Newbury Smart Stats | Thursday 23rd 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 22 July 2026 at 08:24
Hot Jockeys (23/6/2026 - 23/07/2026)
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 | Zoe Lewis | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +24.00 |
| 2 | Seamus Cronin | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | -0.84 |
| 3 | Mr Lucas Murphy | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Myla Coppins | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | 0.00 |
| 5 | Robert Havlin | 9 | 44 | 20.5% | -3.88 |
| 6 | Ashley Lewis | 10 | 55 | 18.2% | +10.00 |
| 7 | Jason Watson | 11 | 61 | 18.0% | +1.50 |
| 8 | David Probert | 12 | 77 | 15.6% | -9.50 |
| 9 | Sam James | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | -6.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Mitchell | 21 |
| 2 | Mr James Hills | 16 |
| 3 | Luke Morris | 14 |
| 4 | R Dawes | 14 |
| 5 | Mr P Millman | 14 |
Hot Trainers (23/6/2026 - 23/07/2026)
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 | S bin Suroor | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +0.91 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 12 | 30 | 40.0% | +0.42 |
| 3 | T Faulkner | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | +23.00 |
| 4 | C Fellowes | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | +1.00 |
| 5 | K R Burke | 15 | 71 | 21.1% | -4.50 |
| 6 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 12 | 61 | 19.7% | -0.50 |
| 7 | C G Cox | 8 | 42 | 19.0% | -2.00 |
| 8 | A M Balding | 18 | 96 | 18.8% | -15.00 |
| 9 | Sir Mark Prescott | 5 | 28 | 17.9% | -6.50 |
| 10 | B R Millman | 8 | 47 | 17.0% | -4.00 |
| 11 | Harry Eustace | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 12 | M G Rimell | 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 | A Watson | 29 |
| 2 | J S Moore | 21 |
| 3 | D J Coakley | 18 |
| 4 | Jack Jones | 17 |
| 5 | B J Llewellyn | 17 |
Top Newbury Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Probert | 21 | 220 | 9.5% | -57.62 |
| 2 | Kieran Shoemark | 18 | 193 | 9.3% | +34.81 |
| 3 | Charles Bishop | 13 | 198 | 6.6% | -75.29 |
| 4 | Robert Havlin | 6 | 77 | 7.8% | -16.00 |
| 5 | Joe Leavy | 5 | 62 | 8.1% | -24.50 |
| 6 | Jack Mitchell | 5 | 64 | 7.8% | +113.50 |
| 7 | Jason Watson | 5 | 88 | 5.7% | -42.42 |
| 8 | Luke Morris | 3 | 40 | 7.5% | -6.21 |
| 9 | Owen Lewis | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +18.00 |
| 10 | Miss Brodie Hampson | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | +14.00 |
| 11 | Ashley Lewis | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -6.00 |
| 12 | R Dawes | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -6.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran Shoemark | 5 | 42 | 11.9% | -12.00 |
| 2 | Jason Watson | 3 | 27 | 11.1% | -14.42 |
| 3 | David Probert | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | +1.00 |
| 4 | Joe Leavy | 1 | 22 | 4.5% | -15.50 |
| 5 | Charles Bishop | 1 | 23 | 4.3% | -20.75 |
Top Newbury Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Hannon | 51 | 475 | 10.7% | +44.09 |
| 2 | A M Balding | 42 | 269 | 15.6% | -21.65 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 21 | 150 | 14.0% | -46.05 |
| 4 | C G Cox | 14 | 157 | 8.9% | +5.13 |
| 5 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 13 | 177 | 7.3% | -53.04 |
| 6 | C Hills | 11 | 131 | 8.4% | -16.50 |
| 7 | K R Burke | 10 | 73 | 13.7% | -14.18 |
| 8 | R Hughes | 10 | 123 | 8.1% | -2.00 |
| 9 | B R Millman | 9 | 82 | 11.0% | -23.47 |
| 10 | Harry Eustace | 7 | 43 | 16.3% | -2.00 |
| 11 | A Watson | 7 | 71 | 9.9% | +21.83 |
| 12 | Sir Mark Prescott | 5 | 11 | 45.5% | +4.66 |
| 13 | C Fellowes | 5 | 49 | 10.2% | -2.50 |
| 14 | B J Meehan | 5 | 88 | 5.7% | +28.33 |
| 15 | S bin Suroor | 4 | 21 | 19.0% | +13.20 |
| 16 | R A Teal | 4 | 69 | 5.8% | -5.00 |
| 17 | Ollie Sangster | 3 | 38 | 7.9% | -11.50 |
| 18 | A W Carroll | 3 | 46 | 6.5% | +8.00 |
| 19 | T Ward | 3 | 74 | 4.1% | -3.00 |
| 20 | D J Coakley | 2 | 29 | 6.9% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Hannon | 8 | 64 | 12.5% | -16.04 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | -8.60 |
| 3 | A M Balding | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | -9.74 |
| 4 | K R Burke | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +2.00 |
| 5 | C G Cox | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | +9.00 |
| 6 | B R Millman | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -5.38 |
| 7 | Ollie Sangster | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.00 |
| 8 | B J Meehan | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -8.50 |
| 9 | Eve Johnson Houghton | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -18.75 |
| 10 | R Hughes | 1 | 24 | 4.2% | -12.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Jump | 7:05 | A W Carroll | Ashley Lewis |
| Silver Wraith | 7:05 | Miss E C Lavelle | David Probert |
| Golden Flame | 7:40 | T Faulkner | Zoe Lewis |
| Sarangpur | 8:15 | R Hughes | David Probert |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Perfect | 7:05 | C Fellowes | Kieran Shoemark | Tongue Strap |
| Jimmy Knocker | 7:05 | Andi Brown | Luke Morris | Tongue Strap |
| Silver Wraith | 7:05 | Miss E C Lavelle | David Probert | Tongue Strap |
| Waistcoat | 7:05 | R Burdon | Jack Mitchell | Tongue Strap |
| Campeona | 7:40 | Sir Mark Prescott | Luke Morris | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Diamond Bay | 7:40 | T Ward | Kieran Shoemark | Blinkers |
| The Craftymaster | 7:40 | A W Carroll | Myla Coppins | Tongue Strap |
| Dancing Tiger | 8:15 | R A Teal | Owen Lewis | Cheek Piece |
| Baloo's Blues | 8:48 | C Hills | Mr James Hills | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Caph Star | 8:48 | M G Rimell | Mr Harry Rimell | Tongue Strap |
| One Cool Dreamer | 8:48 | R Stephens | Mr Lucas Murphy | Cheek Piece |
| Port Louis | 8:48 | B J Llewellyn | Miss C Edwards | Cheek Piece |
| Raintown | 8:48 | J S Moore | Miss Scarlett Dorricott | Cheek Piece |
| Zambezi Magic | 8:48 | B J Llewellyn | Miss Jessica Llewellyn | Hood |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waasil | 5:55 | K R Burke | Sam James | 245 Miles |
| Port George | 8:15 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Jack Mitchell | 155 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 | Diamond Bay | 7:40 | T Ward | Ebury Racing 5 | £142,335.02 |
| 2 | Golden Flame | 7:40 | T Faulkner | Howell McAdam Faulkner | £106,297.69 |
| 3 | Mumayaz | 7:05 | A W Carroll | Mr N Sfrantzis | £94,337.74 |
| 4 | Alazwar | 8:48 | A Watson | Mrs B Watson | £63,636.97 |
| 5 | The Craftymaster | 7:40 | A W Carroll | R Miles, V Miles, T Stamp & Partner | £58,714.94 |
| 6 | Raintown | 8:48 | J S Moore | Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore | £54,655.03 |
| 7 | Just An Hour | 8:48 | B R Millman | Mr Eric Gadsden | £47,258.83 |
| 8 | Zambezi Magic | 8:48 | B J Llewellyn | Mr B J Llewellyn | £43,957.09 |
| 9 | Port Louis | 8:48 | B J Llewellyn | Mr Daniel Edwards | £33,811.50 |
| 10 | Into Battle | 8:15 | R Stephens | Alison Mossop | £32,195.21 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Into Battle | 8:15 | Luke Morris | E Walker > R Stephens |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pirate | 5:55 | Eve Johnson Houghton | Charles Bishop |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Metamouse | 5:55 | D Loughnane | Kieran Shoemark |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Lady Miranda | 6:30 | R Hannon | Joe Leavy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bay | 7:40 | T Ward | Kieran Shoemark | 79 > 66 |
| Port Louis | 8:48 | B J Llewellyn | Miss C Edwards | 70 > 65 |
| Raintown | 8:48 | J S Moore | Miss Scarlett Dorricott | 70 > 63 |
| Alazwar | 8:48 | A Watson | Miss Brodie Hampson | 65 > 57 |
| Lerwick | 8:48 | D M Loughnane | Mr Jack Loughnane | 76 > 67 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 396 | 27.3% |
