Ripon Smart Stats | Sunday 17th 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: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 15:26
Hot Jockeys (17/4/2026 - 17/05/2026)
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 | Jake Dickson | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +2.25 |
| 2 | Jack Nicholls | 8 | 31 | 25.8% | -1.00 |
| 3 | Cieren Fallon | 19 | 82 | 23.2% | -0.37 |
| 4 | Rowan Scott | 12 | 55 | 21.8% | -0.20 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shay Farmer | 58 |
| 2 | Ryan Kavanagh | 47 |
| 3 | Duran Fentiman | 32 |
| 4 | Jamie Gormley | 28 |
| 5 | Oisin McSweeney | 27 |
Hot Trainers (17/4/2026 - 17/05/2026)
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 | T Reed | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 2 | R Spencer | 6 | 16 | 37.5% | +2.01 |
| 3 | H Bethell | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | +4.75 |
| 4 | James Owen | 23 | 109 | 21.1% | -7.87 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 12 | 68 | 17.6% | +5.50 |
| 6 | K R Burke | 15 | 90 | 16.7% | -1.47 |
| 7 | J Mackie | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -2.75 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N Wilson | 165 |
| 2 | Jessica Macey | 66 |
| 3 | J Bedi | 45 |
| 4 | S Whitaker | 36 |
| 5 | M & D Easterby | 34 |
Top Ripon Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam James | 18 | 108 | 16.7% | -7.37 |
| 2 | Oisin Orr | 11 | 72 | 15.3% | +5.08 |
| 3 | Joanna Mason | 11 | 97 | 11.3% | -37.23 |
| 4 | Clifford Lee | 10 | 51 | 19.6% | -7.32 |
| 5 | Rowan Scott | 9 | 97 | 9.3% | -36.37 |
| 6 | Duran Fentiman | 9 | 118 | 7.6% | -56.72 |
| 7 | Ryan Sexton | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | -6.37 |
| 8 | Sean Kirrane | 7 | 68 | 10.3% | -26.72 |
| 9 | Alex Jary | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | -4.75 |
| 10 | Aiden Brookes | 6 | 52 | 11.5% | -13.30 |
| 11 | Cieren Fallon | 5 | 19 | 26.3% | -4.80 |
| 12 | Barry McHugh | 5 | 40 | 12.5% | +14.62 |
| 13 | P J McDonald | 5 | 63 | 7.9% | -43.49 |
| 14 | Mark Winn | 4 | 55 | 7.3% | -40.70 |
| 15 | Andrew Mullen | 4 | 66 | 6.1% | -42.29 |
| 16 | Cam Hardie | 4 | 120 | 3.3% | -65.50 |
| 17 | Mason Paetel | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +4.75 |
| 18 | Harry Russell | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | +24.00 |
| 19 | Oisin McSweeney | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -15.00 |
| 20 | Luke Morris | 2 | 32 | 6.2% | -18.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam James | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +0.44 |
| 2 | Rowan Scott | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.50 |
| 3 | Barry McHugh | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +3.00 |
| 4 | Luke Morris | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +1.00 |
Top Ripon Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T D Easterby | 74 | 624 | 11.9% | -192.96 |
| 2 | D O'Meara | 30 | 228 | 13.2% | -54.63 |
| 3 | R A Fahey | 24 | 196 | 12.2% | -26.35 |
| 4 | K R Burke | 17 | 102 | 16.7% | -20.62 |
| 5 | N Tinkler | 13 | 110 | 11.8% | -15.62 |
| 6 | M Walford | 11 | 61 | 18.0% | +26.33 |
| 7 | B Haslam | 11 | 83 | 13.3% | -21.42 |
| 8 | E Bethell | 10 | 54 | 18.5% | -14.49 |
| 9 | Mrs R Carr | 10 | 90 | 11.1% | -17.72 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 9 | 33 | 27.3% | +4.86 |
| 11 | T Coyle & K Wood | 9 | 55 | 16.4% | +18.50 |
| 12 | C Johnston | 9 | 92 | 9.8% | -46.85 |
| 13 | T D Barron | 7 | 54 | 13.0% | -11.88 |
| 14 | M & D Easterby | 7 | 85 | 8.2% | -33.93 |
| 15 | M Dods | 6 | 68 | 8.8% | -31.25 |
| 16 | H Bethell | 5 | 20 | 25.0% | +5.75 |
| 17 | P A Kirby | 5 | 47 | 10.6% | -0.62 |
| 18 | R M Beckett | 4 | 15 | 26.7% | -3.51 |
| 19 | I Jardine | 4 | 44 | 9.1% | -23.00 |
| 20 | Adrian Nicholls | 4 | 59 | 6.8% | -24.38 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T D Easterby | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | -6.44 |
| 2 | M Walford | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | +17.50 |
| 3 | H Bethell | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +3.25 |
| 4 | R Hannon | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 5 | K R Burke | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.56 |
| 6 | M & D Easterby | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +1.00 |
| 7 | R A Fahey | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -7.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No More Bolero | 2:17 | James Owen | Mason Paetel |
| Vaguely Royal | 2:17 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh |
| Bai Tong | 2:47 | K R Burke | Clifford Lee |
| Crimson Blaze | 2:47 | R Hughes | Finley Marsh |
| Finlaggan | 3:17 | D O'Meara | Cieren Fallon |
| Space Bear | 3:50 | M Appleby | Luke Morris |
| Zen Diva | 4:20 | R M Beckett | Hector Crouch |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Eye | 2:17 | I Jardine | Aiden Brookes | Cheek Piece |
| Marbuzet | 2:17 | T D Easterby | Jake Dickson | Cheek Piece |
| No More Bolero | 2:17 | James Owen | Mason Paetel | Visor |
| Rupert The Prince | 2:17 | R Menzies | Jack Dace | Visor |
| Scottish Dancer | 2:17 | T Reed | Millie Wonnacott | Cheek Piece |
| Trojan Soldier | 2:17 | Jedd O'Keeffe | Jack Nicholls | Cheek Piece |
| Vaguely Royal | 2:17 | Ian Williams | Ryan Kavanagh | Cheek Piece |
| Bay Dream Believer | 3:17 | M Walford | Andrew Mullen | Hood |
| Distinction | 3:17 | J Mackie | P J McDonald | Visor |
| Off Spin | 3:17 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Tongue Strap |
| Poet's Dawn | 3:17 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | Cheek Piece |
| Popeye Doyle | 3:17 | J Bedi | Shay Farmer | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Twilight Safari | 3:17 | Micky Hammond | Jack Nicholls | Hood |
| Alpine Girl | 3:50 | Miss J A Camacho | Ryan Sexton | Hood |
| Beaujolais Nouveau | 3:50 | B Haslam | Andrew Mullen | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Shallow | 3:50 | R Spencer | George Wood | Cheek Piece |
| Zen Diva | 4:20 | R M Beckett | Hector Crouch | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Ziggy Bay | 4:20 | M Dods | Sean Kirrane | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Arranmore | 4:50 | Micky Hammond | Aiden Brookes | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Barleybrown | 4:50 | Mrs R Carr | Joanna Mason | Cheek Piece |
| Haaf A Diamond | 4:50 | K Frost | Alec Voikhansky | Cheek Piece |
| Little Ted | 4:50 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | Cheek Piece |
| Penny Ghent | 4:50 | S Whitaker | Lewis Edmunds | Blinkers |
| Ellie's De Vega | 5:20 | N Wilson | Jamie Gormley | Blinkers |
| Hares Bredth | 5:20 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Tongue Strap |
| Carnation Queen | 5:50 | Ollie Pears | Harry Russell | Cheek Piece 1st |
| I'm Dan Dare | 5:50 | Adrian Nicholls | Jack Nicholls | Cheek Piece |
| Solar Cooper | 5:50 | M Walford | Jack Garritty | Cheek Piece 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Diva | 4:20 | R Beckett | Hector Crouch | 250 Miles |
| Lebron Power | 3:50 | R Hannon | Joe Leavy | 220 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 | Poet's Dawn | 3:17 | T D Easterby | Mr Timothy O'gram & Partner | £137,368.35 |
| 2 | Powdering | 3:50 | M Herrington | Michael Herrington Racing Club | £93,263.76 |
| 3 | Spirit Catcher | 3:17 | P A Kirby | James and Susan Cookson | £90,054.62 |
| 4 | Speechman | 3:17 | P A Kirby | James and Susan Cookson | £84,256.68 |
| 5 | Little Ted | 4:50 | T D Easterby | Mr M J Macleod | £82,009.77 |
| 6 | Vaguely Royal | 2:17 | Ian Williams | Eventmasters Racing | £79,884.70 |
| 7 | Shallow | 3:50 | R Spencer | Phil Cunningham | £77,146.80 |
| 8 | Marbuzet | 2:17 | T D Easterby | Mr Patrick Milmo & Partner | £76,115.82 |
| 9 | Arranmore | 4:50 | Micky Hammond | The Rat Pack Racing Club | £68,791.72 |
| 10 | Distinction | 3:17 | J Mackie | Mike And Wendy Yardley | £67,272.69 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinny Malinka | 3:17 | Ryan Sexton | E Bethell > N Wilson |
| Twilight Safari | 3:17 | Jack Nicholls | Harry Eustace > Micky Hammond |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luck Money | 5:50 | T D Easterby | Oisin McSweeney |
Class 4 > 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 3:17 | J Mackie | P J McDonald | 67 > 61 |
| Poet's Dawn | 3:17 | T D Easterby | Sean Kirrane | 67 > 60 |
| Shallow | 3:50 | R Spencer | George Wood | 81 > 77 |
| I Can Boogy | 4:50 | N Tinkler | Alex Jary | 51 > 48 |
| Woodleigh | 4:50 | Roger Fell | Oisin McSweeney | 64 > 53 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 168 | 28.6% |
