Exeter 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: Thursday 5 March 2026 at 08:27
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 | Daire McConville | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +2.33 |
| 2 | Ben Jones | 15 | 55 | 27.3% | -0.25 |
| 3 | C P O'Shea | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | +2.50 |
| 4 | Harry Kimber | 5 | 21 | 23.8% | +11.50 |
| 5 | Sean Bowen | 21 | 90 | 23.3% | -6.00 |
| 6 | Gavin Sheehan | 9 | 47 | 19.1% | +6.33 |
| 7 | Ciaran Gethings | 6 | 32 | 18.8% | -2.00 |
| 8 | James Bowen | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | +5.00 |
| 9 | James Best | 6 | 33 | 18.2% | +27.44 |
| 10 | Shane Quinlan | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | -1.00 |
| 11 | Paul O'Brien | 7 | 40 | 17.5% | +1.50 |
| 12 | Brendan Powell | 7 | 42 | 16.7% | -4.00 |
| 13 | Luke Scott | 2 | 12 | 16.7% | +5.00 |
| 14 | Lee Edwards | 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 | Lucy Gardner | 37 |
| 2 | Rex Dingle | 30 |
| 3 | Taylor Fisher | 25 |
| 4 | Bryan Carver | 21 |
| 5 | J Tidball | 17 |
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 | David Dennis | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | +3.00 |
| 2 | Mrs H R J Nelmes | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.00 |
| 3 | R Walford | 4 | 16 | 25.0% | +12.50 |
| 4 | T Symonds | 3 | 12 | 25.0% | -3.00 |
| 5 | O Signy | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -1.00 |
| 6 | K Woollacott | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | -4.75 |
| 7 | J Scott | 5 | 22 | 22.7% | +2.38 |
| 8 | P Hobbs & J White | 7 | 31 | 22.6% | -1.00 |
| 9 | Mrs J Williams | 4 | 18 | 22.2% | -1.00 |
| 10 | Ben Clarke | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -2.00 |
| 11 | Nicky Martin | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 12 | J Tizzard | 8 | 42 | 19.0% | +6.00 |
| 13 | H Fry | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -1.00 |
| 14 | P F Nicholls | 9 | 56 | 16.1% | -2.00 |
| 15 | D Pipe | 5 | 32 | 15.6% | -1.00 |
| 16 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 7 | 46 | 15.2% | +3.00 |
| 17 | C E Longsdon | 3 | 20 | 15.0% | -1.00 |
Cold Trainers
Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that are on a losing run.
| Rank | Name | Runners Since Last Win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G Howell | 176 |
| 2 | Miss Sarah Robinson | 141 |
| 3 | B Lund | 83 |
| 4 | J D Frost | 39 |
| 5 | Miss H C Knight | 38 |
Top Exeter Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Powell | 20 | 162 | 12.3% | -6.50 |
| 2 | Lorcan Williams | 18 | 89 | 20.2% | -2.86 |
| 3 | Bryan Carver | 17 | 99 | 17.2% | -9.50 |
| 4 | Freddie Gingell | 12 | 56 | 21.4% | -5.64 |
| 5 | Rex Dingle | 12 | 84 | 14.3% | -2.00 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burke | 10 | 79 | 12.7% | -9.00 |
| 7 | Harry Kimber | 10 | 82 | 12.2% | -7.00 |
| 8 | James Best | 9 | 103 | 8.7% | -1.50 |
| 9 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 8 | 70 | 11.4% | -7.00 |
| 10 | James Davies | 8 | 72 | 11.1% | -6.00 |
| 11 | Sean Houlihan | 8 | 114 | 7.0% | -10.00 |
| 12 | James Bowen | 6 | 37 | 16.2% | -1.60 |
| 13 | Gavin Sheehan | 6 | 49 | 12.2% | -1.00 |
| 14 | Ciaran Gethings | 6 | 59 | 10.2% | +12.00 |
| 15 | Paul O'Brien | 5 | 47 | 10.6% | -4.00 |
| 16 | Sean Bowen | 5 | 55 | 9.1% | -5.00 |
| 17 | Jack Tudor | 5 | 84 | 6.0% | -6.00 |
| 18 | Luke Scott | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +1.88 |
| 19 | Tom Bellamy | 3 | 71 | 4.2% | -6.00 |
| 20 | Bradley Harris | 2 | 10 | 20.0% | +2.50 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Rides | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | -5.43 |
| 2 | James Best | 3 | 13 | 23.1% | +3.50 |
| 3 | Lorcan Williams | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +0.88 |
| 4 | Freddie Gingell | 2 | 7 | 28.6% | -1.00 |
| 5 | Gavin Sheehan | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -1.00 |
| 6 | Harry Kimber | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | -2.00 |
| 7 | Ciaran Gethings | 2 | 16 | 12.5% | +15.00 |
| 8 | Jack Tudor | 2 | 17 | 11.8% | -2.00 |
| 9 | Brendan Powell | 2 | 25 | 8.0% | -2.00 |
| 10 | Luke Scott | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | +7.50 |
| 11 | C P O'Shea | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -1.00 |
| 12 | Paul O'Brien | 1 | 9 | 11.1% | -1.00 |
| 13 | Bryan Carver | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -4.00 |
| 14 | Sean Houlihan | 1 | 23 | 4.3% | -2.00 |
Top Exeter Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P F Nicholls | 34 | 129 | 26.4% | -8.06 |
| 2 | J Scott | 22 | 119 | 18.5% | -1.12 |
| 3 | P Hobbs & J White | 21 | 189 | 11.1% | -5.56 |
| 4 | Mrs J Williams | 18 | 75 | 24.0% | +28.50 |
| 5 | J Tizzard | 18 | 162 | 11.1% | +17.50 |
| 6 | D Pipe | 13 | 163 | 8.0% | +11.00 |
| 7 | H Fry | 12 | 71 | 16.9% | -5.50 |
| 8 | R Walford | 11 | 63 | 17.5% | -0.50 |
| 9 | J & A O'Neill | 10 | 77 | 13.0% | +4.33 |
| 10 | F O'Brien | 8 | 71 | 11.3% | -3.00 |
| 11 | Miss V Williams | 8 | 74 | 10.8% | -5.00 |
| 12 | N J Hawke | 8 | 76 | 10.5% | -4.00 |
| 13 | C Honour | 7 | 52 | 13.5% | -7.00 |
| 14 | K Bailey & M Nicholls | 7 | 63 | 11.1% | +1.12 |
| 15 | Mrs S Gardner | 7 | 96 | 7.3% | -8.00 |
| 16 | N & W Twiston-Davies | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | -1.00 |
| 17 | N P Mulholland | 6 | 47 | 12.8% | -3.00 |
| 18 | Evan Williams | 6 | 70 | 8.6% | -5.00 |
| 19 | P Gundry | 5 | 41 | 12.2% | -22.00 |
| 20 | K Woollacott | 5 | 58 | 8.6% | -1.00 |
| Rank | Name | Wins | Runners | Strike Rate | Stake Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Clarke | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | +7.07 |
| 2 | J Scott | 3 | 16 | 18.8% | +0.88 |
| 3 | J Tizzard | 3 | 31 | 9.7% | -3.00 |
| 4 | Nicky Martin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | +16.00 |
| 5 | N J Hawke | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | +300.75 |
| 6 | R Walford | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | -4.00 |
| 7 | Mrs J Williams | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | +4.50 |
| 8 | N P Mulholland | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | -3.00 |
| 9 | C Honour | 1 | 6 | 16.7% | -3.00 |
| 10 | F O'Brien | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | -1.00 |
| 11 | K Woollacott | 1 | 8 | 12.5% | +9.00 |
| 12 | Mrs S Gardner | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | -3.00 |
| 13 | P F Nicholls | 1 | 13 | 7.7% | -1.00 |
| 14 | P Hobbs & J White | 1 | 22 | 4.5% | -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Bayou | 1:40 | H Fry | Bryan Carver |
| Flash Gorcombe | 2:10 | R Walford | Harry Kimber |
| Excelero | 2:40 | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings |
| French Emperor | 3:10 | Nicky Martin | James Bowen |
| Knock Off Soxs | 3:10 | K Woollacott | Ben Jones |
| Western Cross | 3:10 | P Hobbs & J White | Sean Houlihan |
| Can You Call | 3:40 | Evan Williams | Ben Jones |
| Following Chapter | 4:10 | A Ralph | Ciaran Gethings |
| Harry Junior | 4:10 | D Pipe | Jack Tudor |
Today's Headgear
Horses carrying headgear at today’s meeting, including those wearing it for the first time.
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Headgear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amatchmadeinheaven | 1:40 | N & W Twiston-Davies | Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell | Hood 1st |
| Can't Resist It | 1:40 | F O'Brien | Jonathan Burke | Tongue Strap |
| Limier D'arthel | 1:40 | P Hobbs & J White | Callum Pritchard | Hood 1st |
| Bertie Wooster | 2:10 | J Tizzard | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap |
| Brucie Bonus | 2:10 | Miss Sarah Robinson | James Best | Cheek Piece |
| Limetree Boy | 2:10 | J & A O'Neill | Richie McLernon | Blinkers 1st |
| Saint Cyr De Pail | 2:10 | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings | Tongue Strap 1st |
| Storming Nelson | 2:10 | Mrs S Gardner | Lucy Gardner | Tongue Strap |
| Valirann Gold | 2:10 | H Brown | Gavin Sheehan | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Zainy Champ | 2:10 | J Scott | Rex Dingle | Tongue Strap |
| Georgi Girl | 2:40 | P Hobbs & J White | Ben Jones | Cheek Piece |
| Inca De Lafayette | 2:40 | P F Nicholls | J Tidball | Tongue Strap |
| Kap Ouest | 2:40 | H Fry | Bryan Carver | Hood |
| Risk De Pluie | 2:40 | Ben Clarke | Sam Twiston-Davies | Tongue Strap |
| Benvoy | 3:10 | Miss J S Davis | Gavin Sheehan | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Diamond Ri | 3:10 | J Tizzard | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap 1st, Cheek Piece |
| Phoenix Risen | 3:10 | J Scott | Chad Bament | Blinkers |
| Sherminator | 3:10 | H Fry | Bryan Carver | Tongue Strap |
| Western Cross | 3:10 | P Hobbs & J White | Sean Houlihan | Hood 1st |
| Can You Call | 3:40 | Evan Williams | Ben Jones | Tongue Strap |
| Embittered | 3:40 | S Hosie | Paddy Hanlon | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Gunsight Ridge | 3:40 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen | Tongue Strap, Cheek Piece |
| Neon Moon | 3:40 | D Pipe | Jack Tudor | Blinkers, Tongue Strap |
| Outlaw Peter | 3:40 | P F Nicholls | Freddie Gingell | Tongue Strap |
| Pull Again Green | 3:40 | F O'Brien | Liam Harrison | Tongue Strap |
| Time To Bite | 3:40 | C Honour | Bryan Carver | Blinkers |
| Harry Junior | 4:10 | D Pipe | Jack Tudor | Tongue Strap |
| My Own Lovely Lee | 4:10 | P Hobbs & J White | Callum Pritchard | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Alderley Charlie | 4:43 | P Gundry | Tabitha Worsley | Cheek Piece |
| Break Heart Hill | 4:43 | Mrs F M Shaw | James Best | Cheek Piece |
| Devilsrollthedice | 4:43 | Gordon Treacy | Tom Bellamy | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Firefly Lane | 4:43 | J D Frost | Rex Dingle | Tongue Strap |
| The Scorpion King | 4:43 | O Signy | Gavin Sheehan | Cheek Piece |
| Harthill | 5:18 | David Dennis | Tom Bellamy | Tongue Strap |
| Kantagua Du Large | 5:18 | C Boultbee-Brooks | Richard Patrick | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Miss Tiara | 5:18 | J Scott | Lorcan Williams | Tongue Strap |
| Mistress Fox | 5:18 | N P Mulholland | Bradley Harris | Hood, Tongue Strap |
| Poet's Reflection | 5:18 | Miss L Blackford | James Best | Cheek Piece 1st |
| Reel Orange | 5:18 | J Tizzard | Brendan Powell | Tongue Strap |
| Ryder's Rock | 5:18 | J Tizzard | Freddie Gingell | Tongue Strap |
| Sweet Serene | 5:18 | G Howell | Tabitha Worsley | Tongue Strap |
Distance Travelled
| Name | Race Time | Trainer | Jockey | Travelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunsight Ridge | 3:40 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen | 159 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 | Numitor | 3:40 | H Main | Mr Paul G Jacobs And Wetumpka Racing | £178,264.62 |
| 2 | Embittered | 3:40 | S Hosie | Mrs Kate Kenyon | £161,153.47 |
| 3 | Outlaw Peter | 3:40 | P F Nicholls | The Stewart Family,dench,ferguson&Maso | £156,866.39 |
| 4 | Neon Moon | 3:40 | D Pipe | Brocade Racing | £148,099.82 |
| 5 | Gunsight Ridge | 3:40 | O Murphy | Mrs Diana L Whateley | £105,634.79 |
| 6 | Pull Again Green | 3:40 | F O'Brien | Roy & Sally Green | £103,088.01 |
| 7 | Can You Call | 3:40 | Evan Williams | Mr & Mrs William Rucker | £78,579.06 |
| 8 | Time To Bite | 3:40 | C Honour | The Chris Honour Racing Club | £77,950.52 |
| 9 | Genois | 3:40 | J & A O'Neill | Mr John P McManus | £61,548.94 |
| 10 | Georgi Girl | 2:40 | P Hobbs & J White | Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey | £50,246.68 |
Stable Switchers
Horses having their first run under today’s code for today’s trainer.
| Name | Race Time | Jockey | Prev Trainer > New Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amatchmadeinheaven | 1:40 | Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell | Miss A Jackson-fennell > N & W Twiston-Davies |
| Bahati Bahati | 1:40 | Ciaran Gethings | Amie Treacy > Gordon Treacy |
| Lynx De Thaix | 3:10 | Ned Fox | J Delaunay > T Symonds |
| Embittered | 3:40 | Paddy Hanlon | E McNamara > S Hosie |
| Eskimo Sam | 5:18 | Lee Edwards | T Lacey > A Ralph |
| Reel Orange | 5:18 | Brendan Powell | C Down > J Tizzard |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can't Resist It | 1:40 | F O'Brien | Jonathan Burke |
Class 2 > Class 4 |
| Wispit Twob | 5:18 | M Keighley | Freddie Keighley |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Gorcombe | 2:10 | R Walford | Harry Kimber | 103 > 99 |
| Gunsight Ridge | 3:40 | O Murphy | Sean Bowen | 142 > 139 |
| Genois | 3:40 | J & A O'Neill | Richie McLernon | 127 > 121 |
| Outlaw Peter | 3:40 | P F Nicholls | Freddie Gingell | 140 > 132 |
| Lightonthewing | 4:43 | Mrs S Gardner | C P O'Shea | 93 > 87 |
Favourite Wins Runs
Current strike rate of favourites at this course over the last 12 months.
| Wins | Runs | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 192 | 12.5% |
