Alexander Taipan (IRE)
Alexander Taipan (IRE) is 5 from 21. Hasn't won since Dec 2007. 3 of 5 starts at Punchestown have ended in wins. Last raced off a career-high mark of 144.
- 5–21Wins / Runs
- 23.8%Strike rate
- 9 (42.9%)Placed
- −2.18£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.44Fair A/E n=20 · 1.04 incl. margin
- 144Highest OR
- 56dAvg 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 Oct 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 9.5% of 1,212 runs since Jan 2008 (128 horses).
Strongest on good to soft going: 12.6% from 159. Weakest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 6% from 133.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 141 | 13 | 9.2% | −0.3 | — |
| Good | 317 | 29 | 9.1% | −0.4 | 2 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 159 | 20 | 12.6% | +3.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 305 | 24 | 7.9% | −1.6 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 274 | 28 | 10.2% | +0.7 | 2 from 11 |
| Standard (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 201 | 14 | 7% | −2.5 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 412 | 37 | 9% | −0.5 | 3 from 8 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 461 | 56 | 12.1% | +2.6 | 1 from 5 |
| Over 3m | 133 | 8 | 6% | −3.5 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 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 Tisamystery (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tisamystery (IRE) | 42 | 6 | 2m½f–2m4f | — |
| Sh Bam (IRE) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | 11 | 2 | 18% | −3.43 |
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.75 |
| Good | 2 | 2 | 100% | +7.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 3 | 60% | +6.25 |
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.43 |
| Leopardstown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Auteuil (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 8 | 3 | 38% | +1.82 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 5 | 1 | 20% | +0.00 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Walsh | 9 | 3 | 33% | −0.18 |
| D J Casey | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Davy Condon | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Andrew Leigh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.00 |
| Ms K Walsh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.00 |
| Mr J J Codd | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2007 | 7 | 3 | 43% | +5.57 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +1.25 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 11 | 2 | 18% | −2.75 |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 25% | −1.43 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 24 Mar 08+18d | Fairyhouse | Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National Handicap Chase | F/23 | — | 10-12 | 144 | — | R Walsh | 8/1 |
| 06 Mar 08+18d | Thurles | Cashel Fine Art Chase | 2/9 | 1¼ | 10-13 | 144 | 130A | R Walsh | 7/4F |
| 17 Feb 08+24d | Navan | ladbrokes.com Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) | 5/7 | 1½ | 11-3 | 135 | 113A | R Walsh | 6/1 |
| 24 Jan 08+11d | Gowran Park | Alo Duffin Memorial Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 3) | F/8 | — | 11-0 | 135 | — | R Walsh | 5/1 |
| 13 Jan 08+17d | Leopardstown | Pierse Hurdle (Extended Handicap) | 18/28 | 1 | 11-7 | 123 | 116C | Mr P W Mullins | 25/1 |
| 2007 · 7 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 07+194d | Limerick | Its Alive Inside Hurdle | 1/9 | 11-11 | 137 | 132C | Andrew Leigh | 5/1 | |
| 16 Jun 07+20d | Auteuil (FR) | Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil (Hurdle) | 7/14 | 5 | 10-8 | — | — | R Walsh | 27/1 |
| 27 May 07+30d | Auteuil (FR) | Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka (Hurdle) | 11/15 | dht | 10-4 | — | — | D J Casey | 43/1 |
| 27 Apr 07+76d | Punchestown | betfair.com Novice Handicap Chase | 1/14 | 11-10 | 127 | 139C | R Walsh | 4/1F | |
| 10 Feb 07+20d | Leopardstown | Dr. P.J.Moriarty Novice Chase (Grade 1) | F/10 | — | 11-10 | — | — | Davy Condon | 9/2 |
| 21 Jan 07+8d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase | 1/18 | 11-12 | — | 129C | R Walsh | 4/7F | |
| 13 Jan 07+34d | Punchestown | Kilteel Beginners Chase | UR/18 | — | 11-12 | — | — | Davy Condon | 7/4 |
| 2006 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 10 Dec 06+17d | Punchestown | Buy 07 Punchestown Membership Beginners Chase | 2/18 | shd | 11-12 | — | 137C | R Walsh | 9/4J |
| 23 Nov 06+284d | Thurles | www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Chase | 2/16 | 8 | 11-12 | — | 131C | Davy Condon | 11/2 |
| 12 Feb 06+35d | Leopardstown | Deloitte Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 6/7 | 20 | 11-10 | — | 101C | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 08 Jan 06+35d | Naas | Slaney Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) | 7/7 | 3½ | 11-5 | — | 114C | D J Casey | 7/4F |
| 2005 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 04 Dec 05+14d | Fairyhouse | Bet at Bluesquare.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) | 4/8 | 8 | 11-12 | — | 105C | D J Casey | 4/1 |
| 20 Nov 05+15d | Punchestown | INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle | 1/21 | 11-12 | — | 124C | R Walsh | 5/4F | |
| 05 Nov 05+161d | Down Royal | Maiden Hurdle | 2/19 | ½ | 11-12 | — | 122C | D J Casey | 4/1 |
| 28 May 05+98d | Punchestown | Blackhall (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | 1/24 | 11-6 | — | 125C | Ms K Walsh | 3/1F | |
| 19 Feb 05 | Fairyhouse | Fairyhouse Members (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | 4/20 | hd | 11-8 | — | 121C | Mr J J Codd | 2/1F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Alexander Taipan won?
- Alexander Taipan (IRE) won 5 of 21 archived starts between 2005 and 2008, a strike rate of 23.8%. Placed 9 times in total (42.9% of starts).
- Who trained Alexander Taipan?
- Alexander Taipan (IRE) was trained by W P Mullins on the most recent run on record, at Fairyhouse on 24 March 2008.
- Who is Alexander Taipan's sire?
- Alexander Taipan (IRE) is by Taipan (IRE) out of Fayafi (GB), whose sire is Top Ville.
- What going does Alexander Taipan prefer?
- Alexander Taipan (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 11 starts (18.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Alexander Taipan's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 144, from the run on 24 March 2008. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Alexander Taipan's sire's record?
- Taipan (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 1,212 runs since Jan 2008 (128 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to soft going: 12.6% from 159. Weakest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 6% from 133.
- Who are Alexander Taipan's siblings?
- Out of Fayafi (GB), Alexander Taipan (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Tisamystery (IRE) (6). The wins came over 2m½f–2m4f. As at Oct 2026.