Thirsk Smart Stats | Saturday 1st 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 31 July 2026 at 08:21
Hot Jockeys (2/7/2026 - 01/08/2026)
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 | Seamus Cronin | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +2.66 |
| 2 | Jonathan England | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -5.00 |
| 3 | Zak Wheatley | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -0.50 |
| 4 | Connor Beasley | 10 | 64 | 15.6% | -5.66 |
| 5 | Jack Callan | 11 | 71 | 15.5% | +0.80 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Pyle | 55 |
| 2 | Edward Greatrex | 35 |
| 3 | Duran Fentiman | 35 |
| 4 | George Downing | 29 |
| 5 | William Cox | 29 |
Hot Trainers (2/7/2026 - 01/08/2026)
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 | R Varian | 16 | 47 | 34.0% | +10.83 |
| 2 | K P De Foy | 6 | 25 | 24.0% | -3.78 |
| 3 | George Scott | 9 | 40 | 22.5% | -3.00 |
| 4 | S & E Crisford | 10 | 46 | 21.7% | -1.80 |
| 5 | R M Beckett | 21 | 103 | 20.4% | +9.00 |
| 6 | R Burdon | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -3.00 |
| 7 | E Walker | 17 | 88 | 19.3% | -5.00 |
| 8 | E Bethell | 11 | 61 | 18.0% | -1.50 |
| 9 | G Boughey | 9 | 50 | 18.0% | -11.80 |
| 10 | M Dods | 10 | 56 | 17.9% | +11.00 |
| 11 | R Hannon | 20 | 116 | 17.2% | -10.00 |
| 12 | D Carroll | 3 | 18 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 13 | W J Haggas | 14 | 90 | 15.6% | -4.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Brittain | 73 |
| 2 | R A Fahey | 39 |
| 3 | B Ellison | 31 |
| 4 | K A Ryan | 30 |
| 5 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 27 |
Top Thirsk Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Tudhope | 31 | 145 | 21.4% | +9.22 |
| 2 | Connor Beasley | 29 | 277 | 10.5% | -94.77 |
| 3 | Kevin Stott | 12 | 82 | 14.6% | -11.12 |
| 4 | Billy Garritty | 10 | 76 | 13.2% | +34.92 |
| 5 | Silvestre De Sousa | 8 | 33 | 24.2% | +12.07 |
| 6 | Duran Fentiman | 8 | 135 | 5.9% | -37.50 |
| 7 | Zak Wheatley | 7 | 57 | 12.3% | -8.00 |
| 8 | William Pyle | 6 | 57 | 10.5% | -16.50 |
| 9 | Jack Garritty | 5 | 83 | 6.0% | -51.00 |
| 10 | Cam Hardie | 4 | 115 | 3.5% | -67.62 |
| 11 | Jack Callan | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | +7.50 |
| 12 | Oisin McSweeney | 3 | 49 | 6.1% | -33.42 |
| 13 | Jonny Peate | 3 | 53 | 5.7% | -17.00 |
| 14 | George Downing | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +3.50 |
| 15 | Faye McManoman | 2 | 61 | 3.3% | -41.50 |
| 16 | William Cox | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +24.00 |
| 17 | Ben Robinson | 1 | 76 | 1.3% | -70.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Beasley | 5 | 36 | 13.9% | -10.95 |
| 2 | Daniel Tudhope | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | +6.50 |
| 3 | Kevin Stott | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -3.50 |
| 4 | Zak Wheatley | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | 0.00 |
| 5 | George Downing | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +3.00 |
| 6 | Jack Callan | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +5.50 |
Top Thirsk Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D O'Meara | 33 | 204 | 16.2% | -17.06 |
| 2 | M Dods | 32 | 310 | 10.3% | -72.93 |
| 3 | T D Easterby | 32 | 554 | 5.8% | -267.92 |
| 4 | R A Fahey | 24 | 184 | 13.0% | -67.68 |
| 5 | K A Ryan | 17 | 166 | 10.2% | -52.37 |
| 6 | D Carroll | 13 | 118 | 11.0% | -29.12 |
| 7 | Miss J A Camacho | 12 | 98 | 12.2% | +40.75 |
| 8 | M & D Easterby | 10 | 117 | 8.5% | -0.50 |
| 9 | P T Midgley | 10 | 152 | 6.6% | -41.00 |
| 10 | W J Haggas | 9 | 40 | 22.5% | -7.48 |
| 11 | E Bethell | 9 | 70 | 12.9% | -21.00 |
| 12 | Mrs R Carr | 9 | 137 | 6.6% | -74.50 |
| 13 | C Johnston | 8 | 66 | 12.1% | -25.68 |
| 14 | E Walker | 7 | 25 | 28.0% | +8.80 |
| 15 | G Boughey | 7 | 35 | 20.0% | -6.30 |
| 16 | B Smart | 7 | 64 | 10.9% | +67.00 |
| 17 | N Tinkler | 7 | 120 | 5.8% | +119.50 |
| 18 | A Watson | 6 | 21 | 28.6% | +33.22 |
| 19 | S & E Crisford | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -7.22 |
| 20 | George Scott | 5 | 24 | 20.8% | +0.41 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D O'Meara | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | +6.00 |
| 2 | K A Ryan | 4 | 33 | 12.1% | -10.00 |
| 3 | M Dods | 4 | 47 | 8.5% | -26.28 |
| 4 | P T Midgley | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +12.00 |
| 5 | D Carroll | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | +3.00 |
| 6 | T D Easterby | 3 | 70 | 4.3% | -49.20 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +17.00 |
| 8 | Miss J A Camacho | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +38.50 |
| 9 | Phillip Makin | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | +3.00 |
| 10 | Mrs R Carr | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -6.50 |
| 11 | R A Fahey | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | -5.00 |
| 12 | E A L Dunlop | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -0.71 |
| 13 | R M Beckett | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.50 |
| 14 | A Brittain | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | +27.00 |
| 15 | W J Haggas | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -0.50 |
| 16 | Roger Fell | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -6.50 |
| 17 | C Johnston | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -1.00 |
| 18 | G Tutty | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -7.67 |
| 19 | E Bethell | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -10.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrual | 3:17 | Mrs R Carr | William Pyle |
| La Peregrina | 4:22 | E Walker | George Downing |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Reader | 1:38 | D Carroll | Zak Wheatley | Tongue Strap |
| Northern Express | 2:08 | M Dods | Connor Beasley | Cheek Piece |
| Priapos | 2:08 | Phillip Makin | Oisin McSweeney | Cheek Piece |
| Le Samourai | 2:43 | R M Beckett | Edward Greatrex | Tongue Strap |
| Canaria Queen | 3:17 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Cheek Piece |
| Castan | 3:17 | B Smart | Ben Robinson | Cheek Piece |
| Comic Strip | 3:17 | S & E Crisford | Connor Beasley | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Tiva | 3:17 | D O'Meara | Daniel Tudhope | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Andesite | 3:47 | Roger Fell | Cian Horgan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Angel Hunter | 3:47 | R Hannon | Seamus Cronin | Blinkers |
| Glenfinnan | 3:47 | M Dods | Connor Beasley | Hood |
| King's School | 3:47 | G Tutty | Billy Garritty | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Our Havana | 3:47 | R A Fahey | Oisin McSweeney | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Woodstock | 3:47 | Mrs R Carr | Cam Hardie | Visor |
| Yorkshire | 3:47 | E Bethell | Kevin Stott | Tongue Strap |
| That Darn Cantor | 4:22 | E A L Dunlop | Jack Callan | Cheek Piece |
| Bay Breeze | 4:55 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | Cheek Piece |
| Fanjove | 4:55 | E A L Dunlop | Jack Callan | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Khabib | 4:55 | R Craggs | Cian Horgan | Cheek Piece |
| Kings Merchant | 4:55 | P A Kirby | Cam Hardie | Cheek Piece |
| Lord Abama | 4:55 | M Dods | Billy Garritty | Blinkers |
| Maldevious | 4:55 | B Ellison | Ben Robinson | Tongue Strap 1st, Cheek Piece |
| Mecca's Symphony | 4:55 | M Dods | Connor Beasley | Tongue Strap |
| Northcliff | 4:55 | R Burdon | Silvestre De Sousa | Visor |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Samourai | 2:43 | R Beckett | Edward Greatrex | 265 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 | Witch Hunter | 2:08 | R Hannon | Mr William Stobart | £474,421.20 |
| 2 | Northern Express | 2:08 | M Dods | Sekura Group | £313,228.16 |
| 3 | Mondammej | 3:17 | A Brittain | Mrs C Brittain | £209,894.41 |
| 4 | Mirsky | 2:08 | D O'Meara | Mr J N Blackburn | £209,252.48 |
| 5 | Sterling Knight | 2:08 | E A L Dunlop | Turf Club 2024 And Partner | £194,484.82 |
| 6 | Dain Ma Nut In | 2:08 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Lamont Racing | £188,208.06 |
| 7 | It Just Takes Time | 3:47 | M Walford | Go Alfresco Racing Partners | £142,253.67 |
| 8 | New Image | 3:47 | D O'Meara | Thoroughbred British Racing | £120,177.52 |
| 9 | Angel Hunter | 3:47 | R Hannon | Mr William Stobart | £117,553.40 |
| 10 | Muker | 3:17 | N Tinkler | Peter Blyth & Partner | £112,973.97 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Legend | 2:08 | Kevin Stott | H F Devin > K A Ryan |
| Accrual | 3:17 | William Pyle | D Loughnane > Mrs R Carr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacha | 1:38 | R A Fahey | Cam Hardie |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Northcliff | 4:55 | R Burdon | Silvestre De Sousa |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muker | 3:17 | N Tinkler | Faye McManoman | 83 > 72 |
| Woodstock | 3:47 | Mrs R Carr | Cam Hardie | 82 > 77 |
| New Image | 3:47 | D O'Meara | Daniel Tudhope | 92 > 84 |
| Glenfinnan | 3:47 | M Dods | Connor Beasley | 93 > 79 |
| Ludo's Landing | 4:22 | C Johnston | Silvestre De Sousa | 80 > 73 |
| Bay Breeze | 4:55 | T D Easterby | Duran Fentiman | 68 > 60 |
| Lord Abama | 4:55 | M Dods | Billy Garritty | 70 > 56 |
| Northcliff | 4:55 | R Burdon | Silvestre De Sousa | 80 > 65 |
| Kings Merchant | 4:55 | P A Kirby | Cam Hardie | 82 > 64 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 147 | 28.6% |
