Formscan By Mark Nunan - SIR BENJI won a 1m2f maiden at Navan in March and has a rating of 82 on the level. In an ordinary contest, he can make a winning start over hurdles with his yard back in a good vein of form at present. Maxminelli is still a maiden on the Flat and is rated a fair bit lower than the selection in that sphere, but he has run well several times over 1m4f and represents another in-form and powerful stable. Mahzuz is one of only two runners with hurdling experience and his fourth in a winners’ contest at Punchestown was a very creditable effort on his first run over timber. %0A

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
13th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 46yds Hurdle, Good) 250/1 10-12 Aidan Kelly 4th of 9 runners, 16L behind Sea Of Dubka
30th Mar 26 Navan(1m 2f Flat Maiden, Heavy) 80/1 9-8 L F Roche 12th of 13 runners, 31.88L behind Sir Benji
In the last 3 years Mahzuz (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Maxminelli (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Maxminelli (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-8) R P Whelan 20.25L in front of Mahzuz (IRE) 12th (80/1 9-8) L F Roche (13 ran) | ||
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| Sir Benji (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Sir Benji (IRE) 1st (14/1 9-8) G F Carroll 31.88L in front of Mahzuz (IRE) 12th (80/1 9-8) L F Roche (13 ran) | ||
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15th Aug 26 Tramore(1m 4f Flat, Good to Yielding) Rated 70 10/3 10-2 D J O Keeffe 4th of 8 runners, 1.75L behind A Pretty Penny
11th Jul 26 Limerick(1m 4f 65yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 69 2/1 9-9 W J Lee 2nd of 6 runners, 4L behind Themis
29th May 26 Down Royal(1m 2f 109yds Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 69 10/3 9-8 W J Lee 3rd of 11 runners, 1.25L and 1.75L behind Teologia and Nermal
In the last 3 years Maxminelli (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Espritroyale (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th May 2026 Down Royal(1m 2f 109yds, Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places) Maxminelli (IRE) 3rd (10/3 9-8 Rated 69) W J Lee 3.63L in front of Espritroyale (IRE) 5th (10/1 9-3 Rated 66) G F Carroll (11 ran) | ||
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| Sir Benji (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Sir Benji (IRE) 1st (14/1 9-8) G F Carroll 11.63L in front of Maxminelli (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-8) R P Whelan (13 ran) | ||
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| Mahzuz (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Maxminelli (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-8) R P Whelan 20.25L in front of Mahzuz (IRE) 12th (80/1 9-8) L F Roche (13 ran) | ||
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| Premier Princess (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th May 2026 Ballinrobe(1m 1f 133yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Maxminelli (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-8 Rated 69) W J Lee 9.25L in front of Premier Princess (IRE) 6th (20/1 9-3) J M Sheridan (7 ran) | ||
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27th Jul 26 Galway(1m 4f 84yds Flat Hcap, NH - Good Flat - Yielding) Rated 85 12/1 9-10 G F Carroll 11th of 15 runners, 10.62L behind Madbadanddangerous
4th Jul 26 Naas(7f Flat, Good, good to firm in places) Rated 86 20/1 9-0 R Whearty 5th of 6 runners, 4.31L behind L L Koulsty
11th May 26 Roscommon(1m 2f 95yds Flat, Good) 5/1 9-10 G F Carroll 3rd of 5 runners, 2.25L and 3.5L behind Nil Bua Gan Dua and Dial Me In
Quotes on Sir Benji (IRE)
He had a turn of foot on it (ground). Looking at the pedigree, I don't think anything has gone any further than a mile. I was conscious there to drop him out and give him a chance to come home. He showed a lovely turn of foot. He (Carroll) said he really handled that ground, and I suppose (other) horses hate that tacky ground. He actually enjoyed it.
After Sir Benji (IRE) finished 1st at Navan on Mon, 30th Mar 2026 1m 2f Flat Maiden Heavy
In the last 3 years Sir Benji (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Maxminelli (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Sir Benji (IRE) 1st (14/1 9-8) G F Carroll 11.63L in front of Maxminelli (IRE) 7th (22/1 9-8) R P Whelan (13 ran) | ||
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| Mahzuz (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Mar 2026 Navan(1m 2f , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Sir Benji (IRE) 1st (14/1 9-8) G F Carroll 31.88L in front of Mahzuz (IRE) 12th (80/1 9-8) L F Roche (13 ran) | ||
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Zoustar (AUS)-La Foglietta(Lope De Vega)
hd2(80)
(Redzone Diamond Syndicate)
15th Aug 26 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 40 40/1 8-2 K G Kennedy (5) 9th of 14 runners, 11.76L behind Copper Craft
2nd Jul 26 Bellewstown(7f 211yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 43 40/1 8-11 N M Crosse 11th of 15 runners, 17.63L behind Dream Legend
1st Jun 26 Gowran Park(1m 1f 120yds Flat Hcap, Yielding, good in places) Rated 45 80/1 8-6 Reese Holohan (7) 9th of 12 runners, 16.38L behind Amrum
In the last 3 years Threebiggulps (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Premier Princess (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Jun 2026 Gowran Park(1m 1f 120yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding, good in places) Premier Princess (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-10 Rated 56) J M Sheridan 1.75L in front of Threebiggulps (GB) 9th (80/1 8-6 Rated 45) Reese Holohan (12 ran) | ||
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A'ali (IRE)-Ellery Lane(Holy Roman Emperor)
(39)
(Golf Lads Syndicate)
25th Sep 26 Dundalk(6f Flat Maiden, Standard) Rated 66 4/1 8-13 G F Carroll 6th of 14 runners, 8.38L behind San Giulio
25th Aug 26 Bellewstown(7f 195yds Flat Maiden, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 70 18/1 9-8 G F Carroll 5th of 15 runners, 11.03L behind Camino Lad
10th Oct 25 Dundalk(7f Flat Maiden, Standard) 16/1 9-4 G F Carroll 8th of 14 runners, 7.13L behind Jungle Ruler

27th Sep 26 Curragh(1m 2f Flat Hcap, Heavy) Rated 61 28/1 10-9 Mr S Cotter (7) 9th of 18 runners, 14.5L behind Fianna
8th Sep 26 Galway(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Soft) Rated 62 10/1 8-12 P A Harnett 9th of 15 runners, 18.5L behind Coulstys Way
31st Jul 26 Galway(1m 98yds Flat Hcap, Yielding to Soft Flat, good, good to yielding in places on Chase course) Rated 65 33/1 9-9 C D Hayes 4th of 18 runners, 3.25L behind Jp s Express
In the last 3 years Belle Nuit (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ella's Gold (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Aug 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Maiden, Flat - Yielding, good to yielding in places. NH - Good) Belle Nuit (IRE) 5th (40/1 8-9) N M Crosse 4.75L in front of Ella's Gold (IRE) 10th (200/1 8-9) K J Leonard (15 ran) | ||
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12th Oct 26 Roscommon(7f 111yds Flat Hcap, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Rated 58 12/1 9-11 R C Colgan 6th of 14 runners, 7.25L behind Zarenakarena
16th Sep 26 Clonmel(1m 1f 168yds Flat Hcap, Yielding) Rated 59 5/1 10-1 B M Coen 8th of 14 runners, 4.38L behind Mare Crisium
8th Sep 26 Galway(1m 98yds Flat Hcap, Soft) Rated 60 11/1 9-4 R C Colgan 12th of 14 runners, 24.25L behind Aquilla Star
In the last 3 years Ellas Gold (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Belle Nuit (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Aug 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Maiden, Flat - Yielding, good to yielding in places. NH - Good) Belle Nuit (IRE) 5th (40/1 8-9) N M Crosse 4.75L in front of Ella's Gold (IRE) 10th (200/1 8-9) K J Leonard (15 ran) | ||
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St Mark's Basilica (FR)-Crimson Rock(Fastnet Rock)
hd3(23)
(Rathrockfolly Partnership)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
11th Oct 26 Naas(1m 2f 149yds Flat Hcap, Soft) Rated 63 17/2 9-0 Jared Huggan (4) 5th of 12 runners, 4.75L behind Pure Granite
21st Sep 26 Listowel(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Yielding, yielding to soft in places CHANGED to Yielding after 6th race.) Rated 64 12/1 9-8 G F Carroll 9th of 15 runners, 13.25L behind Canon Law
21st Aug 26 Killarney(1m 6f 80yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 65 15/2 9-0 J Kearney 9th of 9 runners, 13.63L behind Trubshaw
In the last 3 years Espritroyale (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Maxminelli (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th May 2026 Down Royal(1m 2f 109yds, Flat Maiden, Good, Good to Firm in places) Maxminelli (IRE) 3rd (10/3 9-8 Rated 69) W J Lee 3.63L in front of Espritroyale (IRE) 5th (10/1 9-3 Rated 66) G F Carroll (11 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
8th Oct 26 Thurles(1m 4f 154yds Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Yielding after 2nd race CHANGED AGAIN to Yielding to soft after 6th race.) Rated 50 50/1 8-9 Jack Cleary (5) 7th of 14 runners, 12.63L behind Max Meridius
20th Sep 26 Listowel(2m Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 66/1 10-5 P K Donovan 10th of 11 runners, 43.5L behind Danny Power
31st Aug 26 Roscommon(1m 4f 17yds Flat Hcap, Yielding, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R3)) Rated 54 66/1 9-11 J M Sheridan 11th of 16 runners, 18.5L behind Priorstown
In the last 3 years Premier Princess (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sazerac Dance (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Oct 2026 Thurles(1m 4f 154yds, Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Yielding after 2nd race CHANGED AGAIN to Yielding to soft after 6th race.) Premier Princess (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-9 Rated 50) Jack Cleary 32.75L in front of Sazerac Dance (IRE) 14th (66/1 9-5 Rated 55) N M Crosse (14 ran) | ||
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| Maxminelli (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th May 2026 Ballinrobe(1m 1f 133yds, Flat Maiden, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Maxminelli (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-8 Rated 69) W J Lee 9.25L in front of Premier Princess (IRE) 6th (20/1 9-3) J M Sheridan (7 ran) | ||
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| Threebiggulps (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Jun 2026 Gowran Park(1m 1f 120yds, Flat Hcap, Yielding, good in places) Premier Princess (IRE) 8th (22/1 9-10 Rated 56) J M Sheridan 1.75L in front of Threebiggulps (GB) 9th (80/1 8-6 Rated 45) Reese Holohan (12 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
8th Oct 26 Thurles(1m 4f 154yds Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Yielding after 2nd race CHANGED AGAIN to Yielding to soft after 6th race.) Rated 55 66/1 9-5 N M Crosse 14th of 14 runners, 45.38L behind Max Meridius
29th Oct 25 Dundalk(7f Flat Maiden, Standard) 500/1 9-2 L T McAteer 12th of 14 runners, 11.56L behind Anushka
10th Oct 25 Dundalk(7f Flat Maiden, Standard) 100/1 9-1 R P Whelan 14th of 14 runners, 18.28L behind All The Girls
In the last 3 years Sazerac Dance (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Premier Princess (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Oct 2026 Thurles(1m 4f 154yds, Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Yielding after 2nd race CHANGED AGAIN to Yielding to soft after 6th race.) Premier Princess (IRE) 7th (50/1 8-9 Rated 50) Jack Cleary 32.75L in front of Sazerac Dance (IRE) 14th (66/1 9-5 Rated 55) N M Crosse (14 ran) | ||
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5th Jul 26 Southwell(1m 6f 21yds Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 69 17/2 8-13 P J McDonald 2nd of 7 runners, 5.5L behind Senor Cortez
10th Jun 26 Kempton(1m 3f 219yds Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Rated 72 18/1 8-8 David Probert 6th of 9 runners, 8.25L behind Golden Muse
25th Apr 26 Doncaster(1m 3f 197yds Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Rated 75 18/1 8-13 P J McDonald 4th of 7 runners, 13.88L behind Al Azd

16th May 26 Navan(1m 5f Flat, Good - changed to Yielding after R1 following heavy showers) 500/1 9-0 J J G Ryan 5th of 5 runners, 47.5L behind Limestone
15th Aug 25 Dundalk(1m Flat Maiden, Standard) 250/1 9-2 Adam Caffrey 10th of 12 runners, 30.88L behind Pierre Bonnard
17th Jul 25 Leopardstown(1m Flat Maiden, Good) 300/1 9-2 Adam Caffrey 9th of 10 runners, 25.25L behind Queen Of Hawaii
Symbols Explained
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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.

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