Horse profile
Solar Bentley (IRE)
by Phoenix Of Spain (IRE) out of Fresh Mint (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
21 runs · 10 courses · from Nov 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 Oct 2025 — 387 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Oct 2025 · 6th of 9
2 wins · Pontefract & Ffos Las
Last raced off OR 62
KTB Profile
Solar Bentley is a gelding who has won two of 21 starts. Both wins came in handicaps over 1m2f – 1m4f on turf, at Pontefract in Sep 2025 on good to soft and at Ffos Las in Aug 2024 on heavy. He has never won on the all-weather, including seven runs at Newcastle. His last run, at Newcastle in Oct 2025, was off a career-high mark of 62 when he finished 6 of 9.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins on turf
OR at career high
- 2–21Wins / Runs
- 9.5%Strike rate
- 5 (23.8%)Placed
- −3.25£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.72Fair A/E n=21 · 0.61 incl. margin
- 62Highest OR
- 35dAvg 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 rating62At career-high mark
62
53–62
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 106
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 106A | 71 | — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 104A | 79 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 94A | 94 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 57A | 56.5 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 106A | 76 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 83A | 68.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 81B | 76 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 21 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 11 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Mid-division 5 (45%) · 1 win
- Prominent 5 (45%) · 1 win
- Held up 1 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 1,345 runs since Apr 2023 (140 horses).
Weakest on good to soft going: 9.7% from 134. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.6% from 102.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −13.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 172 | 21 | 12.2% | −1 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 351 | 50 | 14.2% | +1 | — |
| Good to Soft | 134 | 13 | 9.7% | −3.5 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 207 | 25 | 12.1% | −1.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 67 | 7 | 10.4% | −2.8 | 1 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 410 | 62 | 15.1% | +1.9 | 0 from 10 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | −6.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 442 | 56 | 12.7% | −0.5 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 466 | 55 | 11.8% | −1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 265 | 35 | 13.2% | 0 | 2 from 15 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 102 | 20 | 19.6% | +6.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 37 | 9 | 24.3% | +11.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 1 | 50% | +36.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2023 · as at 1 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Fresh Mint (IRE) (Sadler's Wells)
11 siblings in the archive, 6 winners — best of them Canary Row (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 5f–2m3f; the highest grade won is Listed (Canary Row (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Row (IRE) | 61 | 6 | 5f–1m½f | Listed |
| Andratx (IRE) | 31 | 4 | 1m4f–2m3f | — |
| Yabass (IRE) | 17 | 2 | 1m–1m4f | Class 5 |
| Lady Of The Locke (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 2m | — |
| Blackpoint (IRE) | 19 | 1 | 1m3½f | — |
| Irish Mint (IRE) | 6 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Pettigo (IRE) | 10 | 0 | — | — |
| Coppertop (IRE) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
| Pepperminty (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Latona (IRE) | 15 | 0 | — | — |
| Marilla (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | +10.00 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 11% | +6.00 |
| Class 6 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.25 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Redcar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Catterick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Beverley | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 15 | 2 | 13% | +2.75 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Robinson | 8 | 2 | 25% | +9.75 |
| Jack Garritty | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Oisin Orr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Billy Garritty | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr Matt Brown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Davies | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 8 | 1 | 13% | +7.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.25 |
| Visor | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Blinkers | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −9.25 |
| 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 09 Oct 25+5d | Newcastle (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Held a middle position early - urged forward entering straight - pressed for effort 2f out - found a bit of extra ground approaching the furlong - unable to match the pace and dropped away close home | 6/9 | 1 | 9-7 | 62 | 106A | 70A | Ben Robinson | 7/1 |
| 04 Oct 25+9d | Redcar | Watch Live Racing On Racing TV Handicap (Div 1) Held up towards the back - improved into contention 3f out and pushed along with 2f left - stayed on same gear to finish 6th | 6/11 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 62 | 74A | 74A | Ben Robinson | 5/2F |
| 25 Sep 25+11d | Pontefract | Racing TV Handicap Settled midfield early - urged forward with over two furlongs to run - moved into third with two out - driven approaching the home turn as gap to the front narrowed - edged ahead near the finish to score | 1/9 | 9-4 | 58 | 104A | 78A | Ben Robinson | 14/1 | |
| 14 Sep 25+79d | Doncaster | I Love Julie Parkes Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div 1) Handy early - urged before halfway and began losing touch - fell back 3f out - finished well held in 10th | 10/11 | 1¾ | 8-11 | 58 | 74C | 45C | Luke Morris | 25/1 |
| 27 Jun 25+28d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Held up in the pack - pushed along 3f out - shifted left and knocked about approaching final furlong with running still restricted - unable to make headway late | 10/12 | 1½ | 10-13 | 60 | 63A | 59A | Mr Matt Brown | 7/2 |
| 30 May 25+19d | Carlisle | andersonslimited.co.uk Handicap Held a midfield spot wide - improved with a furlong left when driven then lost ground close home - stayed on to finish fourth beaten 2¼ lengths | 4/11 | ½ | 9-5 | 61 | 93A | 79A | Sam James | 5/2 |
| 11 May 25+218d | Newcastle (AW) | Weekend Winners On At The Races Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div 1) Tracked the front group early - urged forward approaching the 4f pole - squeezed for space just past 1f out - couldn't find more late and finished sixth | 6/9 | 2¼ | 8-7 | 62 | 68A | 63A | Harry Davies | 22/1 |
| 2024 · 12 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Oct 24+3d | Redcar | Empentis - Training Equine Staff Handicap Settled midfield early - moved through into contention 3f out then pressed for effort - held on to finish fifth | 5/14 | ¾ | 9-2 | 62 | 51C | 79A | Ben Robinson | 9/4F |
| 02 Oct 24+22d | Catterick | Racing Again 19th October Handicap Tracked front group wide - urged forward past the 3f marker - held 3rd approaching 2f out - kept going without threatening finished 4th beaten under three lengths | 4/8 | shd | 8-11 | 62 | 94A | 73A | Ben Robinson | 9/2 |
| 10 Sep 24+11d | Newcastle (AW) | QuinnBet Second To The SP Favourite Handicap Tracked the pace-setter down the inner - lost momentum under pressure with 2f left - shifted to the outer and stayed on through the last furlong - unable to reach the front finishing third | 3/7 | 1½ | 8-10 | 62 | 92A | 67A | Silvestre De Sousa | 4/1 |
| 30 Aug 24+45d | Ffos Las | DragonBet The Bookmaker Of Wales Handicap Sat behind the front group - pushed into contention 3f out - swept to the front approaching 2f out - kicked away and held on gamely to the finish | 1/5 | 9-4 | 55 | 76C | 69B | Ben Robinson | 7/4F | |
| 16 Jul 24+38d | Beverley | Patrington Haven Leisure Park Handicap | 2/11 | 2½ | 9-0 | 55 | 94B | 66A | Ben Robinson | 6/1 |
| 08 Jun 24+25d | Catterick | Free Racing TV At racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap | 6/7 | 3½ | 9-1 | 56 | 57A | 51A | Ben Robinson | 9/2 |
| 14 May 24+12d | Beverley | All-New Lexus LBX Self-Charging Hybrid Handicap | 6/9 | 4¼ | 9-2 | 57 | 56C | 41C | Ryan Sexton | 10/3 |
| 02 May 24+47d | Doncaster | Download The At The Races App Handicap | 2/8 | 3¼ | 8-13 | 55 | 79A | 71A | Oisin Orr | 13/2 |
| 16 Mar 24+37d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Handicap | 2/11 | 3 | 9-7 | 53 | 71A | 71A | Oisin Orr | 11/2 |
| 08 Feb 24+12d | Newcastle (AW) | Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At Betmgm Handicap | 4/7 | 3¾ | 8-12 | 56 | 81B | 60A | Billy Garritty | 12/1 |
| 27 Jan 24+25d | Newcastle (AW) | Betmgm: It's Showtime Handicap | 5/12 | 2¾ | 9-2 | 57 | 66A | 63A | Billy Garritty | 18/1 |
| 02 Jan 24+21d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 7/8 | 1½ | 9-7 | — | 83A | 53A | Jack Garritty | 28/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Dec 23+28d | Southwell (AW) | Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 6/10 | 2¼ | 9-7 | — | 48A | 68A | Jack Garritty | 16/1 |
| 14 Nov 23 | Newcastle (AW) | BetMGM Take Time Out During SGWeek23! EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 6/11 | 4 | 9-3 | — | 71A | 61A | Jack Garritty | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Solar Bentley won?
- Solar Bentley (IRE) won 2 of 21 archived starts between 2023 and 2025, a strike rate of 9.5%. Placed 5 times in total (23.8% of starts).
- Who trained Solar Bentley?
- Solar Bentley (IRE) was trained by Brian Ellison on the most recent run on record, at Newcastle (AW) on 9 October 2025.
- Who is Solar Bentley's sire?
- Solar Bentley (IRE) is by Phoenix Of Spain (IRE) out of Fresh Mint (IRE), whose sire is Sadler's Wells.
- What going does Solar Bentley prefer?
- Solar Bentley (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Solar Bentley's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 62, from the run on 9 October 2025. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Solar Bentley's sire's record?
- Phoenix Of Spain (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.2% of 1,345 runs since Apr 2023 (140 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on good to soft going: 9.7% from 134. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 19.6% from 102.
- Who are Solar Bentley's siblings?
- Out of Fresh Mint (IRE), Solar Bentley (IRE) has 11 other produce in our archive, 6 of them winners. Most wins: Canary Row (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Listed (Canary Row (IRE)). The wins came over 5f–2m3f. As at Nov 2026.