Horse profile
Ben Solo (IRE)
by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Princess Leya (IRE) (Old Vic)
15 runs · 7 courses · from Jan 2024
As at 24 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Chepstow
Beaten favourite LTO
Last run 14 Oct 2026 · 3rd of 6
Last raced off OR 127
KTB Profile
Ben Solo is a front-runner who led in five of nine analysed runs and has two wins from 15 starts on turf. Both wins came at Chepstow, one in a Class 4 novices hurdle over 1m5f to 2m on soft ground in Oct 2024 and the other in a Class 3 handicap chase over 2m1f to 2m4f on good to soft in Nov 2025. The gelding finished third of six as favourite in a Class 2 handicap chase at Ffos Las in Oct 2026, last raced off his career-high mark of 127.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 24 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 2–15Wins / Runs
- 13.3%Strike rate
- 7 (46.7%)Placed
- −5.50£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.64Fair A/E n=15 · 0.55 incl. margin
- 127Highest OR
- 72dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating127At career-high mark
127
116–127
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 111
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 24 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 4 | 122A | 104.5 | 3 · 122 / 104 |
| Soft | 3 | 111A | 74 | 1 · — |
| Good | 3 | 118C | 96 | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 3 | 103B | 99 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 24 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 122A | 103 | 3 · 122 / 104 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 105A | 74 | 1 · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
Of 15 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 15 runs · as at 22 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Led 6 (50%) · 1 win
- Prominent 3 (25%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 1 (8%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,634 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 5.5% from 164.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 31 | 5 | 16.1% | +7 | — |
| Good | 548 | 59 | 10.8% | +1.7 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 408 | 37 | 9.1% | 0 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 382 | 31 | 8.1% | −1 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 164 | 9 | 5.5% | −3.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | −2.2 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −9.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 41 | 3 | 7.3% | −1.8 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 43 | 1 | 2.3% | −6.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 99 | 6 | 6.1% | −3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 511 | 53 | 10.4% | +1.3 | 1 from 5 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 573 | 53 | 9.2% | +0.1 | 1 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 301 | 23 | 7.6% | −1.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Over 3m | 61 | 9 | 14.8% | +5.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 23 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Princess Leya (IRE) (Old Vic)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Top Dog (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m6f; the highest grade won is Listed (Top Dog (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Dog (IRE) | 5 | 1 | 2m½f | Listed |
| Dramatic License (IRE) | 11 | 1 | 2m6f | — |
| Young Leya (IRE) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +2.50 |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 7 | 2 | 29% | +2.50 |
| Ffos Las | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 1 | 11% | −5.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jones | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| Sean Bowen | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jamie Brace | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.00 |
| Brian Hughes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jonathan Burke | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 2 | 14% | −4.50 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.00 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 17% | −0.50 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26+195d | Ffos Las | Adept GRP Cabinets Native River Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Jostled for front spot early then went on alone at the 2nd - held a length clear 2 out - pushed along and slipped to third approaching the last - faded run-in to finish third | 3/6 | 18 | 10-11 | 127 | 111A | 114C | Sean Bowen | 11/8F |
| 02 Apr 26+21d | Chepstow | Russell Property Consultants Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - urged forward three out and again after two out - overtaken close home - stayed on for second beaten under two lengths | 2/6 | 1¾ | 10-7 | 127 | 104A | 130B | Ben Jones | 11/4 |
| 12 Mar 26+75d | Cheltenham | Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) Held up early - ballooned first fence and stumbled at third - lost touch heading to three out - eased and pulled up before the second last | PU/18 | — | 10-6 | 127 | — | — | Brian Hughes | 33/1 |
| 27 Dec 25+21d | Chepstow | Coral 'Pipped-At-The Post' Payouts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Went straight to the front - overtaken before the 6th - rallied to join the front rank 5 out and went clear 4 out - blundered and unseated when under pressure 3 out | UR/7 | — | 11-4 | 127 | — | — | Jamie Brace | 11/8F |
| 06 Dec 25+15d | Chepstow | Protectorcomms Sirens And Stallions Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace early - clipped 8th fence - put under pressure approaching 3 out - stayed on under urging up the straight - edged out close home | 2/8 | ½ | 11-8 | 123 | 73A | 143A | Jamie Brace | 5/6F |
| 21 Nov 25+16d | Chepstow | BetWright Bangers N'Cash Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Set the pace from the off - fenced cleanly - opened up a four-length advantage before the 4th - eased back the margin at the 6th - pushed back into command before three out - moving strongly from two out - finished out the race strongly for a comfortable success | 1/9 | 11-5 | 117 | 122A | 136A | Jamie Brace | 3/1 | |
| 05 Nov 25+199d | Chepstow | NMS UK Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Near the front early - settled among the pack until fading five out - beaten a long way from four out home | 5/10 | 10 | 11-0 | 119 | 92A | 111A | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 20 Apr 25+30d | Fairyhouse | Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - moved into second after the 5th - hit the 6th awkwardly and had a minor error 4 out - made ground briefly 2 out but then dropped back - faded before the last - finished well beaten in 8th | 8/15 | 1 | 11-8 | 116 | 99B | 112A | Sean Flanagan | 8/1 |
| 21 Mar 25+40d | Ffos Las | Paned At 3A's Coffee Shop Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled behind the front pack early - clipped a couple of obstacles and moved into second by the 6th - scrambled 3 out - driven to close on the front-runner 2 out - couldn't find enough and stayed on same terms to the line | 2/5 | 2¾ | 11-12 | 119 | 118C | 133B | Ben Jones | 5/6F |
| 09 Feb 25+52d | Chepstow | Let's Bet Personal With Fitzdares Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Went straight into front - lost that spot after the first before settling behind the pace - moved back in front approaching two out - asked for effort soon after - overtaken again before the last - unable to get on terms with winner on the run-in | 2/12 | 6 | 11-9 | 119 | 73A | 138A | Ben Jones | 3/1 |
| 19 Dec 24+40d | Ffos Las | Gwyn Brace 86 Still Galloping Strong Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back of the pack early - improved into contention by the 6th - hit the front after the 2nd last then pushed along - overtaken close home to finish second | 2/9 | 2¼ | 11-9 | — | 103B | 139A | Ben Jones | 8/1 |
| 09 Nov 24+29d | Aintree | BoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Set the pace early - lost front spot at the 4th but stayed involved - driven approaching 2 out then dropped away quickly to finish well held | 8/9 | 4½ | 11-6 | — | 96C | 117C | Sean Bowen | 8/1 |
| 11 Oct 24+243d | Chepstow | Century Racing Club Free Horse Giveaway Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Travelled in touch on the outside - hit the front approaching 3 out - driven with a fine leap 2 out to open clear - drifted left at the last - urged out on the run-in - kept finding more to hold on | 1/12 | 11-0 | — | 74A | 139A | Ben Jones | 9/2 | |
| 11 Feb 24+30d | Exeter | TrustATrader Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 7/10 | 14 | 11-8 | — | 26C | 106C | Jonathan Burke | 8/1 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Wincanton | racingtv.com Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 3/6 | 1½ | 11-2 | — | 105A | 126B | Ben Jones | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Ben Solo (IRE) won?
- Ben Solo (IRE) won 2 of 15 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.3%. Placed 7 times in total (46.7% of starts).
- Who trains Ben Solo (IRE)?
- Ben Solo (IRE) is trained by Rebecca Curtis, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 October 2026.
- Who is Ben Solo (IRE)'s sire?
- Ben Solo (IRE) is by Kingston Hill (GB) out of Princess Leya (IRE), whose sire is Old Vic.
- What going does Ben Solo (IRE) prefer?
- Ben Solo (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 3 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Ben Solo (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 127, from the run on 14 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Ben Solo (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Kingston Hill (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.1% of 1,634 runs since Jan 2008 (203 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 5.5% from 164.
- Who are Ben Solo (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Princess Leya (IRE), Ben Solo (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Top Dog (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Listed (Top Dog (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–2m6f. As at Oct 2026.