Horse profile
Benissimo (IRE)
by Beneficial (GB) out of Fennor Rose (IRE) (Kotashaan)
34 runs · 15 courses · from Apr 2014
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 25 Oct 2018 — 2,917 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2018 · 5th of 14
2 wins · Southwell & Warwick
Headgear returns LTO
Last raced off OR 72
KTB Profile
Benissimo (IRE) is 2 from 34, both wins coming at Class 4 level. Hasn't won since May 2016. Both wins have come on turf — 0 from 5 on the all-weather. Last raced off 72, 50lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 34 archived runs · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
All wins at Class 4
OR ↓ 50lb off peak
- 2–34Wins / Runs
- 5.9%Strike rate
- 5 (14.7%)Placed
- −27.50£1 level staken=34 at SP
- 0.51Fair A/E n=34 · 0.45 incl. margin
- 122Highest OR
- 50dAvg 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 rating72↓ 50lb off peak
72
45–122
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 91
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 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 91B | 62.5 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 80C | 76 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 77B | 49.5 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 91B | 76 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 71B | 54 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 102A | 79 | — |
| Good | 2 | 108C | 86.5 | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 21 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 102A | 76 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 108C | 79 | — |
Of 20 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 20 runs · as at 3 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Beneficial (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 17,043 runs since Jan 2008 (1,155 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 66 | 5 | 7.6% | −2.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 939 | 107 | 11.4% | +0.9 | — |
| Good | 5,295 | 549 | 10.4% | −0.1 | 1 from 15 |
| Good to Soft | 2,466 | 267 | 10.8% | +0.3 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 5,057 | 519 | 10.3% | −0.2 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 3,159 | 328 | 10.4% | −0.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 61 | 6 | 9.8% | −0.7 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −10.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 64 | 5 | 7.8% | −2.7 | 0 from 5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4,890 | 502 | 10.3% | −0.2 | 1 from 15 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 6,355 | 661 | 10.4% | −0.1 | 1 from 12 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 4,700 | 522 | 11.1% | +0.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 1,022 | 90 | 8.8% | −1.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 20 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Fennor Rose (IRE) (Kotashaan)
4 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Timetoget (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (What About Time (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timetoget (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 2m½f | — |
| What About Time (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 2m4f | Class 4 |
| Nseventeen (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Street Legal Lady (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 15 | 1 | 7% | −10.50 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −6.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 15 | 2 | 13% | −8.50 |
| Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 6 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Class 7 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Southwell | 3 | 1 | 33% | +1.50 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Nottingham | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Warwick | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Worcester | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fontwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fakenham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 15 | 1 | 7% | −10.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 1 | 8% | −10.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 10 | 2 | 20% | −3.50 |
| Edward Austin | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Toby Eley | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Josh Wall | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr Matthew Ennis | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ryan Mahon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Duern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jessica Cooley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Cox | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rob Hornby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Cowley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alex Edwards | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Theo Gillard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bridget Andrews | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Anthony Freeman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 28 | 2 | 7% | −21.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.50 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.00 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 18 | 2 | 11% | −11.50 |
| Flat | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 18+18d | Southwell | Toals.com Novices' Handicap Chase | 5/14 | 7 | 9-7 | 72 | 54B | 70A | Edward Austin | 100/1 |
| 07 Oct 18+98d | Uttoxeter | Gordon Horner 85th Birthday Beginners' Chase | PU/8 | — | 10-11 | 72 | — | — | Edward Austin | 150/1 |
| 01 Jul 18+17d | Uttoxeter | bet365.com Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 6/10 | 11 | 10-0 | 81 | 71B | 70A | Mr Matthew Ennis | 40/1 |
| 14 Jun 18+26d | Uttoxeter | Cladders And The Laggers Handicap Hurdle | 12/13 | 13 | 10-4 | 85 | 44C | 62C | Edward Austin | 25/1 |
| 19 May 18+83d | Uttoxeter | Total Access Now On DAB Radio Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | 3/8 | 6 | 10-11 | 89 | 91B | 94A | Edward Austin | 33/1 |
| 25 Feb 18+12d | Southwell | grandnational.fans Selling Handicap Hurdle | PU/10 | — | 10-13 | 94 | — | — | Mr Matthew Ennis | 33/1 |
| 13 Feb 18+17d | Southwell (AW) | Betway Apprentice Handicap | 10/12 | 10 | 8-7 | 45 | 47C | 42C | Jack Duern | 66/1 |
| 27 Jan 18+24d | Uttoxeter | James & Sue Bolingbroke Turn Of Century Handicap Hurdle | 5/6 | 53 | 10-4 | 103 | 22C | 68C | Josh Wall | 25/1 |
| 03 Jan 18+38d | Southwell (AW) | Betway Amateur Riders' Handicap | 6/10 | 10 | 10-2 | 47 | 79C | 51C | Jessica Cooley | 25/1 |
| 26 Nov 17+29d | Uttoxeter | Emilie Duclos Florist Handicap Hurdle | 6/6 | 17 | 10-9 | 108 | 77B | 86B | Josh Wall | 50/1 |
| 28 Oct 17+74d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betway Middle Handicap | 7/12 | 7 | 8-13 | 50 | 76A | 51A | Toby Eley | 40/1 |
| 15 Aug 17+38d | Nottingham | bettinggods.com Free Racing Tips Handicap | 7/8 | 1¾ | 8-2 | 54 | 108C | 42C | William Cox | 66/1 |
| 08 Jul 17+9d | Nottingham | Genting Casino At The Cornerhouse Handicap | 8/8 | 39 | 8-10 | 59 | 65C | 52C | Rob Hornby | 50/1 |
| 29 Jun 17+61d | Nottingham | 32Red.com Maiden Stakes | 10/11 | 8 | 9-5 | — | 50C | 54C | Toby Eley | 33/1 |
| 29 Apr 17+7d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Marstons Pedigree Maiden Stakes | 7/10 | 1¼ | 9-6 | — | 83C | 60C | Toby Eley | 66/1 |
| 22 Apr 17+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Fcl Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Maiden Stakes | 4/10 | 1½ | 9-6 | — | 102A | 64A | Toby Eley | 125/1 |
| 01 Apr 17+106d | Uttoxeter | Betfred Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops Handicap Hurdle | 8/12 | 7 | 10-13 | 112 | 80C | 92C | James Cowley | 66/1 |
| 16 Dec 16+26d | Uttoxeter | Betfred 'be Part Of The Action' Handicap Chase | 6/7 | hd | 10-9 | 99 | 59A | 83B | Josh Wall | 12/1 |
| 20 Nov 16+49d | Uttoxeter | 'Find My Double In App Store' Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 3½ | 10-5 | 104 | 76C | 87C | Alex Edwards | 20/1 |
| 02 Oct 16+52d | Uttoxeter | Avonside Suppliers Beginners' Chase | 6/6 | 64 | 10-11 | 108 | 25C | 85C | Theo Gillard | 66/1 |
| 11 Aug 16+26d | Worcester | Grand Nashers Novices' Handicap Chase | 3/4 | 13 | 11-11 | 112 | — | 98B | Harry Skelton | 11/8F |
| 16 Jul 16+27d | Market Rasen | Betfred 'supports Jack Berry House' Novices' Handicap Chase | 7/13 | 2¼ | 11-4 | 117 | — | 97A | Harry Skelton | 10/1 |
| 19 Jun 16+26d | Worcester | Bet Toteexacta Handicap Hurdle | 6/8 | ¾ | 11-9 | 117 | — | 109A | Harry Skelton | 5/2F |
| 24 May 16+33d | Southwell | Newarkfestival.co.uk Handicap Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-4 | 112 | — | 134A | Harry Skelton | 7/2 | |
| 21 Apr 16+132d | Warwick | Close Brothers Handicap Hurdle | 3/13 | 2 | 11-5 | 111 | — | 122A | Harry Skelton | 9/2F |
| 11 Dec 15+28d | Doncaster | betdaq.com 50% Commission Refund Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 8/14 | 5 | 11-11 | 114 | — | 106A | Ryan Mahon | 11/1 |
| 13 Nov 15+41d | Cheltenham | Opus Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 15/20 | 16 | 11-6 | 119 | — | 91C | Ryan Mahon | 33/1 |
| 03 Oct 15+136d | Fontwell | MTS Cleansing Services Supporting Rockinghorse Novices' Hurdle | 4/6 | 1¼ | 11-0 | 122 | — | 104B | Bridget Andrews | 5/6F |
| 20 May 15+11d | Warwick | Ardencote 'i Do' Novices' Hurdle | 2/4 | ½ | 11-7 | 122 | — | 118B | Harry Skelton | 1/10F |
| 09 May 15+128d | Warwick | Luke Purvis 21st Birthday Celebration Novices' Hurdle | 1/8 | 10-12 | 122 | — | 118A | Harry Skelton | EvensF | |
| 01 Jan 15+15d | Fakenham | Fakenham Racecourse Annual Members Maiden Hurdle | 2/9 | 2½ | 11-0 | — | — | 118A | Anthony Freeman | 15/8F |
| 17 Dec 14+46d | Newbury | Only 8 Sleeps Till Christmas Maiden Hurdle | 4/17 | 2½ | 11-0 | — | — | 118A | Harry Skelton | 33/1 |
| 01 Nov 14+194d | Ascot | Ascot Racecourse Novices' Hurdle | 6/8 | nk | 10-12 | — | — | 94A | Harry Skelton | 20/1 |
| 21 Apr 14 | Huntingdon | Red Mills Bumper Challenge Intermediate Open NH Flat Race | 4/10 | 1 | 10-12 | — | — | 107A | Harry Skelton | 4/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Benissimo (IRE) won?
- Benissimo (IRE) won 2 of 34 archived starts between 2014 and 2018, a strike rate of 5.9%. Placed 5 times in total (14.7% of starts).
- Who trained Benissimo (IRE)?
- Benissimo (IRE) was trained by Tony Forbes on the most recent run on record, at Southwell on 25 October 2018.
- Who is Benissimo (IRE)'s sire?
- Benissimo (IRE) is by Beneficial (GB) out of Fennor Rose (IRE), whose sire is Kotashaan.
- What going does Benissimo (IRE) prefer?
- Benissimo (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 8 starts (12.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Benissimo (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 72, from the run on 25 October 2018. The highest on record is 122.
- What is Benissimo (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Beneficial (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.5% of 17,043 runs since Jan 2008 (1,155 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Benissimo (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Fennor Rose (IRE), Benissimo (IRE) has 4 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Timetoget (IRE) (1). Highest grade won: Class 4 (What About Time (IRE)). The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.