00 |
| 2 | Jack Power | 3 | 10 | 30.0% | +30.33 |
| 3 | Conner McCann | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | +1.62 |
| 4 | Jonathan England | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +3.00 |
| 5 | Sean Quinlan | 9 | 36 | 25.0% | +15.25 |
| 6 | Charlie Maggs | 9 | 37 | 24.3% | -3.75 |
| 7 | Danny McMenamin | 11 | 47 | 23.4% | +5.50 |
| 8 | Craig Nichol | 9 | 48 | 18.8% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Jonathan Burke | 9 | 57 | 15.8% | -1.09 |
| 10 | Bruce Lynn | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -1.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregor Walkingshaw | 45 |
| 2 | Joshua Thompson | 27 |
| 3 | Ryan Mania | 19 |
| 4 | Ross Chapman | 16 |
| 5 | Callum Bewley | 13 |
Hot Trainers (18/2/2026 - 20/03/2026)
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 | N G Richards | 8 | 26 | 30.8% | +1.25 |
| 2 | D W Whillans | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.00 |
| 3 | T Davidson | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +2.00 |
| 4 | N W Alexander | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | -2.00 |
| 5 | A M Thomson | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -1.00 |
| 6 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 12 | 70 | 17.1% | -0.98 |
| 7 | I Jardine | 6 | 36 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 8 | M Walford | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 9 | R M Smith | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -5.25 |
| 10 | Ewan Whillans | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -1.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lizzie Quinlan | 110 |
| 2 | Miss S E Forster | 47 |
| 3 | G Boanas | 41 |
| 4 | Micky Hammond | 29 |
| 5 | James Moffatt | 28 |
Top Musselburgh Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Mania | 22 | 98 | 22.4% | -2.25 |
| 2 | Craig Nichol | 18 | 123 | 14.6% | -1.50 |
| 3 | Danny McMenamin | 17 | 128 | 13.3% | +7.00 |
| 4 | Derek Fox | 16 | 102 | 15.7% | +1.88 |
| 5 | Conor O'Farrell | 13 | 85 | 15.3% | -1.88 |
| 6 | Sean Quinlan | 9 | 120 | 7.5% | -6.00 |
| 7 | Patrick Wadge | 7 | 77 | 9.1% | -2.00 |
| 8 | Conner McCann | 6 | 20 | 30.0% | -2.00 |
| 9 | Nathan Moscrop | 6 | 50 | 12.0% | -3.00 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burke | 5 | 17 | 29.4% | -2.00 |
| 11 | Theo Gillard | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | -12.50 |
| 12 | Ross Chapman | 3 | 24 | 12.5% | +4.00 |
| 13 | Charlie Maggs | 3 | 37 | 8.1% | -1.00 |
| 14 | Callum Bewley | 3 | 43 | 7.0% | +1.00 |
| 15 | Jamie Hamilton | 3 | 46 | 6.5% | -4.00 |
| 16 | Bruce Lynn | 2 | 64 | 3.1% | -5.00 |
| 17 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +0.33 |
| 18 | Joshua Thompson | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -7.50 |
| 19 | Harry Reed | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Nichol | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | +3.45 |
| 2 | Ryan Mania | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +0.75 |
| 3 | Conor O'Farrell | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -4.00 |
| 4 | Danny McMenamin | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -1.00 |
| 5 | Sean Quinlan | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -1.00 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burke | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.91 |
| 7 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.33 |
| 8 | Harry Reed | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 9 | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 10 | Theo Gillard | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -4.00 |
| 11 | Joshua Thompson | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -3.50 |
| 12 | Callum Bewley | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -6.00 |
| 13 | Patrick Wadge | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -7.00 |
Top Musselburgh Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D McCain Jnr | 32 | 164 | 19.5% | -3.12 |
| 2 | A M Thomson | 17 | 110 | 15.5% | -1.25 |
| 3 | R Menzies | 11 | 73 | 15.1% | +2.33 |
| 4 | N W Alexander | 11 | 103 | 10.7% | -6.00 |
| 5 | I Jardine | 11 | 112 | 9.8% | -1.88 |
| 6 | Ewan Whillans | 7 | 55 | 12.7% | -6.00 |
| 7 | Mrs Dianne Sayer | 6 | 49 | 12.2% | +40.88 |
| 8 | N G Richards | 6 | 61 | 9.8% | +7.00 |
| 9 | F O'Brien | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 10 | B Ellison | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | -1.00 |
| 11 | S Corbett | 4 | 36 | 11.1% | -9.00 |
| 12 | A Nicol | 4 | 38 | 10.5% | -1.00 |
| 13 | N P Mulholland | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | -1.00 |
| 14 | J & A O'Neill | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -0.67 |
| 15 | Lizzie Quinlan | 2 | 24 | 8.3% | -5.00 |
| 16 | Miss S E Forster | 2 | 27 | 7.4% | -6.00 |
| 17 | R M Smith | 2 | 37 | 5.4% | -2.00 |
| 18 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 54 | 3.7% | -1.00 |
| 19 | T Davidson | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -4.00 |
| 20 | M Walford | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +12.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D McCain Jnr | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | -0.06 |
| 2 | A Nicol | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -7.75 |
| 3 | N P Mulholland | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 4 | M Todhunter | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +3.10 |
| 5 | S Corbett | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -3.00 |
| 6 | Ewan Whillans | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | +4.50 |
| 7 | A M Thomson | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -6.00 |
| 8 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 54 | 3.7% | -1.00 |
| 9 | B Ellison | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +3.33 |
| 10 | T Davidson | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 11 | J & A O'Neill | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.33 |
| 12 | Mrs Dianne Sayer | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | 0.00 |
| 13 | R Menzies | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 14 | I Jardine | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -1.00 |
| 15 | N W Alexander | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -9.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Grace | 2:20 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Derek Fox |
| Haarar | 3:22 | S England | Jonathan England |
| Keyboard | 3:55 | A Nicol | Joshua Thompson |
| Loulou Madrik | 3:55 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton |
| The G Wizard | 3:55 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn |
| Authorized Mission | 4:30 | N G Richards | Danny McMenamin |
| Bollin Matilda | 4:30 | D W Whillans | Murray Dodd |
| Dearkeithandkaty | 4:30 | J & A O'Neill | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublinofficecallin | 2:20 | Ewan Whillans | Craig Nichol | Hood 1st |
| Luna Grace | 2:20 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Derek Fox | Tongue Strap |
| Scriabin | 2:20 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Patrick Wadge | Tongue Strap |
| Anamanda | 2:50 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | Hood |
| Blended Stealth | 2:50 | Lizzie Quinlan | Sean Quinlan | Cheek Piece |
| Leader Wing | 2:50 | G Boanas | Jamie Hamilton | Blinkers |
| Parish Quiz | 2:50 | R Menzies | Nathan Moscrop | Cheek Piece |
| Sam's Falcon | 2:50 | Mrs Dianne Sayer | Peter Kavanagh | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Admiralty House | 3:22 | A M Thomson | Danny McMenamin | Hood |
| Book of Secrets | 3:22 | James Moffatt | Leah Norcei | Hood, Cheek Piece |
| City Of Diamonds | 3:22 | D McCain Jnr | Theo Gillard | Tongue Strap |
| Disco Annie | 3:22 | R Menzies | Nathan Moscrop | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Ginger Mail | 3:22 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | Visor |
| Light Fandango | 3:22 | N P Mulholland | Bradley Harris | Tongue Strap |
| Magnolia | 3:22 | Micky Hammond | Joshua Thompson | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Ravenscraig Castle | 3:22 | I Jardine | Charlie Maggs | Cheek Piece |
| Vampire Slayer | 3:22 | D Bourke | Callum Bewley | Visor |
| Keyboard | 3:55 | A Nicol | Joshua Thompson | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Loulou Madrik | 3:55 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton | Visor 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Noonetellsmenothin | 3:55 | J & A O'Neill | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Sanilam | 3:55 | A M Thomson | Conor O'Farrell | Hood |
| Bollin Matilda | 4:30 | D W Whillans | Murray Dodd | Tongue Strap |
| Evenwood Sonofagun | 4:30 | Lizzie Quinlan | Sean Quinlan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Follow Charlie | 4:30 | R M Smith | Ben Smith | Cheek Piece |
| Forged Well | 4:30 | M Todhunter | Callum Bewley | Visor |
| Kilmore Rock | 4:30 | S Corbett | Nathan Moscrop | Blinkers 1st |
| Monsieur Le Fuzz | 4:30 | R Menzies | Ross Chapman | Visor 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Romeo Brown | 4:30 | J Parkinson & S Smith | Oscar Palmer | Cheek Piece |
| Scairp Dubh | 4:30 | J Parkinson & S Smith | Jack Power | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Spit Spot | 4:30 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Conner McCann | Tongue Strap |
| Star Vantage | 4:30 | R Menzies | Charlie Maggs | Tongue Strap |
| Berwick Law | 5:00 | I Jardine | Danny McMenamin | Hood |
| Feach Amach | 5:00 | A Nicol | Ryan Mania | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Just An Artist | 5:00 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | Hood |
| Railway Bell | 5:00 | F O'Brien | Jonathan Burke | Tongue Strap |
| Spot On Soph | 5:00 | S England | Jonathan England | Tongue Strap |
| Tuppence | 5:00 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Patrick Wadge | Hood |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Fandango | 3:22 | N Mulholland | Bradley Harris | 392 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 | Alsakib | 2:20 | D McCain Jnr | Mr D R Passant | £249,306.85 |
| 2 | Romeo Brown | 4:30 | J Parkinson & S Smith | McGoldrick Racing | £113,157.23 |
| 3 | Ravenscraig Castle | 3:22 | I Jardine | A Sinclair, I Jardine & V Renwick | £96,975.29 |
| 4 | Ginger Mail | 3:22 | N W Alexander | Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Mill | £74,489.01 |
| 5 | Haarar | 3:22 | S England | Maximum Racing -haarar | £68,069.63 |
| 6 | Spot On Soph | 5:00 | S England | Mowbray Park | £54,588.05 |
| 7 | Star Of Guiting | 3:22 | Ewan Whillans | Racing On Together Club | £51,261.37 |
| 8 | Magnolia | 3:22 | Micky Hammond | The Magnolia Partnership | £50,217.68 |
| 9 | Spit Spot | 4:30 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Goodtimes | £48,543.94 |
| 10 | Anamanda | 2:50 | N W Alexander | Turcan Stewart Borwick Robertson | £47,910.49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Mail | 3:22 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | 122 > 112 |
| Kilmore Rock | 4:30 | S Corbett | Nathan Moscrop | 111 > 108 |
