Birmingham Alabama (IRE)
Birmingham Alabama is a mare who won three of 16 starts on turf all in handicap hurdles between Jan 2025 and Aug 2025. She recorded two wins over 2m1f – 2m4f on soft and good ground and one over 2m5f – 3m on soft, reaching a highest ever official rating of 121. She has won at Bellewstown, Leopardstown and Punchestown. Held up in five of seven analysed runs, she finished second of 12 at Down Royal in Dec 2025 in a beginners chase.
- 3–16Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 8 (50%)Placed
- +7.75£1 level staken=16 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=16 · 1.36 incl. margin
- 121Highest OR
- 27dBetween runs (median)longest 160 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.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 123
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 →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 123B | 111 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 5 | 130B | 96 | — |
| Good | 3 | 116B | 114 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 123B | 107 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 130B | 110 | — |
Of 16 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 · 14 figures from 16 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 13 analysed runs since Jan 2025
- Prominent 6 (46%) · 3 wins
- Held up 5 (38%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (15%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 3,015 runs since Oct 2019 (308 horses).
Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 13.8% from 196.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 28 | 8 | 28.6% | +19.1 | — |
| Good | 947 | 94 | 9.9% | +0.4 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 712 | 71 | 10% | +0.5 | 0 from 5 |
| Soft | 916 | 75 | 8.2% | −1.3 | 2 from 6 |
| Heavy | 396 | 37 | 9.3% | −0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 16 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 11 | 0 | 0% | −9.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 794 | 65 | 8.2% | −1.3 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,099 | 98 | 8.9% | −0.6 | 2 from 9 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 909 | 95 | 10.5% | +1 | 1 from 7 |
| Over 3m | 196 | 27 | 13.8% | +4.3 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Oct 2019 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Kiely's Place (IRE) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m3½f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiely's Place (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 2m3½f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 2 | 33% | +12.25 |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | +1.50 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| Wexford | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Bellewstown | 2 | 1 | 50% | +3.50 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +14.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 9 | 2 | 22% | −0.25 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 1 | 14% | +8.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Gainford | 8 | 3 | 38% | +15.75 |
| E Walsh | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Eoghan Finegan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Sexton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | 23% | +10.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 3 | 20% | +8.75 |
| Chase | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · 13 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Dec 25+57d | Down Royal | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Settled midpack early - stumbled 6th and dropped back to 7th by halfway - finished second beaten just under four lengths | 2/12 | 3¾ | 10-12 | — | 106B | 125A | Eoghan Finegan | 6/1 |
| 30 Oct 25+31d | Thurles | Ballagh Mares Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - third at halfway before a small error 5 out - pressed for effort and faded soon after | 9/12 | 1½ | 11-13 | 121 | 123B | 122A | Jordan Gainford | 5/1 |
| 29 Sep 25+33d | Roscommon | Image Furnishings Handicap Hurdle Sat close to the front group early - 6th at halfway - driven on after 4 out but unable to close from there and well held at the finish | 8/10 | 1¼ | 11-13 | 121 | 110C | 119C | Jordan Gainford | 10/3F |
| 27 Aug 25+24d | Bellewstown | Bective Stud Tea Rooms & Apartments Mullacurry Cup Handicap Hurdle Settled just behind the pace on the inside - third at halfway - moved out approaching the final two furlongs and asked for effort to hit the front near the last - stayed on strongly to the line for victory | 1/13 | 11-0 | 114 | 114B | 138A | Jordan Gainford | 9/2F | |
| 03 Aug 25+56d | Galway | Kenny Galway Peugeot Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back early - improved into contention 3 out and pushed along in 7th at the second-last - stayed on at one speed up the straight to finish 5th | 5/18 | ½ | 11-6 | 114 | 130B | 130A | Danny Gilligan | 11/1 |
| 08 Jun 25+22d | Punchestown | Madison Flooring Supporting Kilmacud Crokes Handicap Hurdle Settled towards the back of the field - still down in 8th turning for home - stayed on without gaining much finishing sixth | 6/17 | 2¾ | 11-7 | 115 | 111B | 118A | E Walsh | 12/1 |
| 17 May 25+17d | Wexford | Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Hurdle Held up in the back markers - roused into contention approaching 3 out and up to 6th soon after - into 3rd at the last - unable to threaten leaders and stayed on same speed to finish 3rd | 3/13 | 11 | 11-12 | 116 | 116B | 134A | Jordan Gainford | 11/2 |
| 30 Apr 25+26d | Punchestown | Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle Held up towards back of field - fell at 3rd | F/25 | — | 11-4 | 116 | — | — | Harry Sexton | 14/1 |
| 04 Apr 25+32d | Wexford | Wexford Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Hurdle Settled towards the back early - given a squeeze approaching 5 out then asked for effort after 3 out - moved into 4th spot 2 out - couldn't get on terms with 3rd before the final fence - onward but one-paced to the line finishing 4th | 4/11 | 1 | 11-11 | 117 | 96A | 124A | Jordan Gainford | 7/2F |
| 03 Mar 25+28d | Leopardstown | QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle Sat just off the pace on the inner - squeezed for space and asked for effort after 3 out - slipped back to mid-division 2 out - made ground turning into the straight - up to 3rd inside the final furlong - finished strongly to get up right on the line | 1/16 | 12-1 | 113 | 74B | 136A | Jordan Gainford | 14/1 | |
| 03 Feb 25+21d | Punchestown | Ladbrokes Play '1-2-Free' On Football Novice Handicap Hurdle Settled midpack early - improved into 4th before fading to 5th before straight - towards the back turning in - held no more ground before last - lost touch on the run-in - finished 7th | 7/7 | 6 | 11-3 | 113 | 98A | 109A | Jordan Gainford | 5/1 |
| 13 Jan 25+12d | Punchestown | Festival 2025 Hospitality Selling Fast Novice Handicap Hurdle Settled just behind the pace early - second by the 6th - made ground from 3 out to draw level 2 out then went clear - stayed strongest to the line for the win | 1/10 | 11-12 | 105 | 72A | 131A | Jordan Gainford | 9/4F | |
| 01 Jan 25+160d | Fairyhouse | Easter Festival 18th - 20th April Handicap Hurdle Sat handy behind front group - pushed along into 4th two out then up to 3rd before the last - stayed on at one speed to finish third | 3/20 | 2 | 11-6 | 104 | 107B | 131A | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 25 Jul 24+19d | Wexford | visitwexford.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle | 2/13 | dht | 10-13 | — | 112B | 123A | E Walsh | 4/1 |
| 06 Jul 24+27d | Bellewstown | Phil & Patsy Kierans Memorial Mares Maiden Hurdle | 2/14 | 8½ | 10-13 | — | — | 114A | E Walsh | 14/1 |
| 09 Jun 24 | Punchestown | Lily & Wild Mares Maiden Hurdle | 5/15 | 2¼ | 11-7 | — | 86B | 118A | E Walsh | 80/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Birmingham Alabama won?
- Birmingham Alabama (IRE) won 3 of 16 archived starts between 2024 and 2025, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 8 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Birmingham Alabama?
- Birmingham Alabama (IRE) is trained by E D Delany, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 26 December 2025.
- Who is Birmingham Alabama's sire?
- Birmingham Alabama (IRE) is by Ocovango (GB) out of Become Legend (IRE), whose sire is Mahler.
- What going does Birmingham Alabama prefer?
- Birmingham Alabama (IRE) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 6 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Birmingham Alabama's official rating?
- Birmingham Alabama (IRE)'s highest official rating on record is 121.
- What is Birmingham Alabama's sire's record?
- Ocovango (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.5% of 3,015 runs since Oct 2019 (308 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest at trips beyond 3m (all codes): 13.8% from 196.
- Who are Birmingham Alabama's siblings?
- Out of Become Legend (IRE), Birmingham Alabama (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Kiely's Place (IRE) (1). The wins came over 2m3½f. As at Nov 2026.