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Horse profile

Merlin Allen

Choeur Du Nord (FR) × Sunny Vic (FR) (Robin Des Champs (FR))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2022
Colour
bay
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 3 runs (33%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£11,150 GB
Official rating
Unrated
Last run (GB & IRE)
11 Apr 2026, Aintree (3/20)
Last win (GB & IRE)
8 Nov 2025, Aintree
Recent form
133

Merlin Allen has no declared runs or entries in Britain or Ireland at the moment.

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
11 Apr 26Aintree3/2016/13Ciaran GethingsJane WilliamsWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat RaceGrade 2NH Flat2m1fGood to Soft10-10Forthfactor (IRE)£28,135493/7
21 Feb 26Kempton3/13100/30F4Ciaran GethingsJane WilliamsLadbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat RaceClass 3NH Flat2mGood to Soft10-11Fine Shot (GB)£8,8451051/9
8 Nov 25Aintree1/126/1won 8Ciaran GethingsJane WilliamsWilliam Hill "Junior" National Hunt Flat RaceClass 4NH Flat2m1fGood to Soft11-0Molly's Lad (GB)£3,812-0/9
  • 3/2011 Apr 26 · Aintree16/1

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Grade 22m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    3/20
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    3
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-10
    Winner / 2nd
    Forthfactor (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £28,135
    Days
    49
    Future form
    3/7
  • 3/1321 Feb 26 · Kempton100/30F

    Ladbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 32mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 26
    Course
    Kempton
    Pos
    3/13
    SP
    100/30F
    Btn
    4
    Race
    Ladbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    10-11
    Winner / 2nd
    Fine Shot (GB)
    Winner prize
    £8,845
    Days
    105
    Future form
    1/9
  • 1/128 Nov 25 · Aintree6/1

    William Hill "Junior" National Hunt Flat Race

    Class 42m1fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Nov 25
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    1/12
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    won 8
    Race
    William Hill "Junior" National Hunt Flat Race
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m1f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Molly's Lad (GB)
    Winner prize
    £3,812
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/9

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
11 Apr 26AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race3/20Chicker (GB)1116 May 26UttoxeterCarlsberg Novices' Hurdle
11 Apr 26AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race3/20Cooltobecareless (IRE)129 Oct 26ChepstowWasdell Group Novices' Hurdle Race (Div I)
11 Apr 26AintreeWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race3/20Governors Rock (IRE)154 Oct 26UttoxeterF Ball 140th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle Race (Div I)
21 Feb 26KemptonLadbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat Race3/13Otie's Friend (IRE)79 Mar 26PlumptonDragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Welcome Offer Open National Hunt Flat Ra…
  • 3/2011 Apr 26 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    3/20
    Winner next time
    Chicker (GB)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    16 May 26
    Race won
    Carlsberg Novices' Hurdle
  • 3/2011 Apr 26 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    3/20
    Winner next time
    Cooltobecareless (IRE)
    Their pos
    12
    Won on
    9 Oct 26
    Race won
    Wasdell Group Novices' Hurdle Race (Div I)
  • 3/2011 Apr 26 · Aintree

    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    11 Apr 26
    Course
    Aintree
    Race
    Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    3/20
    Winner next time
    Governors Rock (IRE)
    Their pos
    15
    Won on
    4 Oct 26
    Race won
    F Ball 140th Anniversary Maiden Hurdle Race (Div I)
  • 3/1321 Feb 26 · Kempton

    Ladbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 26
    Course
    Kempton
    Race
    Ladbrokes "Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing" Open National Hunt Flat Race
    This horse
    3/13
    Winner next time
    Otie's Friend (IRE)
    Their pos
    7
    Won on
    9 Mar 26
    Race won
    DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Welcome Offer Open National Hunt Flat Ra…

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 yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Jane Williams8 Nov 2511 Apr 261/12310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
Jane Williams
First run
8 Nov 25
Last run
11 Apr 26
First run for yard
1/12
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
National Hunt310233.3%100.0%£11,150€08 Nov 2511 Apr 26
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First run
8 Nov 25
Last run
11 Apr 26

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 (€)
NH Flat310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Soft310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
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 (€)
Aintree210150.0%100.0%£9,117€0
Kempton10010.0%100.0%£2,033€0
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,117
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kempton
Course
Kempton
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,033
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 210010.0%100.0%£5,305€0
Class 310010.0%100.0%£2,033€0
Class 41100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,305
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,033
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
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 (€)
9 to 12 runners1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
13 to 16 runners10010.0%100.0%£2,033€0
17+ runners10010.0%100.0%£5,305€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,033
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,305
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
February10010.0%100.0%£2,033€0
April10010.0%100.0%£5,305€0
November1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
February
Month
February
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,033
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,305
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ciaran Gethings310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
Ciaran Gethings
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Jane Williams310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
Jane Williams
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear310233.3%100.0%£11,150€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
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 runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run1100100.0%100.0%£3,812€0
31 to 60 days10010.0%100.0%£5,305€0
61 to 120 days10010.0%100.0%£2,033€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,812
Prize IRE (€)
€0
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,305
Prize IRE (€)
€0
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£2,033
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchChoeur Du Nord (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireChoeur Du Nord (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

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 branchSunny Vic (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamSunny Vic (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireRobin Des Champs (FR)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

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
Choeur Du Nord (FR)
Sunny Vic (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Robin Des Champs (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMerlin Allen (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled2022
SireChoeur Du Nord (FR)
DamSunny Vic (FR)
DamsireRobin Des Champs (FR)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingI'm The Diva (FR)

Female line

  1. Sunny Vic (FR) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Choeur Du Nord (FR)Sunny Vic (FR)Robin Des Champs (FR)Gaec Allen, Pierre Rives29 Mar 22baygeldingNH 2m3½fFlat 15.4f · NH 2m3½f
Choeur Du Nord (FR)
Breeder
Gaec Allen, Pierre Rives
Foaled
29 Mar 22
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 15.4f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Choeur Du Nord (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs3124911115.7%35.6%31
At 2m to 2m1f115204417.4%38.3%31
On Good to soft or yielding going104173916.3%37.5%31
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going3571720.0%48.6%31
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
312
Wins
49
Placed
111
Win %
15.7%
Place %
35.6%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f
Runs
115
Wins
20
Placed
44
Win %
17.4%
Place %
38.3%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
104
Wins
17
Placed
39
Win %
16.3%
Place %
37.5%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m to 2m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
35
Wins
7
Placed
17
Win %
20.0%
Place %
48.6%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
1

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.

Choeur Du Nord (FR) × Robin Des Champs (FR) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%031233.3%£11,150€0
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Merlin Allen (FR)310£11,150€0
Merlin Allen (FR)
Runs
3
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£11,150
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Sunny Vic (FR)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Choeur Du Nord (FR) out of Sunny Vic (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Network (GER)

Female line

  1. 1Sunny Vic (FR)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

How old is Merlin Allen?

Merlin Allen (FR) is a 4-year-old bay gelding, foaled on 29 March 2022.

Who are the sire and dam of Merlin Allen?

Merlin Allen (FR) is by Choeur Du Nord (FR) out of Sunny Vic (FR), a daughter of Robin Des Champs (FR), and was bred by Gaec Allen, Pierre Rives.

Who trains Merlin Allen?

Merlin Allen (FR) is trained by Jane Williams and owned by Holt, Robinson, Macnabb, Milton, and has run for no other trainer in Britain or Ireland.

What is Merlin Allen's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Merlin Allen (FR) has won 1 of 3 races (33%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Merlin Allen's biggest win?

Merlin Allen (FR)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the William Hill "Junior" National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) at Aintree on 8 November 2025.

Has Merlin Allen ever been beaten?

Merlin Allen (FR) has been beaten twice in 3 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 21 February 2026 at Kempton (3rd of 13).

When did Merlin Allen last run?

Merlin Allen (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 11 April 2026 at Aintree in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race, finishing 3rd of 20.

What is Merlin Allen's record at Aintree?

Merlin Allen (FR) has run most often at Aintree, with 1 win from 2 runs there.

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