The real pattern in his record is Chelmsford. He has won 4 of his last 25 races there — that is 1 in every 6, well above his overall average — which means he genuinely handles that track. That kind of course specialisation is useful; trainers will look to run him back there when the moment is right.
His recent form is mixed. He placed second most recently, then finished fifth, sixth, fourth, and eighth before that. Not terrible, but not inspiring either. The partnership with Thomas Greatrex, his usual jockey, is worth noting: they have won 3 of 11 races together, a 27% win rate that is nearly three times better than his record with other riders. That kind of difference is real and suggests they work well as a pair.
Shaun Lycett trains him from Leafield in Oxfordshire. The yard has only sent out 2 winners this season, so Jenson Benson represents decent value in what is a relatively quiet operation. He performs best over 7 furlongs to a mile — ground where he has won 1 of 5 races. Most of his work is in Class 6 company, the lower tiers of British racing, where he has won 3 of 17 races. At eight, he is past his peak but clearly still fit and competitive, and with a recent win under his belt, he is a horse worth following if you like backing steady, reliable campaigners rather than dazzling talents.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chelmsford | 25 | 4 wins, 5 seconds, 4 thirds, 12 other | 27 Feb | 16% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 13 May | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Sep | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 1 Apr | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 2 Aug | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 1 Aug | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Apr | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Oct | 0% |