Busty Boy (IRE)
Busty Boy is 1 from 23 with the win at Class 4 level in the Clifford Martin and Sarah Firth Memorial Novices Handicap Chase at Kelso over 2m5f to 3m on soft ground in Oct 2023 off an official rating of 100. He has raced 11 times on soft ground for that sole success and showed his best form when prominent. The gelding finished 4 of 6 at Perth in May 2026 off an official rating of 116. He has never won at Perth or Carlisle where he has five runs apiece.
- 1–23Wins / Runs
- 4.3%Strike rate
- 12 (52.2%)Placed
- −18.00£1 level staken=23 at SP
- 0.34Fair A/E n=23 · 0.30 incl. margin
- 119Highest OR
- 74dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 98
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 9 | 117A | 78 | 2 runs · 86 / 80.5 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 97A | 95 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 4 | 106B | 95 | 2 runs · 98 / 80 |
| Heavy | 3 | 111C | 93 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 111C | 83 | 2 runs · 86 / 74 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 117A | 93 | 2 runs · 81 / 78 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 98A | 94 | 1 run · — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 78B | 57.5 | — |
Of 23 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 20 figures from 23 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 11 analysed runs since Dec 2024
- Prominent 5 (45%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 4 (36%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (18%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,409 runs since Jan 2008 (122 horses).
Strongest on heavy going: 11.9% from 118. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 13.9% from 180. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 5.4% from 168.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 148 | 13 | 8.8% | −0.1 | — |
| Good | 258 | 19 | 7.4% | −1.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 146 | 13 | 8.9% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 267 | 20 | 7.5% | −1.4 | 1 from 11 |
| Heavy | 118 | 14 | 11.9% | +3 | 0 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 469 | 47 | 10% | +1.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 180 | 25 | 13.9% | +5 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 636 | 60 | 9.4% | +0.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 295 | 25 | 8.5% | −0.4 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 168 | 9 | 5.4% | −3.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 84 | 3 | 3.6% | −5.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 34 | 3 | 8.8% | −0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +2.2 | 1 from 9 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −8.9 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
6 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Sir Canford (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 1m2f–2m4f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Athlon (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Canford (IRE) | 28 | 3 | 1m2f–2m4f | Class 5 |
| Athlon (IRE) | 10 | 3 | 1m2f–1m4f | Class 4 |
| Majestic Touch (IRE) | 20 | 2 | 2m–2m1f | Class 4 |
| Senrima (IRE) | 8 | 2 | 1m4f–1m6f | Class 4 |
| Red Rubio (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Ten Bears (IRE) | 14 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 11 | 1 | 9% | −6.00 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 12 | 1 | 8% | −7.00 |
| Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Carlisle | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Ayr | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kelso | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 9 | 1 | 11% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hughes | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.00 |
| Craig Nichol | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Danny McMenamin | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Callum Bewley | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Sean Bowen | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr D Kiely | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tommy Brett | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Evan Dwan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 22 | 1 | 5% | −17.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 17 | 1 | 6% | −12.00 |
| Hurdle | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 14 May 26+20d | Perth | DM Hall Surveyors Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled just off the pace - stumbled at the 12th - pushed along after 3 out but couldn't land a blow | 4/6 | ¾ | 11-10 | 116 | 81A | 117B | Danny McMenamin | 5/2 |
| 24 Apr 26+24d | Perth | QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held a midpack position early - urged forward approaching 3 out and moved into third by the last - snatched second in the closing strides | 2/11 | 11 | 11-5 | 116 | 98A | 127A | Sean Bowen | 11/2 |
| 31 Mar 26+54d | Bangor-on-Dee | HRS Cladding Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy early - closed on pace after 4 out - pushed along 2 out - scrappy at the last then unable to threaten | 3/9 | 7½ | 11-11 | 117 | 62B | 126A | Sean Bowen | 5/1 |
| 05 Feb 26+85d | Doncaster | Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy early - up to second by the 9th - made ground on the pace-setter approaching 3 out - poised to strike 2 out - unable to match the winner's turn of foot before the last - lost momentum on the run to the line and slipped to third - edged away from the front pair late | 3/5 | 9 | 11-12 | 118 | 86C | 114C | Callum Bewley | 18/5 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Nov 25+27d | Ayr | Coral 'We're Here For It' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made progress before 5 out - moved into second before 3 out but jumped awkwardly there - dropped back and needed urging - stayed on gamely up the run-in for third | 3/10 | 7 | 11-13 | 119 | 75B | 128A | Callum Bewley | 6/1 |
| 16 Oct 25+174d | Carlisle | Eddie Wannop Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Sat close up early - hit front two out under a squeeze - held slender edge at the last - overtaken on the run-in - battled on to be second | 2/7 | ¾ | 12-0 | 117 | 92A | 138A | Callum Bewley | 10/1 |
| 25 Apr 25+33d | Perth | QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - made progress into contention before 4 out - up into second before 3 out - moved right approaching the last - hit the front on the run-in but caught and unable to fight back close home | 2/12 | 1¼ | 11-4 | 113 | 94B | 133A | Danny McMenamin | 6/1 |
| 23 Mar 25+27d | Carlisle | Ladbrokes Go North Red Rum Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held a midfield spot early - stumbled briefly in third - improved into third before 3 out - pushed along after 2 out - kept going on the run-in without threatening the leader | 2/14 | 2 | 11-8 | 112 | 106B | 136A | Craig Nichol | 10/1 |
| 24 Feb 25+60d | Ayr | Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled behind the pacesetter early - hit the front 7th - opened a big advantage 4 out - kept the margin to 2 out - edged shorter but held a four-length cushion into the run-in under pressure - weakened late and caught right at the finish | 2/8 | nk | 12-0 | 110 | 93B | 117C | Danny McMenamin | 12/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 24+25d | Aintree | William Hill Committed To Top Prices Handicap Chase Held up towards the back - improved into midfield after the 11th - lost touch after 3 out - well held at the finish | 6/7 | 20 | 11-0 | 113 | 51C | 98C | Brian Hughes | 25/1 |
| 01 Dec 24+199d | Carlisle | racingtv.com Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - stumbled badly at the 13th - driven for effort approaching four out but faded fast - eased and pulled up before the final fence | PU/12 | — | 11-3 | 115 | — | — | Craig Nichol | 33/1 |
| 16 May 24+20d | Perth | Edinburgh Gin Handicap Chase | 2/6 | ½ | 11-3 | 109 | 97A | 121B | Brian Hughes | 11/8F |
| 26 Apr 24+31d | Perth | Muirhall Energy Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/10 | shd | 10-5 | 103 | 92A | 119B | Brian Hughes | 10/1 |
| 26 Mar 24+97d | Newcastle | QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase | 2/4 | 12 | 11-8 | 104 | 62C | 122B | Brian Hughes | 9/2 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 23+21d | Ayr | Ayrshire Cancer Support Handicap Chase | 4/6 | 3½ | 12-0 | 105 | 55A | 109B | Brian Hughes | 6/4F |
| 29 Nov 23+32d | Kelso | Follow RacingTV On X Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 6½ | 11-0 | 105 | — | 112B | Brian Hughes | 5/2 |
| 28 Oct 23+203d | Kelso | Clifford, Martin & Sarah Firth Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 1/6 | 11-4 | 100 | 117A | 118B | Brian Hughes | 4/1 | |
| 08 Apr 23+13d | Carlisle | Racing TV HD On Sky 424 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 5/8 | 1¼ | 11-2 | — | 96A | 104A | Craig Nichol | 9/1 |
| 26 Mar 23+392d | Carlisle | Happy 60th Birthday Helen Butterworth Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/5 | 9 | 11-5 | — | 111C | 114B | Craig Nichol | 9/2 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Feb 22+28d | Naas | Festival Trials Day Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) | 16/17 | nk | 11-5 | — | 37C | 94C | Tommy Brett | 250/1 |
| 30 Jan 22+34d | Naas | BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 8/15 | ½ | 11-9 | — | 80C | 101C | Evan Dwan | 250/1 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Dec 21+23d | Limerick | Download The Boylesports App Flat Race | 6/7 | 4¾ | 11-9 | — | — | 54C | Mr D Kiely | 25/1 |
| 04 Dec 21 | Navan | Racing Again At Navan On December 18th Flat Race | 9/15 | ½ | 11-9 | — | 78B | 89A | Mr D Kiely | 50/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Busty Boy won?
- Busty Boy (IRE) won 1 of 23 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 4.3%. Placed 12 times in total (52.2% of starts).
- Who trains Busty Boy?
- Busty Boy (IRE) is trained by Daragh Bourke, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 14 May 2026.
- Who is Busty Boy's sire?
- Busty Boy (IRE) is by Ivawood (IRE) out of Alexander Divine (GB), whose sire is Halling.
- What going does Busty Boy prefer?
- Busty Boy (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 1 win from 11 starts (9.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Busty Boy's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 116, from the run on 14 May 2026. The highest on record is 119.
- What is Busty Boy's sire's record?
- Ivawood (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.9% of 1,409 runs since Jan 2008 (122 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on heavy going: 11.9% from 118. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 13.9% from 180. Weakest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 5.4% from 168.
- Who are Busty Boy's siblings?
- Out of Alexander Divine (GB), Busty Boy (IRE) has 6 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Sir Canford (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Athlon (IRE)). The wins came over 1m2f–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.