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Horse profile
Ben Purple
- TrainerJohn Patrick Ryan
- OwnerJohn Patrick Ryan
- FamilyFrankly Native
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2020
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 85
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £0
- Last official rating
- 83 (Jumps)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 13 Jul 2025, Sligo (IRE) (PU/10)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Recent form
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Ben Purple has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 25 | Sligo (IRE) | PU/10 | 28/1 | - | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m1½f | Good | 11-12 | 83 | Cj's Darling (IRE) | €5,900 | 61 | 0/6 |
| 13 May 25 | Sligo (IRE) | PU/15 | 50/1 | - | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Good | 11-0 | 85 | Cornmarket (IRE) | €5,900 | 116 | 1/12 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Cork (IRE) | PU/10 | 66/1 | - | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | Goldcrop Novice Handicap Hurdle | Handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m1f | Yielding to Soft | 10-1 | 85 | Wardens Whisper (IRE) | €6,785 | 19 | 0/9 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Limerick (IRE) | PU/14 | 150/1 | - | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m3f | Yielding to Soft | 11-12 | - | Sommesky (IRE) | €11,800 | 8 | 0/12 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Thurles (IRE) | 10/18 | 150/1 | dist | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | Thank You For Supporting Us In 2024 Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Good | 11-12 | - | Bayrann (IRE) | €5,900 | 44 | 0/14 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Clonmel (IRE) | 10/10 | 125/1 | dist | Daniel King | John Patrick Ryan | Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Good | 11-12 | - | Stuntman Steve (IRE) | €11,800 | 93 | 0/7 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Roscommon (IRE) | RR/13 | 100/1 | - | John Aherne | John Patrick Ryan | Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 1m7½f | Soft | 11-3 | - | Keep Up (FR) | €6,490 | 167 | 2/11 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Punchestown (IRE) | PU/6 | 25/1 | - | Mr A P Ryan | John Patrick Ryan | Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m½f | Heavy | 11-3 | - | Sermandzarak (FR) | €6,195 | - | 1/5 |
CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/10
- SP
- 28/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m1½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- 83
- Winner / 2nd
- Cj's Darling (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 61
- Future form
- 0/6
Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 13 May 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/15
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-0
- OR
- 85
- Winner / 2nd
- Cornmarket (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 116
- Future form
- 1/12
Goldcrop Novice Handicap Hurdle
Handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 17 Jan 25
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/10
- SP
- 66/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Goldcrop Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m1f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 10-1
- OR
- 85
- Winner / 2nd
- Wardens Whisper (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,785
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 0/9
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 29 Dec 24
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/14
- SP
- 150/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m3f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Sommesky (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,800
- Days
- 8
- Future form
- 0/12
Thank You For Supporting Us In 2024 Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood
All fields
- Date
- 21 Dec 24
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/18
- SP
- 150/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Thank You For Supporting Us In 2024 Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Bayrann (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,900
- Days
- 44
- Future form
- 0/14
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood
All fields
- Date
- 7 Nov 24
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/10
- SP
- 125/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-12
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Stuntman Steve (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,800
- Days
- 93
- Future form
- 0/7
Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)1m7½fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 6 Aug 24
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Pos
- RR/13
- SP
- 100/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- John Aherne
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 1m7½f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 11-3
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Keep Up (FR)
- Winner prize
- €6,490
- Days
- 167
- Future form
- 2/11
Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 21 Feb 24
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Pos
- PU/6
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Mr A P Ryan
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Race
- Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-3
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Sermandzarak (FR)
- Winner prize
- €6,195
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 1/5
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 25 | Sligo (IRE) | Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle | PU/15 | Cornmarket (IRE) | 1 | 13 Jul 25 | Sligo (IRE) | Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle |
| 6 Aug 24 | Roscommon (IRE) | Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race | RR/13 | Jerry From Kerry (IRE) | 2 | 13 Sep 24 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | OCL Laundry (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race |
| 6 Aug 24 | Roscommon (IRE) | Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race | RR/13 | Pavilion End (GB) | 7 | 14 Jan 25 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Maiden |
| 21 Feb 24 | Punchestown (IRE) | Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race | PU/6 | Sermandzarak (FR) | 1 | 30 Apr 24 | Punchestown (IRE) | Goffs Defender Bumper |
- PU/1513 May 25 · Sligo (IRE)
Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 13 May 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Race
- Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Hurdle
- This horse
- PU/15
- Winner next time
- Cornmarket (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 13 Jul 25
- Race won
- Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle
- RR/136 Aug 24 · Roscommon (IRE)
Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 6 Aug 24
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Race
- Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
- This horse
- RR/13
- Winner next time
- Jerry From Kerry (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 13 Sep 24
- Race won
- OCL Laundry (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
- RR/136 Aug 24 · Roscommon (IRE)
Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 6 Aug 24
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Race
- Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker INH Flat Race
- This horse
- RR/13
- Winner next time
- Pavilion End (GB)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 14 Jan 25
- At
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race won
- Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Maiden
- PU/621 Feb 24 · Punchestown (IRE)
Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 21 Feb 24
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Race
- Bet Victor Proud To Support Irish Racing INH Flat Race
- This horse
- PU/6
- Winner next time
- Sermandzarak (FR)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 30 Apr 24
- Race won
- Goffs Defender Bumper
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Patrick Ryan | 21 Feb 24 | 13 Jul 25 | PU/6 | 85 | 83 | 85 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
John Patrick Ryan
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- First run
- 21 Feb 24
- Last run
- 13 Jul 25
- First run for yard
- PU/6
- OR first run
- 85
- OR last run
- 83
- Best OR
- 85
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | 85 | 21 Feb 24 | 13 Jul 25 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- Best OR
- 85
- First run
- 21 Feb 24
- Last run
- 13 Jul 25
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Roscommon (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Thurles (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Sligo (IRE)
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Clonmel (IRE)
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Cork (IRE)
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Punchestown (IRE)
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Roscommon (IRE)
- Course
- Roscommon (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Thurles (IRE)
- Course
- Thurles (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| February | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| November | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
February
- Month
- February
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel King | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| John Aherne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr A P Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Daniel King
- Jockey
- Daniel King
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
John Aherne
- Jockey
- John Aherne
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr A P Ryan
- Jockey
- Mr A P Ryan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Patrick Ryan | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
John Patrick Ryan
- Trainer
- John Patrick Ryan
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 61 to 120 days | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
61 to 120 days
- Days since last run
- 61 to 120 days
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchElusive Pimpernel (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireElusive Quality (USA)
- Sire's damCara Fantasy (IRE)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchFollow My Leader (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireSupreme Leader (GB)
- Dam's damFrankly Native (IRE)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Frankly Native (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Breeding card
HorseBen Purple (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2020
SireElusive Pimpernel (USA)
DamFollow My Leader (IRE)
DamsireSupreme Leader (GB)
Sire's sireElusive Quality (USA)
Sire's damCara Fantasy (IRE)
2nd damFrankly Native (IRE)
Dam's produce3 winners from 7 runners
Notable siblingInstagramher (GB)
Female line
- Follow My Leader (IRE) · by Supreme Leader (GB) · 3 winners from 7 runners
- Frankly Native (IRE) · 7 winners from 9 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elusive Pimpernel (USA) | Follow My Leader (IRE) | Supreme Leader (GB) | Thomas Meagher | 7 Mar 20 | bay | gelding | Flat 9.2f · NH 2m3f | Flat 14.3f · NH 2m4f |
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
- Damsire
- Supreme Leader (GB)
- Breeder
- Thomas Meagher
- Foaled
- 7 Mar 20
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.2f · NH 2m3f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 14.3f · NH 2m4f
Progeny of Elusive Pimpernel (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 2,181 | 166 | 466 | 8 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f | 1,051 | 78 | 216 | 5 | 0 | ||
| On Good going | 1,001 | 84 | 224 | 4 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f on Good going | 426 | 41 | 91 | 2 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 2,181
- Wins
- 166
- Placed
- 466
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 8
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 1,051
- Wins
- 78
- Placed
- 216
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 1,001
- Wins
- 84
- Placed
- 224
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 426
- Wins
- 41
- Placed
- 91
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Elusive Pimpernel (USA) × Supreme Leader (GB) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 7 | 12 | £62,591 | €0 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 48
- Wins
- 7
- 2nd/3rd
- 12
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £62,591
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Freddy (IRE) | 40 | 7 | 0 | £62,591 | €0 |
| Ben Purple (IRE) | 8 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Fairway Freddy (IRE)
- Horse
- Fairway Freddy (IRE)
- Runs
- 40
- Wins
- 7
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £62,591
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ben Purple (IRE)
- Horse
- Ben Purple (IRE)
- Runs
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 83 | 85 | 83 | 3 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 83
- Highest OR
- 85
- Lowest OR
- 83
- Rated runs
- 3
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 25 | Sligo (IRE) | NH | 83 | -2 | PU/10 |
| 13 May 25 | Sligo (IRE) | NH | 85 | 0 | PU/15 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Cork (IRE) | NH | 85 | - | PU/10 |
- PU/1013 Jul 25 · Sligo (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 83
- Change
- -2
- Pos
- PU/10
- PU/1513 May 25 · Sligo (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 13 May 25
- Course
- Sligo (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 85
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- PU/15
- PU/1017 Jan 25 · Cork (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 17 Jan 25
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Code
- NH
- OR
- 85
- Change
- -
- Pos
- PU/10
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 83 | 83 | 0 | 85 | -2 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Current OR
- 83
- OR last run
- 83
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 85
- v highest
- -2
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 3 winners from 7 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Elusive Pimpernel (USA) out of Follow My Leader (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Beat All (USA)
- Instagramher (GB)0W · 5R
By Multiplex (GB)
- Supreme Performer (GB)0W · 4R
By Kayf Tara (GB)
- Larkbarrow Lad (GB)2W · 27R
- The Long Mile (GB)4W · 19R
- Queens River (GB)0W · 1R
By Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Thankyouforthedays (IRE)1W · 7R
Female line
- 1Follow My Leader (IRE) · by Supreme Leader (GB)
- 2Frankly Native (IRE)
Notable relatives
Uncle (out of 2nd dam)
- Master Of The Hall (IRE)11W · 44R · 1 black-type
First cousin
- World Of Fortunes (IRE)7W · 18R · 3 black-type
- Speculatrix (GB)4W · 14R · 1 black-type
In brief
How old is Ben Purple?
Ben Purple (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 7 March 2020 and is 6 years old.
Who are the sire and dam of Ben Purple?
Ben Purple (IRE) is by Elusive Pimpernel (USA) out of Follow My Leader (IRE), a daughter of Supreme Leader (GB), and was bred by Thomas Meagher.
Who trained Ben Purple?
Ben Purple (IRE) was trained by John Patrick Ryan and owned by John Patrick Ryan at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Ben Purple's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Ben Purple (IRE) ran 8 times without winning.
What was Ben Purple's official rating?
Ben Purple (IRE) was last officially rated 83 over jumps (career high 85).
Is Ben Purple still racing?
Ben Purple (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 13 July 2025 at Sligo (IRE) in the CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle (result: pulled up, 10 ran), and has not run there since.
Is Ben Purple related to any top horses?
Ben Purple (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include World Of Fortunes (IRE) (first cousin, Listed winner), Master Of The Hall (IRE) (uncle, Listed winner) and Speculatrix (GB) (first cousin, Listed winner), from the Frankly Native (IRE) family.
What is Ben Purple's record at Sligo (IRE)?
Ben Purple (IRE) ran most often at Sligo (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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