Sandown Smart Stats | Saturday 29th 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 15:16
Hot Jockeys (30/7/2026 - 29/08/2026)
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 | M Keegan-Price | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +127.12 |
| 2 | Grace McEntee | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | +2.50 |
| 3 | William Buick | 10 | 48 | 20.8% | +9.97 |
| 4 | Oisin Murphy | 24 | 140 | 17.1% | -15.75 |
| 5 | Ray Dawson | 9 | 57 | 15.8% | -8.78 |
| 6 | Neil Callan | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Rossa Ryan | 8 | 52 | 15.4% | +1.00 |
| 8 | Luke Morris | 15 | 100 | 15.0% | -33.10 |
| 9 | 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 | Alistair Rawlinson | 25 |
| 2 | Marco Ghiani | 20 |
| 3 | Paddy Bradley | 17 |
| 4 | Robert Havlin | 12 |
| 5 | Jamie Spencer | 10 |
Hot Trainers (30/7/2026 - 29/08/2026)
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 | C Appleby | 19 | 45 | 42.2% | +3.25 |
| 2 | S & E Crisford | 14 | 46 | 30.4% | -3.38 |
| 3 | Harry Charlton | 9 | 31 | 29.0% | +7.83 |
| 4 | Sir Mark Prescott | 13 | 48 | 27.1% | -5.10 |
| 5 | E Bethell | 15 | 57 | 26.3% | -1.00 |
| 6 | J R Fanshawe | 10 | 45 | 22.2% | +22.53 |
| 7 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | +127.62 |
| 8 | J & T Gosden | 11 | 54 | 20.4% | +8.45 |
| 9 | J Tate | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | +0.33 |
| 10 | A P O'Brien | 17 | 87 | 19.5% | +0.18 |
| 11 | Tom Clover | 7 | 36 | 19.4% | +3.00 |
| 12 | K R Burke | 17 | 89 | 19.1% | +5.30 |
| 13 | Harry Eustace | 5 | 28 | 17.9% | +1.62 |
| 14 | C Hills | 8 | 45 | 17.8% | +11.83 |
| 15 | C G Cox | 8 | 47 | 17.0% | +21.20 |
| 16 | A M Balding | 22 | 131 | 16.8% | -15.00 |
| 17 | R A Teal | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | +7.83 |
| 18 | H Al Jehani | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | -3.00 |
| 19 | W J Haggas | 16 | 101 | 15.8% | -7.00 |
| 20 | S Woods | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -3.00 |
| 21 | 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 | S Pearce | 42 |
| 3 | D Menuisier | 40 |
| 4 | R Hannon | 26 |
| 5 | P S McEntee | 24 |
Top Sandown Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Buick | 35 | 181 | 19.3% | -47.70 |
| 2 | Oisin Murphy | 26 | 183 | 14.2% | -68.38 |
| 3 | Rossa Ryan | 18 | 152 | 11.8% | -15.35 |
| 4 | Robert Havlin | 11 | 79 | 13.9% | -21.98 |
| 5 | Kieran Shoemark | 11 | 105 | 10.5% | -2.13 |
| 6 | Ray Dawson | 9 | 38 | 23.7% | +61.05 |
| 7 | Pat Dobbs | 9 | 53 | 17.0% | -8.13 |
| 8 | Lewis Edmunds | 8 | 40 | 20.0% | +14.85 |
| 9 | Luke Morris | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | +17.06 |
| 10 | Neil Callan | 7 | 44 | 15.9% | +3.96 |
| 11 | Sean Levey | 7 | 84 | 8.3% | -26.00 |
| 12 | Marco Ghiani | 3 | 32 | 9.4% | -9.50 |
| 13 | Jamie Spencer | 3 | 53 | 5.7% | -31.67 |
| 14 | Toby Moore | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.00 |
| 15 | Alistair Rawlinson | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | +7.00 |
| 16 | Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -14.00 |
| 17 | Paddy Bradley | 1 | 32 | 3.1% | -26.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oisin Murphy | 5 | 45 | 11.1% | -23.46 |
| 2 | Pat Dobbs | 4 | 13 | 30.8% | +7.12 |
| 3 | William Buick | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | -3.85 |
| 4 | Ray Dawson | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | +40.05 |
| 5 | Lewis Edmunds | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.37 |
| 6 | Kieran Shoemark | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | +17.00 |
| 7 | Rossa Ryan | 3 | 33 | 9.1% | -19.67 |
| 8 | Sean Levey | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +0.50 |
| 9 | Robert Havlin | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | -7.00 |
| 10 | Grace McEntee | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +7.00 |
| 11 | Toby Moore | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.00 |
| 12 | Jamie Spencer | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 13 | Callum Rodriguez | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -10.00 |
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 | C Appleby | 23 | 90 | 25.6% | -27.29 |
| 3 | W J Haggas | 21 | 99 | 21.2% | -0.77 |
| 4 | R M Beckett | 20 | 110 | 18.2% | -27.08 |
| 5 | A M Balding | 20 | 174 | 11.5% | -77.42 |
| 6 | R Hannon | 17 | 146 | 11.6% | -29.38 |
| 7 | R Varian | 15 | 64 | 23.4% | +13.13 |
| 8 | A King | 10 | 52 | 19.2% | +1.75 |
| 9 | Owen Burrows | 8 | 27 | 29.6% | +35.33 |
| 10 | E Walker | 8 | 62 | 12.9% | -5.50 |
| 11 | G & J Moore | 8 | 72 | 11.1% | +12.00 |
| 12 | Sir Mark Prescott | 6 | 25 | 24.0% | +11.06 |
| 13 | K R Burke | 6 | 50 | 12.0% | -16.75 |
| 14 | C Hills | 6 | 51 | 11.8% | +24.33 |
| 15 | D Menuisier | 6 | 54 | 11.1% | -16.88 |
| 16 | A P O'Brien | 5 | 12 | 41.7% | +2.21 |
| 17 | J Tate | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | +21.62 |
| 18 | Harry Charlton | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | -7.92 |
| 19 | M Appleby | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | +8.00 |
| 20 | B J Meehan | 5 | 35 | 14.3% | -6.55 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Hannon | 8 | 26 | 30.8% | +19.12 |
| 2 | C Appleby | 6 | 20 | 30.0% | +0.86 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 5 | 23 | 21.7% | -3.47 |
| 4 | R Varian | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -2.95 |
| 5 | Owen Burrows | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +20.00 |
| 6 | E Walker | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +12.50 |
| 7 | R M Beckett | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | -0.50 |
| 8 | S bin Suroor | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +31.50 |
| 9 | H Palmer | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +1.50 |
| 10 | R Hughes | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +2.33 |
| 11 | P S McEntee | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +7.00 |
| 12 | Miss E C Lavelle | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +49.00 |
| 13 | K A Ryan | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +1.50 |
| 14 | K P De Foy | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.00 |
| 15 | J Tate | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +7.00 |
| 16 | K R Burke | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -0.50 |
| 17 | A King | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 18 | W J Haggas | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -4.00 |
| 19 | D Menuisier | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -7.25 |
| 20 | G & J Moore | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | +8.00 |
| 21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassrah | 1:40 | C Fellowes | Paddy Bradley |
| Alcarath | 2:15 | A King | Oisin Murphy |
| Noble Prince | 4:35 | C Appleby | William Buick |
| Victory Gold | 4:35 | S bin Suroor | Oisin Murphy |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Of Oaks | 2:15 | W J Haggas | Callum Rodriguez | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Flying Frontier | 2:15 | J Tate | Luke Morris | Cheek Piece 1st |
| King's Charter | 2:15 | C Appleby | Toby Moore | Cheek Piece 1st |
| My Love Is King | 2:15 | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin | Visor 1st |
| Tribal Chief | 2:15 | D Menuisier | Sean Levey | Tongue Strap |
| Maeva | 2:50 | C Fellowes | Paddy Bradley | Tongue Strap |
| Pacific Mission | 2:50 | A M Balding | Callum Hutchinson | Tongue Strap |
| Firehorse | 3:30 | S Woods | Rossa Ryan | Hood 1st |
| Desert Shadow | 4:05 | S bin Suroor | Oisin Murphy | Visor |
| God Of War | 4:05 | Tom Clover | Marco Ghiani | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Huscal | 4:05 | C Hills | Jamie Spencer | Tongue Strap |
| Mister Bluebird | 4:05 | H Main | Luke Morris | Cheek Piece |
| Sanbona Warrior | 4:35 | W J Knight | Neil Callan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Marching Mac | 5:10 | P S McEntee | Grace McEntee | Tongue Strap |
| Quantum Power | 5:10 | Tom Clover | M Keegan-Price | Visor |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waasil | 4:35 | K R Burke | Non Runner | 249 Miles |
| Noche Clasica | 2:50 | E Bethell | Robert Havlin | 245 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 | Calendar Girl | 2:50 | Owen Burrows | Kennet Valley Syndicates II | £301,818.94 |
| 2 | Pacific Mission | 2:50 | A M Balding | Juddmonte | £196,503.00 |
| 3 | The Glen Rovers | 2:15 | L Wadham | Ryan, Waterhouse & Partner | £168,957.70 |
| 4 | Mister Bluebird | 4:05 | H Main | Dawn Aldham And Wetumpka Racing | £159,909.76 |
| 5 | Involvement | 2:15 | S & E Crisford | Mr Sultan Ali | £149,796.79 |
| 6 | Crown Of Oaks | 2:15 | W J Haggas | Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy | £137,589.29 |
| 7 | Kon Tiki | 2:50 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | Mr P W Harris | £131,552.49 |
| 8 | Zoulu Chief | 5:10 | H Main | Llewelyn,runeckles And Wetumpka Racing | £119,849.92 |
| 9 | Moon Target | 2:50 | Sir Mark Prescott | Cheveley Park Stud | £114,893.83 |
| 10 | Roach Power | 5:10 | M Wigham | Mrs A Tait & Jerry Stevens | £97,164.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Of Oaks | 2:15 | W J Haggas | Callum Rodriguez |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
| Involvement | 2:15 | S & E Crisford | Mason Paetel |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
| My Love Is King | 2:15 | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin |
Grd 3 > Class 2 |
| Moon Target | 2:50 | Sir Mark Prescott | Luke Morris |
2 |
| Betsen | 5:10 | A W Carroll | Marco Ghiani |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Rosario | 5:10 | R A Teal | Rossa Ryan |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Frontier | 2:15 | J Tate | Luke Morris | 95 > 91 |
| God Of War | 4:05 | Tom Clover | Marco Ghiani | 93 > 89 |
| Roach Power | 5:10 | M Wigham | Ray Dawson | 79 > 76 |
| Rosario | 5:10 | R A Teal | Rossa Ryan | 94 > 85 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21 | 0% |
