Sandown Smart Stats | Friday 28th Aug 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: Friday 28 August 2026 at 08:29
Hot Jockeys (29/7/2026 - 28/08/2026)
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 | Laura Coughlan | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -5.00 |
| 2 | Billy Loughnane | 33 | 145 | 22.8% | -21.19 |
| 3 | William Buick | 10 | 47 | 21.3% | +9.97 |
| 4 | Tom Queally | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +1.00 |
| 5 | Oisin Murphy | 23 | 139 | 16.5% | -15.75 |
| 6 | Connor Planas | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Rossa Ryan | 8 | 51 | 15.7% | +1.00 |
| 8 | Robert Havlin | 9 | 60 | 15.0% | +0.05 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alec Voikhansky | 34 |
| 2 | Alistair Rawlinson | 25 |
| 3 | Darragh Keenan | 25 |
| 4 | Marco Ghiani | 19 |
| 5 | Paddy Bradley | 16 |
Hot Trainers (29/7/2026 - 28/08/2026)
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 | Harry Charlton | 9 | 31 | 29.0% | +7.83 |
| 2 | M Herrington | 7 | 27 | 25.9% | +4.00 |
| 3 | J R Fanshawe | 10 | 45 | 22.2% | +22.53 |
| 4 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | +127.62 |
| 5 | M Botti | 8 | 39 | 20.5% | +11.25 |
| 6 | J & T Gosden | 11 | 54 | 20.4% | +8.45 |
| 7 | J Tate | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | +0.33 |
| 8 | C G Cox | 8 | 46 | 17.4% | +21.20 |
| 9 | A M Balding | 22 | 131 | 16.8% | -15.00 |
| 10 | Lemos Souza | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | +3.00 |
| 11 | W J Haggas | 16 | 101 | 15.8% | -7.00 |
| 12 | G Harris | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | +0.88 |
| 13 | C Fellowes | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -7.00 |
| 14 | W Muir & C Grassick | 6 | 40 | 15.0% | +26.88 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H Main | 49 |
| 2 | D Menuisier | 40 |
| 3 | D J Coakley | 34 |
| 4 | R Hannon | 26 |
| 5 | M P Tregoning | 15 |
Top Sandown Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Buick | 35 | 180 | 19.4% | -46.70 |
| 2 | Oisin Murphy | 25 | 182 | 13.7% | -71.71 |
| 3 | Rossa Ryan | 18 | 151 | 11.9% | -14.35 |
| 4 | Robert Havlin | 11 | 79 | 13.9% | -21.98 |
| 5 | Billy Loughnane | 10 | 63 | 15.9% | -0.56 |
| 6 | Lewis Edmunds | 8 | 40 | 20.0% | +14.85 |
| 7 | Sean Levey | 7 | 83 | 8.4% | -25.00 |
| 8 | Connor Planas | 5 | 16 | 31.2% | +35.98 |
| 9 | Tom Queally | 5 | 37 | 13.5% | -1.00 |
| 10 | Jason Watson | 4 | 55 | 7.3% | -42.59 |
| 11 | Luke Catton | 3 | 10 | 30.0% | +12.21 |
| 12 | Marco Ghiani | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | -8.50 |
| 13 | Darragh Keenan | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | +1.50 |
| 14 | Laura Coughlan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +6.00 |
| 15 | Thomas Greatrex | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +0.50 |
| 16 | William Carson | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -3.00 |
| 17 | George Bass | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -4.50 |
| 18 | Paddy Bradley | 1 | 31 | 3.2% | -25.00 |
| 19 | Pat Cosgrave | 1 | 33 | 3.0% | -29.25 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Buick | 4 | 15 | 26.7% | -2.85 |
| 2 | Oisin Murphy | 4 | 44 | 9.1% | -26.79 |
| 3 | Lewis Edmunds | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.37 |
| 4 | Billy Loughnane | 3 | 23 | 13.0% | -5.68 |
| 5 | Rossa Ryan | 3 | 32 | 9.4% | -18.67 |
| 6 | Connor Planas | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | -2.02 |
| 7 | Sean Levey | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +1.50 |
| 8 | Robert Havlin | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -7.00 |
| 9 | Laura Coughlan | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +9.00 |
| 10 | Luke Catton | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.88 |
| 11 | Jason Watson | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -10.09 |
Top Sandown Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & T Gosden | 30 | 138 | 21.7% | +9.72 |
| 2 | W J Haggas | 21 | 99 | 21.2% | -0.77 |
| 3 | R M Beckett | 20 | 110 | 18.2% | -27.08 |
| 4 | A M Balding | 20 | 174 | 11.5% | -77.42 |
| 5 | R Hannon | 17 | 146 | 11.6% | -29.38 |
| 6 | A King | 10 | 52 | 19.2% | +1.75 |
| 7 | E Walker | 8 | 62 | 12.9% | -5.50 |
| 8 | J G Portman | 6 | 53 | 11.3% | -19.76 |
| 9 | D Menuisier | 6 | 54 | 11.1% | -16.88 |
| 10 | J Tate | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | +21.62 |
| 11 | Harry Charlton | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | -7.92 |
| 12 | B J Meehan | 5 | 35 | 14.3% | -6.55 |
| 13 | W Muir & C Grassick | 5 | 45 | 11.1% | +11.00 |
| 14 | C G Cox | 5 | 61 | 8.2% | -38.25 |
| 15 | H Main | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +19.00 |
| 16 | A W Carroll | 4 | 27 | 14.8% | -4.00 |
| 17 | M P Tregoning | 4 | 28 | 14.3% | +3.62 |
| 18 | Ian Williams | 4 | 55 | 7.3% | -1.00 |
| 19 | M Herrington | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +21.00 |
| 20 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | -9.25 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Hannon | 8 | 26 | 30.8% | +19.12 |
| 2 | J & T Gosden | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | -3.47 |
| 3 | E Walker | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +12.50 |
| 4 | R M Beckett | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | -0.50 |
| 5 | J G Portman | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | -0.76 |
| 6 | H Palmer | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +1.50 |
| 7 | J R Fanshawe | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.50 |
| 8 | J Tate | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +7.00 |
| 9 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -4.25 |
| 10 | A King | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 11 | W J Haggas | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.00 |
| 12 | D Menuisier | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -7.25 |
| 13 | R Hughes | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -1.00 |
| 14 | A M Balding | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -13.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Secret | 2:25 | C G Cox | Rossa Ryan |
| South Shore | 3:00 | R M H Cowell | Marco Ghiani |
| Algaihabane | 3:35 | J & T Gosden | William Buick |
| Dovecote | 4:10 | R M Beckett | Rossa Ryan |
| Glen Nevis | 4:10 | C Johnston | William Buick |
| Thursday Girl | 4:10 | E Walker | Oisin Murphy |
| Poets Praise | 4:45 | R M Beckett | Rossa Ryan |
| Oh Yes You Do | 5:20 | D Menuisier | Billy Loughnane |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Clever | 7 | 4:45 | J G Portman | Jason Watson |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotelle | 2:25 | C Fellowes | Paddy Bradley | Cheek Piece 1st |
| True Charm | 2:25 | Lemos Souza | Marco Ghiani | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Cameley Days | 3:00 | C A Dwyer | Lewis Edmunds | Blinkers 1st |
| Level Up | 3:00 | P D Evans | Oisin Murphy | Blinkers |
| So Smart | 3:00 | G Harris | Laura Coughlan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Glen Nevis | 4:10 | C Johnston | William Buick | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Home Hero | 4:10 | H Palmer | Luke Catton | Visor |
| Hungarian | 4:10 | Lemos Souza | Darragh Keenan | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Box Clever | 4:45 | J G Portman | Jason Watson | Cheek Piece |
| Post Rider | 4:45 | Oliver Cole | Lewis Edmunds | Blinkers |
| Magnatura | 5:20 | T Ward | Sean Levey | Visor |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Nevis | 4:10 | C Johnston | William Buick | 245 Miles |
| Pretty Spirited | 4:45 | L Mullaney | Alec Voikhansky | 187 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 | Good Earth | 3:00 | M Herrington | Mrs H Lloyd-herrington | £206,084.50 |
| 2 | Level Up | 3:00 | P D Evans | Mr E A R Morgans & Partner | £106,725.54 |
| 3 | So Smart | 3:00 | G Harris | The Not So Smart Partnership | £84,922.18 |
| 4 | Maharajas Express | 3:00 | Ian Williams | Mr S Bell | £69,848.39 |
| 5 | Undercover Affair | 2:25 | P D Evans | Mr P D Evans | £36,589.42 |
| 6 | Moon Angel | 5:20 | S C Williams | Mrs S Goddard And Partner I | £35,720.63 |
| 7 | South Shore | 3:00 | R M H Cowell | The Legendary Moore Syndicate | £34,352.73 |
| 8 | Carnival Day | 5:20 | J R Boyle | M&O Plant Ltd | £34,112.86 |
| 9 | Post Rider | 4:45 | Oliver Cole | The Fairy Story Partnership | £32,707.35 |
| 10 | Golden Circet | 5:20 | J & S Best | W Trenchard, A Coupland, Cheam Marketn | £30,264.24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica Queen | 2:25 | J G Portman | Jason Watson |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Holi Scarlett | 2:25 | S C Williams | Sean Levey |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Innichen | 2:25 | J Channon | William Buick |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth | 3:00 | M Herrington | Connor Planas | 81 > 70 |
| Golden Circet | 5:20 | J & S Best | Tom Queally | 75 > 70 |
