Wetherby Smart Stats | Thursday 26th Feb 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: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 08:23
Hot Jockeys (27/1/2026 - 26/02/2026)
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 | Sean Bowen | 26 | 94 | 27.7% | -5.00 |
| 2 | Joe Williamson | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +0.10 |
| 3 | Tristan Durrell | 10 | 49 | 20.4% | -4.56 |
| 4 | Gavin Sheehan | 10 | 50 | 20.0% | +8.33 |
| 5 | Paul O'Brien | 9 | 46 | 19.6% | +1.50 |
| 6 | Joshua Thompson | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -8.54 |
| 7 | Luke Scott | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | +6.00 |
| 8 | Brian Hughes | 11 | 73 | 15.1% | +9.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Wadge | 43 |
| 2 | Mr J Dixon | 36 |
| 3 | Toby Wynne | 32 |
| 4 | Alice Stevens | 30 |
| 5 | Jonathan Bewley | 28 |
Hot Trainers (27/1/2026 - 26/02/2026)
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 | O Signy | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 2 | B Haslam | 8 | 25 | 32.0% | -5.00 |
| 3 | Jamie Snowden | 7 | 28 | 25.0% | +9.33 |
| 4 | Harry Derham | 9 | 40 | 22.5% | +2.75 |
| 5 | O Murphy | 15 | 75 | 20.0% | -3.00 |
| 6 | C Boultbee-Brooks | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | Faye Bramley | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -2.50 |
| 8 | S G West | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +7.00 |
| 9 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 4 | 21 | 19.0% | -1.50 |
| 10 | W Greatrex | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -2.00 |
| 11 | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -1.62 |
| 12 | D Skelton | 20 | 125 | 16.0% | -8.83 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H Dickin | 67 |
| 2 | W Coltherd | 56 |
| 3 | J E Dixon | 33 |
| 4 | G Bewley | 33 |
| 5 | M A Barnes | 33 |
Top Wetherby Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hughes | 32 | 221 | 14.5% | +7.25 |
| 2 | Jamie Hamilton | 23 | 153 | 15.0% | +57.00 |
| 3 | Sean Bowen | 19 | 74 | 25.7% | +11.07 |
| 4 | Sean Quinlan | 19 | 171 | 11.1% | -15.00 |
| 5 | Gavin Sheehan | 17 | 65 | 26.2% | -0.74 |
| 6 | Charlie Hammond | 13 | 47 | 27.7% | -4.00 |
| 7 | Danny McMenamin | 11 | 69 | 15.9% | +3.00 |
| 8 | Conor O'Farrell | 10 | 90 | 11.1% | -2.50 |
| 9 | Derek Fox | 8 | 46 | 17.4% | -2.00 |
| 10 | Paul O'Brien | 7 | 43 | 16.3% | -2.00 |
| 11 | Tristan Durrell | 6 | 22 | 27.3% | -3.00 |
| 12 | Stan Sheppard | 5 | 18 | 27.8% | -2.00 |
| 13 | Patrick Wadge | 5 | 28 | 17.9% | -1.00 |
| 14 | Richard Patrick | 5 | 30 | 16.7% | +1.33 |
| 15 | Jack Hogan | 5 | 46 | 10.9% | -3.00 |
| 16 | Nathan Moscrop | 5 | 82 | 6.1% | -6.00 |
| 17 | James Bowen | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -1.00 |
| 18 | Theo Gillard | 4 | 50 | 8.0% | -5.00 |
| 19 | Benjamin Macey | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 20 | Alice Stevens | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -2.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Bowen | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | -4.12 |
| 2 | Brian Hughes | 4 | 31 | 12.9% | +2.75 |
| 3 | Benjamin Macey | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Gavin Sheehan | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.12 |
| 5 | Danny McMenamin | 3 | 15 | 20.0% | -0.17 |
| 6 | Jamie Hamilton | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -7.90 |
| 7 | Tristan Durrell | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -1.00 |
| 8 | Patrick Wadge | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -4.00 |
| 9 | Luke Scott | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +12.00 |
| 10 | Jack Hogan | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -5.00 |
| 11 | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -1.00 |
Top Wetherby Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Skelton | 46 | 164 | 28.0% | -0.37 |
| 2 | O Murphy | 33 | 121 | 27.3% | +0.19 |
| 3 | Micky Hammond | 21 | 250 | 8.4% | +28.00 |
| 4 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 17 | 172 | 9.9% | -14.00 |
| 5 | J & A O'Neill | 15 | 78 | 19.2% | -4.00 |
| 6 | M Walford | 15 | 137 | 10.9% | -5.00 |
| 7 | D McCain Jnr | 13 | 123 | 10.6% | -7.25 |
| 8 | Jamie Snowden | 10 | 32 | 31.2% | -0.62 |
| 9 | R Menzies | 9 | 99 | 9.1% | 0.00 |
| 10 | James Owen | 6 | 15 | 40.0% | +2.75 |
| 11 | T Lacey | 6 | 23 | 26.1% | -2.00 |
| 12 | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 13 | A King | 6 | 33 | 18.2% | -2.00 |
| 14 | N P Mulholland | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | -1.00 |
| 15 | Harry Derham | 5 | 14 | 35.7% | +3.10 |
| 16 | H D Daly | 5 | 18 | 27.8% | +2.75 |
| 17 | S Edmunds | 4 | 14 | 28.6% | -1.00 |
| 18 | T D Easterby | 4 | 67 | 6.0% | -5.00 |
| 19 | P A Kirby | 4 | 76 | 5.3% | -12.00 |
| 20 | M A Barnes | 3 | 14 | 21.4% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | -3.00 |
| 2 | D Skelton | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | -2.00 |
| 3 | O Murphy | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -1.00 |
| 4 | M Walford | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | -13.90 |
| 5 | James Owen | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | +2.75 |
| 6 | J & A O'Neill | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 7 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -8.00 |
| 8 | Micky Hammond | 2 | 32 | 6.2% | -2.00 |
| 9 | C Boultbee-Brooks | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +3.50 |
| 10 | Harry Derham | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +2.00 |
| 11 | Jamie Snowden | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +0.88 |
| 12 | M & D Easterby | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -1.00 |
| 13 | D McCain Jnr | 1 | 16 | 6.2% | -2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckna | 2:25 | W Greatrex | James Bowen |
| Ski Lodge | 2:25 | A King | Tom Bellamy |
| Ceolwulf | 3:35 | Fionn McSharry | James Bowen |
| Park Talk | 3:35 | Harry Derham | Paul O'Brien |
| Woodland Park | 4:10 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capla Resdev | 1:50 | M & D Easterby | Jamie Hamilton | Tongue Strap |
| Diamond Dealer | 2:25 | D Skelton | Tristan Durrell | Tongue Strap |
| I Wish You | 2:25 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Patrick Wadge | Cheek Piece |
| Pierrot Jaguen | 2:25 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Berry Edge | 3:00 | D Thompson | Sean Quinlan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Night Burlesque | 3:00 | Mrs M Rowley | Toby Wynne | Hood 1st |
| Perfect Arch | 3:00 | S G West | Bruce Lynn | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Road To Rosley | 3:00 | J E Dixon | Mr J Dixon | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Toby Two Scoops | 3:00 | Micky Hammond | Joshua Thompson | Blinkers |
| Voodoo Angel | 3:00 | D McCain Jnr | Theo Gillard | Cheek Piece |
| Ceolwulf | 3:35 | Fionn McSharry | James Bowen | Cheek Piece |
| Empty Nest | 3:35 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton | Tongue Strap |
| Roger Rarebit | 3:35 | T Lacey | Stan Sheppard | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Icare Allen | 4:10 | J & A O'Neill | Benjamin Macey | Tongue Strap |
| Moonset | 4:10 | N P Mulholland | Conor O'Farrell | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Pinot Rouge | 4:10 | S Corbett | Nathan Moscrop | Cheek Piece |
| Sixty Plus | 4:10 | James Owen | Oscar Palmer | Visor |
| La Marquise | 4:45 | Jamie Snowden | Gavin Sheehan | Cheek Piece |
| Parisian Fashion | 4:45 | R Menzies | William Maggs | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Queenofthejukebox | 4:45 | Noel Williams | Sean Bowen | Tongue Strap |
| Court At Slip | 5:15 | T D Easterby | Mr Thomas Easterby | Blinkers |
| Ex S'elance | 5:15 | V Thompson | Miss Pippa Brown | Cheek Piece |
| Halfway House Lad | 5:15 | M A Barnes | Charlie Maggs | Tongue Strap |
| Jo Arengeot Bey Aa | 5:15 | D McCain Jnr | William Maggs | Cheek Piece |
| Mythe Bridge | 5:15 | H D Daly | Stan Sheppard | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Tory Hill | 5:15 | G Bewley | Jonathan Bewley | Tongue Strap |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Symphonie | 4:45 | H Dickin | Miss Megan Bevan | 231 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 | Icare Allen | 4:10 | J & A O'Neill | Mr John McManus | £94,895.73 |
| 2 | Ex S'elance | 5:15 | V Thompson | Mr V Thompson | £59,869.46 |
| 3 | Court At Slip | 5:15 | T D Easterby | Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner | £45,219.23 |
| 4 | Beat The Edge | 5:15 | Micky Hammond | Smartwater Utilities | £41,554.89 |
| 5 | Pinot Rouge | 4:10 | S Corbett | Mr S Oliver | £35,598.72 |
| 6 | Largy Force | 3:35 | O Murphy | Foxtrot Racing Largy Force | £34,031.53 |
| 7 | Halfway House Lad | 5:15 | M A Barnes | Halfway House Syndicate | £32,121.57 |
| 8 | Onesoc | 3:35 | J Parkinson & S Smith | Mrs A Ellis | £28,954.16 |
| 9 | Berry Edge | 3:00 | D Thompson | Elliott Brothers And Peacock | £26,737.58 |
| 10 | Roger Rarebit | 3:35 | T Lacey | Mr & Mrs John Wills | £26,684.06 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guts And Glory | 1:50 | Richard Patrick | C R Barber > C Boultbee-Brooks |
| Tunisya | 1:50 | Brian Hughes | J Delaunay > Faye Bramley |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largy Force | 3:35 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat The Edge | 5:15 | Micky Hammond | Alice Stevens | 80 > 74 |
