Mal Boyle crunches the relevant numbers ahead of today's action and he's predicting more success for John Gosden and Paul Nicholls.
Saturday Stat Attack
AYR
Five year records at the corresponding Ayr fixture:
Leading trainer:
9 winners—Paul Nicholls (ranging between (9/4* & 14/1) – 11 runners: Keltos (1.40), Clan Des Obeaux (2.10), Tommy Silver & Zubayr (2.45), Romain De Serem (3.20), Vicente, Vivaldi Collonges & Arpege D’Alene (3.55), Connetable (4.30), Touch Kick (5.05) & Cap St Vincent (5.40)
Average Placepot dividend: £1,053.82
Highest dividend: £3,370.70 (2012) – Lowest dividend: £142.80 (2016)
Favourite & SP details:
40 races – 10 winning favourites – 36/40 winners scored at a top price of 4/1
BANGOR
Five year records at the corresponding Bangor fixture:
Leading trainer:
4 winners—Donald McCain (7/2, 3/1, 5/2 & 11/8*) – 7 runners: Front At The Last (2.00), Bruce Almighty (2.35), Golden Investment (3.10), Prince Khurrum (3.45), Midnight Walk (4.20), Clondaw Draft (4.55) & Rockalzaro (5.25)
Average Placepot dividend: £2,477.46
Highest dividend: £10,789.80 (2015) – Lowest dividend: £42.30 (2013)
Favourite & SP details:
36 races – 12 winning favourites – 34/36 winners scored at a top price of 11/1
NEWBURY
Four year records at the corresponding Newbury fixture (meeting abandoned last year):
Leading trainer:
6 winners—John Gosden (7/1, 5/1, 3/1, 9/4*, 15/8* & 4/6*) – 5 runners: Muntahaa (1.55), Dabyah (2.30), Dhalam (4.45) & Face The Facts & Master Singer (5.20)
Average Placepot dividend: £63.95
Highest dividend: £143.40 (2012) – Lowest dividend: £19.00 (2014)
Favourite & SP details:
30 races – 9 winning favourites – 29/30 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
NOTTINGHAM
Five year records at the corresponding Nottingham fixture:
Leading trainer:
5 winners—Richard Fahey (12/1, 4/1, 5/2*, 6/5* & Evens*) – 3 runners: Simmy’s Copshop (6.00), Character Onesie (7.30) & Champion Harbour (8.00)
Average Placepot dividend: £1,877.08
Highest dividend: £8,399.00 (2016) – Lowest dividend: £18.10 (2015)
Favourite & SP details:
33 races – 12 winning favourites – 30/33 winners scored at a top price of 12/1
THIRSK
Five year records at the corresponding Thirsk fixture:
Leading trainer:
3 winners—Michael Dods (12/1, 8/1 & 9/2) – 1 runner: Dakota Gold (4.05)
3 winners—Richard Fahey (5/1, 11/4* & Evens*) – 5 runners: Noah Amor (2.55), Rene Mathis (3.30), Blue Suede & Megan Lily (4.05) & Gabrial’s King (4.40)
Average Placepot dividend: £2.220.70
Highest dividend: £9,810.20 (2012) – Lowest dividend: £60.30 (2013)
Favourite & SP details:
40 races – 15 winning favourites – 32/40 winners scored at a top price of 14/1
WOLVERHAMPTON
Five year records at the corresponding Wolverhampton fixture:
Leading trainer:
33 different trainers have won the relevant 35 events whereby no trainer deserves a mention!
Average Placepot dividend: £320.450
Highest dividend: £1,143.30 (2012) – Lowest dividend: £24.90 (2014)
Favourite & SP details:
35 races – 12 winning favourites – 31/35 winners scored at a top price of 11/1
General:
Leading trainers this week (Monday through Friday inclusive):
9/24—Paul Nicholls – 11 runners: Keltos (1.40), Clan Des Obeaux (2.10), Tommy Silver & Zubayr (2.45), Romain De Serem (3.20), Vicente, Vivaldi Collonges & Arpege D’Alene (3.55), Connetable (4.30), Touch Kick (5.05) & Cap St Vincent (5.40)
9/28—John Gosden – 6 runners: Muntahaa (1.55), Dabyah (2.30), Dhalam (4.45), Face The Facts & Master Singer (5.20) & Peterport (6.30 Nottingham)
Based on a five-year study period unless stated.
* denotes clear favourite
** denotes joint favourite
*** denotes co favourite
Horses in bold print are today's main selections.