Racing at Sedgefield: the track
Races here are run from 16.5f to 29f, most commonly around 17f, with an average field of 8 runners — from 1,281 Sedgefield races in our database.
The Sedgefield data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Sedgefield, three numbers matter — and they come from 1,281 Sedgefield races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Sedgefield
The SP favourite has won 40.2% of races at Sedgefield across 1,280 races. That is above the ~33% market-wide average — Sedgefield rewards the form horse more than most tracks, but it still loses two races in three. Blind favourite-backing is not a plan at Sedgefield.
It's not just about winning: the Sedgefield favourite is placed 74.0% of the time (finishing in the official frame), which matters if you back each-way.
The ground shifts the picture too — on soft or heavy going the Sedgefield favourite wins 38.3% (716 races), versus 42.7% on good or firmer (564 races). Check the going before you trust the market.
Trainers with the best Sedgefield record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Neville | 24 | 11 | 45.8% |
| Jennie Candlish | 33 | 7 | 21.2% |
| Rebecca Menzies | 26 | 6 | 23.1% |
| Philip Kirby | 18 | 5 | 27.8% |
| James Owen | 12 | 5 | 41.7% |
Jockeys with the best Sedgefield record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 50 | 14 | 28.0% |
| Sean Quinlan | 44 | 8 | 18.2% |
| Sean Bowen | 13 | 7 | 53.8% |
| Danny McMenamin | 36 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Joe Williamson | 24 | 5 | 20.8% |
Trainer and jockey records: all Sedgefield runners in the last 12 months, minimum 8 runs, from our settled-results database. Favourite strike-rate: every Sedgefield race with a priced favourite, 2015 onwards. Most recent qualifying Sedgefield winner in our data: Goodoldbill (GB) (7/2, 2026-04-10).
How our Sedgefield tips are made
This isn't a tipster's opinion. The same engine that measures the records above scores every runner at Sedgefield each morning — form, class, the draw, the going, trainer and jockey signals across 11 years of UK & Irish results — and publishes a rated pick for every race before the off. Win or lose, every selection is logged on our public track record (verified 34.4% on max-bet selections).
Sedgefield tips — FAQs
What are today's Sedgefield tips?
There's no racing at Sedgefield today. When Sedgefield next races, our model publishes a rated pick for every race before the off — get them free on Telegram.
How often does the favourite win at Sedgefield?
The SP favourite has won 40.2% of races at Sedgefield across 1,280 races in our settled-results database. That's why we rate every runner rather than backing the market blind.
Which trainers do best at Sedgefield?
Over the last 12 months the leading yard at Sedgefield is Patrick Neville (11 wins from 24 runners, 45.8%). The full trainer and jockey breakdown is above.