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Here For The Craic (IRE) 18yo br g 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Here For The Craic (IRE) br g 2007
Last Win
Cork Mon, 5th Aug, 19 25/1, D J O'Keeffe
(2022 days)
Last Run
Clonmel Thu, 3rd Sep, 20
p.u., 17/2, Gavin Brouder
(1627 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
43
3
14
7%
€74,467.5
-27.50
Hurdle IRE
23
2
4
9%
€22,575
6.50
NHF IRE
3
1
0
33%
€5,600
23.00
PtoP
3
0
1
Under Rules Total
69
6
18
9%
2.00
Form Figures
0-F370-10265-313505U22242103-2036526107-F76932724097365-420530154L48L9-L1525-49P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0-F370-10265-313505U22242103-2036526107-F76932724097365-420530154L48L9-L1525-49P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
11Oct15 Cur 16f Good 3y+ F(100K)
8-10[20/1]18th of 20, 9.63L behind Digeanta
D O'Brien
Rated 82
20/1
Jun 2010
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Bishopstown Stud
Purchaser: John Connery
€10,000
Lots Sold: 312
Prices
Avg: €12,108
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €55,000
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jun 2010
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Bishopstown Stud
Purchaser: John Connery
€10,000
Lots Sold: 312
Prices
Avg: €12,108
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €55,000
Reports in which Here For The Craic (IRE) was mentioned
Punters Callthebarman to toast success
The drinks are on Callthebarman who brought up plenty of bets in the Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle in Navan. Sat 28th Sep
Kennedy brothers have that Touch Of Gold
The Kennedy brothers, Michael and Paddy, teamed up to take the Lengthen The Odds With BetVictor Handicap Hurdle with Touch Of Gold at Clonmel. Thu 05th Sep
Mighty Craic for O'Keeffe followers at Cork
Here For The Craic (25/1) was very much on a going day as he took the Children Under 14 Race For Free Handicap Hurdle for Ken Budds and man-in-form Darragh O’Keeffe. Mon 05th Aug
Here For The Craic provides Budds with first success
Alannah Budds recorded her first career success, as she partnered Here For The Craic to victory in the last at Tipperary this evening, the Toomey's Applegreen Filling Station (Ladies) Handicap. Fri 10th Aug
In-form Alfredo Arcano bids to defy top weight
Alfredo Arcano will bid to record his third win of the season when he lines up in the Follow Tipperary On Facebook Handicap this evening. Fri 10th Aug
Rock Batts away Ladies Derby opposition
Batts Rock followed-up on his recent Bellewstown success, as he defied top-weight in the Boodles Ladies Derby Handicap. Sat 21st Jul
Review dundalk 19th Jan
Boragh Steps knuckled down well in the Bar One Racing Race to complete a Dundalk brace for Joseph O'BrienFri 19th Jan
Adieux credits in-form Martin with another winner
Following on from Lady Rosebud and Reckless Lad in the last couple of weeks, Pat Martin trained his third winner of 2018 when Adieux took the honours in the Race Displays Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 19th Jan
Lex gets there on start 21
His first three starts at two were in Group 2 company, but on start number twenty one Lex Talionis finally shed his maiden tag in the 80 to 116 rated Go Racing In Kildare Handicap Hurdle. Thu 19th Oct
Review gowran park 16th Aug
Alluringly got up in the shadow of the post to land Listed honours in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes at GowranWed 16th Aug
In-form Fiesole lands McEnery Cup
The Eoin Doyle trained Fiesole maintained his excellent recent form with another win at Gowran today, landing the prestigious McEnery Cup Handicap under jockey Denis Linehan. Wed 16th Aug
Moon just prevails in the Cork Derby
The Tony Martin trained Moonmeister just prevailed in a bunch finish to the Cork Derby. Sun 18th Jun
Review navan 3rd Sep
The Happy Prince made every post a winning one in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at NavanSat 03rd Sep
Craic gets back to winning ways
It has been a year and a day between wins for Here For The Craic but the Ken Budds trained gelding gained his fourth career win in the New Kilberry Restaurant Handicap at Navan today. Sat 03rd Sep
Review galway 29th Jul
Tony Martin registered a double on day five of the Galway Festival, highlighted by Golden Spear's comeback victory in the Guinness HandicapFri 29th Jul
Mullins McDonogh and Ivan on a roll
There was a fourth win at the festival for Declan McDonogh and a fifth victorious favourite in succession on day five when Ivan Grozny impressed for Andrea and Graham Wylie and Willie Mullins in the Guinness Race at Galway. Fri 29th Jul
Heartbreak City gives backers a scare
Heartbreak City had to work hard to land the odds in the first division of the two-mile maiden hurdle at Tipperary. Thu 26th May
Weld and Smullen bag double with Alveena
The well-backed Alveena got on top close home to land the spoils in the mile and a half handicap at Leopardstown. Sun 10th Apr
Craic in the last at Gowran
Bumper and maiden hurdle victor Here For The Craic was rewarded for his consistency since switched to the Flat, in the Music After Racing September 20th Maiden. It was hardly surprising to see the placed point-to-pointer enjoy the mile six furlong trip in the finale at Gowran. Wed 02nd Sep
Xebec makes all under McDonogh
The consistent Xebec got a deserved second career success to his name as he took the Easy Clean Handicap under Declan McDonogh for his boss John Oxx. Wed 19th Aug
Intisari initiates double for Lyons & Keane
Ger Lyons and Colin Keane came to Navan this evening with a strong team and after a number of close shaves, notably in the featured Nasrullah Handicap with Unsinkable, the pair successfully combined to land the Lynn Lodge Stud Maiden with Intisari. Fri 10th Jul
Review curragh 7th Jun
Ainippe got up in the shadow of the post to squeeze out Newsletter in a thrilling finish to the feature TRM Ballyogan Stakes at the CurraghSun 07th Jun
Doubles all round as Dash takes the last
Game Set Dash got up close home to win the last at the Curragh, the TRM Invest In Calphormin Maiden, providing Ger Lyons, Colin Keane and owners Qatar Racing Limited with double on the card (earlier took the feature with Ainippe). Sun 07th Jun
Here For The Craic wins Kilbeggan opener
Jockey Davy Russell teamed up with trainer Ken Budds to win the opening Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Maiden Hurdle at Kilbeggan today with Here For The Craic. Sun 01st Jun
Prince Chaparral 'doubles up ' at Tramore
Three horses pulled clear in the two mile maiden hurdle at Tramore for six-year-olds and older, but it was Prince Chaparral who stayed on best for Ryan Treacy. Sun 18th Aug
Craic springs surprise in Cork bumper
The Ken Budds trained, Here For The Craic, ran out a shock 25/1 winner of the bumper at Cork this evening, the Social Package INH Flat Race. Fri 24th May
After race at Cork Mon, 5th Aug, 2019 (1st) 
He was rolling back the years today. He always had ability but didn't jump out of stalls the last few times. He has been flying this year and has never moved as well.
David Kenneth Budds
He was rolling back the years today. He always had ability but didn't jump out of stalls the last few times. He has been flying this year and has never moved as well.
David Kenneth Budds
After race at Navan Sat, 3rd Sep, 2016 (1st)
I was a bit worried coming here as he worked very badly four days ago - it was probably his worst piece of work ever. I was humming and hawing about coming but his bloods were right so I thought we might as well come. We dropped him out today as he wasn't getting home but he seemed to like it and he got a great ride. He's in the Northfields at the Curragh next weekend and if he gets in he'll go.
David Kenneth Budds
I was a bit worried coming here as he worked very badly four days ago - it was probably his worst piece of work ever. I was humming and hawing about coming but his bloods were right so I thought we might as well come. We dropped him out today as he wasn't getting home but he seemed to like it and he got a great ride. He's in the Northfields at the Curragh next weekend and if he gets in he'll go.
David Kenneth Budds
After race at Gowran Park Wed, 2nd Sep, 2015 (1st)
He seems to be improving. The mile six was no bother to him and I'd say he'd get further. If a nice hurdle race came up we might stick him in it.
David Kenneth Budds
He seems to be improving. The mile six was no bother to him and I'd say he'd get further. If a nice hurdle race came up we might stick him in it.
David Kenneth Budds
After race at Kilbeggan Sun, 1st Jun, 2014 (1st)
on paper he was the best in the race - he just had to go and do it. He loves that ground and if it was actually quicker for him, it'd be better as he really wants top of the ground. He'll probably go for a novice now but anything he wins now (over hurdles) is a bonus as he'll probably be better over fences in time and will go chasing next year. He should stay 2m4f if we drop him in, but I imagine we won't go any further.
David Kenneth Budds
on paper he was the best in the race - he just had to go and do it. He loves that ground and if it was actually quicker for him, it'd be better as he really wants top of the ground. He'll probably go for a novice now but anything he wins now (over hurdles) is a bonus as he'll probably be better over fences in time and will go chasing next year. He should stay 2m4f if we drop him in, but I imagine we won't go any further.
David Kenneth Budds
After race at Cork Fri, 24th May, 2013 (1st)
He is a nice horse but he had a lot of trouble as a youngster and he only came right in the last few weeks. He didn't get in at Roscommon on Monday but I was just as happy because he likes quick ground. He'll go for a winners bumper now and he will be kept on the go. He'll go hurdling soon. His owner is John Connery from Villierstown in Co Wateford.
David Kenneth Budds
He is a nice horse but he had a lot of trouble as a youngster and he only came right in the last few weeks. He didn't get in at Roscommon on Monday but I was just as happy because he likes quick ground. He'll go for a winners bumper now and he will be kept on the go. He'll go hurdling soon. His owner is John Connery from Villierstown in Co Wateford.
David Kenneth Budds
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