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Horse profile
Merchant (IRE, 2022)
- Sex
- colt
- Foaled
- 2022
- Colour
- bay
See also: Merchant (IRE) · Michael Bell · 7 runs · 4 wins
- Highest OR
- 103
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 4 wins from 7 runs (57%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £194,723 GB
- Last official rating
- 103 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 31 Jul 2025, Goodwood (1/7)
Recent form
7213111
Merchant has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 25 | Goodwood | 1/7 | 6/5F | won nse | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes | Group 3 | Flat Turf | 1m4f | Good | 9-3 | 103 | Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) | £113,420 | 42 | 0/5 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot | 1/19 | 3/1F | won 1 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | Class 2 | Flat Turf | 1m4f | Good to Firm | 9-4 | 90 | Serious Contender (IRE) | £56,694 | 35 | 3/14 |
| 15 May 25 | York | 1/8 | 5/2F | won 2½ | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Sky Bet Handicap | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 1m4f | Good to Firm | 8-12 | 82 | Rahiebb (GB) | £14,174 | 11 | 1/7 |
| 4 May 25 | Newmarket | 3/7 | 11/10F | 1 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Nyetimber Handicap | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Good to Firm | 9-7 | 82 | Lightening Mann (GB) | £15,462 | 128 | 1/6 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | 1/10 | 10/11F | won shd | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes | Class 4 | Flat AW | 1m½f | Standard | 9-7 | - | Mallorca (GB) | £5,211 | 24 | 2/9 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Newcastle (AW) | 2/10 | 3/1 | shd | Jason Hart | William Haggas | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes | Class 5 | Flat AW | 1m | Standard | 9-7 | - | Gunship (IRE) | £3,402 | 32 | 2/8 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Newmarket | 7/15 | 14/1 | 10 | Richard Kingscote | William Haggas | Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 7f | Good | 9-2 | - | Sacred Fire (GB) | £4,381 | - | 3/13 |
HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes
Group 31m4fGood
All fields
- Date
- 31 Jul 25
- Course
- Goodwood
- Pos
- 1/7
- SP
- 6/5F
- Btn
- won nse
- Jockey
- Tom Marquand
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes
- Class
- Group 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m4f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-3
- OR
- 103
- Winner / 2nd
- Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB)
- Winner prize
- £113,420
- Days
- 42
- Future form
- 0/5
King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
Class 21m4fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 25
- Course
- Ascot
- Pos
- 1/19
- SP
- 3/1F
- Btn
- won 1
- Jockey
- Tom Marquand
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- Class
- Class 2
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m4f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-4
- OR
- 90
- Winner / 2nd
- Serious Contender (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £56,694
- Days
- 35
- Future form
- 3/14
Sky Bet Handicap
Class 31m4fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 15 May 25
- Course
- York
- Pos
- 1/8
- SP
- 5/2F
- Btn
- won 2½
- Jockey
- Tom Marquand
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- Sky Bet Handicap
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m4f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-12
- OR
- 82
- Winner / 2nd
- Rahiebb (GB)
- Winner prize
- £14,174
- Days
- 11
- Future form
- 1/7
- 3/74 May 25 · Newmarket11/10F
Nyetimber Handicap
Class 31m2fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 4 May 25
- Course
- Newmarket
- Pos
- 3/7
- SP
- 11/10F
- Btn
- 1
- Jockey
- Tom Marquand
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- Nyetimber Handicap
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- 82
- Winner / 2nd
- Lightening Mann (GB)
- Winner prize
- £15,462
- Days
- 128
- Future form
- 1/6
- 1/1027 Dec 24 · Wolverhampton (AW)10/11F
Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
Class 41m½fStandard
All fields
- Date
- 27 Dec 24
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Pos
- 1/10
- SP
- 10/11F
- Btn
- won shd
- Jockey
- Cieren Fallon
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 1m½f
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Mallorca (GB)
- Winner prize
- £5,211
- Days
- 24
- Future form
- 2/9
- 2/103 Dec 24 · Newcastle (AW)3/1
Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
Class 51mStandard
All fields
- Date
- 3 Dec 24
- Course
- Newcastle (AW)
- Pos
- 2/10
- SP
- 3/1
- Btn
- shd
- Jockey
- Jason Hart
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 1m
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 9-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Gunship (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £3,402
- Days
- 32
- Future form
- 2/8
- 7/151 Nov 24 · Newmarket14/1
Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
Class 47fGood
All fields
- Date
- 1 Nov 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Pos
- 7/15
- SP
- 14/1
- Btn
- 10
- Jockey
- Richard Kingscote
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Race
- Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-2
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Sacred Fire (GB)
- Winner prize
- £4,381
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 3/13
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot | King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 1/19 | Omni Man (IRE) | 5 | 30 Jul 25 | Goodwood | Coral Pipped At The Post Winners Handicap |
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot | King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 1/19 | Light As Air (IRE) | 12 | 20 Jul 25 | Curragh (IRE) | Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders Alliance Irish EBF Maiden |
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot | King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 1/19 | The Cursor (GB) | 14 | 24 Jul 25 | Doncaster | Darley EBF Novice Stakes (Winning 3yo To Receive Free Entry To 2025 Betfred S… |
| 15 May 25 | York | Sky Bet Handicap | 1/8 | Many Men (GB) | 3 | 7 Jun 25 | Doncaster | Mike Berrys 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap |
| 4 May 25 | Newmarket | Nyetimber Handicap | 3/7 | Hallelujah U (GB) | 4 | 17 May 25 | Thirsk | Sky Bet Super Weekend Handicap |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes | 1/10 | Mallorca (GB) | 2 | 2 Oct 25 | Chelmsford (AW) | Betfair Exchange Beacons Maiden Stakes |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes | 1/10 | Kokanee (IRE) | 5 | 16 Apr 25 | Beverley | Spillers Powering Your Winners Handicap |
| 3 Dec 24 | Newcastle (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes | 2/10 | Fort George (GB) | 3 | 2 May 25 | Newmarket | Betfred "The Classic Bookmaker" Handicap |
| 3 Dec 24 | Newcastle (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes | 2/10 | Return With Gold (IRE) | 8 | 31 Jan 25 | Newcastle (AW) | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap |
| 1 Nov 24 | Newmarket | Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) | 7/15 | Sacred Fire (GB) | 1 | 4 Oct 25 | Newcastle (AW) | Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes |
| 1 Nov 24 | Newmarket | Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) | 7/15 | Nightime Dancer (IRE) | 3 | 6 Apr 25 | Southwell (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime EBF Novice Stakes |
| 1 Nov 24 | Newmarket | Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings) | 7/15 | Noble Champion (IRE) | 5 | 21 Nov 24 | Lingfield (AW) | Gamble Responsible At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes |
- 1/1919 Jun 25 · Ascot
King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 25
- Course
- Ascot
- Race
- King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 1/19
- Winner next time
- Omni Man (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 30 Jul 25
- At
- Goodwood
- Race won
- Coral Pipped At The Post Winners Handicap
- 1/1919 Jun 25 · Ascot
King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 25
- Course
- Ascot
- Race
- King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 1/19
- Winner next time
- Light As Air (IRE)
- Their pos
- 12
- Won on
- 20 Jul 25
- At
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race won
- Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders Alliance Irish EBF Maiden
- 1/1919 Jun 25 · Ascot
King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 25
- Course
- Ascot
- Race
- King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- This horse
- 1/19
- Winner next time
- The Cursor (GB)
- Their pos
- 14
- Won on
- 24 Jul 25
- Race won
- Darley EBF Novice Stakes (Winning 3yo To Receive Free Entry To 2025 Betfred S…
- 1/815 May 25 · York
Sky Bet Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 15 May 25
- Course
- York
- Race
- Sky Bet Handicap
- This horse
- 1/8
- Winner next time
- Many Men (GB)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 7 Jun 25
- Race won
- Mike Berrys 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap
- 3/74 May 25 · Newmarket
Nyetimber Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 4 May 25
- Course
- Newmarket
- Race
- Nyetimber Handicap
- This horse
- 3/7
- Winner next time
- Hallelujah U (GB)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 17 May 25
- At
- Thirsk
- Race won
- Sky Bet Super Weekend Handicap
- 1/1027 Dec 24 · Wolverhampton (AW)
Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 27 Dec 24
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Race
- Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
- This horse
- 1/10
- Winner next time
- Mallorca (GB)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 2 Oct 25
- At
- Chelmsford (AW)
- Race won
- Betfair Exchange Beacons Maiden Stakes
- 1/1027 Dec 24 · Wolverhampton (AW)
Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 27 Dec 24
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Race
- Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes
- This horse
- 1/10
- Winner next time
- Kokanee (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 16 Apr 25
- At
- Beverley
- Race won
- Spillers Powering Your Winners Handicap
- 2/103 Dec 24 · Newcastle (AW)
Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 3 Dec 24
- Course
- Newcastle (AW)
- Race
- Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
- This horse
- 2/10
- Winner next time
- Fort George (GB)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 2 May 25
- At
- Newmarket
- Race won
- Betfred "The Classic Bookmaker" Handicap
- 2/103 Dec 24 · Newcastle (AW)
Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
All fields
- Date
- 3 Dec 24
- Course
- Newcastle (AW)
- Race
- Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes
- This horse
- 2/10
- Winner next time
- Return With Gold (IRE)
- Their pos
- 8
- Won on
- 31 Jan 25
- At
- Newcastle (AW)
- Race won
- Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap
- 7/151 Nov 24 · Newmarket
Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 1 Nov 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Race
- Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 7/15
- Winner next time
- Sacred Fire (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 4 Oct 25
- At
- Newcastle (AW)
- Race won
- Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes
- 7/151 Nov 24 · Newmarket
Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 1 Nov 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Race
- Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 7/15
- Winner next time
- Nightime Dancer (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 6 Apr 25
- At
- Southwell (AW)
- Race won
- BetMGM: It's Showtime EBF Novice Stakes
- 7/151 Nov 24 · Newmarket
Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 1 Nov 24
- Course
- Newmarket
- Race
- Cologne's German 2000 Guineas British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 7/15
- Winner next time
- Noble Champion (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 21 Nov 24
- At
- Lingfield (AW)
- Race won
- Gamble Responsible At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Haggas | 1 Nov 24 | 31 Jul 25 | 7/15 | 82 | 103 | 103 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | £194,723 | €0 |
William Haggas
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- First run
- 1 Nov 24
- Last run
- 31 Jul 25
- First run for yard
- 7/15
- OR first run
- 82
- OR last run
- 103
- Best OR
- 103
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £194,723
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | £194,723 | €0 | 103 | 1 Nov 24 | 31 Jul 25 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £194,723
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- Best OR
- 103
- First run
- 1 Nov 24
- Last run
- 31 Jul 25
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | £187,915 | €0 | ||
| Flat AW | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £6,808 | €0 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £187,915
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat AW
- Race type
- Flat AW
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,808
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | £74,495 | €0 | ||
| Good | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £113,420 | €0 | ||
| Standard | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £6,808 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £74,495
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,420
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Standard
- Going
- Standard
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,808
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7f to 1m | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,597 | €0 | ||
| 9f to 11f | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £8,838 | €0 | ||
| 12f to 13f | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | £184,288 | €0 |
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,597
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9f to 11f
- Distance
- 9f to 11f
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,838
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
12f to 13f
- Distance
- 12f to 13f
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £184,288
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £3,627 | €0 | ||
| Ascot | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £56,694 | €0 | ||
| Goodwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £113,420 | €0 | ||
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £5,211 | €0 | ||
| York | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £14,174 | €0 | ||
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,597 | €0 |
Newmarket
- Course
- Newmarket
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,627
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ascot
- Course
- Ascot
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £56,694
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Goodwood
- Course
- Goodwood
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,420
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wolverhampton (AW)
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,211
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
York
- Course
- York
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £14,174
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Newcastle (AW)
- Course
- Newcastle (AW)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,597
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £113,420 | €0 | ||
| Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £56,694 | €0 | ||
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £17,801 | €0 | ||
| Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £5,211 | €0 | ||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,597 | €0 |
Group 3
- Class
- Group 3
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,420
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 2
- Class
- Class 2
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £56,694
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 3
- Class
- Class 3
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £17,801
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,211
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 5
- Class
- Class 5
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,597
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | £131,221 | €0 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £6,808 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £56,694 | €0 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £131,221
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,808
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £56,694
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £17,801 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £56,694 | €0 | ||
| July | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £113,420 | €0 | ||
| November | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| December | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £6,808 | €0 |
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £17,801
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £56,694
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £113,420
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £6,808
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Marquand | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | £187,915 | €0 | ||
| Cieren Fallon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £5,211 | €0 | ||
| Jason Hart | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,597 | €0 | ||
| Richard Kingscote | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Tom Marquand
- Jockey
- Tom Marquand
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 3
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £187,915
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Cieren Fallon
- Jockey
- Cieren Fallon
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,211
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Jason Hart
- Jockey
- Jason Hart
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,597
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Richard Kingscote
- Jockey
- Richard Kingscote
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Haggas | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | £194,723 | €0 |
William Haggas
- Trainer
- William Haggas
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £194,723
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | £194,723 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £194,723
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £14,174 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £5,211 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | £171,711 | €0 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £3,627 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £14,174
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £5,211
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £171,711
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,627
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchTeofilo (IRE)
Parent · 1
- SireTeofilo (IRE)
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireGalileo (IRE)
- Sire's damSpeirbhean (IRE)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchCeistiu (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireVocalised (USA)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Not traced
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Not traced
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Breeding card
HorseMerchant (IRE)
Sexcolt
Foaled2022
SireTeofilo (IRE)
DamCeistiu (IRE)
DamsireVocalised (USA)
Sire's sireGalileo (IRE)
Sire's damSpeirbhean (IRE)
Dam's produce2 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingGlor Tire (IRE)
Female line
- Ceistiu (IRE) · 2 winners from 3 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teofilo (IRE) | Ceistiu (IRE) | Vocalised (USA) | J S Bolger | 18 Mar 22 | bay | colt | Flat 10.4f · NH 2m1½f | Flat 8.8f · NH 2m½f |
Teofilo (IRE)
- Sire
- Teofilo (IRE)
- Damsire
- Vocalised (USA)
- Breeder
- J S Bolger
- Foaled
- 18 Mar 22
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- colt
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 10.4f · NH 2m1½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 8.8f · NH 2m½f
Progeny of Teofilo (IRE) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 7,618 | 978 | 2,429 | 7 | 4 | ||
| At 12f to 13f | 1,817 | 227 | 590 | 3 | 3 | ||
| On Good to firm or firmer going | 1,481 | 207 | 502 | 3 | 2 | ||
| At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going | 368 | 62 | 139 | 2 | 2 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 7,618
- Wins
- 978
- Placed
- 2,429
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 4
At 12f to 13f
- Condition
- At 12f to 13f
- Runs
- 1,817
- Wins
- 227
- Placed
- 590
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 3
On Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- On Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 1,481
- Wins
- 207
- Placed
- 502
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 2
At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- At 12f to 13f on Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 368
- Wins
- 62
- Placed
- 139
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 2
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Teofilo (IRE) × Vocalised (USA) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 14 | 7 | 1 | 95 | 16 | 17 | £219,808 | €128,683 | ||
| National Hunt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 4 | £20,622 | €840 | ||
| All runs | 14 | 7 | 1 | 127 | 18 | 21 | £240,430 | €129,523 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 14
- Winners
- 7
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 95
- Wins
- 16
- 2nd/3rd
- 17
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £219,808
- Prize IRE (€)
- €128,683
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 3
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 32
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 4
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £20,622
- Prize IRE (€)
- €840
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 14
- Winners
- 7
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 1
- Runs
- 127
- Wins
- 18
- 2nd/3rd
- 21
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £240,430
- Prize IRE (€)
- €129,523
All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Best win | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant (IRE) | 7 | 4 | 1 | Group/Grade 3 | £194,723 | €0 |
| Glor Tire (IRE) | 14 | 4 | 0 | - | £0 | €40,115 |
| Turquino (IRE) | 5 | 3 | 0 | - | £22,980 | €0 |
| Teorie (IRE) | 27 | 3 | 0 | - | £21,473 | €10,655 |
| Machnamh (IRE) | 13 | 2 | 0 | - | £0 | €27,075 |
| Sunrush (IRE) | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €11,628 |
| Gaire Os Ard (IRE) | 9 | 1 | 0 | - | £0 | €28,835 |
| Theodulus (IRE) | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €540 |
| Venting (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €125 |
| Fancy Gloves (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €0 |
| Generous Support (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €6,605 |
| Wexford Soil (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | £0 | €225 |
Merchant (IRE)
- Horse
- Merchant (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 1
- Best win
- Group/Grade 3
- Prize GB (£)
- £194,723
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Glor Tire (IRE)
- Horse
- Glor Tire (IRE)
- Runs
- 14
- Wins
- 4
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €40,115
Turquino (IRE)
- Horse
- Turquino (IRE)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £22,980
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Teorie (IRE)
- Horse
- Teorie (IRE)
- Runs
- 27
- Wins
- 3
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £21,473
- Prize IRE (€)
- €10,655
Machnamh (IRE)
- Horse
- Machnamh (IRE)
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €27,075
Sunrush (IRE)
- Horse
- Sunrush (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,628
Gaire Os Ard (IRE)
- Horse
- Gaire Os Ard (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €28,835
Theodulus (IRE)
- Horse
- Theodulus (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €540
Venting (IRE)
- Horse
- Venting (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €125
Fancy Gloves (IRE)
- Horse
- Fancy Gloves (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Generous Support (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €6,605
Wexford Soil (IRE)
- Horse
- Wexford Soil (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €225
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Last winning OR | Last win | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 103 | 103 | 82 | 103 | 31 Jul 25 | 4 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 103
- Highest OR
- 103
- Lowest OR
- 82
- Last winning OR
- 103
- Last win
- 31 Jul 25
- Rated runs
- 4
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 25 | Goodwood | Flat | 103 | 13 | 1/7 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Ascot | Flat | 90 | 8 | 1/19 |
| 15 May 25 | York | Flat | 82 | 0 | 1/8 |
| 4 May 25 | Newmarket | Flat | 82 | - | 3/7 |
- 1/731 Jul 25 · Goodwood
All fields
- Date
- 31 Jul 25
- Course
- Goodwood
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 103
- Change
- 13
- Pos
- 1/7
- 1/1919 Jun 25 · Ascot
All fields
- Date
- 19 Jun 25
- Course
- Ascot
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 90
- Change
- 8
- Pos
- 1/19
- 1/815 May 25 · York
All fields
- Date
- 15 May 25
- Course
- York
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 82
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 1/8
- 3/74 May 25 · Newmarket
All fields
- Date
- 4 May 25
- Course
- Newmarket
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 82
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 3/7
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Last winning OR | Last win | v last winning | Highest winning OR | v highest winning | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 103 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 31 Jul 25 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 103
- OR last run
- 103
- Change
- 0
- Last winning OR
- 103
- Last win
- 31 Jul 25
- v last winning
- 0
- Highest winning OR
- 103
- v highest winning
- 0
- Highest OR
- 103
- v highest
- 0
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
- Glor Tire (IRE)4W · 14R
Half siblings
By Mehmas (IRE)
- Slaney View (IRE)0W · 6R
Female line
- 1Ceistiu (IRE)
Notable relatives
Merchant is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.
In brief
How old is Merchant?
Merchant (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 18 March 2022 and is 4 years old.
Who are the sire and dam of Merchant?
Merchant (IRE) is by Teofilo (IRE) out of Ceistiu (IRE), a daughter of Vocalised (USA), and was bred by J S Bolger.
Who trained Merchant?
Merchant (IRE) was trained by William Haggas and owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Barn Owl at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Merchant's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Merchant (IRE) won 4 of 7 races (57%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.
What is Merchant's biggest win?
Merchant (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes (Group 3) at Goodwood on 31 July 2025.
Has Merchant ever been beaten?
Merchant (IRE) was beaten 3 times in 7 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 1 November 2024 at Newmarket (7th of 15).
What was Merchant's official rating?
Merchant (IRE) was last officially rated 103 on the Flat (also the career high).
Is Merchant still racing?
Merchant (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 31 July 2025 at Goodwood in the HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes, finishing 1st of 7, and has not run there since.
What is Merchant's record at Newmarket?
Merchant (IRE) ran most often at Newmarket, with no wins from 2 runs there.
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