Wolverhampton Smart Stats | Friday 8th May 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 7 May 2026 at 08:33
Hot Jockeys (8/4/2026 - 08/05/2026)
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 | Robert Havlin | 11 | 56 | 19.6% | +8.58 |
| 2 | Edward Greatrex | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | +15.00 |
| 3 | George Bass | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -3.00 |
| 4 | Paddy Bradley | 6 | 35 | 17.1% | +52.00 |
| 5 | Cieren Fallon | 13 | 79 | 16.5% | +5.63 |
| 6 | Benoit Sayette | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -3.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Heard | 70 |
| 2 | Robbie Downey | 44 |
| 3 | Matthew Slater | 34 |
| 4 | Alicia Perkins | 28 |
| 5 | William Carver | 23 |
Hot Trainers (8/4/2026 - 08/05/2026)
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 | I Mohammed | 4 | 8 | 50.0% | +19.25 |
| 2 | R Spencer | 5 | 15 | 33.3% | +2.01 |
| 3 | J & T Gosden | 21 | 70 | 30.0% | -1.85 |
| 4 | R Varian | 10 | 35 | 28.6% | +0.42 |
| 5 | P J McBride | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | +9.00 |
| 6 | F O'Brien | 12 | 53 | 22.6% | +0.32 |
| 7 | J R Fanshawe | 9 | 42 | 21.4% | -9.67 |
| 8 | A M Balding | 19 | 93 | 20.4% | +0.85 |
| 9 | J Channon | 8 | 40 | 20.0% | -5.00 |
| 10 | D J S Ffrench Davis | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 11 | Ollie Sangster | 6 | 31 | 19.4% | +2.65 |
| 12 | W J Haggas | 13 | 72 | 18.1% | +8.20 |
| 13 | C Fellowes | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | -1.00 |
| 14 | M Botti | 4 | 26 | 15.4% | -2.12 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Bedi | 38 |
| 2 | F Brennan | 38 |
| 3 | Harry Charlton | 31 |
| 4 | Alexandra Dunn | 22 |
| 5 | P S McEntee | 20 |
Top Wolverhampton Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran O'Neill | 62 | 673 | 9.2% | -145.54 |
| 2 | Cieren Fallon | 38 | 269 | 14.1% | -118.21 |
| 3 | Robert Havlin | 34 | 240 | 14.2% | +8.07 |
| 4 | Edward Greatrex | 23 | 125 | 18.4% | +25.97 |
| 5 | William Carson | 21 | 336 | 6.2% | -207.74 |
| 6 | Paddy Bradley | 20 | 156 | 12.8% | +22.59 |
| 7 | Joe Leavy | 19 | 198 | 9.6% | +9.48 |
| 8 | Ross Coakley | 18 | 157 | 11.5% | -80.48 |
| 9 | Gina Mangan | 18 | 245 | 7.3% | -49.29 |
| 10 | Benoit Sayette | 17 | 125 | 13.6% | -16.18 |
| 11 | Jonny Peate | 14 | 157 | 8.9% | -84.60 |
| 12 | Tyler Heard | 14 | 218 | 6.4% | -119.67 |
| 13 | George Bass | 13 | 103 | 12.6% | +29.66 |
| 14 | Connor Planas | 9 | 134 | 6.7% | -38.19 |
| 15 | Jack Callan | 6 | 41 | 14.6% | -5.60 |
| 16 | William Carver | 6 | 93 | 6.5% | -43.50 |
| 17 | Zoe Lewis | 4 | 47 | 8.5% | +23.00 |
| 18 | Donagh Murphy | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | +6.50 |
| 19 | C Whiteley | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -6.90 |
| 20 | Matthew Slater | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | -9.12 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieran O'Neill | 8 | 78 | 10.3% | -14.25 |
| 2 | Paddy Bradley | 6 | 26 | 23.1% | +35.86 |
| 3 | Edward Greatrex | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | +19.00 |
| 4 | Gina Mangan | 4 | 38 | 10.5% | -5.50 |
| 5 | Jonny Peate | 3 | 35 | 8.6% | -22.68 |
| 6 | Cieren Fallon | 3 | 41 | 7.3% | -33.82 |
| 7 | C Whiteley | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | -6.90 |
| 8 | Donagh Murphy | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | +10.50 |
| 9 | Zoe Lewis | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | +14.00 |
| 10 | Robert Havlin | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -9.50 |
| 11 | William Carson | 2 | 53 | 3.8% | -46.38 |
| 12 | Kieren Fox | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -2.50 |
| 13 | Connor Planas | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -2.00 |
| 14 | Matthew Slater | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -12.12 |
| 15 | Tyler Heard | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -11.50 |
| 16 | Joe Leavy | 1 | 23 | 4.3% | -10.00 |
Top Wolverhampton Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 123 | 1225 | 10.0% | -330.39 |
| 2 | D M Loughnane | 82 | 750 | 10.9% | -118.90 |
| 3 | M Appleby | 73 | 546 | 13.4% | +49.77 |
| 4 | G Boughey | 71 | 441 | 16.1% | -66.65 |
| 5 | P D Evans | 51 | 451 | 11.3% | -184.13 |
| 6 | R Hughes | 44 | 230 | 19.1% | -24.85 |
| 7 | J Butler | 43 | 425 | 10.1% | -142.07 |
| 8 | M Botti | 42 | 304 | 13.8% | -74.21 |
| 9 | Mrs R Carr | 39 | 304 | 12.8% | +5.96 |
| 10 | R Hannon | 39 | 334 | 11.7% | -72.77 |
| 11 | A M Balding | 38 | 228 | 16.7% | -90.93 |
| 12 | R Varian | 36 | 156 | 23.1% | +5.17 |
| 13 | I Furtado | 35 | 298 | 11.7% | -53.80 |
| 14 | E A L Dunlop | 32 | 258 | 12.4% | -83.34 |
| 15 | A Wintle | 31 | 372 | 8.3% | -99.36 |
| 16 | J & T Gosden | 30 | 123 | 24.4% | -4.48 |
| 17 | W J Haggas | 26 | 139 | 18.7% | -43.02 |
| 18 | J R Fanshawe | 26 | 170 | 15.3% | -43.07 |
| 19 | J A Osborne | 24 | 233 | 10.3% | -32.12 |
| 20 | P S McEntee | 24 | 264 | 9.1% | -133.68 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A W Carroll | 20 | 147 | 13.6% | -60.74 |
| 2 | A M Balding | 10 | 27 | 37.0% | +8.49 |
| 3 | G Boughey | 8 | 27 | 29.6% | -9.64 |
| 4 | M Botti | 7 | 23 | 30.4% | +6.25 |
| 5 | R Hughes | 6 | 26 | 23.1% | +7.46 |
| 6 | Mrs R Carr | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | +12.25 |
| 7 | R Hannon | 6 | 35 | 17.1% | -0.92 |
| 8 | I Furtado | 5 | 26 | 19.2% | +21.88 |
| 9 | F O'Brien | 4 | 11 | 36.4% | +21.50 |
| 10 | J Ferguson | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | +5.57 |
| 11 | T Culhane & S Barclay | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | +1.83 |
| 12 | A Wintle | 4 | 57 | 7.0% | -30.68 |
| 13 | R Varian | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | +1.62 |
| 14 | J Butler | 3 | 17 | 17.6% | -5.15 |
| 15 | J R Fanshawe | 3 | 22 | 13.6% | -2.12 |
| 16 | J A Osborne | 3 | 25 | 12.0% | -10.25 |
| 17 | M Appleby | 3 | 27 | 11.1% | -7.00 |
| 18 | Ollie Sangster | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | -14.14 |
| 19 | P S McEntee | 2 | 20 | 10.0% | -7.38 |
| 20 | D M Loughnane | 2 | 60 | 3.3% | -45.25 |
| 21 | J C McConnell | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.00 |
| 22 | C Fellowes | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +36.00 |
| 23 | R Menzies | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 24 | J Channon | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | +3.00 |
| 25 | W J Haggas | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -6.25 |
| 26 | E A L Dunlop | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -6.50 |
| 27 | P D Evans | 1 | 25 | 4.0% | -18.50 |
| 28 | P Morris | 1 | 29 | 3.4% | -23.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leucothea | 6:30 | R Hannon | Joe Leavy |
| Clover Time | 8:30 | M Appleby | Robert Havlin |
| Nana's Boy George | 9:00 | Alexandra Dunn | Robert Havlin |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Eagle | 6:00 | J Bedi | F Bassett | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Fandabidozi | 6:00 | G Hanmer | Zoe Lewis | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Fine Print | 6:00 | J C McConnell | Alfie Redman | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Miss Lizzy | 6:30 | C Fellowes | Paddy Bradley | Tongue Strap |
| Itsonlyrockandroll | 7:00 | J & T Gosden | Robert Havlin | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Song Of The Stars | 7:00 | J Ferguson | Jonny Peate | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Tonyfromhr | 7:00 | J A Osborne | William Carver | Blinkers 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Bintwafaa | 7:30 | R Varian | Robbie Downey | Hood 1st |
| Pints In Peace | 8:00 | I Furtado | Jonny Peate | Tongue Strap |
| Bad Habits | 8:30 | Mrs R Carr | Jonny Peate | Blinkers |
| Clover Time | 8:30 | M Appleby | Robert Havlin | Cheek Piece |
| Cooramook | 8:30 | D M Loughnane | Paddy Bradley | Blinkers |
| Court Of Session | 8:30 | P S McEntee | Connor Planas | Visor |
| Faster Bee | 8:30 | F O'Brien | Gina Mangan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Lessay | 8:30 | P Morris | Donagh Murphy | Cheek Piece |
| Ravenglass | 8:30 | A Wintle | Joe Leavy | Blinkers |
| Enter Sandman | 9:00 | R Spencer | Jack Callan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Leonie | 9:00 | A M Balding | Alfie Redman | Tongue Strap |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Perfect | 7:00 | R Menzies | Paddy Bradley | 180 Miles |
| Apache Eagle | 6:00 | J Bedi | F Bassett | 170 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 | Oviedo | 8:30 | Alexandra Dunn | West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd | £84,954.67 |
| 2 | Split Elevens | 8:30 | J Butler | Mr Dave James | £72,546.95 |
| 3 | Court Of Session | 8:30 | P S McEntee | Michelle Hancox | £55,819.39 |
| 4 | Ravenglass | 8:30 | A Wintle | Butters & Wintle Racing Partnership | £48,469.13 |
| 5 | Fandabidozi | 6:00 | G Hanmer | Exors Of The Late Mr Gwyn Evans | £38,463.65 |
| 6 | Lessay | 8:30 | P Morris | Morris And Allan | £35,635.23 |
| 7 | Rubellite | 6:00 | S Hanlon | Whitworth, Jolley & Partner | £35,422.53 |
| 8 | Faster Bee | 8:30 | F O'Brien | The Yes No Wait Sorries | £21,168.77 |
| 9 | Bad Habits | 8:30 | Mrs R Carr | Mrs Ruth A Carr | £20,834.04 |
| 10 | Havachoc | 6:00 | P Morris | Mr Ambrose Turnbull | £15,687.91 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Wind | 8:00 | Edward Greatrex | D Menuisier > P D Evans |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamlash | 6:00 | J Tickle | Alicia Perkins |
Class 4 > Class 6 |
| Kakirra | 7:00 | Ollie Sangster | Edward Greatrex |
Class 4 > Class 6 |
| Silver Lake | 7:30 | W J Haggas | Cieren Fallon |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessay | 8:30 | P Morris | Donagh Murphy | 73 > 56 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 273 | 23.1% |
