Newcastle Smart Stats | Tuesday 31st 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: Monday 30 March 2026 at 14:59
Hot Jockeys (1/3/2026 - 31/03/2026)
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 | Dominic Hislop | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +1.25 |
| 2 | Jack Power | 4 | 10 | 40.0% | +34.08 |
| 3 | Danny McMenamin | 15 | 60 | 25.0% | +9.20 |
| 4 | Jonathan England | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | +2.00 |
| 5 | James Bowen | 11 | 64 | 17.2% | +2.00 |
| 6 | Isabelle Ryder | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
| 7 | Sean Quinlan | 9 | 56 | 16.1% | +13.25 |
| 8 | William Maggs | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -3.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Fenelon | 63 |
| 2 | Conor Rabbitt | 57 |
| 3 | Charlotte Jones | 38 |
| 4 | Tom Midgley | 32 |
| 5 | Callum Bewley | 22 |
Hot Trainers (1/3/2026 - 31/03/2026)
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 | A Nicol | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | +8.75 |
| 2 | D W Whillans | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -2.00 |
| 3 | N G Richards | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | +0.25 |
| 4 | C E Longsdon | 5 | 33 | 15.2% | -2.09 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lizzie Quinlan | 121 |
| 2 | M Young | 88 |
| 3 | M Bowen | 52 |
| 4 | J S Wainwright | 49 |
| 5 | Miss S E Forster | 49 |
Top Newcastle Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Quinlan | 26 | 183 | 14.2% | -8.55 |
| 2 | Danny McMenamin | 25 | 151 | 16.6% | -8.67 |
| 3 | Ryan Mania | 14 | 111 | 12.6% | +24.00 |
| 4 | Nathan Moscrop | 13 | 85 | 15.3% | -4.00 |
| 5 | Conor O'Farrell | 11 | 95 | 11.6% | +12.50 |
| 6 | Jamie Hamilton | 10 | 123 | 8.1% | -14.00 |
| 7 | Tom Midgley | 9 | 85 | 10.6% | -11.50 |
| 8 | William Maggs | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | -8.00 |
| 9 | Peter Kavanagh | 7 | 70 | 10.0% | -5.50 |
| 10 | Callum Bewley | 7 | 78 | 9.0% | -8.00 |
| 11 | Joe Williamson | 6 | 56 | 10.7% | -7.00 |
| 12 | Jonathan England | 5 | 46 | 10.9% | -2.00 |
| 13 | Jack Power | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | +3.00 |
| 14 | Tristan Durrell | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | -1.00 |
| 15 | Joshua Thompson | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | -4.00 |
| 16 | Theo Gillard | 3 | 37 | 8.1% | -2.75 |
| 17 | Luke Scott | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -2.00 |
| 18 | Charlotte Jones | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | +2.50 |
| 19 | Conor Rabbitt | 2 | 44 | 4.5% | -2.00 |
| 20 | Bruce Lynn | 2 | 77 | 2.6% | -9.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny McMenamin | 7 | 31 | 22.6% | -3.00 |
| 2 | Callum Bewley | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | -3.00 |
| 3 | Tristan Durrell | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Jonathan England | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -2.00 |
| 5 | Joshua Thompson | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -2.00 |
| 6 | Ryan Mania | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | +22.00 |
| 7 | Sean Quinlan | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -3.00 |
| 8 | Shane Fenelon | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Conor O'Farrell | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +1.75 |
| 10 | Tom Midgley | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | +1.50 |
| 11 | William Maggs | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -3.00 |
| 12 | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -1.00 |
| 13 | Jack Power | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | +3.00 |
Top Newcastle Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Menzies | 22 | 137 | 16.1% | -25.00 |
| 2 | D McCain Jnr | 20 | 105 | 19.0% | +3.00 |
| 3 | Micky Hammond | 15 | 152 | 9.9% | -3.00 |
| 4 | J Candlish | 14 | 57 | 24.6% | +10.00 |
| 5 | N G Richards | 14 | 92 | 15.2% | -0.42 |
| 6 | D Skelton | 10 | 33 | 30.3% | -4.00 |
| 7 | P A Kirby | 9 | 76 | 11.8% | -12.00 |
| 8 | M Walford | 9 | 83 | 10.8% | -11.00 |
| 9 | C Grant | 9 | 95 | 9.5% | -8.00 |
| 10 | N W Alexander | 7 | 87 | 8.0% | -7.00 |
| 11 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 6 | 69 | 8.7% | -2.75 |
| 12 | Ewan Whillans | 5 | 42 | 11.9% | -2.75 |
| 13 | S England | 5 | 50 | 10.0% | -1.00 |
| 14 | S Corbett | 5 | 64 | 7.8% | -8.00 |
| 15 | C E Longsdon | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | +2.62 |
| 16 | P Atkinson | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | -2.00 |
| 17 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 40 | 10.0% | 0.00 |
| 18 | I A Duncan | 3 | 22 | 13.6% | -1.00 |
| 19 | A Nicol | 3 | 29 | 10.3% | -2.00 |
| 20 | Miss S E Forster | 3 | 34 | 8.8% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Skelton | 4 | 10 | 40.0% | -1.00 |
| 2 | N G Richards | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +0.25 |
| 3 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 40 | 10.0% | 0.00 |
| 4 | A Nicol | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +13.50 |
| 5 | R Menzies | 3 | 30 | 10.0% | -7.00 |
| 6 | S England | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -3.00 |
| 7 | J Candlish | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | +8.00 |
| 8 | Micky Hammond | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -1.00 |
| 9 | P A Kirby | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +3.00 |
| 10 | I A Duncan | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +4.50 |
| 11 | M Todhunter | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 12 | S Corbett | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | +5.00 |
| 13 | N W Alexander | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -2.00 |
| 14 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florita | 3:30 | S England | Jonathan England |
| Joto | 5:00 | John Dawson | Alice Stevens |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemoulin | 2:30 | C E Longsdon | David Bass | Tongue Strap |
| Milan Park | 2:30 | C Grant | William Maggs | Tongue Strap |
| Snowrocco | 2:30 | A Nicol | Ryan Mania | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Cappa Lass | 3:00 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Charlie Todd | Hood 1st |
| Lipstick Traces | 3:00 | Justin Landy | Callum Bewley | Hood |
| Royal Maggs | 3:00 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton | Hood |
| Aill Dubh | 3:30 | Micky Hammond | Danny McMenamin | Cheek Piece |
| Florita | 3:30 | S England | Jonathan England | Tongue Strap |
| Lennie Godber | 3:30 | A B Hamilton | Conor Rabbitt | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Rosa Diaz | 3:30 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Charlie Todd | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Fingal's Hill | 4:00 | P Atkinson | Callum Bewley | Cheek Piece |
| Rare Edition | 4:00 | C E Longsdon | David Bass | Hood 1st |
| Cave Hill | 4:30 | I A Duncan | Callum Bewley | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Ceolwulf | 4:30 | Fionn McSharry | James Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Didntgotwenty | 4:30 | M Todhunter | Sean Quinlan | Cheek Piece |
| El Muchacho | 4:30 | M E Sowersby | William Maggs | Tongue Strap |
| Euchan Falls | 4:30 | R M Smith | Danny McMenamin | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Ozzy Cosmo | 4:30 | N W Alexander | Conor O'Farrell | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Play By The Rules | 4:30 | A Nicol | Ryan Mania | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Sputnik | 4:30 | Lizzie Quinlan | Peter Kavanagh | Cheek Piece |
| Zumbi | 4:30 | James Moffatt | Leah Norcei | Tongue Strap |
| Fairly Fulling | 5:00 | S Corbett | Nathan Moscrop | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Glory Hights | 5:00 | C Grant | Danny McMenamin | Cheek Piece |
| Joto | 5:00 | John Dawson | Alice Stevens | Tongue Strap |
| Lone Star | 5:00 | P A Kirby | Joe Williamson | Tongue Strap |
| Mr Rumbalicious | 5:00 | James Moffatt | William Maggs | Tongue Strap |
| Rock N Roll Champ | 5:00 | Miss S E Forster | Edward Austin | Cheek Piece |
| Book of Secrets | 5:35 | James Moffatt | Leah Norcei | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Defying Gravity | 5:35 | A B Hamilton | Shane Fenelon | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Ellistrin Bay | 5:35 | D W Whillans | Murray Dodd | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Glenridding | 5:35 | Ewan Whillans | Tristan Durrell | Hood |
| Junkyard Dog | 5:35 | I Jardine | Dylan Johnston | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Lady Babs | 5:35 | A Crook | Conor Rabbitt | Cheek Piece |
| Littletown Lad | 5:35 | S England | Isabelle Ryder | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Natzor | 5:35 | Lizzie Quinlan | Harry Atkins | Tongue Strap |
| Newport | 5:35 | I Jardine | Tom Midgley | Cheek Piece |
| Nottodaybobo | 5:35 | Micky Hammond | Joshua Thompson | Tongue Strap |
| Travis Wheatley | 5:35 | A Nicol | Jack Power | Cheek Piece 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame In Disguise | 3:00 | M Young | Murray Dodd | 259 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 | Fingal's Hill | 4:00 | P Atkinson | Mr P G Atkinson | £100,659.99 |
| 2 | Rare Edition | 4:00 | C E Longsdon | Pay The Bill Syndicate | £69,660.56 |
| 3 | Haarar | 4:00 | S England | Maximum Racing -haarar | £68,069.63 |
| 4 | Roarin' Success | 5:35 | D McCain Jnr | Hale Racing, Lyle Farming Company & Pt | £61,517.77 |
| 5 | El Muchacho | 4:30 | M E Sowersby | T J Stubbins M E Sowersby | £56,534.52 |
| 6 | Bold Light | 4:00 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Mr J Scott | £53,017.26 |
| 7 | Lone Star | 5:00 | P A Kirby | John Cornforth And Peter Rawcliffe | £52,559.94 |
| 8 | Lady Babs | 5:35 | A Crook | Ashgill Stud | £43,991.28 |
| 9 | Book of Secrets | 5:35 | James Moffatt | Keith Hadwin & Djm | £35,632.26 |
| 10 | Natzor | 5:35 | Lizzie Quinlan | Bolton Mill Racing Iii | £32,978.10 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappa Lass | 3:00 | Charlie Todd | M Magnussen > O Greenall & J Guerriero |
| Valette | 3:00 | Nathan Moscrop | Ian Donoghue > S Corbett |
| Lennie Godber | 3:30 | Conor Rabbitt | N & W Twiston-Davies > A B Hamilton |
| Play By The Rules | 4:30 | Ryan Mania | N Hawke > A Nicol |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowrocco | 2:30 | A Nicol | Ryan Mania |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Book of Secrets | 5:35 | James Moffatt | Leah Norcei |
Class 2 > Class 5 |
| Travis Wheatley | 5:35 | A Nicol | Jack Power |
Class 2 > Class 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Light | 4:00 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Jack Power | 123 > 118 |
| El Muchacho | 4:30 | M E Sowersby | William Maggs | 112 > 97 |
| Lady Babs | 5:35 | A Crook | Conor Rabbitt | 105 > 96 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | 546 | 38.5% |
