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Benson (GB)

11yo Gelding · Bay · GB

Career Overview

Benson (GB) is a 11yo bay gelding, trained by A M Thomson and owned by Mr Ken McGarrity. He is by Beat Hollow (GB), out of Karla June (GB), by Unfuwain, bred by Netherfield House Stud. From 33 career starts, he has won 7 times, placed on 10 occasions, at a 21.2% strike rate. He has earned £154.4k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 139. He shows a preference for soft going (3w from 12r). He has a notable course record at Musselburgh (2w from 3r).

AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Form
746667
Active

Age

11

Sex

Gelding

Colour

Bay

OR

139

TF

—

Runs

33

Wins

7

Places

10

BreederNetherfield House Stud
Prize Money£154.4k

Performance Metrics

Win Rate

21.2%

Place Rate

30.3%

Total Runs

33

Best OR

139

Career Earnings

£154.4k

Smart Signals

🏆Course SpecialistMusselburgh — 2w from 3r (67%)
🌧️Going preferenceSoft/Yielding — 3w from 12r (25%)
🌿Surface preferenceTurf — 7w from 33r (21%)

Ratings & Form History

Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position

21 Mar 1920 Dec 1913 Oct 2019 Dec 2018 Dec 2120 Oct 2201 Jan 2319 Oct 2303 Feb 2420 Apr 2430 Nov 2411 Apr 2508 Nov 25103118144
  • Finish Pos.
  • Off. Rating
  • Speed Fig.

Earnings Per Race

£154.4k total
21 Nov 1913 Oct 2005 Dec 2013 Nov 2115 Jan 2220 Oct 2203 Dec 2204 Mar 2309 Dec 2303 Feb 2420 May 25£0£15k£30k£45k£60k

Pedigree

Sire

Beat Hollow (GB)

Dam

Karla June (GB)

by Unfuwain

Breeder

Netherfield House Stud

Racing TypeJumps
ColourBay
StatusActive

Performance Analysis

Going Preference

Good To Soft14
2W 3P 14%
Soft14
3W 5P 21%
Good5
0W 0P 0%
Heavy5
1W 1P 20%
Good To Firm1
1W 1P 100%

Class Record

Class 111
1W 1P 9%
Class 210
2W 4P 20%
Class 312
1W 2P 8%
Class 44
2W 2P 50%
Class 52
1W 1P 50%

Seasonal Form

Jan4
2W 2P 50%
Feb4
0W 0P 0%
Mar6
1W 1P 17%
Apr2
0W 0P 0%
May3
0W 0P 0%
Jun1
0W 0P 0%
Oct6
1W 2P 17%
Nov6
2W 3P 33%
Dec7
1W 2P 14%

Headgear Impact

With29
4W 6P 14%
Without10
3W 4P 30%

Jockey Record

Ryan Mania14
3W 4P 21%
Lee Edwards6
1W 1P 17%
Sam Twiston-Davies4
2W 2P 50%
William Maggs2
0W 0P 0%
Lewis Dobb2
0W 0P 0%
Gavin Sheehan2
1W 1P 50%
Theo Gillard1
0W 0P 0%
Sean Quinlan1
0W 0P 0%

Course Form

Kelso4
1W 1P 25%
Hexham4
0W 0P 0%
Musselburgh4
2W 2P 50%
Sandown4
1W 1P 25%
Carlisle3
0W 1P 0%
Aintree3
0W 1P 0%
Cheltenham3
0W 0P 0%
Ascot3
0W 0P 0%

Beaten Distances

Avg Win Margin

0.0L

Avg Beaten

5.3L

Closest Loss

0.2L

Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)

02 Nov 2013 Nov 2115 Jan 2219 Nov 2204 Mar 2309 Dec 2302 Mar 2417 May 2401 Jan 2503 May 2508 Nov 2503570105140
  • RPR
  • TS
  • OR

Market Trend (Starting Price)

21 Mar 1920 Dec 1913 Oct 2019 Dec 2018 Dec 2120 Oct 2201 Jan 2319 Oct 2303 Feb 2420 Apr 2430 Nov 2411 Apr 2508 Nov 2502505007501000
  • SP (dec)
  • BSP

Race History

Race History

DatePosTrackRaceDistGoingJockeySPORSpeed
08 Nov 2025KelsoWilliam Hill Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle21ffGood To SoftTheo Gillard33/1108—
25 Oct 20257KelsoMidburn Construction Ltd Handicap Hurdle16ffGoodWilliam Maggs14/1111—
14 Jun 2025HexhamTileform Handicap Hurdle20ffGood To SoftSean Quinlan25/1114—
20 May 20254HexhamPort Of Blyth Handicap Hurdle20ffGoodLewis Dobb6/1118—
03 May 20256HexhamL&R Pest Control Services Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftCraig Nichol8/1122—
11 Apr 20256AyrCoral Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)21.5ffGood To SoftConor O'Farrell66/1124—
03 Feb 20256Carlisleracingtv.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)16ffSoftRyan Mania9/1129—
01 Jan 2025MusselburghLiveScore Bet Best Odds Daily Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffSoftRyan Mania9/2132—
30 Nov 20247NewcastleBetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)16ffGoodRyan Mania200/1134—
12 Oct 20244HexhamFalcons Events Proudly Support Hexham Racecourse Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)20ffSoftRyan Mania16/1132—
17 May 2024AintreePositive Futures Liverpool Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffGoodRyan Mania33/1136—
20 Apr 202413AyrCoral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)16ffSoftRyan Mania66/1137—
13 Mar 202417CheltenhamCoral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)21ffSoftRyan Mania66/1139—
02 Mar 202415Kelsobet365 Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)16ffGood To SoftRyan Mania7/1139—
03 Feb 20244Musselburghbet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)15.5ffGood To SoftLewis Dobb9/1139—
01 Jan 20241Musselburghtote.co.uk Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffSoftRyan Mania7/2136—
09 Dec 20234AintreeBoyleSports Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffHeavyWilliam Maggs15/2137—
19 Oct 20234CarlisleRhino.Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)16ffSoftRyan Mania17/2139—
15 Mar 2023CheltenhamCoral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)21ffSoftRyan Mania11/1134—
04 Mar 20231Kelsobet365 Morebattle Hurdle (Handicap) (GBB Race)16ffGood To SoftRyan Mania11/1134—
01 Jan 20231MusselburghFitzdares Hair Of The Dog Handicap Hurdle20ffSoftRyan Mania2/1F128—
03 Dec 20222AintreeBoyleSports Extra Places Daily Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)20ffGood To SoftBrian Hughes7/2125—
19 Nov 20222HaydockExtra Places Any Day With Betfair Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)19ffSoftBruce Lynn10/3125—
20 Oct 20222CarlisleGilcrux Handicap Hurdle17ffSoftRyan Mania5/1123—
08 Mar 20226SandownTeam Forces Handicap Hurdle20ffSoftLee Edwards7/1128—
15 Jan 20224WetherbyWatch Racing Tv In Stunning Hd Handicap Hurdle19.5ffSoftLee Edwards7/2F131—
18 Dec 20218AscotBetfair Exchange Trophy (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)15.5ffGood To SoftLee Edwards12/1133—
04 Dec 20214SandownBetfair Daily Rewards December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race)16ffGood To SoftLee Edwards5/1135—
13 Nov 20215CheltenhamPaddy Power Feel Like A Favourite Intermediate Handicap Hurdle21ffGoodLee Edwards14/1136—
19 Dec 20204AscotBetfair Exchange Trophy (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)15.5ffHeavyGavin Sheehan5/1J137—
05 Dec 20201SandownBetfair Exchange December Handicap Hurdle (Listed)16ffHeavyGavin Sheehan9/2127—
02 Nov 20201HerefordStarSports.bet Owner's Club 20K Guarantee Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)16ffGood To SoftSam Twiston-Davies5/6F125—
13 Oct 20201HerefordStand Up To Stigma 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)16ffGood To FirmLee Edwards4/6F——
22 Feb 20207KemptonSky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)16ffGood To SoftSam Twiston-Davies10/1——
01 Feb 2020SandownBetway Contenders Hurdle (Listed)16ffHeavySean Bowen66/1——
20 Dec 20194AscotIsobel Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed)15.5ffHeavySam Twiston-Davies20/1——
21 Nov 20191Market RasenPertemps Standard Open NH Flat Race16.5ffSoftSam Twiston-Davies9/1——
23 Oct 20198WorcesterMansionBet Faller Insurance Standard Open NH Flat Race16ffGood To SoftDavid Bass7/1——
21 Mar 20195LudlowG C Rickards Standard Open NH Flat Race16ffGood To SoftCharlie Hammond40/1——

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