Horse profile
King Alexander (IRE)
by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Pale Face (IRE) (High Chaparral)
21 runs · 18 courses · from Sep 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
7 wins · 6 courses
Last run 23 Sep 2026 · 6th of 18
Last raced off OR 148
KTB Profile
King Alexander won seven of 21 starts on turf, including the Grade 3 Tote Galway Plate at Galway in Jul 2026 off an official rating of 140. He has two wins from two runs at Warwick and four wins from 14 starts over 2m1f to 2m4f. The gelding, by Mount Nelson out of a High Chaparral mare, won the QuinnBet Beginners Chase at Gowran Park on heavy ground in Feb 2026 and the SBK Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse on soft ground in Jan 2025. He finished sixth of 18 in the Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase at Listowel in Sep 2026, last raced off his career-high mark of 148.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 11 commented runs since Jan 2025 · updated 25 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR at career high
- 7–21Wins / Runs
- 33.3%Strike rate
- 12 (57.1%)Placed
- +17.94£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 1.80Fair A/E n=21 · 1.49 incl. margin
- 148Highest OR
- 73dAvg 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 rating148At career-high mark
148
114–148
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 164
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 9 | 164B | 115 | 3 runs · 164 / 115 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 134B | 113 | — |
| Soft | 3 | 132B | 97 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 3 | 138B | 121 | 3 runs · 138 / 121 |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 12 | 141B | 111 | 5 runs · 138 / 96 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 164B | 123.5 | 2 runs · 164 / 139.5 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 21 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (1) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 21 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 11 analysed runs since Jan 2025
- Prominent 4 (36%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (27%) · 0 wins
- Led 2 (18%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (18%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,261 runs since Jan 2008 (538 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | −3.2 | — |
| Good to Firm | 643 | 73 | 11.4% | +1.5 | — |
| Good | 1,670 | 150 | 9% | −0.9 | 4 from 11 |
| Good to Soft | 1,040 | 109 | 10.5% | +0.6 | 1 from 4 |
| Soft | 1,253 | 124 | 9.9% | 0 | 1 from 3 |
| Heavy | 450 | 51 | 11.3% | +1.4 | 1 from 3 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,175 | 113 | 9.6% | −0.3 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 98 | 8 | 8.2% | −1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 864 | 85 | 9.8% | −0.1 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 678 | 49 | 7.2% | −2.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,222 | 148 | 12.1% | +2.2 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1,593 | 154 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 1 from 1 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,196 | 118 | 9.9% | 0 | 4 from 14 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 530 | 52 | 9.8% | −0.1 | 2 from 6 |
| Over 3m | 80 | 8 | 10% | +0.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Pale Face (IRE) (High Chaparral)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Cool Survivor (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 2m4½f–3m; the highest grade won is Listed (Cool Survivor (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Survivor (IRE) | 15 | 2 | 2m4½f–3m | Listed |
| Survivors Sister (IRE) | 13 | 1 | 2m5f | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 11 | 4 | 36% | +19.12 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.12 |
| Heavy | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.56 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +0.62 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +17.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.56 |
| Warwick | 2 | 2 | 100% | +5.83 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +20.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kempton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Market Rasen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.29 |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 4 | 29% | −2.44 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 6 | 2 | 33% | +17.88 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico de Boinville | 8 | 4 | 50% | +5.62 |
| Brian Hayes | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Paul Townend | 3 | 2 | 67% | +1.32 |
| Daniel King | 2 | 1 | 50% | +19.00 |
| Danny Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sean O'Keeffe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Cannon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +16.44 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.12 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 60% | +5.12 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 13 | 4 | 31% | +0.00 |
| Chase | 7 | 2 | 29% | +15.44 |
| NH Flat | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
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 | ||||||||||
| 23 Sep 26+56d | Listowel (IRE) | Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase (Grade 3) Settled midfield wide - clipped opening obstacle - upsides front group by 4th - 6th at halfway - fumbled two more obstacles before straight - pushed along in 5th but held on same rate to finish sixth | 6/18 | ½ | 11-11 | 148 | 164B | 140A | Daniel King | 12/1 |
| 29 Jul 26+91d | Galway (IRE) | Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Steeplechase) (Grade 3) Sat handy behind the front group - jostled by another runner 5th - advanced into second before 6 out - moved up to front 2 out - edged back behind entering straight - driven back in front over 1f out and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/22 | 10-13 | 140 | 115C | 147A | Daniel King | 20/1 | |
| 29 Apr 26+48d | Punchestown | Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Sat close to pace early on - held on strongly and drifted left with minor errors at the first two obstacles - up to 3rd by the 9th - regained 2nd spot after the following fence - driven but unable to make further gains before 2 out - dropped to 4th after that fence - unable to find more and finished well held in 6th | 6/14 | 2½ | 11-2 | 140 | 66B | 126A | Paul Townend | 7/4F |
| 12 Mar 26+26d | Cheltenham | Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) Handy early - blundered 10th then scratchy 2 out under pressure - stayed on from the back to finish 4th | 4/18 | 6 | 11-4 | 144 | 70B | 146A | Danny Mullins | 20/1 |
| 14 Feb 26+23d | Gowran Park | QuinnBet Beginners Chase Shared front spot early - went clear from 3rd - challenged as straight loomed - drifted right and clipped opponent 3 out - regained command soon after - stayed on strongly to win going away | 1/8 | 11-12 | — | 96A | 136A | Paul Townend | 4/9F | |
| 22 Jan 26+38d | Gowran Park | Daly Farrell Accountants Beginners Chase Sat just behind the front-runner - third at the midpoint - driven up to share command two out - shaken up to go in front by a whisker on the run for home - drifted right - stayed on strongly but caught in the shadow of the post to finish third | 3/9 | nse | 11-12 | — | 138B | 143A | Brian Hayes | 9/2 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Dec 25+233d | Naas | BAR 1 Betting NEW APP OUT NOW Beginners Chase Shared front spot early - eager under restraint - went clear from 3rd - urged forward after 2 out - driven and closely challenged after last - battled on close home but caught right at the line | 2/9 | nk | 11-12 | — | 121A | 145A | Brian Hayes | 11/2 |
| 26 Apr 25+45d | Sandown | bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made strong progress wide before 2 out and pushed into second despite a mistake and bump at the last - stayed on but edged out of the placing near the line | 3/10 | nk | 11-11 | 135 | 115A | 142A | Brian Hayes | 18/1 |
| 12 Mar 25+39d | Cheltenham | Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Held up in midfield rail position - stumbled at 3 out under pressure - unsettled and lost touch after that - well held at the finish in 15th | 15/26 | ½ | 10-12 | 137 | 134B | 124A | Brian Hayes | 66/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+21d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Settled in the pack - driven for gains entering the straight but ninth turning for home and unable to threaten - held that spot to the line with nothing more to offer | 9/25 | 3¾ | 11-10 | 134 | 97B | 135A | Sean O'Keeffe | 28/1 |
| 11 Jan 25+239d | Fairyhouse | SBK Handicap Hurdle Held up towards the back early - improved into 4th by the 4th - moved through into 3rd 4 out - into 2nd approaching 3 out - in front 2 out - clear again in the closing stages - stayed on strongly to the line | 1/8 | 11-12 | 126 | 132B | 140A | Paul Townend | 15/8F | |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 17 May 24+125d | Aintree | Positive Futures Liverpool Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 8/12 | 75 | 11-3 | 130 | — | 115C | James Bowen | 8/1 |
| 13 Jan 24+48d | Kempton | Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | 7/19 | 1¾ | 11-2 | 131 | 115B | 133A | Tom Cannon | 11/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Nov 23+170d | Exeter | Plymouth Handicap Hurdle | 1/7 | 11-12 | 121 | 111A | 138B | Nico de Boinville | 7/2 | |
| 09 Jun 23+18d | Market Rasen | Price Boosts On Football At Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) | F/11 | — | 10-9 | 121 | — | — | Nico de Boinville | 5/2F |
| 22 May 23+25d | Ffos Las | Welsh Cottage Cakes Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 1/8 | 11-10 | 121 | 83A | 133A | Nico de Boinville | 2/7F | |
| 27 Apr 23+87d | Warwick | Visit racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle | 1/13 | 11-8 | 114 | 141B | 132A | Nico de Boinville | 10/3F | |
| 30 Jan 23+55d | Huntingdon | Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/3 | 1¼ | 11-0 | — | 127C | 134C | Nico de Boinville | 2/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Dec 22+36d | Uttoxeter | QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6/14 | 23 | 11-0 | — | 100C | 102C | Nico de Boinville | 8/1 |
| 31 Oct 22+32d | Hereford | Cazoo 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 2/15 | 22 | 11-2 | — | 111B | 118A | Nico de Boinville | 10/3 |
| 29 Sep 22 | Warwick | Watch RacingTV Free For 31 Days Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 11-0 | — | 123A | 132A | Nico de Boinville | 5/2F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has King Alexander won?
- King Alexander (IRE) won 7 of 21 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 33.3%. Placed 12 times in total (57.1% of starts).
- Who trains King Alexander?
- King Alexander (IRE) is trained by W. P. Mullins, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 23 September 2026.
- Who is King Alexander's sire?
- King Alexander (IRE) is by Mount Nelson (GB) out of Pale Face (IRE), whose sire is High Chaparral.
- What going does King Alexander prefer?
- King Alexander (IRE) has the best record on good going: 4 wins from 11 starts (36.4%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is King Alexander's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 148, from the run on 23 September 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is King Alexander's sire's record?
- Mount Nelson (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 6,261 runs since Jan 2008 (538 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are King Alexander's siblings?
- Out of Pale Face (IRE), King Alexander (IRE) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Cool Survivor (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Cool Survivor (IRE)). The wins came over 2m4½f–3m. As at Oct 2026.