Stratford Smart Stats | Thursday 20th 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: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 08:35
Hot Jockeys (21/7/2026 - 20/08/2026)
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 | James Davies | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.33 |
| 2 | Tom Bellamy | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +0.25 |
| 3 | Harry Skelton | 6 | 21 | 28.6% | +2.75 |
| 4 | Harry Cobden | 5 | 19 | 26.3% | +19.00 |
| 5 | Danny McMenamin | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +5.75 |
| 6 | Kielan Woods | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +22.00 |
| 7 | Richie McLernon | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -1.50 |
| 8 | Sean Bowen | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | +9.83 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Noonan | 39 |
| 2 | Oscar Palmer | 26 |
| 3 | Charlie Price | 17 |
| 4 | Lee Edwards | 14 |
| 5 | Sean Houlihan | 14 |
Hot Trainers (21/7/2026 - 20/08/2026)
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 | Jamie Snowden | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | -3.00 |
| 2 | N G Richards | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +7.75 |
| 3 | J & A O'Neill | 6 | 19 | 31.6% | +6.50 |
| 4 | J Candlish | 10 | 37 | 27.0% | -3.00 |
| 5 | James Owen | 23 | 107 | 21.5% | -3.50 |
| 6 | D Skelton | 6 | 28 | 21.4% | +2.75 |
| 7 | D Killahena & G McPherson | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +25.00 |
| 8 | Faye Bramley | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | +9.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Ellam | 24 |
| 2 | C & A Pogson | 21 |
| 3 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 19 |
| 4 | G Elliott | 15 |
| 5 | N J Hawke | 15 |
Top Stratford Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Bowen | 35 | 131 | 26.7% | -1.71 |
| 2 | Harry Skelton | 26 | 88 | 29.5% | -6.00 |
| 3 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 21 | 104 | 20.2% | +8.50 |
| 4 | Kielan Woods | 17 | 72 | 23.6% | +18.00 |
| 5 | Tom Bellamy | 12 | 73 | 16.4% | +3.00 |
| 6 | Harry Cobden | 8 | 38 | 21.1% | -3.00 |
| 7 | James Bowen | 8 | 60 | 13.3% | -2.00 |
| 8 | Jonathan Burke | 7 | 63 | 11.1% | 0.00 |
| 9 | James Davies | 6 | 62 | 9.7% | -4.00 |
| 10 | Lee Edwards | 5 | 35 | 14.3% | -5.00 |
| 11 | Sean Quinlan | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +8.62 |
| 12 | Jack Tudor | 3 | 29 | 10.3% | -3.00 |
| 13 | Brendan Powell | 3 | 56 | 5.4% | -8.00 |
| 14 | Charlie Price | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -1.50 |
| 15 | Sean Houlihan | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -2.00 |
| 16 | Richie McLernon | 2 | 40 | 5.0% | -3.00 |
| 17 | Oscar Palmer | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | +1.50 |
| 18 | Shane Quinlan | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -3.00 |
| 19 | Nick Slatter | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | +3.00 |
| 20 | Beau Morgan | 1 | 18 | 5.6% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Bowen | 7 | 14 | 50.0% | +7.11 |
| 2 | Harry Skelton | 5 | 15 | 33.3% | -2.88 |
| 3 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 8 | 37.5% | -3.00 |
| 4 | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +2.00 |
| 5 | Harry Cobden | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +0.50 |
| 6 | Richie McLernon | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Jonathan Burke | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -3.90 |
Top Stratford Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Skelton | 32 | 137 | 23.4% | -5.06 |
| 2 | G Hanmer | 18 | 82 | 22.0% | -1.00 |
| 3 | Jamie Snowden | 17 | 70 | 24.3% | +7.67 |
| 4 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 17 | 82 | 20.7% | -2.50 |
| 5 | A King | 16 | 50 | 32.0% | +6.00 |
| 6 | B Pauling | 15 | 57 | 26.3% | -2.50 |
| 7 | James Owen | 10 | 48 | 20.8% | -2.00 |
| 8 | J Candlish | 6 | 31 | 19.4% | +19.62 |
| 9 | C & A Pogson | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | -1.00 |
| 10 | J & A O'Neill | 5 | 53 | 9.4% | -4.00 |
| 11 | D Killahena & G McPherson | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | 0.00 |
| 12 | Christian Williams | 3 | 41 | 7.3% | -8.00 |
| 13 | Deborah Cole | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -1.00 |
| 14 | Alexandra Dunn | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -7.00 |
| 15 | R L Llewellyn | 2 | 26 | 7.7% | -2.00 |
| 16 | S Lycett | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +6.50 |
| 17 | Faye Bramley | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 18 | Andrew Martin | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 19 | Sheila Lewis | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | +6.00 |
| 20 | Miss S West | 1 | 20 | 5.0% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Skelton | 6 | 20 | 30.0% | -1.00 |
| 2 | J Candlish | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | +6.00 |
| 3 | James Owen | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -1.70 |
| 4 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -7.00 |
| 5 | S Lycett | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +8.50 |
| 6 | Faye Bramley | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 7 | B Pauling | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -0.50 |
| 8 | G Hanmer | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -5.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Glance | 6:06 | A King | Tom Bellamy |
| Notnowlinda | 6:06 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton |
| Captain Cool | 6:36 | J Candlish | Sean Quinlan |
| Glenmalure Flyer | 7:36 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton |
| Mayday Games | 8:06 | S Lycett | Kielan Woods |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kom Tu Voudras | 6:06 | Faye Bramley | Harry Cobden | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Torrent | 6:06 | N J Hawke | David Noonan | Cheek Piece |
| Bagheera Ginge | 6:36 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Sam Twiston-Davies | Visor |
| Captain Cool | 6:36 | J Candlish | Sean Quinlan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Crebilly | 6:36 | J & A O'Neill | Harry Cobden | Cheek Piece |
| Magistrato | 6:36 | Deborah Cole | James Bowen | Tongue Strap |
| Sir Tivo | 6:36 | G Hanmer | Sean Bowen | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Dunkerque | 7:06 | J Candlish | Sean Quinlan | Cheek Piece |
| Krak | 7:06 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | Cheek Piece |
| Flashy Boy | 7:36 | R L Llewellyn | Charlie Price | Tongue Strap |
| Glenmalure Flyer | 7:36 | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | Tongue Strap |
| Illogical Logic | 7:36 | Christian Williams | Jack Tudor | Cheek Piece |
| Winning Paddy | 7:36 | Alexandra Dunn | Richie McLernon | Cheek Piece |
| Clever Relation | 8:06 | Christian Williams | Jack Tudor | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Diesel Line | 8:06 | C & A Pogson | James Bowen | Tongue Strap |
| Glance At Me | 8:06 | Andrew Martin | Shane Quinlan | Hood 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Jet Patrol | 8:06 | James Owen | Sean Bowen | Tongue Strap |
| Northern Rose | 8:06 | G Hanmer | James Davies | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Reteti | 8:06 | Miss S West | Marc Goldstein | Hood |
| Versatile | 8:06 | James Owen | Jonathan Burke | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parisencore | 6:36 | N Richards | Danny McMenamin | 211 Miles |
| Torrent | 6:06 | N Hawke | David Noonan | 141 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 | Sir Tivo | 6:36 | G Hanmer | Mrs J A Ashley | £135,891.64 |
| 2 | Magistrato | 6:36 | Deborah Cole | The D&S Partnership | £99,742.87 |
| 3 | Parisencore | 6:36 | N G Richards | Miss D Sellars & Exors Of Mrs Ic Sella | £90,803.80 |
| 4 | Crebilly | 6:36 | J & A O'Neill | Mr John P McManus | £86,745.45 |
| 5 | Samuel Spade | 7:06 | B Pauling | Mrs Emma Palmer | £75,683.73 |
| 6 | Torrent | 6:06 | N J Hawke | Peter Smith & Partner | £66,977.69 |
| 7 | Bagheera Ginge | 6:36 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Mrs Mary Doney | £55,295.20 |
| 8 | Captain Cool | 6:36 | J Candlish | A Baxter, Sowray & White Hart | £41,589.27 |
| 9 | Notnowlinda | 6:06 | D Skelton | Mr Michael Ariss | £37,307.72 |
| 10 | Krak | 7:06 | D Skelton | S T Racing - Sunglasses Syndicate | £34,944.90 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Edge | 8:06 | Harry Skelton | D Thompson > D Skelton |
| Eyeeye | 8:06 | Brendan Powell | P Gilligan > C Ellam |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Of My Dreams | 8:06 | D Killahena & G McPherson | Nick Slatter |
Class 3 > 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illogical Logic | 7:36 | Christian Williams | Jack Tudor | 86 > 81 |
