Carlisle Smart Stats | Sunday 8th 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: Sunday 8 March 2026 at 09:31
Hot Jockeys (6/2/2026 - 08/03/2026)
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 | Jack Power | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | +31.00 |
| 2 | Sean Quinlan | 10 | 39 | 25.6% | +29.00 |
| 3 | Derek Fox | 7 | 33 | 21.2% | +1.75 |
| 4 | Danny McMenamin | 10 | 48 | 20.8% | +7.00 |
| 5 | Brian Hughes | 11 | 64 | 17.2% | +10.40 |
| 6 | Fern O'Brien | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.09 |
| 7 | Jack Andrews | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -1.00 |
Cold Jockeys
Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Rides Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Rabbitt | 49 |
| 2 | Rex Dingle | 34 |
| 3 | Jonathan Bewley | 32 |
| 4 | Joshua Thompson | 19 |
| 5 | Mr Thomas Easterby | 19 |
Hot Trainers (6/2/2026 - 08/03/2026)
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 | A M Thomson | 4 | 12 | 33.3% | +14.50 |
| 2 | N G Richards | 8 | 25 | 32.0% | +16.25 |
| 3 | Nick Scholfield | 6 | 25 | 24.0% | -2.00 |
| 4 | James Owen | 18 | 87 | 20.7% | -1.00 |
| 5 | T Ellis | 4 | 20 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 6 | L Morgan | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +7.00 |
| 7 | L Russell & M Scudamore | 14 | 77 | 18.2% | +0.02 |
| 8 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 6 | 33 | 18.2% | -7.00 |
| 9 | Ewan Whillans | 4 | 23 | 17.4% | -1.00 |
| 10 | I Jardine | 5 | 32 | 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 | G Bewley | 37 |
| 2 | A Crook | 21 |
| 3 | R Menzies | 16 |
| 4 | R Bevis | 14 |
| 5 | A Nicol | 12 |
Top Carlisle Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Hughes | 42 | 240 | 17.5% | -4.25 |
| 2 | Danny McMenamin | 29 | 160 | 18.1% | -8.00 |
| 3 | Sean Quinlan | 16 | 191 | 8.4% | -7.50 |
| 4 | Nathan Moscrop | 12 | 73 | 16.4% | -6.00 |
| 5 | Ross Chapman | 8 | 81 | 9.9% | -5.00 |
| 6 | Peter Kavanagh | 7 | 57 | 12.3% | +8.00 |
| 7 | Jonathan England | 6 | 38 | 15.8% | -4.50 |
| 8 | Callum Bewley | 6 | 64 | 9.4% | -7.00 |
| 9 | Craig Nichol | 6 | 105 | 5.7% | -12.00 |
| 10 | Conor Rabbitt | 5 | 39 | 12.8% | -1.00 |
| 11 | Derek Fox | 5 | 83 | 6.0% | -3.00 |
| 12 | Jonathan Bewley | 4 | 42 | 9.5% | -3.00 |
| 13 | Rex Dingle | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +5.50 |
| 14 | David Bass | 2 | 14 | 14.3% | -2.00 |
| 15 | Richie McLernon | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | -7.00 |
| 16 | William Maggs | 2 | 31 | 6.5% | -3.00 |
| 17 | Theo Gillard | 2 | 57 | 3.5% | -6.00 |
| 18 | Jack Power | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 19 | Joshua Thompson | 1 | 20 | 5.0% | -9.50 |
| 20 | Alan Doyle | 1 | 32 | 3.1% | -3.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny McMenamin | 7 | 29 | 24.1% | -2.00 |
| 2 | Brian Hughes | 5 | 31 | 16.1% | 0.00 |
| 3 | Callum Bewley | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | -1.00 |
| 4 | Jack Power | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +3.00 |
| 5 | Joshua Thompson | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | +4.50 |
| 6 | Jonathan England | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +0.50 |
| 7 | Nathan Moscrop | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -2.00 |
| 8 | Sean Quinlan | 1 | 22 | 4.5% | -1.00 |
Top Carlisle Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D McCain Jnr | 33 | 192 | 17.2% | +1.75 |
| 2 | N G Richards | 26 | 125 | 20.8% | -8.00 |
| 3 | J & A O'Neill | 21 | 85 | 24.7% | -2.50 |
| 4 | R Menzies | 18 | 104 | 17.3% | -8.00 |
| 5 | Mrs A Hamilton | 13 | 32 | 40.6% | -5.21 |
| 6 | S England | 10 | 49 | 20.4% | -3.00 |
| 7 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 9 | 72 | 12.5% | -0.75 |
| 8 | A M Thomson | 9 | 78 | 11.5% | -2.75 |
| 9 | Ewan Whillans | 5 | 37 | 13.5% | -2.00 |
| 10 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 5 | 72 | 6.9% | -3.00 |
| 11 | F O'Brien | 4 | 24 | 16.7% | -2.00 |
| 12 | G Bewley | 4 | 56 | 7.1% | -4.00 |
| 13 | A J Honeyball | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | +6.88 |
| 14 | A Crook | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -1.00 |
| 15 | Lucinda Hughes | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | +15.00 |
| 16 | B Ellison | 2 | 21 | 9.5% | -10.00 |
| 17 | I A Duncan | 2 | 22 | 9.1% | -3.00 |
| 18 | L Morgan | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | -3.00 |
| 19 | C Grant | 1 | 21 | 4.8% | -4.50 |
| 20 | I Jardine | 1 | 24 | 4.2% | -3.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N G Richards | 4 | 13 | 30.8% | +4.33 |
| 2 | Mrs A Hamilton | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | -2.00 |
| 3 | I A Duncan | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -2.00 |
| 4 | Lucinda Hughes | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +13.00 |
| 5 | J & A O'Neill | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | -1.00 |
| 6 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -2.00 |
| 7 | S England | 1 | 10 | 10.0% | -0.50 |
| 8 | J Parkinson & S Smith | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -2.00 |
| 9 | R Menzies | 1 | 14 | 7.1% | -8.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benmore | 3:50 | L Morgan | Danny McMenamin |
| Grandad's Cap | 4:25 | L Morgan | Callum Bewley |
| Disco Annie | 5:00 | R Menzies | William Maggs |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy The Wire | 2:20 | James Owen | Brian Hughes | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Masterfield | 2:20 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Craig Nichol | Tongue Strap |
| Blackjack Magic | 2:50 | A J Honeyball | Ben Godfrey | Visor 1st, Tongue Strap |
| Credo | 2:50 | A J Honeyball | Rex Dingle | Visor, Tongue Strap |
| Hillcrest | 2:50 | H D Daly | David Bass | Visor |
| Tommy's Oscar | 2:50 | Mrs A Hamilton | Danny McMenamin | Cheek Piece |
| Big Jon | 3:20 | R Menzies | Ross Chapman | Hood |
| Itsinthename | 3:20 | Nick Scholfield | Brian Hughes | Tongue Strap |
| Shouldvebeenshav | 3:20 | R Bevis | William Maggs | Hood |
| Benmore | 3:50 | L Morgan | Danny McMenamin | Cheek Piece |
| Kahavari | 3:50 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Craig Nichol | Tongue Strap |
| Grandad's Cap | 4:25 | L Morgan | Callum Bewley | Hood |
| Hudson De Grugy | 4:25 | S England | Jonathan England | Visor |
| Lady In The Park | 4:25 | L Russell & M Scudamore | Derek Fox | Blinkers |
| Latenightrumble | 4:25 | T Ellis | Jack Andrews | Tongue Strap |
| Marown | 4:25 | N G Richards | Danny McMenamin | Cheek Piece |
| Mt Fugi Park | 4:25 | J & A O'Neill | Richie McLernon | Blinkers 1st |
| Super Citizen | 4:25 | Lucinda Hughes | Brian Hughes | Cheek Piece |
| Disco Annie | 5:00 | R Menzies | William Maggs | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece 1st |
| Holly Bird | 5:00 | A M Thomson | Brian Hughes | Cheek Piece |
| Lady Babs | 5:00 | A Crook | Conor Rabbitt | Cheek Piece |
| Moonlightinthepark | 5:00 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Craig Nichol | Tongue Strap |
| Stage Lady | 5:00 | I Jardine | Alan Doyle | Tongue Strap |
| Bellaney Lord | 5:35 | W Easterby | Mr Thomas Easterby | Tongue Strap |
| Galon De Vauzelle | 5:35 | F Foster | Miss P Elvin | Cheek Piece |
| Greater Glory | 5:35 | Mrs C Coward | Mr Joe Wright | Tongue Strap 1st |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack Magic | 2:50 | A Honeyball | Ben Godfrey | 337 Miles |
| Itsinthename | 3:20 | Nick Scholfield | Brian Hughes | 287 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 | Tommy's Oscar | 2:50 | Mrs A Hamilton | Mr Ian Hamilton | £315,315.34 |
| 2 | Credo | 2:50 | A J Honeyball | Potwell Racing Syndicate II | £154,647.60 |
| 3 | Empire Steel | 2:50 | A M Thomson | Alan Wight | £129,455.84 |
| 4 | Hudson De Grugy | 4:25 | S England | Ajss Ltd & Lpd Demolition Ltd | £111,397.62 |
| 5 | Blackjack Magic | 2:50 | A J Honeyball | Mr A Honeyball | £88,335.61 |
| 6 | Marown | 4:25 | N G Richards | Hemmings Racing | £68,285.56 |
| 7 | Hillcrest | 2:50 | H D Daly | Hemmings Racing | £66,339.46 |
| 8 | Galon De Vauzelle | 5:35 | F Foster | Miss J E Foster | £62,578.11 |
| 9 | Guet Apens | 3:20 | O Greenall & J Guerriero | Aisling Byrne & Brendan Cocoman | £52,790.48 |
| 10 | Super Citizen | 4:25 | Lucinda Hughes | Mrs L Hughes | £48,882.05 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Lady | 5:00 | Alan Doyle | J F Gleeson > I Jardine |
| A Moments Madness | 5:35 | Mr A Tufnell | W Greatrex > F O'Brien |
| Galon De Vauzelle | 5:35 | Miss P Elvin | P J Rothwell > F Foster |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle Down Jill | 5:35 | N Sanderson | Mr Sam Burton |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credo | 2:50 | A J Honeyball | Rex Dingle | 130 > 127 |
| Tommy's Oscar | 2:50 | Mrs A Hamilton | Danny McMenamin | 152 > 139 |
| Lady Babs | 5:00 | A Crook | Conor Rabbitt | 105 > 99 |
