Bretney (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Bretney’s best going, distance and course
Bretney is at his best over three miles with some cut in the ground: he has won six of his 32 runs on good to soft or softer. Uttoxeter suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from five visits. Three runs at Exeter and two runs at Cheltenham have yet to produce a place.
Bretney’s latest run
Last time out, Bretney finished fourth of four in the Class 4 Birrificio Angelo Poretti Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter on 15 November 2025, beaten 37½ lengths by Aworkinprogress. He started at 28/1 over 3m2f13y on heavy ground under David Bass. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Bretney’s official rating
His official rating is 120. That is down 7lb this year, from 127.
Bretney’s trainer and jockey
David Bass has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of five.
Bretney’s pedigree: what the Milan stock does
Bretney is by Milan out of Pearl Buttons, a Alflora mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Milan’s runners have won 45 times from 396 starts, a 11% strike rate. Their most successful distance is Bretney’s trip of three miles, where they have won six of 51 starts (12%).
Bretney career record
Bretney: peak ratings achieved
Bretney form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Hereford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Exeter | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fakenham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kelso | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 16 | 3 | 7 | 19% |
| Good To Soft | 12 | 3 | 9 | 25% |
| Good | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 35 | 6 | 18 | 17% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| 1m5f–1m6f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Bretney recent form: analyst notes
Bretney race history and results
Bretney breeding and pedigree
Bretney FAQs
How many races has Bretney won?
Six of his last 40 starts.
What is Bretney’s best distance?
Three miles: two of his six wins have come over 3m, from 10 runs at the trip.
Who is Bretney’s sire?
Milan. His dam is Pearl Buttons, by Alflora.
When does Bretney run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Went to front early - clipped a fence 10th and quickly had company - pushed along and overtaken before 13th - slipped back to third 4 out then trailed the field - faded before 2 out and held on for 4th
Went in front early - then overtaken but stayed close - stumbled at the 6th and dropped away - beaten and toiling by the 13th - eased out of contention 4 out
Struggled from the outset - knocked about at the 3rd and drifted to the back by the 9th - eased out of contention before the following fence
Set the pace early - stumbled at the 4th - pressed and lost the advantage by the 12th - faded and was pulled up before the 16th