Ayr Smart Stats | Friday 6th Mar 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 6 March 2026 at 09:38
Hot Jockeys (4/2/2026 - 06/03/2026)
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 | Mr O McGill | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | -0.33 |
| 2 | Conner McCann | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +1.62 |
| 3 | Dominic Hislop | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Lewis Stones | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | +4.41 |
| 5 | Danny McMenamin | 11 | 48 | 22.9% | +7.00 |
| 6 | Sean Quinlan | 8 | 39 | 20.5% | +29.00 |
| 7 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 6 | 30 | 20.0% | -3.00 |
| 8 | Brian Hughes | 12 | 64 | 18.8% | +10.00 |
| 9 | Derek Fox | 4 | 25 | 16.0% | +0.50 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregor Walkingshaw | 43 |
| 2 | Joshua Thompson | 18 |
| 3 | Mr Kit Alexander | 16 |
| 4 | Ryan Mania | 12 |
| 5 | Callum Bewley | 11 |
Hot Trainers (4/2/2026 - 06/03/2026)
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 | N G Richards | 7 | 24 | 29.2% | +16.25 |
| 2 | N C Kelly | 2 | 8 | 25.0% | -1.33 |
| 3 | N W Alexander | 5 | 25 | 20.0% | -2.00 |
| 4 | Ewan Whillans | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Bissett | 41 |
| 2 | R M Smith | 39 |
| 3 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 17 |
| 4 | A Nicol | 11 |
| 5 | Micky Hammond | 11 |
Top Ayr Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hughes | 28 | 226 | 12.4% | +5.58 |
| 2 | Danny McMenamin | 26 | 190 | 13.7% | -6.59 |
| 3 | Sean Quinlan | 26 | 205 | 12.7% | -4.00 |
| 4 | Bruce Lynn | 25 | 166 | 15.1% | +3.00 |
| 5 | Derek Fox | 25 | 176 | 14.2% | -6.50 |
| 6 | Craig Nichol | 23 | 169 | 13.6% | +43.00 |
| 7 | Patrick Wadge | 17 | 112 | 15.2% | +1.88 |
| 8 | Ryan Mania | 13 | 135 | 9.6% | +11.00 |
| 9 | Callum Bewley | 7 | 86 | 8.1% | -3.67 |
| 10 | Jamie Hamilton | 7 | 88 | 8.0% | -6.25 |
| 11 | Alan Doyle | 6 | 93 | 6.5% | -8.00 |
| 12 | Ben Smith | 5 | 58 | 8.6% | -2.00 |
| 13 | Mr O McGill | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | -6.33 |
| 14 | William Maggs | 3 | 21 | 14.3% | +7.00 |
| 15 | Conner McCann | 2 | 15 | 13.3% | +8.62 |
| 16 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -1.00 |
| 17 | Jack Power | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -1.00 |
| 18 | Theo Gillard | 2 | 30 | 6.7% | -2.00 |
| 19 | Mr Kit Alexander | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -1.00 |
| 20 | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 58 | 1.7% | -6.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Lynn | 6 | 37 | 16.2% | -2.00 |
| 2 | Danny McMenamin | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 3 | Brian Hughes | 4 | 21 | 19.0% | +0.75 |
| 4 | Craig Nichol | 4 | 22 | 18.2% | -3.00 |
| 5 | Mr O McGill | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +0.67 |
| 6 | Sean Quinlan | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | +13.00 |
| 7 | Derek Fox | 2 | 26 | 7.7% | -8.50 |
| 8 | Conner McCann | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | +0.62 |
| 9 | William Maggs | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
| 10 | Jack Power | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | 0.00 |
| 11 | Ryan Mania | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -4.50 |
| 12 | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 15 | 6.7% | -1.00 |
| 13 | Patrick Wadge | 1 | 17 | 5.9% | -3.00 |
| 14 | Jamie Hamilton | 1 | 24 | 4.2% | -1.00 |
Top Ayr Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N W Alexander | 49 | 296 | 16.6% | -5.00 |
| 2 | N G Richards | 27 | 169 | 16.0% | +16.91 |
| 3 | D W Whillans | 14 | 78 | 17.9% | +11.33 |
| 4 | M Walford | 9 | 41 | 22.0% | -1.25 |
| 5 | D McCain Jnr | 9 | 77 | 11.7% | -0.50 |
| 6 | R M Smith | 9 | 183 | 4.9% | -16.00 |
| 7 | I A Duncan | 8 | 132 | 6.1% | -21.00 |
| 8 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 6 | 37 | 16.2% | -3.00 |
| 9 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 55 | 9.1% | -0.38 |
| 10 | N C Kelly | 4 | 19 | 21.1% | -5.83 |
| 11 | Micky Hammond | 4 | 29 | 13.8% | +38.00 |
| 12 | Ewan Whillans | 3 | 64 | 4.7% | -11.00 |
| 13 | Paul Robson | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -9.00 |
| 14 | Ruth Jefferson | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | +1.75 |
| 15 | J & A O'Neill | 2 | 19 | 10.5% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N G Richards | 7 | 19 | 36.8% | +13.00 |
| 2 | N W Alexander | 6 | 54 | 11.1% | -6.00 |
| 3 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 5 | 55 | 9.1% | -0.38 |
| 4 | D W Whillans | 4 | 17 | 23.5% | -2.00 |
| 5 | N C Kelly | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +0.67 |
| 6 | I A Duncan | 2 | 29 | 6.9% | -2.00 |
| 7 | Ewan Whillans | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 8 | M Walford | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -0.50 |
| 9 | R M Smith | 1 | 36 | 2.8% | -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jirko | 2:20 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn |
| La Zoubida | 2:50 | N G Richards | Sean Quinlan |
| Largy Go | 3:20 | J & A O'Neill | Jonjo O'Neill Jr |
| Velvet Vulcan | 3:50 | R M Smith | Ben Smith |
| Chanceawetmorning | 4:20 | N C Kelly | Mr O McGill |
| Forest Blaze | 4:20 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jirko | 2:20 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Roses All The Way | 2:50 | D McCain Jnr | Brian Hughes | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Bray Dale | 3:50 | C Bissett | Dominic Hislop | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Nakassama | 3:50 | N C Kelly | Mr O McGill | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Velvet Vulcan | 3:50 | R M Smith | Ben Smith | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Coconut Splash | 4:20 | N W Alexander | Mr Kit Alexander | Visor 1st |
| Follow Charlie | 4:20 | R M Smith | Nathan Moscrop | Cheek Piece |
| Forest Blaze | 4:20 | M Walford | Jamie Hamilton | Visor |
| Largy Meadow | 4:20 | R M Smith | Ben Smith | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Euchan Falls | 4:53 | R M Smith | Nathan Moscrop | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Good Work | 4:53 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Ben Smith | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| King Horse | 4:53 | Paul Robson | Ryan Mania | Cheek Piece |
| Nights In Venice | 4:53 | D W Whillans | Sean Quinlan | Tongue Strap |
| Torosay | 4:53 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Gregor Walkingshaw | Cheek Piece |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thank You Blue | 4:20 | J Candlish | Lewis Stones | 246 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 | Good Work | 4:53 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | The Cool Runnings Syndicate | £65,914.49 |
| 2 | Coconut Splash | 4:20 | N W Alexander | Alexander Family | £38,681.57 |
| 3 | Thank You Blue | 4:20 | J Candlish | Mr Alan Baxter | £34,747.35 |
| 4 | Follow Charlie | 4:20 | R M Smith | Riverside Racing | £29,431.16 |
| 5 | Kazar Forez | 4:20 | Micky Hammond | The Upside Down Butterfly Boys | £27,697.51 |
| 6 | Euchan Falls | 4:53 | R M Smith | Blue Circle Racing | £26,493.61 |
| 7 | Cavalry Call | 3:20 | R M Smith | The Racing Suite | £22,703.84 |
| 8 | She's Notjoeking | 3:50 | L Russell & M Scudamore | The Jokers | £22,256.63 |
| 9 | Nights In Venice | 4:53 | D W Whillans | Legends In Disguise | £21,902.04 |
| 10 | Velvet Vulcan | 3:50 | R M Smith | Burns Partnership | £19,670.51 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Secret | 2:50 | Craig Nichol | Aidan Fitzgerald > Ruth Jefferson |
| Betteryouthanme | 3:20 | Ben Smith | Robert Clancy > R M Smith |
| Dahab | 3:20 | Mr O McGill | D Hogan > N C Kelly |
| Maiori | 3:20 | Ryan Mania | Joseph Ryan > A Nicol |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Work | 4:53 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Ben Smith | 108 > 96 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 126 | 28.6% |
