His last outing was just yesterday, when he finished first at Leopardstown this week—a win that came on the back of a second-place finish two runs earlier. Before that, he had shown inconsistency, with a seventh-place result sandwiched between a win and a third. That up-and-down pattern is typical of a horse at his level, but the fact that he bounces back quickly after a poor run suggests he has a stable temperament and stays sound. His first career win came at Fairyhouse on 13 December 2025, and his latest victory at Leopardstown means he has been winning at different tracks, which is a mark of genuine ability rather than just suiting one particular course.
Meade's yard at Castletown has had a strong season with 42 winners to date, so Ben Hur is operating in a stable with form and resources. At four years old, he is still young enough to develop further, and with wins in two of his last six races, he appears to have found some momentum heading into the back end of the season.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 20 Aug | 50% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 2 Nov | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 13 Dec | 100% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 16 Nov | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Galway Tight |
1 | 1 third | 29 Jul | 0% |