Bowling Buddy (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Bowling Buddy’s best going, distance and course
Bowling Buddy is at his best over two and a half miles with some cut in the ground: he has won two of his five runs on good to soft or softer. Wetherby suits him well, with one win and two placed finishes from three visits.
Bowling Buddy’s latest run
Last time out, Bowling Buddy failed to complete in the Class 3 PricedUp.Bet Gordon Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Carlisle on 2 November 2025. He started at 22/1 over 2m4f198y on good to soft ground under Ryan Mania. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Bowling Buddy’s official rating
His official rating is 126. That is up 2lb this year, from 124.
Bowling Buddy’s trainer and jockey
Joshua Thompson has ridden him most often in 2025, two times out of three.
Bowling Buddy’s pedigree: what the Ask stock does
Bowling Buddy is by Ask out of Oscar Beag, a Oscar mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Ask’s runners have won 14 times from 81 starts, a 17% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 5 wins, and at Bowling Buddy’s trip of two and a half miles they have won one of 9 starts (11%).
Bowling Buddy career record
Bowling Buddy: peak ratings achieved
Bowling Buddy form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Carlisle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Perth | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Cartmel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| Good | 3 | 1 | 3 | 33% |
| Good To Soft | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 4 | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2m | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
Bowling Buddy recent form: analyst notes
Bowling Buddy race history and results
Bowling Buddy breeding and pedigree
Bowling Buddy FAQs
How many races has Bowling Buddy won?
Three of his eight starts.
What is Bowling Buddy’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: one of his three wins have come over 2m 4f, from three runs at the trip.
Who is Bowling Buddy’s sire?
Ask. His dam is Oscar Beag, by Oscar.
When does Bowling Buddy 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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Settled midfield early - lost touch with the pack before the 14th and trailed alone - eased and pulled up before the following fence
Settled with the pack early - dropped away before the 1st - made progress to 8th - clipped fourth from home - faded again before three out - pulled up before the last
Settled in 5th off the front group - improved into contention before 3 out - moved up to 2nd approaching last under pressure - retook 2nd on the run-in and kept on to finish 2nd
Up with the front group - needed pressure before 3 out - took third on the run-in - well held in 3rd