The Perfect Poet
Ben Pauling · Basher Watts Racing · Naunton Downs, Cheltenham
About The Perfect Poet
The Perfect Poet (Percy) joined the Basher Watts Racing Syndicate in February 2026. Highly recommended by trainer Ben Pauling, he justified his reputation by winning by 6 lengths on his debut at Fontwell. He then took his owners to Aintree on Grand National Day for the Grade 2 Aintree bumper. A very exciting novice hurdler to look out for — these are resale shares from a current owner.
Horse information
- Registered name
- The Perfect Poet
- Age
- 5 years
- Date of birth
- 12 March 2022
- Sex
- Gelding
- Colour
- Bay
- Trainer
- Ben Pauling
- Syndicate
- Basher Watts Racing
- Location
- Naunton Downs, Cheltenham
- Discipline
- National Hunt
- Racing status
- In training
- Racing colours
- Navy, gold sleeves, navy cap
- BHA reference
- GB-2022-04412
Pedigree
Horse
The Perfect Poet
Sire
Kingman
Grandsire: Invincible Spirit
Dam
Evening Star
Damsire: Dubawi
The sire is the father and the dam the mother — pedigree gives a strong indication of a horse's likely distance, surface and future breeding value.
Racing record
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 3
- Places
- 4
- Prize money
- £48,250
- Rating
- 92
Latest race
2nd — Newmarket, 1m Handicap (Class 3)
Next engagement
York, 1m Handicap — 18 October 2026
Gallery
What's included
- Weekly trainer updates direct from the yard
- Stable visits and gallops mornings
- Race-day owners badges when available
- Share of all prize money won
- Exclusive photos and video content
- Invitations to syndicate events
Ownership costs
Initial share cost
£750 per 2.5%
One-off payment taken at checkout.
Ongoing costs
£95 per month per 1%
Covers training fees, vet, farrier, insurance and race entries.