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Benkei (IRE) 15yo b g 27th Feb 2010Track Horse
Track Horse
Benkei (IRE) b g 27th Feb 2010
Last Win
Killarney Mon, 14th May, 18 7/2Fav, Rachael Blackmore
(2470 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Sun, 9th Jun, 24
13th, 40/1, Miss M Walsh
(252 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
53
4
8
8%
€81,967.5
-37.38
Hurdle IRE
34
2
5
6%
€45,620
-26.00
Under Rules Total
87
6
13
7%
-63.38
Form Figures
786-34663027-90121165-7041234678005-75305483190457-317906067-9000700060-U08396004344-0832F-0P000-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 786-34663027-90121165-7041234678005-75305483190457-317906067-9000700060-U08396004344-0832F-0P000-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Takashi Kodama to H Rogers
Oct 2014
Open Yearling Horses In Training Sale (Goffs Ireland)
The Old Mew Stable Ltd.
Purchaser: Harry Rogers
€70,000
Lots Sold: 154
Prices
Avg: €9,836
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €150,000
Apr 2012
Craven Breeze Up Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
The Old Mew Stables Ltd., Ireland
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£38,000
Lots Sold: 117
Prices
Avg: £73,316
Median: £57,000
Maximum: £500,000
Oct 2011
October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Tattersalls (UK))
The Castlebridge Consignment
Purchaser: Big Red Farm
£85,000
Lots Sold: 363
Prices
Avg: £142,163
Median: £100,000
Maximum: £1,700,000
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Oct 2014
Open Yearling Horses In Training Sale (Goffs Ireland)
The Old Mew Stable Ltd.
Purchaser: Harry Rogers
€70,000
Lots Sold: 154
Prices
Avg: €9,836
Median: €4,500
Maximum: €150,000
Apr 2012
Craven Breeze Up Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
The Old Mew Stables Ltd., Ireland
Purchaser: Lot Not Sold
£38,000
Lots Sold: 117
Prices
Avg: £73,316
Median: £57,000
Maximum: £500,000
Oct 2011
October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Tattersalls (UK))
The Castlebridge Consignment
Purchaser: Big Red Farm
£85,000
Lots Sold: 363
Prices
Avg: £142,163
Median: £100,000
Maximum: £1,700,000
Reports in which Benkei (IRE) was mentioned
Lightfoot leads home his rivals under Doyle
Beaten by just a head over fences on his return to action at Kilbeggan last month, Sargent Lightfoot (7/1 from 12s early) went a place better under Susie Doyle in the Cheers To The Punchestown Women Ladies Handicap Hurdle. Sun 09th Jun
Elliott doubles up with Hunting Brook
Hunting Brook brought up a double for Gordon Elliott at Down Royal on his first start for the stable. Fri 10th Nov
Lily Light Foot powers home for the Hartys
Mon 26th Sep
Marshalled and Aine dig deep for another win
Marshalled gained a fourth career win when rallying gamely on the run-in for Aine O’Connor to land the Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Ladies Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 29th May
Mullins quartet tackle Kingdom Gold Cup
Willie Mullins launches a four-strong assault on the K.W.D. Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap, the feature event at Killarney on Thursday. Thu 23rd Aug
Unbeaten Shanning returns to Ballybrit
Shanning puts her unbeaten record on the line in the feature event on the penultimate day of the Galway Festival. Sat 04th Aug
Blackmore completes double in Killarney National
The John Ryan trained Icantsay landed the first 'National' of the new season as the bottom weight won the Laurels Pub Killarney National Handicap Chase at Killarney today, to complete a double on the day for jockey Rachael Blackmore. Mon 14th May
Blackmore in for winning spare ride on Benkei
Rachael Blackmore came in for a winning ride aboard Benkei in the extended two mile six handicap hurdle at Killarney. Mon 14th May
Shaneshill out to regain winning thread
Shaneshill is the star name on show in the Beaufort Golf Club An Riocht Chase at Killarney today. Mon 14th May
Meri Devie stays on well to give Mullins a treble
Meri Devie continued the golden run of Willie Mullins's stable by bringing up a treble for the Closutton trainer in the Grade B Ballymore Handicap Hurdle. Sat 28th Apr
Review roscommon 4th Sep
Detailed maintained her forward momentum with a determined victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at RoscommonMon 04th Sep
Benkei gets off the mark over flights
Smart Flat performer Benkei recorded his first success over flights, as he came home an easy winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle. Mon 04th Sep
Browne takes honours on Swamp Fox
Swamp Fox and Barry Browne were the heroes in the featured Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap on the first day of the Galway Festival. Mon 25th Jul
Review down royal 22nd Jul
Stellar Mass has now won the two biggest Flat races on the Down Royal calendar after adding the Her Majesty's Plate to his Ulster Derby success of last monthFri 22nd Jul
Irish Derby third wins Her Majesty's Plate
Irish Derby third Stellar Mass landed today’s feature at Down Royal, landing the Listed Her Majesty's Plate for trainer Kevin Manning and jockey Kevin Manning. Fri 22nd Jul
Benkei proves tough for Smullen
Benkei emerged on top after a thrilling duel with Sweet Cherry in the McCabes Mitsubishi Motors Handicap at Bellewstown. Thu 30th Jun
Review bellewstown 26th Aug
Galway Festival hero Benkei maintained his steep upward curve when landing the It Pays To Bet With The Tote Handicap at BellewstownWed 26th Aug
Benkei continues on a roll
Benkei threatened from early in his career, to be a multiple winner, and Harry Rogers has brought that potential out in the well-bred son of Galileo, as he made it three wins in four starts in the It Pays To Bet With Tote Handicap at Bellewstown. Wed 26th Aug
Benkei sees out two-mile trip well
The bookmakers copped a result in the concluding two mile handicap at Galway as heavily-backed Crystal Pearl was outfought by Benkei. Tue 28th Jul
Review leopardstown 23rd Jul
Deauville dented the lofty reputation of Sanus Per Aquam to land the Japanese Racing Association Tyros Stakes at LeopardstownThu 23rd Jul
Hurricane Sky does it again at Leopardstown
After winning over the course and distance last month Hurricane Sky repeated the feat this evening as he took the Korean Racing Authority Handicap in the colours of JP McManus. Thu 23rd Jul
Review navan 30th May
David Wachman's well-regarded juvenile Most Beautiful stepped forward from her promising debut run to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at NavanSat 30th May
Rogers back on track with Benkei
Harry Rogers made a welcome return to the racecourse after fracturing his pelvis in an accident at home 16 weeks ago, and punters who took the hint were well rewarded as Benkei justified strong support in the 1m5f handicap at Navan. Sat 30th May
Warrior back on track
Colin Keane and Clondaw Warrior (6/4 favourite) proved to be a match made in heaven as the Overbury gelding got back on the winning trail in the Galway Apprentice Handicap. Mon 08th Sep
Review galway 8th Sep
Tarana ran out an impressive winner of the Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes, the feature race at Galway on MondayMon 08th Sep
Hidden Universe a birthday treat for Weld
The punters came for Hidden Universe and the punters were proved right as he scored for Weld and Smullen in the two mile handicap. Tue 29th Jul
'Dusty' "in front at the right point"
Reportedly backed in from as big as 9/2 this morning, 13/8 favourite Hazariban landed the punt in the Follow @NavanRacecourse On Twitter Handicap. Sat 12th Apr
After race at Killarney Mon, 14th May, 2018 (1st) 
He travelled and jumped well and he had the form on his Punchestown run and that run was good enough to win this. He could go on the flat now but we'll keep going wherever we can find a race for him. If I had a few more owners like Jerry (Nolan), it'd be very easy. He has been lucky and has two nice horses (also Lord Erskine) with me.
H Rogers
He travelled and jumped well and he had the form on his Punchestown run and that run was good enough to win this. He could go on the flat now but we'll keep going wherever we can find a race for him. If I had a few more owners like Jerry (Nolan), it'd be very easy. He has been lucky and has two nice horses (also Lord Erskine) with me.
H Rogers
After race at Roscommon Mon, 4th Sep, 2017 (1st)
He's struggled over hurdles but it's nice to see him winning one. I'd say it was a bad race today but all he could do was win it. He could run in the Irish St Leger on Sunday. There is prize-money for the first eight and we will see how many are left in it and make a decision then. Hopefully he will go for the Cesarewitch. It is in Navan this year which will suit him, and there is a Group 3 in Naas that he will probably run in as well. We will let him roll along now if we can.
H Rogers
He's struggled over hurdles but it's nice to see him winning one. I'd say it was a bad race today but all he could do was win it. He could run in the Irish St Leger on Sunday. There is prize-money for the first eight and we will see how many are left in it and make a decision then. Hopefully he will go for the Cesarewitch. It is in Navan this year which will suit him, and there is a Group 3 in Naas that he will probably run in as well. We will let him roll along now if we can.
H Rogers
After race at Bellewstown Thu, 30th Jun, 2016 (1st)
That's why Pat is champion jockey. He was very good on him. It's great to get another winner,. He could go for the amateur race at Galway if it works out. He wouldn't run on soft or fast ground. We'll maybe look at the Cesarewitch later in the year. I think the fast pace in that would suit him. I thought he was beat but he battled well and he's earned his keep for a few days.
H Rogers
That's why Pat is champion jockey. He was very good on him. It's great to get another winner,. He could go for the amateur race at Galway if it works out. He wouldn't run on soft or fast ground. We'll maybe look at the Cesarewitch later in the year. I think the fast pace in that would suit him. I thought he was beat but he battled well and he's earned his keep for a few days.
H Rogers
After race at Bellewstown Wed, 26th Aug, 2015 (1st)
It's great to have Smullen on your side, and he knows him inside out. I thought he was in trouble a furlong out but he picked up again.
H Rogers
It's great to have Smullen on your side, and he knows him inside out. I thought he was in trouble a furlong out but he picked up again.
H Rogers
After race at Galway Tue, 28th Jul, 2015 (1st)
It's unfortunate that Pat Smullen couldn't ride him. We went for Connor and his 3lb helped.
H Rogers
It's unfortunate that Pat Smullen couldn't ride him. We went for Connor and his 3lb helped.
H Rogers
After race at Navan Sat, 30th May, 2015 (1st)
I thought he would like an ease. He looked a winner from a long way out but I'd say it wasn't a great race. He seems to stay well but is probably more of a hurdle horse. He's a fine big horse, and hopefully he can only improve.
H Rogers
I thought he would like an ease. He looked a winner from a long way out but I'd say it wasn't a great race. He seems to stay well but is probably more of a hurdle horse. He's a fine big horse, and hopefully he can only improve.
H Rogers
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