Jenson Benson: horse profile, stats, records and next races
Jenson Benson is an 8-year-old gelding by Kodi Bear, trained by Shaun Lycett. He has won 5 of 45 starts and placed in 14 more, for £42,401 in prize money. His best trip is 7f, where 1 win from 5 is a 20% strike rate against 10% at every other distance. He runs next in the 1:38 at Brighton on 6 October, where the best price is 5/2 with Bet365. His best performance rating is 74, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.
- Runs 45
- Wins 5
- Placed 19
- Strike rate 11%
- Prize money £42,401
- Best rating 74
- Official rating 52
Where Jenson Benson runs next
| Time | Course | Race | Best price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:38 | Brighton | Matchbook Signup - Get 20% Back On Losses Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Hands And Heels Race) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Series) | 5/2 Bet365 | bet365 |
Jenson Benson form and race record
| Date | Course | Race | Dist | Going | Pos | Beaten | SP | Jockey | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 26 | Brighton | #Matchbooklovesracing "confined" Handicap Stakes (For Horses Who Have Not Won A Race In 2026) Class 6 | 1m 2f | Good | 1 | — | 9/2 | Gina Mangan | 52 |
| 1 Aug 26 | Hamilton | Wellman Cars Hamilton Handicap Stakes Class 6 | 1m 1f | Good | 2 | 0.3 | 33/1 | Gina Mangan | 50 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Lingfield (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Class 6 | 1m 4f | Standard | 5 | 8.25 | 20/1 | Dylan Hogan | 54 |
| 13 May 25 | Chepstow | Ian & Tracey Late Again Handicap Class 6 | 1m 4f | Good | 6 | 10.25 | 15/2 | Gina Mangan | 56 |
| 8 May 25 | Brighton | Star Sports Handicap Class 6 | 1m 4f | Good To Firm | 4 | 3 | 11/1 | Gina Mangan | 56 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard To Slow | 8 | 6.5 | 17/2 | David Probert | 57 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Watch Racing Live At bet365 Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 2 | .25 | 10/1 | Gina Mangan | 56 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Sky Bet Club Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard | 6 | 3.75 | 3/1J | Mr Simon Walker | 57 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | CCR Thanks The Armed Forces Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard | 6 | 3.5 | 13/2 | Jason Hart | 58 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Winged Horse Equine Supplements Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard | 3 | 3.25 | 10/1 | Gina Mangan | 59 |
| 2 Sep 24 | Chepstow | AK BETS Kennel Club Free Bets Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Good | 4 | 4.25 | 15/2 | Gina Mangan | 60 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Chepstow | Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Good To Firm | 2 | 2.25 | 20/1 | Gina Mangan | 59 |
| 5 Jul 24 | Sandown | Style Awards On Ladies Day Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Class 5 | 1m | Good | 6 | 8.25 | 28/1 | Miss Becky Smith | 61 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Villa Collet Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 9 | 14.5 | 18/1 | Jason Hart | 63 |
| 15 Feb 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Ministry Of Sound Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 5 | 2.5 | 11/2 | Rossa Ryan | 64 |
| 1 Feb 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Book Your Good Friday Raceday Handicap Class 5 | 7f | Standard | 4 | 2.25 | 15/2 | Rossa Ryan | 64 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Chelmsford City (AW) | CCR Private Venue Hire Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Standard | 2 | 1.25 | 13/2 | Rossa Ryan | 64 |
| 21 Nov 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Book Online At chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard | 6 | 3.5 | 9/2 | Rossa Ryan | 65 |
| 16 Aug 23 | Salisbury | Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips Carried Not Used) Class 5 | 7f | Good | 3 | 3.75 | 11/2 | Joe Bradnam | 66 |
| 2 Aug 23 | Leicester | Kube - Leicester's Premier Events Venue Handicap Class 4 | 1m | Soft | 8 | 7.75 | 33/1 | Cieren Fallon | 69 |
| 25 Jul 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Racing Welfare Handicap Class 4 | 1m 2f | Standard To Slow | 12 | 15 | 50/1 | Luke Morris | 69 |
| 11 May 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Ministry Of Sound 2nd September Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 6 | 8.25 | 4/1 | Thomas Greatrex | 70 |
| 27 Apr 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Class 5 | 7f | Standard | 3 | .75 | 6/1 | Thomas Greatrex | 70 |
| 1 Apr 23 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap Class 4 | 1m 3f | Standard To Slow | 9 | 8 | 18/1 | Joanna Mason | 70 |
| 2 Mar 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Racing Welfare Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 2 | .5 | 15/8F | Thomas Greatrex | 70 |
| 10 Feb 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Caroline White Birthday Celebration Handicap Class 5 | 1m 2f | Standard | 1 | — | 7/2 | Thomas Greatrex | 67 |
| 23 Jan 23 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap Class 5 | 1m 0.5f | Standard | 6 | 2 | 9/4F | Kieran Shoemark | 67 |
| 18 Jan 23 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Spreadex Sports Get 40 In Bonuses Handicap Class 5 | 1m 0.5f | Standard | 3 | .5 | 7/2 | Clifford Lee | 67 |
| 3 Jan 23 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Clockstock 2023 Handicap Class 4 | 1m | Standard | 4 | 1 | 6/1 | Cieren Fallon | 68 |
| 1 Dec 22 | Chelmsford City (AW) | chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Class 4 | 7f | Standard | 10 | 5.25 | 12/1 | Thomas Greatrex | 68 |
| 19 May 22 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Transparent Recruitment Solutions Limited Handicap Class 5 | 1m | Standard | 2 | .75 | EvensF | Jamie Spencer | 68 |
| 5 May 22 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Sigma Here 28th May Handicap Class 6 | 7f | Standard | 1 | — | 9/4F | Thomas Greatrex | 62 |
| 6 Apr 22 | Nottingham | Watch On Racing Tv Handicap Class 6 | 1m 0.5f | Good To Soft | 10 | 7.75 | 9/2J | Thomas Greatrex | 63 |
| 11 Feb 22 | Chelmsford City (AW) | One Night Of Queen 2nd June Handicap Class 5 | 1m | Standard | 5 | 4.25 | 7/4F | Thomas Greatrex | 64 |
| 15 Jan 22 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Hockton Family Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Standard | 2 | .25 | 2/1F | Thomas Greatrex | 62 |
| 15 Dec 21 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet New Instant Roulette Handicap Class 4 | 1m 4f | Standard To Slow | 3 | 9 | 4/1 | Hollie Doyle | 63 |
| 25 Nov 21 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Christmas Party Nights Handicap Class 4 | 1m 2f | Standard | 3 | 1 | 6/1 | Callum Shepherd | 63 |
| 9 Oct 21 | Chelmsford City (AW) | tote.co.uk Free Streaming Every UK Race Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Standard | 1 | — | 7/4F | Thomas Greatrex | 59 |
| 25 Sep 21 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Texo Scaffolding and Construction Handicap Class 6 | 1m 2f | Standard | 3 | 4.25 | 15/8F | Thomas Greatrex | 59 |
| 16 Sep 21 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap (Div 2) Class 6 | 1m | Standard | 1 | — | 15/2 | Kieran Shoemark | 55 |
| 12 Aug 21 | Salisbury | Wateraid Mildren Construction Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Good | 5 | 3.75 | 80/1 | Callum Shepherd | 56 |
| 7 Jun 21 | Windsor | Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Class 6 | 1m | Good To Firm | 8 | 9 | 14/1 | Shane Kelly | 57 |
| 3 May 21 | Windsor | Visit attheraces.com/marketmovers Novice Stakes (Div 1) Class 5 | 1m | Good | 5 | 12.75 | 100/1 | Tom Queally | – |
| 8 Apr 21 | Southwell (AW) | Read Davy Russel's Exclusive Blog starsportsbet.co.uk Maiden Stakes Class 5 | 1m | Standard | 7 | 18.75 | 50/1 | Liam Keniry | – |
| 4 Mar 21 | Southwell (AW) | Bombardier Novice Stakes Class 5 | 1m | Standard | 5 | 12 | 50/1 | Robbie Downey | – |
Last time out
Finished 1 in the #Matchbooklovesracing "confined" Handicap Stakes (For Horses Who Have Not Won A Race In 2026) at Brighton on 1 September 2026. Tracked pace-setter early - pushed along with 2f left - drifted left approaching final furlong - finished strongly to hit front close home - won comfortably.
Jenson Benson by distance
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10f | 16 | 2 | 13% | — |
| 8f | 15 | 2 | 13% | — |
| 7f | 5 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 12f | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 8.5f | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 9f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 11f | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Jenson Benson by going
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 28 | 4 | 14% | — |
| Good | 8 | 1 | 13% | — |
| Standard To Slow | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Good To Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Good To Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Jenson Benson by course
| Split | Runs | Wins | Strike rate | Level stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 25 | 4 | 16% | — |
| Chepstow | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Brighton | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| Salisbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Kempton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Windsor | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Jenson Benson breeding
- Sire Kodi Bear (IRE)
- Dam Star Fire (GB)
- Damsire Dark Angel (IRE)
- Breeder Gce Farm Ltd
- Foaled 4 March 2018
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