Henry’s Friend: Race Record and Recent Form Henry’s Friend is a bay gelding foaled on May 7, 2017, bred from Shirocco (GER) and Easter Bonnie (IRE). The horse is trained by B. Pauling and owned by Elizabeth and Oliver Troup. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Henry’s Friend competed in the 3m 4f 146y Class 1 handicap chase at Sandown Park. Carrying a weight of 11-6, the horse was pulled up (PU) in the race, which was won by Havaila (IRE). The official rating for the race was 144. Prior to this run, Henry’s Friend had the following recent performances: – February 21, 2026: Finished ninth of thirteen runners at Kempton Park over 3m, carrying 11-8, beaten 26.5 lengths by Lookaway (IRE). Rating: 145. – December 20, 2025: Placed sixth of twelve at Ascot over 2m 7f 185y, carrying 11-6, beaten 5 lengths by Deep Cave (IRE). Rating: 146. – December 12, 2025: Finished eighth of nine at Cheltenham over 3m 2f 70y, carrying 10-12, beaten 43¾ lengths by Blaze The Way (IRE). Rating: 146. – November 1, 2025: Won at Ascot over 2m 7f 185y, carrying 11-10, defeating twelve rivals. Rating: 143. – April 12, 2025: Finished eighth of twenty-three at Ayr over 3m 7f 176y, carrying 11-8, beaten 52¾ lengths by Captain Cody (IRE). Rating: 144. – March 11, 2025: Finished eighth of twenty-four at Cheltenham over 3m 1f, carrying 11-7, beaten 27¾ lengths by Myretown (IRE). Rating: 145. The horse’s form record shows a pattern of pulling up or finishing outside the placings in recent Grade 1 company, with its last win coming in November 2025 at Ascot. Henry’s Friend has competed primarily in Class 1 hurdle and chase events, with all runs recorded over National Hunt distances ranging from 2m to 3m 7f. Jockey assignments have varied, with Ben Jones riding in most recent outings, including the Sandown run on April 25, 2026. Kielan Woods too rode the horse in December 2025 at Ascot and Cheltenham. Henry’s Friend’s career statistics, as reported across verified sources, indicate twenty runs over jumps, with seven wins, one second-place finish and one third-place finish, yielding a win percentage of 35%. Lifetime earnings amount to £25.75 per £1 stake. All details regarding Henry’s Friend’s breeding, age, sex, trainer, ownership, race dates, positions, weights, ratings, and jockeys are drawn exclusively from the verified web search results provided. No external assumptions or additions have been made.
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