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Formscan  - LIARI was a Listed winner over an extended 1m7f here back in February and although yet to add to that triumph, the Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old was far from disgraced in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury last time and may be able to build on it now eased 1lb. Benson was never involved in the Fighting Fifth, but his mark continues to fall and he should not be underestimated as he goes for his third successive triumph in this race. Sweet Fantasy can chase the pair home.

1
-P47
Benson (GB) 10,b g 12-0

Beat Hollow (GB)-Karla June(Unfuwain)

ts+cp+(32) cd2 (Mr Ken McGarrity)
Rated 132 Won When Rated 136-134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Benson (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballygeary (IRE)2
2nd Mar 2024 Kelso(2m 51yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Ballygeary (IRE) 7th (11/1 10-8 Rated 119) B Hughes 62.50L in front of Benson (GB) 15th (7/1 12-0 Rated 139) Ryan Mania (17 ran)
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3rd Feb 2024 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Benson (GB) 4th (9/1 11-7 Rated 139) Lewis Dobb 1.25L in front of Ballygeary (IRE) 5th (4/1 10-9 Rated 120) B Hughes (13 ran)
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4
165P
Ballygeary (IRE) 8,br g 11-2

Flemensfirth (USA)-Sweet Poli(Poliglote)

cp7(39) d1 (Mr A Waite)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ballygeary (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Benson (GB)2
2nd Mar 2024 Kelso(2m 51yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Ballygeary (IRE) 7th (11/1 10-8 Rated 119) B Hughes 62.50L in front of Benson (GB) 15th (7/1 12-0 Rated 139) Ryan Mania (17 ran)
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3rd Feb 2024 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Benson (GB) 4th (9/1 11-7 Rated 139) Lewis Dobb 1.25L in front of Ballygeary (IRE) 5th (4/1 10-9 Rated 120) B Hughes (13 ran)
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6
0/69
Bringbackmemories (FR) 6,b g 10-9

Iffraaj (GB)-Glamour Queen(Shamardal)

ts+(24) c2 (The Adams Apples)
Rated 113

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Bold Light» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 15/8 Liari, 10/3 Sweet Fantasy, 7/2 Benson, 11/2 Bold Light, 7/1 Ballygeary, 20/1 Bringbackmemories.

Previous Years
2024 Benson 9 11-13 Ryan Mania 7/2 (A M Thomson)
2023 Benson 8 11-9 Ryan Mania 2/1Fav (A M Thomson)
2022 Aurora Thunder 8 9-7 Conner McCann 17/2 (Miss L Russell)
2021 Navajo Pass 5 11-7 Theo Gillard 7/1 (Donald McCain)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
James Owen
12
69
17

I Jardine
5
26
19

Donald McCain
4
38
10

A M Thomson
3
9
33

Paul Nicholls
2
38
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
B Hughes
8
49
16

Danny McMenamin
7
36
19

Alan Doyle
1
10
10

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Musselburgh

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Donald McCain
96
460
21

Miss L Russell
95
761
12

A M Thomson
43
238
18

Paul Nicholls
37
106
35

I Jardine
23
260
9

James Owen
1
4
25

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Musselburgh

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
B Hughes
125
670
19

Ryan Mania
34
189
18

Danny McMenamin
25
183
14

Alan Doyle
10
63
16

Ben Bromley
1
8
13

Alex Chadwick
0
7
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Musselburgh

Horse
Wins
Runs
Benson (GB)
2
3
Liari (FR)
1
1
Ballygeary (IRE)
0
2
Bold Light (IRE)
0
1
Bringbackmemories (FR)
2
4