Bobby Bennu (IRE)
Bobby Bennu is a gelding with three wins from 18 starts, all over 6f – 7f. He won a Class 5 novice at Thirsk on good to soft in Jul 2024, a Class 3 novice at Chester on good the previous month, and a Class 3 handicap at Lingfield on standard in Nov 2024 off an official rating of 94. He has raced 13 times on turf for two wins and five times on all-weather for one win. His last run, at Haydock in Sep 2026, was a fifth of 11 off an official rating of 94.
- 3–18Wins / Runs
- 16.7%Strike rate
- 8 (44.4%)Placed
- −11.21£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 0.94Fair A/E n=18 · 0.80 incl. margin
- 97Highest 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 101
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 103B | 93.5 | 1 run · — |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 112A | 103 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 102C | 82 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 97B | 91 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 112A | 97 | 5 runs · 101 / 81 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 18 figures from 18 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 from 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 6 (43%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (29%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (21%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13.3% of 1,334 runs since Jan 2008 (140 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 9.7% from 134. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.8% from 101.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −13.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 171 | 21 | 12.3% | −1 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 351 | 50 | 14.2% | +0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 134 | 13 | 9.7% | −3.6 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 206 | 25 | 12.1% | −1.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 65 | 7 | 10.8% | −2.5 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 403 | 62 | 15.4% | +2.1 | 1 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | −6.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 435 | 56 | 12.9% | −0.4 | 3 from 17 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 464 | 55 | 11.9% | −1.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 264 | 35 | 13.3% | 0 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 101 | 20 | 19.8% | +6.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 37 | 9 | 24.3% | +11 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +36.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 5 winners — best of them Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) (7 wins).
The wins came over 5½f–1m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE)).
Family form: Daring Heart (IRE) won at Down Royal (IRE), 28 Sep 2026.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) | 42 | 7 | 5½f–1m½f | Class 4 |
| Smeaton's Light (IRE) | 20 | 2 | 6f–7f | Class 4 |
| Unicornbaby (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 7f | — |
| National Emblem (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 7f | — |
| Daring Heart (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 7f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.09 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.12 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 33% | −1.21 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.09 |
| Haydock | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 3 | 18% | −10.21 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvestre De Sousa | 7 | 2 | 29% | −3.09 |
| Ray Dawson | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jack Mitchell | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.12 |
| Robbie Downey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 10 | 1 | 10% | −7.12 |
| None | 8 | 2 | 25% | −4.09 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 43% | −0.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Sep 26+19d | Haydock | Christopher Ward Watchmaking Handicap Stakes Sat close to the front pair early - pushed along with 2f left - kept going without extra gear inside the final furlong to finish fifth | 5/11 | nk | 10-0 | 94 | 81A | 106A | Jack Mitchell | 12/1 |
| 06 Sep 26+39d | York | Eboracum Security Handicap Stakes Mask taken off at the last moment - always last and well adrift - finished a distant 15th | 15/15 | 52 | 10-1 | 94 | -38C | 68C | Robbie Downey | 9/1 |
| 29 Jul 26+32d | Goodwood | Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early - settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on at one gait through the final furlong to finish 12th | 12/20 | 2 | 9-10 | 95 | 52C | 84A | Ray Dawson | 11/2J |
| 27 Jun 26+28d | Newcastle (AW) | Education Network Handicap Settled midpack early - advanced steadily over 2f out - roused to hit the front approaching the final furlong - challenged soon after - held on well through the closing stages - caught right on the line | 2/14 | nk | 9-3 | 92 | 96B | 104A | Ray Dawson | 3/1F |
| 30 May 26+224d | Chester | Virgin Bet Handicap Held towards the back early - driven up two out - responded well inside final furlong - closed strongest to end fourth beaten two lengths | 4/11 | ¾ | 9-3 | 93 | 101A | 94A | Ray Dawson | 15/2 |
| 2025 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Oct 25+42d | Ascot | Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qipco) (Str) Settled around midfield in the early stages - lost ground under pressure with 2f left - dropped away inside the final furlong to finish well beaten | 15/20 | nk | 8-11 | 95 | 67C | 82A | Ray Dawson | 22/1 |
| 06 Sep 25+34d | Ascot | Schweppes Handicap Held up towards back of field - improved position wide of rivals inside final furlong - lacked the speed to challenge - finished fifth | 5/20 | ½ | 9-8 | 96 | 102C | 100A | Ray Dawson | 18/1 |
| 03 Aug 25+29d | Chester | Inkerman London Handicap Tracked the pace - urged into second two out but unable to gain ground from the furlong pole - weakened close home | 5/7 | ½ | 10-2 | 97 | 91A | 92A | Silvestre De Sousa | 2/1F |
| 05 Jul 25+35d | Haydock | Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Settled towards back early - moved smoothly through the pack approaching 2f out and sent on to hit the front with a furlong left - stayed on but caught close to the line | 2/11 | ½ | 9-9 | 96 | 80A | 104A | Ray Dawson | 8/1 |
| 31 May 25+145d | Chester | Ladbrokes Handicap Restless start on the outside - raced up with the pace - driven approaching final furlong - faded to finish eighth | 8/13 | 1¼ | 9-4 | 97 | 86C | 87A | Silvestre De Sousa | 9/2 |
| 06 Jan 25+54d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Took a strong hold early - settled towards the rear alongside another - shifted wide entering the straight - made ground into contention soon after - pushed along to move into third inside the final furlong - kept on but unable to reach the winner | 3/8 | nk | 9-5 | 97 | 112A | 104A | Jack Mitchell | 10/3 |
| 2024 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Nov 24+27d | Lingfield (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Sat close to pace early - pushed along inside final furlong and hit front approaching last - stayed on strongly to prevail | 1/9 | 9-10 | 94 | 103A | 108A | Jack Mitchell | 15/8F | |
| 17 Oct 24+52d | Southwell (AW) | Download The At The Races App Handicap Fought for control in early stages - sat close to pace-setters - moved into second inside final furlong - unable to threaten winner but stayed on to finish 2nd | 2/12 | 5 | 9-6 | 94 | 106A | 94A | Jack Mitchell | 4/1 |
| 26 Aug 24+16d | Epsom Downs | Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Held up handy on a tight rein early - pushed along with a brief threat over 2f out - lost ground in the closing stages to finish fifth | 5/6 | 3 | 9-9 | 95 | 103B | 83B | Silvestre De Sousa | 4/1 |
| 10 Aug 24+24d | Newmarket | JenningsBet Handicap Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early - went to front - pressed for effort 3f out then lost lead 2f out - dropped away approaching final furlong | 5/9 | 3 | 9-3 | 95 | 97B | 82A | Silvestre De Sousa | 7/2 |
| 17 Jul 24+18d | Thirsk | Army Benevolent Fund EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/9 | 9-11 | — | 82A | 100A | Silvestre De Sousa | EvensF | |
| 29 Jun 24+24d | Chester | Born To Mix Absolut Vodka Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/4 | 9-7 | — | 101C | 106B | Silvestre De Sousa | 10/11F | |
| 05 Jun 24 | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 2/12 | 1¼ | 9-4 | — | 103A | 92A | Silvestre De Sousa | 11/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Bobby Bennu won?
- Bobby Bennu (IRE) won 3 of 18 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 16.7%. Placed 8 times in total (44.4% of starts).
- Who trains Bobby Bennu?
- Bobby Bennu (IRE) is trained by Roger Varian, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 25 September 2026.
- Who is Bobby Bennu's sire?
- Bobby Bennu (IRE) is by Phoenix Of Spain (IRE) out of Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE), whose sire is Acclamation.
- What going does Bobby Bennu prefer?
- Bobby Bennu (IRE) has the best record on good to 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 Bobby Bennu's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 94, from the run on 25 September 2026. The highest on record is 97.
- What is Bobby Bennu's sire's record?
- Phoenix Of Spain (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.3% of 1,334 runs since Jan 2008 (140 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 9.7% from 134. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.8% from 101.
- Who are Bobby Bennu's siblings?
- Out of Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE), Bobby Bennu (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 5 of them winners. Most wins: Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) (7). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE)). The wins came over 5½f–1m½f. As at Oct 2026.