The Budgee (GB)
The Budgee (GB) is 4 from 18. Hasn't won since Jan 2008. Last raced off a career-high mark of 123.
- 4–18Wins / Runs
- 22.2%Strike rate
- 9 (50%)Placed
- −5.37£1 level staken=18 at SP
- 1.99Fair A/E n=18 · 1.48 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 39dAvg 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
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Sep 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 12.3% of 837 runs since Jan 2008 (64 horses).
Strongest on good going: 17.8% from 270. Weakest on soft going: 7.7% from 156.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 4 | 0 | 0% | −12.3 | — |
| Good to Firm | 130 | 20 | 15.4% | +3.1 | — |
| Good | 270 | 48 | 17.8% | +5.5 | 0 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 131 | 12 | 9.2% | −3.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 156 | 12 | 7.7% | −4.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Heavy | 75 | 5 | 6.7% | −5.6 | 3 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 71 | 6 | 8.5% | −3.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | −6.4 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 0 | 0% | −12.3 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 37 | 1 | 2.7% | −9.6 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 104 | 12 | 11.5% | −0.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 294 | 40 | 13.6% | +1.3 | 2 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 217 | 24 | 11.1% | −1.2 | 2 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 119 | 15 | 12.6% | +0.3 | — |
| Over 3m | 37 | 10 | 27% | +14.7 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 14 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Tommy Carson (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 3m1½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Tommy Carson (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Carson (GB) | 22 | 3 | 3m1½f | Class 3 |
| Liameliss (GB) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 8 | 3 | 38% | +0.13 |
| Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| Good | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.50 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Listowel | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.38 |
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 2 | 20% | −2.25 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 2 | 25% | −3.12 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J McNamara | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.50 |
| Davy Russell | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.88 |
| Michael Darcy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| J R Barry | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr Derek O'Connor | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Stephen Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B C Byrnes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian O'Connell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ms N Carberry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.88 |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.25 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 11% | −6.50 |
| Chase | 7 | 3 | 43% | +3.13 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 08+21d | Navan | Kevin McManus Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 2) | F/9 | — | 11-7 | 123 | — | Davy Russell | 9/1 |
| 27 Jan 08+22d | Leopardstown | Clarkson Financial & Property Handicap Chase (0-140) | 1/14 | 10-11 | 123 | 131A | Davy Russell | 7/2F | |
| 05 Jan 08+10d | Cork | McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Chase (0-130) | 1/6 | 10-13 | 112 | 131B | Davy Russell | 11/8F | |
| 26 Dec 07+38d | Limerick | Bambury Bookmakers Beginners Chase | 1/16 | 11-12 | 109 | 126C | Mr Derek O'Connor | 9/4F | |
| 18 Nov 07+18d | Punchestown (IRE) | Flynn O'Flaherty Builders Beginners Chase | 6/18 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 106C | Andrew J McNamara | 10/1 |
| 31 Oct 07+38d | Punchestown | Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase | 5/18 | 7 | 11-12 | — | 111C | Michael Darcy | 12/1 |
| 23 Sep 07+133d | Listowel | Cheestrings Beginners Chase | 12/16 | shd | 11-12 | — | 100C | Andrew J McNamara | 7/1 |
| 13 May 07+11d | Killarney | Murphys Irish Stout Handicap Hurdle | 5/18 | 3½ | 9-12 | 113 | 118C | J R Barry | 9/1 |
| 02 May 07+52d | Ballinrobe | Roundfort Stores Hurdle | 2/15 | 1¾ | 11-12 | 109 | 133C | J R Barry | 12/1 |
| 11 Mar 07+14d | Naas | Nolan & Brophy Handicap Hurdle (0-140) | 10/15 | 7 | 9-3 | 110 | 91C | Stephen Gray | 12/1 |
| 25 Feb 07+21d | Naas | paddypowercasino.com Handicap Hurdle (88-130) | 3/16 | 2 | 10-12 | 109 | 118C | Andrew J McNamara | 9/1 |
| 04 Feb 07+34d | Limerick | Coffey Construction INHSO EBF Novice Hurdle | 3/10 | 6 | 11-3 | 109 | 124C | B C Byrnes | 7/1 |
| 01 Jan 07+36d | Fairyhouse | New Year Maiden Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-12 | 109 | 131C | Andrew J McNamara | 6/4F | |
| 26 Nov 06+18d | Navan | Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) | 9/9 | 1½ | 11-2 | 107 | 107C | Andrew J McNamara | 20/1 |
| 08 Nov 06+24d | Fairyhouse | St Margarets Novice Hurdle | 2/16 | 1¼ | 11-5 | — | 122C | Andrew J McNamara | 10/1 |
| 15 Oct 06+24d | Cork (IRE) | Dairygold (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race | 10/17 | 11 | 11-7 | — | 80C | Brian O'Connell | 6/1 |
| 21 Sep 06+157d | Listowel | John & Terry Moriarty Maiden Hurdle | 3/14 | 12 | 11-12 | — | 112C | Michael Darcy | 8/1 |
| 17 Apr 06 | Fairyhouse | Gigginstown House Stud Point To Point Championship Flat Race | 4/19 | ½ | 11-13 | — | 67C | Ms N Carberry | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has The Budgee (GB) won?
- The Budgee (GB) won 4 of 18 archived starts between 2006 and 2008, a strike rate of 22.2%. Placed 9 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trained The Budgee (GB)?
- The Budgee (GB) was trained by Michael P Hourigan on the most recent run on record, at Navan on 17 February 2008.
- Who is The Budgee (GB)'s sire?
- The Budgee (GB) is by Muhtarram (USA) out of Ivory Palm (USA), whose sire is Sir Ivor.
- What going does The Budgee (GB) prefer?
- The Budgee (GB) has the best record on heavy going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is The Budgee (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 123, from the run on 17 February 2008. That is also the highest on record.
- What is The Budgee (GB)'s sire's record?
- Muhtarram (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.3% of 837 runs since Jan 2008 (64 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good going: 17.8% from 270. Weakest on soft going: 7.7% from 156.
- Who are The Budgee (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Ivory Palm (USA), The Budgee (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Tommy Carson (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Tommy Carson (GB)). The wins came over 3m1½f. As at Oct 2026.