Busy Being Busy (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Busy Being Busy’s best going, distance and course
Busy Being Busy is at his best over two and a half miles on good ground or quicker: he has won two of his five runs on good or firmer. Fakenham suits him well, with two wins and two placed finishes from two visits. Two runs at Kempton have yet to produce a place.
Busy Being Busy’s latest run
Last time out, Busy Being Busy finished seventh of seven in the Class 2 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle at Kempton on 10 November 2025, beaten 27 lengths by Idy Wood. He started at 3/1J over 2m5f on good ground under Charlie Hammond. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Busy Being Busy’s official rating
His official rating is 121. That is up 16lb this year, from 105.
Busy Being Busy’s trainer and jockey
Charlie Hammond has ridden him most often in 2025, six times out of eight.
Busy Being Busy’s pedigree: what the Wings Of Eagles stock does
Busy Being Busy is by Wings Of Eagles out of Bonny Hall, a Saddlers' Hall mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Wings Of Eagles’s runners have won 26 times from 155 starts, a 17% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 5 wins, and at Busy Being Busy’s trip of 2m 1f they have won one of 12 starts (8%).
Busy Being Busy career record
Busy Being Busy: peak ratings achieved
Busy Being Busy form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fakenham | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Plumpton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| Good To Soft | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Good To Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| 2m | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Busy Being Busy recent form: analyst notes
Busy Being Busy race history and results
Busy Being Busy breeding and pedigree
Busy Being Busy FAQs
How many races has Busy Being Busy won?
Three of his last 10 starts.
What is Busy Being Busy’s best distance?
Two and a half miles: two of his three wins have come over 2m 4f, from two runs at the trip.
Who is Busy Being Busy’s sire?
Wings Of Eagles. His dam is Bonny Hall, by Saddlers' Hall.
When does Busy Being Busy 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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Held up at the back throughout - clumsy at the 7th - pushed along and losing touch before 2 out - dropped away to finish last home
Settled at the back early - clipped a fence 6th - driven forward after 3 out - moved into 3rd on the inner approaching 2 out - into 2nd at the last - fought hard on the run-in - denied by a whisker
Settled towards the back early - made progress before 3 out - faded from 2 out - finished 8th
Settled at the back early - untidy over 6th - moved out and made progress into the home bend - driven to close 2 out - asked for effort to hit the front last - stayed on strongly to the line - comfortable win