Horse profile
Balinaboola Steel (IRE)
by Craigsteel (GB) out of Smithstown Lady (IRE) (Lord Americo)
57 runs · 23 courses · from Apr 2017
As at 8 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
5 wins · Limerick, Listowel & Wexford
New yard
Last run 28 Aug 2026 · 5th of 14
Last raced off OR 83
KTB Profile
Balinaboola Steel is a 5 from 57 gelding who won all five of his races in handicaps between August 2020 and July 2022. Four of those wins came over 2m5f – 3m, three on soft ground, and he has scored twice at both Wexford and Limerick. His last run, at Wexford in Aug 2026, was his first for the yard and he finished 5 of 14 in the Treo Eile Handicap Hurdle. He last won in Jul 2022.
Based on 57 archived runs · run-style from 2 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 8 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 42lb off peak
- 5–57Wins / Runs
- 8.8%Strike rate
- 14 (24.6%)Placed
- −13.50£1 level staken=57 at SP
- 1.35Fair A/E n=57 · 1.09 incl. margin
- 125Highest OR
- 19dBetween runs (median)longest 740 d
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 rating83↓ 42lb off peak
83
83–125
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 133
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 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 24 | 137B | 91.5 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 11 | 133C | 96 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 121B | 89 | — |
| Heavy | 5 | 116A | 85 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 21 | 137B | 92 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 19 | 133C | 98 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 96B | 83 | — |
| Over 3m | 3 | 117A | 95 | — |
Flat
Of 57 runs looked at, 9 have no figure: did not complete (5) · not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (4).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 48 figures from 57 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.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Craigsteel (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 3,393 runs since May 2008 (262 horses).
Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.5% from 291. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.9% from 763.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | +23.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 195 | 20 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 1,287 | 136 | 10.6% | +0.5 | 1 from 28 |
| Good to Soft | 535 | 51 | 9.5% | −0.6 | 1 from 8 |
| Soft | 850 | 79 | 9.3% | −0.8 | 3 from 14 |
| Heavy | 485 | 50 | 10.3% | +0.2 | 0 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 38 | 5 | 13.2% | +3.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −10.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 20 | 1 | 5% | −5.1 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 30 | 1 | 3.3% | −6.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 763 | 53 | 6.9% | −3.2 | 0 from 6 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,102 | 111 | 10.1% | 0 | 1 from 26 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,184 | 131 | 11.1% | +1 | 4 from 22 |
| Over 3m | 291 | 45 | 15.5% | +5.4 | 0 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2008 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Smithstown Lady (IRE) (Lord Americo)
3 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Balinaboola Prince (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m–3m.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balinaboola Prince (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 3m | — |
| Balinaboola (IRE) | 22 | 1 | 2m | — |
| Luso Smith (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 28 | 1 | 4% | −22.50 |
| Soft | 14 | 3 | 21% | +17.00 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 6 | 2 | 33% | +14.00 |
| Tipperary | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Limerick | 4 | 2 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Listowel | 4 | 1 | 25% | +5.50 |
| Clonmel | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tramore | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Galway | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cork | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Downpatrick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Navan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Wexford (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cartmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kilbeggan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 26 | 1 | 4% | −19.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 22 | 4 | 18% | +14.50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Over 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Mullins | 16 | 1 | 6% | −10.50 |
| Shane Fenelon | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Jody McGarvey | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| B J Cooper | 5 | 2 | 40% | +13.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 4 | 1 | 25% | +9.00 |
| Declan Queally | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Paddy Hanlon | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Conor Orr | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dylan O'Connor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane O'Callaghan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Barry Browne | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Holden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| B J Foley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Conor Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekpieces | 32 | 5 | 16% | +11.50 |
| None | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| Blinkers | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Hood + tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tongue tie | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 36% | +27.00 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 40 | 4 | 10% | −2.00 |
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 8% | −7.50 |
| Flat | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
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 | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 28 Aug 26+740d | Wexford (IRE) | Treo Eile Handicap Hurdle (Div II) Sat behind pace - 4th by the 8th - moved in front approaching straight - lost advantage before last and faded into 3rd finishing 5th | 5/14 | ¾ | 10-4 | 83 | 133B | 97A | Dylan O'Connor | 66/1 |
| 2024 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Aug 24+41d | Tramore | McCarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase Slow to find rhythm and clipped first fence - drifted to rear by third - well adrift and eased out of contention before 11th | PU/12 | — | 10-3 | 100 | — | — | Jordan Gainford | 28/1 |
| 08 Jul 24+6d | Roscommon | Knockcroghery Claiming Hurdle | PU/15 | — | 10-5 | 101 | — | — | Paddy Hanlon | 14/1 |
| 02 Jul 24+24d | Tipperary | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) | 5/16 | 7½ | 11-6 | 104 | 106C | 101C | Shane Fenelon | 28/1 |
| 08 Jun 24+9d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Handicap Chase (0-109) | 9/13 | 6½ | 11-6 | 107 | 80B | 97A | Paddy Hanlon | 28/1 |
| 30 May 24+21d | Limerick | Free Streaming All Racing At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/10 | 6½ | 11-7 | 102 | 72A | 110A | Shane Fenelon | 14/1 |
| 09 May 24+532d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 6/16 | 2 | 11-0 | 102 | 106B | 101A | Shane Fenelon | 100/1 |
| 2022 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Nov 22+64d | Thurles | Racing Again Next Thursday Handicap Chase | PU/14 | — | 11-8 | 117 | — | — | Shane Fenelon | 66/1 |
| 21 Sep 22+19d | Listowel | Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle | 12/12 | 66 | 10-7 | 111 | 49C | 89C | Danny Mullins | 22/1 |
| 02 Sep 22+19d | Kilbeggan | Kilsaran Handicap Chase | 8/10 | 21 | 11-0 | 118 | 16C | 95C | Danny Mullins | 18/1 |
| 14 Aug 22+14d | Tramore | McCarthys Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase | 4/9 | 2 | 11-8 | 118 | 85A | 117A | Danny Mullins | 8/1 |
| 31 Jul 22+11d | Galway | Kenny Galway Handicap Hurdle | 12/16 | 38 | 11-1 | 112 | 34C | 99C | Jody McGarvey | 16/1 |
| 20 Jul 22+24d | Limerick | Newcastlewest Handicap Chase | 1/12 | 11-0 | 111 | 117A | 126A | Danny Mullins | 9/2 | |
| 26 Jun 22+15d | Cartmel | Cumbria Grand Handicap Chase | 3/6 | 19 | 11-11 | 115 | 95A | 105B | James Bowen | 7/1 |
| 11 Jun 22+15d | Downpatrick | Tote Jackpot Is Back Handicap Chase | 6/11 | 5 | 11-1 | 112 | 121B | 118A | Conor Orr | 16/1 |
| 27 May 22+13d | Limerick | Limerick Handicap Chase | 2/12 | hd | 11-8 | 110 | 88A | 123A | Danny Mullins | 17/2 |
| 14 May 22+7d | Wexford | Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Hurdle | 5/12 | 4½ | 11-5 | 114 | 99A | 112A | Shane Fenelon | 16/1 |
| 07 May 22+36d | Cork | Follow Us On Twitter Handicap Hurdle | 10/17 | 14 | 11-7 | 116 | 65C | 100C | Shane Fenelon | 66/1 |
| 01 Apr 22+41d | Wexford | Download The BoyleSports App Novice Handicap Chase | 3/6 | ¾ | 9-12 | 109 | 63A | 102B | Shane O'Callaghan | 12/1 |
| 19 Feb 22+206d | Gowran Park | Tote Jackpot Is Back Handicap Hurdle | PU/19 | — | 11-9 | 118 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 100/1 |
| 2021 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Jul 21+52d | Galway | Tote+ Biggest Dividends At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle | 8/20 | 4¼ | 11-4 | 120 | 98B | 113A | Barry Browne | 125/1 |
| 06 Jun 21+12d | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Mid-Summer Monday 14th June Race Evening Beginners Chase | 10/14 | shd | 12-0 | — | 55C | 105C | Jody McGarvey | 40/1 |
| 25 May 21+19d | Ballinrobe | McHale Mayo Handicap Hurdle | 9/11 | 12 | 11-5 | 122 | 116A | 100A | Jody McGarvey | 66/1 |
| 06 May 21+107d | Tipperary | Berkshire At Kedrah House Stud Beginners Chase | 6/16 | 6 | 12-0 | 117 | 50C | 100C | Jody McGarvey | 22/1 |
| 19 Jan 21+30d | Clonmel | Munster Rated Novice Hurdle | 7/10 | 2½ | 11-11 | 124 | 64C | 108C | Sean Flanagan | 66/1 |
| 2020 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 20 Dec 20+15d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle | 7/10 | 17 | 11-12 | 125 | 97C | 105C | B J Cooper | 18/1 |
| 05 Dec 20+55d | Navan | eCOMM Merchant Solutions Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) | 13/20 | 8 | 9-7 | 125 | 133C | 107C | Simon Torrens | 80/1 |
| 11 Oct 20+18d | Limerick | David Fitzgerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle | 1/14 | 11-5 | 117 | 104B | 130A | B J Cooper | 15/2 | |
| 23 Sep 20+2d | Listowel | Devon Inn Hotel Handicap Hurdle | 1/12 | 10-12 | 111 | — | 120A | B J Cooper | 17/2 | |
| 21 Sep 20+10d | Listowel | Listowel Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 5/12 | ¾ | 11-9 | 111 | 106A | 118A | B J Cooper | 8/1 |
| 11 Sep 20+6d | Kilbeggan | Follow Kilbeggan On Twitter Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 3/12 | 9 | 11-11 | 111 | 117A | 121A | Conor Orr | 11/2 |
| 05 Sep 20+26d | Wexford | Morriscastle Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 1) | 1/11 | 12-0 | 102 | 117B | 128A | Jody McGarvey | 6/1 | |
| 10 Aug 20+1d | Ballinrobe | Bank Of Ireland Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 3/13 | 2¾ | 11-12 | 95 | 88B | 116A | Shane Fenelon | 4/1 |
| 09 Aug 20+4d | Downpatrick | Randox Health Handicap Hurdle (80-95) | 4/12 | ¾ | 11-12 | 95 | 96B | 109A | Shane Fenelon | 9/2 |
| 05 Aug 20+40d | Wexford | Bann Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | 1/11 | 12-0 | 95 | 74A | 121A | Rachael Blackmore | 12/1 | |
| 26 Jun 20+598d | Tipperary | Junction Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) | PU/15 | — | 12-0 | 95 | — | — | B J Cooper | 6/1 |
| 2018 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Nov 18+16d | Fairyhouse | Book Winter Festival Tickets Online At fairyhouse.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 9/14 | 4½ | 11-12 | 102 | 110B | 104A | Danny Mullins | 10/1 |
| 21 Oct 18+16d | Cork | 2019 Annual Membership Available Now Handicap Hurdle | 9/12 | 2½ | 10-13 | 104 | 106A | 103A | Danny Mullins | 11/2 |
| 05 Oct 18+24d | Gowran Park | Bring My Bike Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 2/17 | ½ | 11-12 | 102 | 83B | 122A | Danny Mullins | 7/1 |
| 11 Sep 18+11d | Listowel | Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 6/14 | 2¼ | 11-4 | 103 | 96B | 103A | Daniel Holden | 10/1 |
| 31 Aug 18+25d | Down Royal | Kerry Foods Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 10/16 | 3¼ | 11-7 | 104 | 116B | 101A | Rachael Blackmore | 7/1 |
| 06 Aug 18+10d | Cork | Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Handicap Hurdle (80-109) | 2/24 | 2½ | 11-5 | 102 | 96B | 126A | Danny Mullins | 10/1 |
| 27 Jul 18+8d | Wexford | Parkrun Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 3/14 | nk | 11-10 | 100 | 137B | 124A | Rachael Blackmore | 4/1F |
| 19 Jul 18+26d | Killarney | Europe Hotel & Resort Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 5/12 | 5 | 11-11 | 101 | 96B | 110A | Danny Mullins | 4/1 |
| 23 Jun 18+25d | Gowran Park | Whitfield Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) | F/16 | — | 11-11 | 101 | — | — | Danny Mullins | 10/1 |
| 29 May 18+19d | Ballinrobe | McHale F5500 Baler Maiden Hurdle | 10/15 | 1½ | 11-4 | 102 | 44C | 95C | Danny Mullins | 10/1 |
| 10 May 18+135d | Tipperary | Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-102) | 5/20 | 2½ | 11-12 | 102 | 84C | 126A | Danny Mullins | 25/1 |
| 2017 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 17+30d | Leopardstown | Cardinal Capital Handicap Hurdle (80-116) | 18/26 | nk | 11-2 | 106 | 50C | 102C | Brian Hayes | 33/1 |
| 26 Nov 17+10d | Navan | Davis Civil Engineering Handicap Hurdle | 6/13 | 1¾ | 10-10 | 107 | 73B | 106A | B J Foley | 20/1 |
| 16 Nov 17+18d | Clonmel | I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle | 5/14 | 2¾ | 11-4 | — | 115B | 117A | Danny Mullins | 50/1 |
| 29 Oct 17+31d | Wexford | Casey Cattle Slats Maiden Hurdle | 8/11 | 9 | 11-4 | — | 85C | 87C | Rachael Blackmore | 20/1 |
| 28 Sep 17+21d | Clonmel | Kilmore Maiden Hurdle | 10/17 | 3½ | 11-4 | — | 92B | 98A | Danny Mullins | 7/1 |
| 07 Sep 17+13d | Clonmel | Mylerstown Maiden Hurdle | 2/12 | hd | 11-4 | — | 81B | 110A | Conor Maxwell | 16/1 |
| 25 Aug 17+22d | Kilbeggan | September 8th Celebration Race Meeting Flat Race | 8/9 | 33 | 11-11 | — | 63C | 77C | Declan Queally | 7/2 |
| 03 Aug 17+97d | Galway | Guinness West Indies Porter Flat Race | 2/7 | 9 | 11-11 | — | 49C | 76B | Declan Queally | 16/1 |
| 28 Apr 17+18d | Punchestown | Gva Donal O'buachalla Property Advisors Flat Race | 11/18 | 11 | 11-11 | — | — | 68C | Declan Queally | 33/1 |
| 10 Apr 17 | Tramore | Bet With Tote (c & G) Flat Race | 5/11 | 3¼ | 11-11 | — | — | 66A | Declan Queally | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Balinaboola Steel won?
- Balinaboola Steel (IRE) won 5 of 57 archived starts between 2017 and 2026, a strike rate of 8.8%. Placed 14 times in total (24.6% of starts).
- Who trains Balinaboola Steel?
- Balinaboola Steel (IRE) is trained by A D Leahy, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 28 August 2026.
- Who is Balinaboola Steel's sire?
- Balinaboola Steel (IRE) is by Craigsteel (GB) out of Smithstown Lady (IRE), whose sire is Lord Americo.
- What going does Balinaboola Steel prefer?
- Balinaboola Steel (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 3 wins from 14 starts (21.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Balinaboola Steel's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 83, from the run on 28 August 2026. The highest on record is 125.
- What is Balinaboola Steel's sire's record?
- Craigsteel (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.1% of 3,393 runs since May 2008 (262 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 15.5% from 291. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 6.9% from 763.
- Who are Balinaboola Steel's siblings?
- Out of Smithstown Lady (IRE), Balinaboola Steel (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Balinaboola Prince (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m–3m. As at Nov 2026.