Ur Benja (USA) Horse
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Ur Benja is a 3yo gr/ro horse from the United States trained by Jose Luiz Aranha. The colt is by Upstart out of Gargantilla Negra. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, having failed to win in seven starts. In its most recent start at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 12, 2026, Ur Benja, ridden by Fernando Cruz La De, finished fifth behind winner Mo Can Dance.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 12-Aug-26 1710m SOFT R7 Md (of $46,262) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:45.480, SP: 4.33 was steadied early, raced in the four path, was checked on the far turn and had a mild late bid. 1st Mo Can Dance ( E Roman 120 ) 2nd Working For Glory ( I Moncada 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Zun Reyder ( W Rodriguez 124 ) 3.25L 5th Ur Benja ( F C L De 120 ) 5.50L See full results | F C L De 54.4kg 5.50L | 5 (10) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 08-Jul-26 1609m FIRM R7 Md $3,562 (of $50,891) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:35.520, SP: 13.00 1st Bon Temps ( E Esquivel 124 ) 2nd Quiet Mischief ( R Prescott 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Working For Glory ( M J Pedroza 120 ) 1.75L 4th Ur Benja ( F C L De 120 ) 2.35L See full results | F C L De 54.4kg 2.35L | 4 (11) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 11-Jun-26 1673m SOFT R2 Md $1,371 (of $62,136) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.330, SP: 17.00 1st Zihnal ( E Esquivel 122 ) 2nd Bold Stand ( A Achard 122 ) 1.00L 3rd Elusive Con ( M Murrill 122 ) 11.25L 5th Ur Benja ( L Contreras 122 ) 12.75L See full results | L Contreras 55.3kg 12.75L | 5 (6) |
| Churchill Downs 17-May-26 1710m R7 Md $9,368 (of $93,680) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:45.390, SP: 21.00 raced off of the pace in the three path and between horses, claimed show in the two path at the five sixteenths pole, moved out ot the four path in upper stretch, drifted out while chasing into the final furlong, moved back in while meeting inner challenges for show then saved that position at the wire. 1st Paul's Recovery ( E Esquivel 118 ) 2nd Pelican Bay ( I Moncada 118 ) 3.75L 3rd Ur Benja ( G Saez 118 ) 7.75L See full results | G Saez 53.5kg 7.75L | 3 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Apr-26 1710m R4 Md $1,307 (of $93,546) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:42.580, SP: 41.00 settled three wide, fanned to the five path entering the lane and failed to menace. 1st Abbi Fede ( I O Jr 126 ) 2nd Bearister ( J Graham 118 ) 4.50L 3rd Turbo Launch ( J Ortiz 118 ) 2.00L 6th Ur Benja ( G Saez 118 ) 9.05L See full results | G Saez 53.5kg 9.05L | 6 (11) |