Arctic Ben
Foaled 2004 · by Beneficial out of Hurst Flyer (Neltino)
Form 54/P653P4/3P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 15 May 08 – 15 Apr 17, last for Henry Daly · current OR 92
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 17 | Newton AbbotHappy Birthday Eddie Rice Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m4f216y · Good To Firm | 2m4f216y | Good To Firm | PU/8 | 92 | Richard Johnson |
| 1 Jan 17 | FakenhamFakenham Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f44y · Soft | 2m5f44y | Soft | 3/5 | 97 | Hugh Nugent |
| 29 Sep 16 | WarwickLodders Solicitors Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 4/8 | 97 | Richard Johnson |
| 9 Jun 16 | UttoxeterEnjoy A Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m2y · Good | 3m2y | Good | PU/9 | 107 | Tom O'Brien |
| 15 May 16 | StratfordRiverside Caravan Park Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f205y · Good | 2m4f205y | Good | 3/5 | 111 | Jake Greenall |
| 27 Apr 16 | CheltenhamBrian Babbage Memorial Open Hunters' Chase · Class 6 · 2m4f166y · Good | 2m4f166y | Good | 5/10 | 117 | Miss J C Williams |
| 13 Mar 16 | WarwickChildren's Air Ambulance Air Wedding Open Hunters' Chase (For The Air Wedding Challenge Trophy) · Class 6 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 6/14 | 119 | Miss J C Williams |
| 21 Feb 16 | Ffos LasDunraven Welsh Foxhunters Open Hunters' Chase · Class 4 · 2m7f177y · Heavy | 2m7f177y | Heavy | PU/9 | 123 | Miss J C Williams |
| 24 Apr 15 | ChepstowDunraven Windows Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m3f110y · Good | 2m3f110y | Good | 4/5 | 125 | Tom O'Brien |
| 13 Feb 15 | FakenhamTim Barclay Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m5f110y · Good To Soft | 2m5f110y | Good To Soft | 5/8 | 125 | Mr James Jeavons |
| 10 Jan 15 | WetherbyTotepool Medieval Day - Saturday 31st January Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good To Soft | 2m4f110y | Good To Soft | 1/8 | 119 | A P McCoy |
| 12 Dec 14 | DoncasterCash Out On The Betdaq+ App Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | F/7 | 119 | Jake Greenall |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Hurst Flyer by Neltino
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyonmymind (IRE) 2009 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Annie Alainn (IRE) 2007 mare · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 34 | 7 | OR 115 |
| Gypsy Moth (IRE) 2006 mare · by Zagreb | 8 | 0 | OR 92 |
| Fly Direct (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Dr Massini | 11 | 0 | OR 105 |
| Bluebell Flyer (IRE) 2002 mare · by Pistolet Bleu | 10 | 0 | OR 82 |
| Jessicas Pearl (IRE) 2001 mare · by Presenting | 2 | 0 | – |
Arctic Ben in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs UK NH Breeze Up SaleLot 50 · as a breeze-up | Sold | – | Mill House Stud (Agent) |
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 47 · as a store | €30,000Highflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Grangeduff Stud |
| 2008 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 65 · as a in training | £95,000Daly, H. | Daly, H. | Downton Hall Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fly Direct2003 gelding by Dr Massini | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 174 · store | €14,000Dot Love |
| Bluebell Flyer2002 filly by Pistolet Bleu | 2006 Goffs June NH SaleLot 695 · store | €6,000Hannity |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.