Horse profile
Benz (IRE)
7yo gelding (at last run, Aug 2025) · Last trainer R K Watson · Last owner Around The Benz Partnership
by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) out of Sretaw (IRE) (Kalanisi)
29 runs · 16 courses · from Nov 2020
As at 13 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 10 Aug 2025 — 429 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Aug 2025 · 10th of 12
Won at Tramore
Last raced off OR 98
KTB Profile
Benz won one of 29 starts, the success coming in the Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Tramore in Aug 2022 over 1m5f – 2m on good ground. All three places were also on turf. The gelding, aged 7 at his last run in Aug 2025, finished 10 of 12 in the Randox Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick off an official rating of 98, 12lb below his highest ever mark. He raced on good ground ten times in his career.
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 2 commented runs · updated 13 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Won on turf, 0 on AW
Wins on good or faster
OR ↓ 12lb off peak
- 1–29Wins / Runs
- 3.4%Strike rate
- 3 (10.3%)Placed
- −20.50£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 0.68Fair A/E n=29 · 0.55 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 62dAvg 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 rating98↓ 12lb off peak
98
42–110
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 125
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.
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 13 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 125B | 103 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 116A | 94 | — |
| Heavy | 2 | 58B | 31 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 109B | 100 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 13 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 116A | 94 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 5 | 113B | 75 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 125B | 113 | — |
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 13 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 99B | 77 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 132C | 113 | — |
| Good | 2 | 115C | 107 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 13 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 99B | 78 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 132C | 115 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 29 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (3).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 26 figures from 29 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 11,562 runs since Jan 2008 (871 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 90 | 11 | 12.2% | +2.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,839 | 201 | 10.9% | +1.1 | — |
| Good | 2,762 | 277 | 10% | +0.2 | 1 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,375 | 135 | 9.8% | 0 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,851 | 183 | 9.9% | +0.1 | 0 from 5 |
| Heavy | 709 | 68 | 9.6% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Standard (AW) | 2,936 | 258 | 8.8% | −1 | 0 from 7 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 632 | 63 | 10% | +0.2 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2,582 | 241 | 9.3% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,783 | 272 | 9.8% | 0 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3,105 | 350 | 11.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 7 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,547 | 131 | 8.5% | −1.3 | 1 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 692 | 59 | 8.5% | −1.3 | 0 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 197 | 14 | 7.1% | −2.7 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 24 | 3 | 12.5% | +2.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 13 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Sretaw (IRE) (Kalanisi)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Monaco (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 1 | 10% | −1.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Downpatrick | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tramore | 2 | 1 | 50% | +6.50 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wexford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 1 | 13% | +0.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan McDonogh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ben Harvey | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jack Kennedy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ricky Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mike O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Alix Balfe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Donagh Meyler | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daire McConville | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Farragher | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane B Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carl Millar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leigh Roche | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +7.50 |
| Corey McGivern | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chris Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| L P Dempsey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gary Halpin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gary Carroll | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 11 | 1 | 9% | −2.50 |
| Cheekpieces | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Blinkers | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | 8% | −4.50 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 17 | 1 | 6% | −8.50 |
| Flat | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 25+26d | Downpatrick | Randox Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled up with pace early - shared front spot then went clear at the 4th - lost command past three out and slipped to third before the following fence - faded rapidly approaching the last - well held in 10th | 10/12 | 17 | 12-0 | 98 | 82C | 95C | Ricky Doyle | 22/1 |
| 15 Jul 25+71d | Downpatrick | Follow Tote On X Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Tracked leading group early - hit front after the first before being driven and losing top spot approaching final two furlongs - stayed on steadily to finish fourth | 4/13 | 3½ | 11-12 | 98 | 113B | 123A | Mike O'Connor | 66/1 |
| 05 May 25+269d | Down Royal | Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up towards back of field - came down at 3rd | F/19 | — | 11-5 | 98 | — | — | Alix Balfe | 50/1 |
| 09 Aug 24+34d | Wexford | Traynors Of Wexford Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled midfield early - moved into second by halfway - dropped away rapidly from 5 out and was eased and pulled up before 3 out | PU/14 | — | 11-10 | 98 | — | — | Donagh Meyler | 28/1 |
| 06 Jul 24+57d | Bellewstown | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 1) | 11/14 | 18 | 11-8 | 100 | 54C | 84C | Daire McConville | 25/1 |
| 10 May 24+88d | Downpatrick | Davidson McDonnell Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 5/15 | ½ | 11-12 | 100 | 125B | 120A | Darragh O'Keeffe | 50/1 |
| 12 Feb 24+27d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Classified Stakes | 10/10 | 2¾ | 9-9 | 42 | 68C | 46C | Adam Farragher | 25/1 |
| 16 Jan 24+58d | Dundalk (AW) | One Of The Only Dual Racetracks In Europe Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 11/14 | 1½ | 9-0 | 47 | 78B | 55A | Shane B Kelly | 100/1 |
| 19 Nov 23+132d | Navan | Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells 'Day At The Races' Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 19/22 | 1 | 12-0 | 102 | 4C | 99C | Dylan Robinson | 100/1 |
| 10 Jul 23+6d | Roscommon | Knockcroghery Claiming Hurdle | 6/12 | 2¼ | 10-1 | 107 | 116A | 98A | Carl Millar | 13/2 |
| 04 Jul 23+21d | Tipperary | Racing Again Tomorrow Beginners Chase | 6/12 | 8 | 11-12 | — | 94A | 95A | Shane Fitzgerald | 33/1 |
| 13 Jun 23+21d | Sligo | Knocknarea Opportunity Claiming Hurdle | 7/12 | 2½ | 11-0 | 109 | 93B | 106A | Ben Harvey | 5/1 |
| 23 May 23+44d | Punchestown | Thanks For Supporting Festival 2023 Claiming Hurdle | 5/13 | 2 | 11-9 | 110 | 110B | 113A | Ben Harvey | 15/2 |
| 09 Apr 23+53d | Fairyhouse | Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle | F/20 | — | 10-13 | 110 | — | — | Conor McNamara | 40/1 |
| 15 Feb 23+48d | Dundalk (AW) | DKITSU Race Day Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 6/13 | 3¼ | 9-0 | 49 | 99B | 66A | Leigh Roche | 20/1 |
| 29 Dec 22+18d | Limerick | Racing TV Rated Novice Hurdle (In Memory Of Andrew McNamara) | 5/6 | 3½ | 11-8 | 110 | 58B | 103B | Sam Ewing | 6/1 |
| 11 Dec 22+32d | Cork | Bar One Racing Handicap Hurdle | 2/15 | nse | 11-7 | 107 | 109B | 125A | Jack Kennedy | 33/1 |
| 09 Nov 22+67d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 3/7 | 10 | 11-7 | — | 91C | 116A | Jack Kennedy | 11/2 |
| 03 Sep 22+9d | Navan | Return Of The Jumps At Navan 17th September Handicap (47-65) | 5/17 | 2½ | 9-3 | 52 | 94C | 67A | Declan McDonogh | 5/1 |
| 25 Aug 22+11d | Navan | Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 3rd Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 2/13 | 5 | 8-12 | 47 | 115C | 65A | Declan McDonogh | 6/1 |
| 14 Aug 22+13d | Tramore | Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-1 | — | 113B | 121A | Jordan Gainford | 15/2 | |
| 01 Aug 22+32d | Cork | Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle | 6/19 | 3¼ | 11-5 | — | 79B | 98A | Corey McGivern | 28/1 |
| 30 Jun 22+27d | Bellewstown | McNallys Pharmacy Duleek Handicap (47-65) | 5/15 | 1 | 8-12 | 47 | 132C | 60A | Chris Hayes | 12/1 |
| 03 Jun 22+41d | Tramore | Formahoof Maiden Hurdle | 8/11 | 6½ | 10-13 | — | 75B | 82A | L P Dempsey | 22/1 |
| 23 Apr 22+43d | Limerick | Racing Again May 26th Handicap (47-65) | 11/16 | ½ | 8-12 | 47 | 99C | 49A | Declan McDonogh | 18/1 |
| 11 Mar 22+51d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Apprentice Handicap (45-65) | 7/14 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 47 | 78B | 55A | Mikey Sheehy | 50/1 |
| 19 Jan 22+5d | Dundalk (AW) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden | 9/14 | 9 | 9-4 | — | 63C | 51C | Sam Ewing | 66/1 |
| 14 Jan 22+420d | Dundalk (AW) | Follow Us On Twitter At DundalkStadium Maiden | 12/12 | 9½ | 9-9 | — | -1C | 43C | Gary Halpin | 14/1 |
| 20 Nov 20 | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10) | 13/14 | 2¼ | 9-7 | — | 77B | 47A | Gary Carroll | 80/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Benz (IRE) won?
- Benz (IRE) won 1 of 29 archived starts between 2020 and 2025, a strike rate of 3.4%. Placed 3 times in total (10.3% of starts).
- Who trained Benz (IRE)?
- Benz (IRE) was trained by R K Watson on the most recent run on record, at Downpatrick on 10 August 2025.
- Who is Benz (IRE)'s sire?
- Benz (IRE) is by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) out of Sretaw (IRE), whose sire is Kalanisi.
- What going does Benz (IRE) prefer?
- Benz (IRE) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 10 starts (10%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Benz (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 98, from the run on 10 August 2025. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Benz (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.8% of 11,562 runs since Jan 2008 (871 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Benz (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Sretaw (IRE), Benz (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.