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Merkel (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Merkel

Manduro (GER) × Queen Of Palms (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE))
Sex
filly
Foaled
2009
Highest OR
66
Record (GB & IRE)
0 wins from 10 runs (0%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€4,720 IRE
Last official rating
61 (Flat)
Last run (GB & IRE)
19 Aug 2012, Dundalk (AW) (IRE) (11/14)
Last win (GB & IRE)
Never won
Recent form
6449242111011

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
19 Aug 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)11/148/119¼Shane FoleyEdward LynamCrowne Plaza Hotel of Dundalk Handicap (Div II)Handicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard8-1361Xsquared (IRE)€4,40060/13
13 Aug 12Ballinrobe (IRE)10/128/112¼Billy LeeEdward LynamBurleigh Accountants 3yo HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m1fYielding9-1162Daigreen (IRE)€5,175101/10
3 Aug 12Galway (IRE)11/1210/125¾Billy LeeEdward LynamArthur Guinness 3yo HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat Turf1m½fHeavy9-763South South West (IRE)€7,5901611/11
24 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)2/106/1shdShane FoleyEdward LynamBetter Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard9-063Destiny's Child (GER)€6,90071/7
17 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)4/89/26¼Billy LeeEdward Lynamwww.dundalkstadium.com 3yo Claiming MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW7fStandard8-1266Atticus Finch (IRE)€6,900280/7
20 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)2/78/1½Billy LeeEdward LynamDundalk 3yo Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard9-064Tawariyka (USA)€6,90070/6
13 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)9/102/121¼Johnny MurtaghEdward LynamFollow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo HandicapHandicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard9-1065Rock The Tree (IRE)€5,520281/8
16 Dec 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)4/148/17¼Pat SmullenEdward LynamIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard9-0-Sindjara (USA)€8,970212/12
25 Nov 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)4/98/13¾Chris HayesEdward LynamChristmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW1mStandard8-9-Aloof (IRE)€10,350421/8
14 Oct 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)6/1320/16¼Keagan LathamEdward LynamIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies MaidenNon-handicap (unclassified)Flat AW7fStandard9-0-Stunned Silence (USA)€8,970-2/10
  • 11/1419 Aug 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)8/1

    Crowne Plaza Hotel of Dundalk Handicap (Div II)

    Handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    11/14
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    19¼
    Race
    Crowne Plaza Hotel of Dundalk Handicap (Div II)
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    8-13
    OR
    61
    Winner / 2nd
    Xsquared (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €4,400
    Days
    6
    Future form
    0/13
  • 10/1213 Aug 12 · Ballinrobe (IRE)8/1

    Burleigh Accountants 3yo Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m1fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    13 Aug 12
    Pos
    10/12
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    12¼
    Jockey
    Billy Lee
    Race
    Burleigh Accountants 3yo Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m1f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-11
    OR
    62
    Winner / 2nd
    Daigreen (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €5,175
    Days
    10
    Future form
    1/10
  • 11/123 Aug 12 · Galway (IRE)10/1

    Arthur Guinness 3yo Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1m½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    3 Aug 12
    Pos
    11/12
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    25¾
    Jockey
    Billy Lee
    Race
    Arthur Guinness 3yo Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    63
    Winner prize
    €7,590
    Days
    161
    Future form
    1/11
  • 2/1024 Feb 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)6/1

    Better Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    24 Feb 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    shd
    Race
    Better Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    63
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/7
  • 4/817 Feb 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)9/2

    www.dundalkstadium.com 3yo Claiming Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fStandard

    All fields
    Date
    17 Feb 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    9/2
    Btn
    6¼
    Jockey
    Billy Lee
    Race
    www.dundalkstadium.com 3yo Claiming Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    8-12
    OR
    66
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    28
    Future form
    0/7
  • 2/720 Jan 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)8/1

    Dundalk 3yo Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    2/7
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    ½
    Jockey
    Billy Lee
    Race
    Dundalk 3yo Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    64
    Winner / 2nd
    Tawariyka (USA)
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    7
    Future form
    0/6
  • 9/1013 Jan 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)2/1

    Follow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo Handicap

    Handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    9/10
    SP
    2/1
    Btn
    21¼
    Race
    Follow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo Handicap
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    9-10
    OR
    65
    Winner prize
    €5,520
    Days
    28
    Future form
    1/8
  • 4/1416 Dec 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)8/1

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    16 Dec 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    4/14
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    7¼
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Sindjara (USA)
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    21
    Future form
    2/12
  • 4/925 Nov 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)8/1

    Christmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)1mStandard

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    3¾
    Race
    Christmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    1m
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    8-9
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Aloof (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €10,350
    Days
    42
    Future form
    1/8
  • 6/1314 Oct 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)20/1

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    Non-handicap (unclassified)7fStandard

    All fields
    Date
    14 Oct 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Pos
    6/13
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    6¼
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Flat AW
    Dist
    7f
    Going
    Standard
    Wgt
    9-0
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/10

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

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
13 Aug 12Ballinrobe (IRE)Burleigh Accountants 3yo Handicap10/12Daigreen (IRE)128 Aug 12Ballinrobe (IRE)Friends of Western Alzheimers Handicap
3 Aug 12Galway (IRE)Arthur Guinness 3yo Handicap11/12Stuccodor (IRE)29 Aug 12Leopardstown (IRE)leopardstown.com Handicap
24 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Better Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies Maiden2/10Queenscliff (IRE)623 Mar 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish News Boot Room 3yo Handicap
13 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Follow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo Handicap9/10Rock The Tree (IRE)13 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Leucillin Horseware Ireland 3yo Handicap
16 Dec 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden4/14Tawariyka (USA)320 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Dundalk 3yo Fillies Maiden
16 Dec 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden4/14Edith Cowan (IRE)617 Jun 12Cork (IRE)Golden Olive Maiden
25 Nov 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Christmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo Race4/9Aloof (IRE)111 Apr 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 3yo Fillies Race
14 Oct 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden6/13Wave (IRE)228 Oct 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Maiden
14 Oct 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden6/13Choral Society (IRE)325 Nov 11Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction 2yo Fillies Maiden
  • 10/1213 Aug 12 · Ballinrobe (IRE)

    Burleigh Accountants 3yo Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    13 Aug 12
    Race
    Burleigh Accountants 3yo Handicap
    This horse
    10/12
    Winner next time
    Daigreen (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    28 Aug 12
    Race won
    Friends of Western Alzheimers Handicap
  • 11/123 Aug 12 · Galway (IRE)

    Arthur Guinness 3yo Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    3 Aug 12
    Race
    Arthur Guinness 3yo Handicap
    This horse
    11/12
    Winner next time
    Stuccodor (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    9 Aug 12
    Race won
    leopardstown.com Handicap
  • 2/1024 Feb 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Better Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    24 Feb 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Better Odds Ladbrokes 3yo Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    2/10
    Winner next time
    Queenscliff (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    23 Mar 12
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Irish News Boot Room 3yo Handicap
  • 9/1013 Jan 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Follow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo Handicap

    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Follow Dundalk On Facebook 3yo Handicap
    This horse
    9/10
    Winner next time
    Rock The Tree (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    3 Feb 12
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Leucillin Horseware Ireland 3yo Handicap
  • 4/1416 Dec 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    16 Dec 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    4/14
    Winner next time
    Tawariyka (USA)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    20 Jan 12
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Dundalk 3yo Fillies Maiden
  • 4/1416 Dec 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    16 Dec 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    4/14
    Winner next time
    Edith Cowan (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    17 Jun 12
    Race won
    Golden Olive Maiden
  • 4/925 Nov 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Christmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo Race

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Christmas Parties At Dundalk 2yo Race
    This horse
    4/9
    Winner next time
    Aloof (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    11 Apr 12
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 3yo Fillies Race
  • 6/1314 Oct 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    14 Oct 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    6/13
    Winner next time
    Wave (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    28 Oct 11
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Maiden
  • 6/1314 Oct 11 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)

    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden

    All fields
    Date
    14 Oct 11
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 2yo Fillies Maiden
    This horse
    6/13
    Winner next time
    Choral Society (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    25 Nov 11
    At
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Race won
    Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction 2yo Fillies Maiden

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

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Edward Lynam14 Oct 1119 Aug 126/13656166100200.0%20.0%£0€4,720
Edward Lynam
First run
14 Oct 11
Last run
19 Aug 12
First run for yard
6/13
OR first run
65
OR last run
61
Best OR
66
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
Flat100200.0%20.0%£0€4,7206614 Oct 1119 Aug 12
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720
Best OR
66
First run
14 Oct 11
Last run
19 Aug 12

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Flat AW80200.0%25.0%£0€4,720
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Flat AW
Race type
Flat AW
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Standard80200.0%25.0%£0€4,720
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Standard
Going
Standard
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
7f to 1m80200.0%25.0%£0€4,720
9f to 11f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
7f to 1m
Distance
7f to 1m
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)80200.0%25.0%£0€4,720
Ballinrobe (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Galway (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Course
Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
Runs
8
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720
Ballinrobe (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)60200.0%33.3%£0€4,720
Handicap (unclassified)40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners20100.0%50.0%£0€2,000
9 to 12 runners50100.0%20.0%£0€2,200
13 to 16 runners30000.0%0.0%£0€520
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,000
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,200
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€520

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January20100.0%50.0%£0€1,600
February20100.0%50.0%£0€2,000
August30000.0%0.0%£0€0
October10000.0%0.0%£0€0
November10000.0%0.0%£0€600
December10000.0%0.0%£0€520
January
Month
January
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,000
August
Month
August
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
October
Month
October
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
December
Month
December
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€520

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Billy Lee40100.0%25.0%£0€2,000
Shane Foley20100.0%50.0%£0€1,600
Chris Hayes10000.0%0.0%£0€600
Johnny Murtagh10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Keagan Latham10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Pat Smullen10000.0%0.0%£0€520
Billy Lee
Jockey
Billy Lee
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,000
Shane Foley
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
Chris Hayes
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
Johnny Murtagh
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Keagan Latham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Pat Smullen
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€520

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Edward Lynam100200.0%20.0%£0€4,720
Edward Lynam
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear100200.0%20.0%£0€4,720
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

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 runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
1 to 7 days30200.0%66.7%£0€3,200
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days30000.0%0.0%£0€920
31 to 60 days10000.0%0.0%£0€600
121 to 365 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,200
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€920
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchManduro (GER)

Parent · 1

  1. SireManduro (GER)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
  2. Sire's damMandellicht (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchQueen Of Palms (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamQueen Of Palms (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireDesert Prince (IRE)
  2. Dam's damTapolite (GB)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Manduro (GER)
Queen Of Palms (IRE)
Monsun (GER)
Mandellicht (IRE)
Desert Prince (IRE)
Tapolite (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMerkel (IRE)
Sexfilly
Foaled2009
SireManduro (GER)
DamQueen Of Palms (IRE)
DamsireDesert Prince (IRE)
Sire's sireMonsun (GER)
Sire's damMandellicht (IRE)
2nd damTapolite (GB)
Dam's own recordListed winner
Dam's produce1 winners from 4 runners
Notable siblingLittle Calla (IRE)

Female line

  1. Queen Of Palms (IRE) · by Desert Prince (IRE) · 1 winners from 4 runners · Listed winner
  2. Tapolite (GB) · 3 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Manduro (GER)Queen Of Palms (IRE)Desert Prince (IRE)fillyFlat 10.7f · NH 2m2fFlat 8.5f · NH 2m2f
Manduro (GER)
Sex
filly
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.7f · NH 2m2f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.5f · NH 2m2f

Progeny of Manduro (GER) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs2,0301925749.5%28.3%100
At 7f to 1m5105214910.2%29.2%80
On AW going709541757.6%24.7%80
At 7f to 1m on AW going19118499.4%25.7%80
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
2,030
Wins
192
Placed
574
Win %
9.5%
Place %
28.3%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
0
At 7f to 1m
Condition
At 7f to 1m
Runs
510
Wins
52
Placed
149
Win %
10.2%
Place %
29.2%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
0
On AW going
Condition
On AW going
Runs
709
Wins
54
Placed
175
Win %
7.6%
Place %
24.7%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
0
At 7f to 1m on AW going
Condition
At 7f to 1m on AW going
Runs
191
Wins
18
Placed
49
Win %
9.4%
Place %
25.7%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
0

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.

Manduro (GER) × Desert Prince mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat2150.0%016136.3%£4,050€4,720
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
2
Winners
1
Winners %
50.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
3
Win %
6.3%
Prize GB (£)
£4,050
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Masaadr (GB)610£4,050€0
Merkel (IRE)1000£0€4,720
Masaadr (GB)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£4,050
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Merkel (IRE)
Runs
10
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,720

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
Flat6166617
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
61
Highest OR
66
Lowest OR
61
Rated runs
7

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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
19 Aug 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Flat61-111/14
13 Aug 12Ballinrobe (IRE)Flat62-110/12
3 Aug 12Galway (IRE)Flat63011/12
24 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Flat63-32/10
17 Feb 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Flat6624/8
20 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Flat64-12/7
13 Jan 12Dundalk (AW) (IRE)Flat65-9/10
  • 11/1419 Aug 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    19 Aug 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    61
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    11/14
  • 10/1213 Aug 12 · Ballinrobe (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    13 Aug 12
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    62
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    10/12
  • 11/123 Aug 12 · Galway (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    3 Aug 12
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    63
    Change
    0
    Pos
    11/12
  • 2/1024 Feb 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    24 Feb 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    63
    Change
    -3
    Pos
    2/10
  • 4/817 Feb 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    17 Feb 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    66
    Change
    2
    Pos
    4/8
  • 2/720 Jan 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    64
    Change
    -1
    Pos
    2/7
  • 9/1013 Jan 12 · Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    All fields
    Date
    13 Jan 12
    Course
    Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
    Code
    Flat
    OR
    65
    Change
    -
    Pos
    9/10

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
Flat6161066-5
Flat
Code
Flat
Current OR
61
OR last run
61
Change
0
Highest OR
66
v highest
-5

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

Queen Of Palms (IRE)

Record
Listed winner
G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 4 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Manduro (GER) out of Queen Of Palms (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Indian Ridge (IRE)

By Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Queen Of Palms (IRE) · by Desert Prince (IRE)
  2. 2Tapolite (GB)

Notable relatives

Dam

Aunt (out of 2nd dam)

View full Tapolite family

In brief

When was Merkel foaled?

Merkel (IRE) was foaled in 2009.

Who are the sire and dam of Merkel?

Merkel (IRE) is by Manduro (GER) out of Queen Of Palms (IRE), a daughter of Desert Prince (IRE).

Who trained Merkel?

Merkel (IRE) was trained by Edward Lynam and owned by Edward Lynam John Lynam at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Merkel's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Merkel (IRE) ran 10 times without winning.

What was Merkel's official rating?

Merkel (IRE) was last officially rated 61 on the Flat (career high 66).

Is Merkel still racing?

Merkel (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 19 August 2012 at Dundalk (AW) (IRE) in the Crowne Plaza Hotel of Dundalk Handicap, finishing 11th of 14, and has not run there since.

Is Merkel related to any top horses?

Merkel (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Queen Of Palms (IRE) (dam, Listed winner), Artistic Blue (USA) (aunt, Listed winner) and Cool Clarity (IRE) (aunt, Listed winner), from the Tapolite (GB) family.

What is Merkel's record at Dundalk (AW) (IRE)?

Merkel (IRE) ran most often at Dundalk (AW) (IRE), with no wins from 8 runs there.

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