Distance bands
- 2m1f2/7 fav wins · 28.6% · -31.4% ROI7 races · Small sample
- 2m4f3/8 fav wins · 37.5% · +56.9% ROI8 races · 9 favourite stakes · Small sample
- 3m1f0/7 fav wins · 0.0% · -100.0% ROI7 races · Small sample
Aintree Races – Friday 15 May 2026
Friday 15 May 2026
16:35–20:40 · 8 races · Chases / Hurdles / National Hunt Flat
Course overview
Races analysed29
Favourite strike rate24.1%
Favourite place rate58.6%
Race dates 2026-02-15 to 2026-05-15. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners2/7 fav wins · 28.6% · -36.8% ROI7 races · Small sample
- 8–10 runners2/8 fav wins · 25.0% · -16.7% ROI8 races · 9 favourite stakes · Small sample
- 11+ runners3/14 fav wins · 21.4% · +8.9% ROI14 races · Moderate evidence
Race categories
- Handicap4/13 fav wins · 30.8% · +42.9% ROI13 races · 14 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- Novice1/7 fav wins · 14.3% · -74.3% ROI7 races · Small sample
- Other2/9 fav wins · 22.2% · -40.3% ROI9 races · Small sample
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Skelton | 5/29 | 17.2% | +160.7% |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 2/7 | 28.6% | +42.9% |
| Gordon Elliott | 2/13 | 15.4% | -28.1% |
| W P Mullins | 2/17 | 11.8% | -65.6% |
| Olly Murphy | 2/22 | 9.1% | -1.0% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 4/17 | 23.5% | +3.1% |
| Jack Kennedy | 2/7 | 28.6% | +43.8% |
| J J Slevin | 2/8 | 25.0% | +25.0% |
| Paul Townend | 2/8 | 25.0% | -21.4% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
5 wins from 29 runs · 17.2% strike rate · +160.7% ROI
Stronger evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 7 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +42.9% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period1 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +66.7% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
4 wins from 17 runs · 23.5% strike rate · +3.1% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 8 runs · 25.0% strike rate · +25.0% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period2 wins from 7 runs · 28.6% strike rate · +43.8% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
9 wins from 82 runs · 11.0% strike rate · +14.4% ROI
Stronger evidence · Field size within the selected course population2 wins from 14 runs · 14.3% strike rate · +385.7% ROI
Moderate evidence · Non-handicap; 161 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +33.3% ROI
Small sample · Handicap; 1–7 runnersMeeting races
16:35Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Top PickRoad To WembleyForecast Evs
17:10Ha Civils Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Top PickAtlantic CityForecast 11/4
17:45#hameansmore Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Top PickGenoisForecast 100/30
18:20Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover Handicap Hurdle
Top PickSmokeringinthedarkForecast 9/2
18:55Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Top PickCalimysticForecast 11/4
19:30Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Top PickSpartan TimesForecast 3/1
20:05Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Top PickGuet ApensForecast 7/4
20:40"Point To Point" Bumper National Hunt Flat Race (Amateur Jockeys' Race) (GBB Race)
Top PickCall Me KenForecast 9/2
Top PickRoad To WembleyForecast Evs
17:10Ha Civils Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Top PickAtlantic CityForecast 11/4
17:45#hameansmore Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Top PickGenoisForecast 100/30
18:20Hatfields Jaguar Land Rover Handicap Hurdle
Top PickSmokeringinthedarkForecast 9/2
18:55Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Top PickCalimysticForecast 11/4
19:30Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Top PickSpartan TimesForecast 3/1
20:05Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Top PickGuet ApensForecast 7/4
20:40"Point To Point" Bumper National Hunt Flat Race (Amateur Jockeys' Race) (GBB Race)
Top PickCall Me KenForecast 9/2