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Superior Ben (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Superior Ben

Beneficial (GB) × Mother Superior (IRE) (Camden Town (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2003
Highest OR
113
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 13 runs (8%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€12,329 IRE
Last official rating
113 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
31 May 2009, Kilbeggan (IRE) (SU/12)
Last win (GB & IRE)
1 Mar 2009, Clonmel (IRE)
Recent form
5SU164312223DSQ261SU

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
31 May 09Kilbeggan (IRE)SU/125/1-Roger LoughranD T HughesBloomfield House Hotel HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m3fGood11-12113Otay Kawn (IRE)€7,774912/9
1 Mar 09Clonmel (IRE)1/185/4Fwon 13Roger LoughranD T HughesLisronagh Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-4110Osborn (FR)€5,528491/14
11 Jan 09Leopardstown (IRE)26/2950/1distIan McCarthyD T HughesPierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)Grade BHurdle2mYielding9-12112Penny's Bill (IRE)€66,000163/26
26 Dec 08Leopardstown (IRE)DSQ/2311/216P W FloodD T HughesDurkan New Homes Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fSoft11-12112Cousin Vinny (IRE)€10,020343/19
22 Nov 08Gowran Park (IRE)3/20100/302¾P W FloodD T HughesPorters Saddlery Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft11-12-Oligarch Society (IRE)€8,983262/18
27 Oct 08Galway (IRE)2/20100/301Roger LoughranD T HughesEasyfix Rubber Products Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy11-12-Mr Warbucks (IRE)€8,983110/19
16 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)2/2510/11¾Roger LoughranD T HughesHibernian Insurance Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mSoft to Heavy11-12-Fisher Bridge (IRE)€8,2922493/23
10 Feb 08Leopardstown (IRE)12/218/114¼Conor MaxwellD T HughesFrank Ward & Co. Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding to Soft11-6-Jaffonnien (FR)€8,983142/20
27 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)3/2610/12Conor MaxwellD T HughesRobert Clarkson Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding11-5-Endless Intrigue (IRE)€8,983322/19
26 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)4/2425/12½Mr R M HennessyD T HughesIrish Foal Levy (C & G) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood11-2-I'm Still Standing (IRE)€19,530241/21
2 Dec 07Fairyhouse (IRE)16/2433/1distNiki O'SheaD T HughesJoe Savage Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m2fHeavy11-6-Sigma Digital (GB)€9,674321/21
31 Oct 07Punchestown (IRE)SU/1914/1-Paddy KennedyD T HughesPunchestown INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mYielding11-0-Minella Theatre (IRE)€6,219141/16
17 Oct 07Punchestown (IRE)5/2316/111¾Paddy KennedyD T HughesStar Racegoers Club INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mGood11-3-Chateau D'Eau (FR)€7,601-1/20
  • SU/1231 May 09 · Kilbeggan (IRE)5/1

    Bloomfield House Hotel Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    31 May 09
    Pos
    SU/12
    SP
    5/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Bloomfield House Hotel Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    113
    Winner / 2nd
    Otay Kawn (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,774
    Days
    91
    Future form
    2/9
  • 1/181 Mar 09 · Clonmel (IRE)5/4F

    Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    1 Mar 09
    Pos
    1/18
    SP
    5/4F
    Btn
    won 13
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    110
    Winner / 2nd
    Osborn (FR)
    Winner prize
    €5,528
    Days
    49
    Future form
    1/14
  • 26/2911 Jan 09 · Leopardstown (IRE)50/1

    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)

    Grade B2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    11 Jan 09
    Pos
    26/29
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)
    Class
    Grade B
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-12
    OR
    112
    Winner / 2nd
    Penny's Bill (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €66,000
    Days
    16
    Future form
    3/26
  • DSQ/2326 Dec 08 · Leopardstown (IRE)11/2

    Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 08
    Pos
    DSQ/23
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    16
    Jockey
    P W Flood
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    112
    Winner / 2nd
    Cousin Vinny (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €10,020
    Days
    34
    Future form
    3/19
  • 3/2022 Nov 08 · Gowran Park (IRE)100/30

    Porters Saddlery Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    22 Nov 08
    Pos
    3/20
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    2¾
    Jockey
    P W Flood
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Porters Saddlery Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,983
    Days
    26
    Future form
    2/18
  • 2/2027 Oct 08 · Galway (IRE)100/30

    Easyfix Rubber Products Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    27 Oct 08
    Pos
    2/20
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    1
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Easyfix Rubber Products Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mr Warbucks (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,983
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/19
  • 2/2516 Oct 08 · Punchestown (IRE)10/1

    Hibernian Insurance Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    16 Oct 08
    Pos
    2/25
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    1¾
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Hibernian Insurance Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,292
    Days
    249
    Future form
    3/23
  • 12/2110 Feb 08 · Leopardstown (IRE)8/1

    Frank Ward & Co. Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Feb 08
    Pos
    12/21
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    14¼
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Frank Ward & Co. Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Jaffonnien (FR)
    Winner prize
    €8,983
    Days
    14
    Future form
    2/20
  • 3/2627 Jan 08 · Leopardstown (IRE)10/1

    Robert Clarkson Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    27 Jan 08
    Pos
    3/26
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    2
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Robert Clarkson Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,983
    Days
    32
    Future form
    2/19
  • 4/2426 Dec 07 · Leopardstown (IRE)25/1

    Irish Foal Levy (C & G) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 07
    Pos
    4/24
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    2½
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Irish Foal Levy (C & G) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €19,530
    Days
    24
    Future form
    1/21
  • 16/242 Dec 07 · Fairyhouse (IRE)33/1

    Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    2 Dec 07
    Pos
    16/24
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-6
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Sigma Digital (GB)
    Winner prize
    €9,674
    Days
    32
    Future form
    1/21
  • SU/1931 Oct 07 · Punchestown (IRE)14/1

    Punchestown INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    31 Oct 07
    Pos
    SU/19
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Punchestown INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,219
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/16
  • 5/2317 Oct 07 · Punchestown (IRE)16/1

    Star Racegoers Club INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Oct 07
    Pos
    5/23
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    11¾
    Trainer
    D T Hughes
    Race
    Star Racegoers Club INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Chateau D'Eau (FR)
    Winner prize
    €7,601
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/20

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

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
31 May 09Kilbeggan (IRE)Bloomfield House Hotel HurdleSU/12Decoy Daddy (IRE)28 Jun 09Roscommon (IRE)Abbey Hotel Roscommon Hurdle
31 May 09Kilbeggan (IRE)Bloomfield House Hotel HurdleSU/12Golden Kite (IRE)55 Jun 09Cork (IRE)Navigation Road Hurdle
1 Mar 09Clonmel (IRE)Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle1/18Sherchanceit (IRE)919 Apr 09Tramore (IRE)www.tramore-racecourse.com Maiden Hurdle
11 Jan 09Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)26/29Deutschland (USA)81 Mar 09Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Chase
11 Jan 09Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)26/29On The Way Out (IRE)95 Feb 09Clonmel (IRE)Surehaul Mercedes Novice Hurdle
11 Jan 09Leopardstown (IRE)Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle)26/29Kirbybroguelantern (IRE)2427 Feb 09Dundalk (AW) (IRE)46 Years All Out Handicap
26 Dec 08Leopardstown (IRE)Durkan New Homes Maiden HurdleDSQ/23Cousin Vinny (IRE)117 Jan 09Naas (IRE)European Breeders Fund Irish Racing Writers Novice Hurdle
26 Dec 08Leopardstown (IRE)Durkan New Homes Maiden HurdleDSQ/23River Canon (FR)419 Feb 09Clonmel (IRE)Demense Maiden Hurdle
26 Dec 08Leopardstown (IRE)Durkan New Homes Maiden HurdleDSQ/23Lastoftheleaders (IRE)171 May 09Punchestown (IRE)Mitsubishi Diamond Vision (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
22 Nov 08Gowran Park (IRE)Porters Saddlery Maiden Hurdle3/20Persian City (IRE)29 Dec 08Punchestown (IRE)Oyster Group Maiden Hurdle
22 Nov 08Gowran Park (IRE)Porters Saddlery Maiden Hurdle3/20Flirthing Around (IRE)429 Nov 08Wexford (RH) (IRE)Saltees Island Mares Novice Hurdle
16 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)Hibernian Insurance Maiden Hurdle2/25Fisher Bridge (IRE)129 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle
16 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)Hibernian Insurance Maiden Hurdle2/25Bob Lingo (IRE)329 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle
16 Oct 08Punchestown (IRE)Hibernian Insurance Maiden Hurdle2/25Sinatra Bar (IRE)62 Nov 08Cork (IRE)paddypowertrader.com I.N.H Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle
10 Feb 08Leopardstown (IRE)Frank Ward & Co. Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race12/21Themoonandsixpence (IRE)320 Apr 08Cork (IRE)Mitchelstown (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
10 Feb 08Leopardstown (IRE)Frank Ward & Co. Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race12/21Pineau De Re (FR)623 Feb 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race
27 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)Robert Clarkson Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/26Endless Intrigue (IRE)122 Mar 08Fairyhouse (IRE)Ashbourne Town Centre INH Flat Race
27 Jan 08Leopardstown (IRE)Robert Clarkson Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race3/26Picture This (IRE)71 Mar 08Navan (IRE)Athlumney (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
26 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Foal Levy (C & G) INH Flat Race4/24Head Of The Posse (IRE)35 Oct 08Tipperary (IRE)Tipperary Co-Op (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
2 Dec 07Fairyhouse (IRE)Joe Savage Maiden Hurdle16/24Tranquil Sea I (IRE)226 Dec 07Leopardstown (IRE)Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle
31 Oct 07Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown INH Flat RaceSU/19Kennedy Hill (IRE)324 Nov 07Gowran Park (IRE)Duninga Gallops (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
17 Oct 07Punchestown (IRE)Star Racegoers Club INH Flat Race5/23Chateau D'Eau (FR)12 Nov 07Down Royal (IRE)Archie Watson Memorial INH Flat Race

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

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
D T Hughes17 Oct 0731 May 095/23112113113131227.7%38.5%£0€12,329
D T Hughes
Trainer
D T Hughes
First run
17 Oct 07
Last run
31 May 09
First run for yard
5/23
OR first run
112
OR last run
113
Best OR
113
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
7.7%
Place %
38.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt131227.7%38.5%£0€12,32911317 Oct 0731 May 09
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
7.7%
Place %
38.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329
Best OR
113
First run
17 Oct 07
Last run
31 May 09

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle812112.5%50.0%£0€10,476
NH Flat50010.0%20.0%£0€1,853
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,476
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,853

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good30000.0%0.0%£0€930
Yielding30010.0%33.3%£0€923
Yielding to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft310133.3%66.7%£0€6,451
Soft to Heavy10100.0%100.0%£0€1,932
Heavy20100.0%50.0%£0€2,093
Good
Going
Good
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€930
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,451
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,932
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,093

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f1012210.0%50.0%£0€12,329
2m2f to 2m5f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
10
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
10.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Leopardstown (IRE)50010.0%20.0%£0€1,853
Punchestown (IRE)30100.0%33.3%£0€1,932
Clonmel (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,528
Fairyhouse (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Galway (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€2,093
Gowran Park (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€923
Kilbeggan (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,853
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,932
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,528
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,093
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)121228.3%41.7%£0€12,329
Grade B10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
12
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
8.3%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329
Grade B
Class
Grade B
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
9 to 12 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners121228.3%41.7%£0€12,329
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
12
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
8.3%
Place %
41.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January20010.0%50.0%£0€923
February10000.0%0.0%£0€0
March1100100.0%100.0%£0€5,528
May10000.0%0.0%£0€0
October40200.0%50.0%£0€4,025
November10010.0%100.0%£0€923
December30000.0%0.0%£0€930
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,528
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,025
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
December
Month
December
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€930

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Roger Loughran412025.0%75.0%£0€9,553
Conor Maxwell20010.0%50.0%£0€923
P W Flood20010.0%50.0%£0€923
Paddy Kennedy20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Ian McCarthy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mr R M Hennessy10000.0%0.0%£0€930
Niki O'Shea10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Roger Loughran
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,553
Conor Maxwell
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
P W Flood
Jockey
P W Flood
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€923
Paddy Kennedy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ian McCarthy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mr R M Hennessy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€930
Niki O'Shea
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
D T Hughes131227.7%38.5%£0€12,329
D T Hughes
Trainer
D T Hughes
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
7.7%
Place %
38.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear131227.7%38.5%£0€12,329
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
7.7%
Place %
38.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329

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 runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days30100.0%33.3%£0€2,093
15 to 30 days30010.0%33.3%£0€1,853
31 to 60 days410125.0%50.0%£0€6,451
61 to 120 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days10100.0%100.0%£0€1,932
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,093
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,853
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,451
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,932

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBeneficial (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBeneficial (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireTop Ville (IRE)
  2. Sire's damYouthful (FR)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchMother Superior (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamMother Superior (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireCamden Town (GB)
  2. Dam's damMwanamio (GB)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Beneficial (GB)
Mother Superior (IRE)
Top Ville (IRE)
Youthful (FR)
Camden Town (GB)
Mwanamio (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseSuperior Ben (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2003
SireBeneficial (GB)
DamMother Superior (IRE)
DamsireCamden Town (GB)
Sire's sireTop Ville (IRE)
Sire's damYouthful (FR)
2nd damMwanamio (GB)
Dam's produce3 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingWise Old Owl (IRE)

Female line

  1. Mother Superior (IRE) · by Camden Town (GB) · 3 winners from 4 runners
  2. Mwanamio (GB) · 3 winners from 8 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Beneficial (GB)Mother Superior (IRE)Camden Town (GB)geldingFlat 13.7f · NH 2m3½fFlat 9.1f · NH 2m3½f
Beneficial (GB)
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.7f · NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.1f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Beneficial (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs18,7051,9525,06910.4%27.1%131
At 2m to 2m1f6,4206741,77810.5%27.7%101
On Soft going4,8025201,32110.8%27.5%41
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going1,70817847310.4%27.7%31
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
18,705
Wins
1,952
Placed
5,069
Win %
10.4%
Place %
27.1%
This horse runs
13
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
6,420
Wins
674
Placed
1,778
Win %
10.5%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
1
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
4,802
Wins
520
Placed
1,321
Win %
10.8%
Place %
27.5%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Soft going
Runs
1,708
Wins
178
Placed
473
Win %
10.4%
Place %
27.7%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1

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.

Beneficial (GB) × Camden Town mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt5480.0%0818259.9%£36,808€89,419
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
5
Winners
4
Winners %
80.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
81
Wins
8
2nd/3rd
25
Win %
9.9%
Prize GB (£)
£36,808
Prize IRE (€)
€89,419

All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Locked Inthepocket (IRE)2440£23,074€0
Wise Old Owl (IRE)1420£0€77,090
Superior Ben (IRE)1310£0€12,329
Lough Rynn (IRE)2910£13,734€0
Faithlegg Lady (IRE)100£0€0
Locked Inthepocket (IRE)
Runs
24
Wins
4
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£23,074
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Wise Old Owl (IRE)
Runs
14
Wins
2
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€77,090
Superior Ben (IRE)
Runs
13
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,329
Lough Rynn (IRE)
Runs
29
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£13,734
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Faithlegg Lady (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt1131131101101 Mar 094
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
113
Highest OR
113
Lowest OR
110
Last winning OR
110
Last win
1 Mar 09
Rated runs
4

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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
31 May 09Kilbeggan (IRE)NH1133SU/12
1 Mar 09Clonmel (IRE)NH110-21/18
11 Jan 09Leopardstown (IRE)NH112026/29
26 Dec 08Leopardstown (IRE)NH112-DSQ/23

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt11311301101 Mar 09311031130
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
113
OR last run
113
Change
0
Last winning OR
110
Last win
1 Mar 09
v last winning
3
Highest winning OR
110
v highest winning
3
Highest OR
113
v highest
0

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

Mother Superior (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
3 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Flemensfirth (USA)

By Old Vic (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Mother Superior (IRE) · by Camden Town (GB)
  2. 2Mwanamio (GB)

Notable relatives

Uncle (out of 2nd dam)

View full Mwanamio family

In brief

When was Superior Ben foaled?

Superior Ben (IRE) was foaled in 2003.

Who are the sire and dam of Superior Ben?

Superior Ben (IRE) is by Beneficial (GB) out of Mother Superior (IRE), a daughter of Camden Town (GB).

Who trained Superior Ben?

Superior Ben (IRE) was trained by D T Hughes and owned by T A Curran at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Superior Ben's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Superior Ben (IRE) won 1 of 13 races (8%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Superior Ben's biggest win?

Superior Ben (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Lisronagh Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel (IRE) on 1 March 2009.

Has Superior Ben ever been beaten?

Superior Ben (IRE) was beaten 12 times in 13 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 17 October 2007 at Punchestown (IRE) (5th of 23).

What was Superior Ben's official rating?

Superior Ben (IRE) was last officially rated 113 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Superior Ben still racing?

Superior Ben (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 31 May 2009 at Kilbeggan (IRE) in the Bloomfield House Hotel Hurdle (result: slipped up, 12 ran), and has not run there since.

Is Superior Ben related to any top horses?

Superior Ben (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Father Rector (IRE) (uncle, Listed winner), from the Mwanamio (GB) family.

What is Superior Ben's record at Leopardstown (IRE)?

Superior Ben (IRE) ran most often at Leopardstown (IRE), with no wins from 5 runs there.

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