Horse profile
American Mike (IRE)
by Mahler (GB) out of American Jennie (IRE) (Lord Americo)
26 runs · 13 courses · from Oct 2021
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · Perth, Navan & Down Royal
Last run 1 Aug 2026
Last raced off OR 140
KTB Profile
American Mike is 6 from 26 on turf, with three wins from ten starts over 2m5f – 3m and two from four on heavy ground. He won the Grade 2 William Hill Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan in Feb 2024 and has scored at Perth, Navan and Down Royal. Typically held up, he last ran off an official rating of 140 at Galway in Aug 2026, 8lb below his highest ever mark.
Based on 26 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Nov 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 6–26Wins / Runs
- 23.1%Strike rate
- 11 (42.3%)Placed
- −11.14£1 level staken=26 at SP
- 0.97Fair A/E n=26 · 0.84 incl. margin
- 148Highest OR
- 69dAvg 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.
Official rating140↓ 8lb off peak
140
135–148
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 137
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 183C | 106.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 144A | 91 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 4 | 135B | 114.5 | — |
| Good | 3 | 137B | 105 | 3 runs · 137 / 105 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 183C | 91 | 2 runs · 91 / 81.5 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 137B | 106.5 | 3 runs · 137 / 113 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 144A | 107.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 26 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (1) · obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 24 figures from 26 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · 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 from 12 analysed runs since Nov 2024
- Mid-division 6 (50%) · 0 wins
- Held up 4 (33%) · 1 win
- Prominent 2 (17%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,863 runs since Sep 2014 (785 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 119 | 18 | 15.1% | +4.3 | — |
| Good | 2,968 | 378 | 12.7% | +1.9 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,813 | 179 | 9.9% | −0.9 | 1 from 6 |
| Soft | 2,739 | 259 | 9.5% | −1.3 | 2 from 12 |
| Heavy | 1,214 | 124 | 10.2% | −0.6 | 2 from 4 |
| Standard (AW) | 10 | 1 | 10% | −0.8 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 5 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 16 | 0 | 0% | −10.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,045 | 199 | 9.7% | −1.1 | 1 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3,207 | 324 | 10.1% | −0.7 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2,822 | 341 | 12.1% | +1.3 | 3 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 768 | 95 | 12.4% | +1.6 | 0 from 1 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Sep 2014 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
American Jennie (IRE) (Lord Americo)
5 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them One Fine Man (IRE) (3 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m6f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (One Fine Man (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Fine Man (IRE) | 17 | 3 | 2m–2m6f | Class 3 |
| American Jukebox (IRE) | 8 | 1 | 2m5½f | — |
| Amerijano (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Spendajennie (IRE) | 6 | 0 | — | — |
| Carrigmore Katie (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 2 | 17% | −9.26 |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.88 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Heavy | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.75 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.25 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navan | 6 | 3 | 50% | +2.87 |
| Cheltenham | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 2 | 100% | +0.74 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Perth | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chepstow | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 3 | 30% | −1.08 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | −4.18 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.88 |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 7 | 3 | 43% | +1.92 |
| Sean Bowen | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.75 |
| Mr J J Codd | 4 | 2 | 50% | −1.31 |
| Carl Millar | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Davy Russell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Hutsby | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Brogan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Keith Donoghue | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| L P Dempsey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 17 | 3 | 18% | −6.00 |
| None | 7 | 3 | 43% | −3.14 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.75 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −0.50 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.83 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | +0.69 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 25% | −1.00 |
| Hurdle | 10 | 1 | 10% | −8.83 |
| NH Flat | 4 | 2 | 50% | −1.31 |
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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Aug 26+51d | Galway (IRE) | BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Held up in midfield - pressed for effort after 3 out but made no headway - dropped away and pulled up before the last | PU/20 | — | 11-7 | 140 | — | — | Josh Williamson | 50/1 |
| 11 Jun 26+18d | Worcester | CopyBet For Your Daily Profit Boost Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the leading duo - moved into second - went in charge before the final two furlongs - driven and pressed inside the last 110 yards - kept going bravely to go down by a whisker | 2/5 | nse | 11-2 | 138 | — | 131B | Tom Hutsby | 13/2 |
| 24 May 26+31d | Uttoxeter | Clarke Chase (Handicap Chase) (For The Sir Stanley And Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB Race) Held up early - never came into contention - well held throughout - finished 5th | 5/6 | 18 | 12-0 | 145 | 72C | 120C | Sean Bowen | 3/1 |
| 23 Apr 26+27d | Perth | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - began to close steadily from 4 out - a touch scratchy 3 out - driven onward 2 out - clumsy at the last - closing on the leader despite losing the rider's aid - stayed on strongly to dead-heat for first | 1/7 | 12-2 | 142 | 105A | 145B | Sean Bowen | 9/4F | |
| 27 Mar 26+34d | Wetherby | Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap Hurdle Settled in the pack early - shared second spot 7th before hitting a poor stride and slipping back 3 out - pushed along soon after - clumsy jump 2 out - rallied to close on leader by the last - stayed on but unable to get closer at the finish | 2/6 | 1¾ | 12-0 | 135 | 137B | 145B | Sean Bowen | 9/2 |
| 21 Feb 26+85d | Chepstow | Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - asked for effort approaching 3 out and hit that obstacle awkwardly - dropped away steadily from there - finished 9th | 9/11 | 13 | 11-6 | 138 | 113C | 120C | Kevin Brogan | 20/1 |
| 2025 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Nov 25+212d | Newbury | 'Join Coral Bet 10 Get 50' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up in the pack - clipped fourth obstacle - driven approaching final two furlongs - stayed on for third without threatening | 3/6 | 5 | 11-13 | 147 | 91A | 138B | Sean Bowen | 15/2 |
| 30 Apr 25+49d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Settled in midfield - 6th at halfway - driven two out but unable to get closer and held no more late ground into the finish | 7/10 | 17 | 11-12 | 137 | 61C | 118C | Danny Gilligan | 6/1 |
| 12 Mar 25+60d | Cheltenham | Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up towards inner in middle of field - serious error at the 2nd - pushed along and faded from 3 out - well beaten in 9th | 9/20 | 1½ | 11-6 | 148 | 67B | 136A | Jordan Gainford | 14/1 |
| 11 Jan 25+42d | Fairyhouse | SBK Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Settled towards the back - stumbled at the opening fence - stayed off the pace early - improved into midfield by the 4th - up to 6th having been 8th - moved through before 3 out - unable to threaten leaders in 7th approaching the last - stayed on late to take 4th at the finish | 4/12 | ¾ | 11-1 | 146 | 95B | 134A | Carl Millar | 5/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 24+13d | Fairyhouse | EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase (Listed) Held up early - stumbled at 1st - moved into contention by halfway - up to 3rd but blundered 2 out - pushed along and stayed on to finish 3rd | 3/10 | 1¼ | 11-2 | 145 | 89A | 134A | Carl Millar | 7/2F |
| 17 Nov 24+201d | Navan | Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat close to the pace early - stumbled a touch 3rd and jumped awkwardly 5th - 4th at halfway - moved through to hit the front 4 out - matched for command turning into the straight - lost command after 3 out - driven along but couldn't find more approaching 2 out - faded final furlong to finish 6th | 6/18 | 20 | 11-11 | 145 | 105C | 124C | Jack Kennedy | 5/2F |
| 30 Apr 24+48d | Punchestown | Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 5/7 | 19 | 11-10 | 147 | 82A | 120B | Jack Kennedy | 14/1 |
| 13 Mar 24+31d | Cheltenham | Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) | 5/6 | 38 | 11-7 | 147 | 56C | 116C | Jack Kennedy | 7/1 |
| 11 Feb 24+45d | Navan | William Hill Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) | 1/5 | 11-3 | — | 104C | 149B | Jack Kennedy | 7/2 | |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 23+39d | Limerick | Guinness Faugheen Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 4/5 | 18 | 11-12 | — | 125C | 129B | Keith Donoghue | 13/2 |
| 19 Nov 23+224d | Navan | Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase | 1/6 | 11-12 | — | 55A | 151B | Jack Kennedy | 9/4 | |
| 09 Apr 23+25d | Fairyhouse | Cafe En Seine Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) | 4/6 | 9 | 11-4 | 138 | 108A | 132B | L P Dempsey | 13/2 |
| 15 Mar 23+31d | Cheltenham | Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham) (GBB Race) | 7/10 | ½ | 11-7 | 140 | 123A | 133A | Davy Russell | 28/1 |
| 12 Feb 23+77d | Navan | I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle (Listed) | 4/5 | 1 | 11-9 | — | 78C | 135B | Davy Russell | 11/8F |
| 2022 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Nov 22+23d | Navan | John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) | 2/4 | 8 | 11-0 | — | 122C | 134C | Jack Kennedy | 2/7F |
| 04 Nov 22+191d | Down Royal | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-12 | — | 108A | 132B | Jack Kennedy | 1/6F | |
| 27 Apr 22+42d | Punchestown | Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) | 3/9 | 14 | 12-0 | 138 | 107A | 142A | Mr J J Codd | 9/4 |
| 16 Mar 22+88d | Cheltenham | Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | 2/20 | 3¾ | 11-5 | 138 | 135B | 152A | Mr J J Codd | 5/2 |
| 2021 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Dec 21+49d | Navan | Future Champions Flat Race (listed) | 1/6 | 11-13 | — | 144A | 153B | Mr J J Codd | 1/8F | |
| 30 Oct 21 | Down Royal | Lisburn Bowl (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 1/7 | 12-1 | — | 183C | 135A | Mr J J Codd | 4/7F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has American Mike won?
- American Mike (IRE) won 6 of 26 archived starts between 2021 and 2026, a strike rate of 23.1%. Placed 11 times in total (42.3% of starts).
- Who trains American Mike?
- American Mike (IRE) is trained by Olly Murphy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 1 August 2026.
- Who is American Mike's sire?
- American Mike (IRE) is by Mahler (GB) out of American Jennie (IRE), whose sire is Lord Americo.
- What going does American Mike prefer?
- American Mike (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is American Mike's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 140, from the run on 1 August 2026. The highest on record is 148.
- What is American Mike's sire's record?
- Mahler (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,863 runs since Sep 2014 (785 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 15.1% from 119.
- Who are American Mike's siblings?
- Out of American Jennie (IRE), American Mike (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: One Fine Man (IRE) (3). Highest grade won: Class 3 (One Fine Man (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m6f. As at Nov 2026.