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Horse profile

Merulana

Balla Cove (IRE) × Torino (GB) (Firestreak I (GB))
Sex
mare
Foaled
1996
Highest OR
89
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 19 runs (5%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€17,251 IRE
Last official rating
88 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
6 Jun 2003, Kilbeggan (IRE) (2/15)
Last win (GB & IRE)
17 Apr 2002, Fairyhouse (IRE)
Recent form
7218104142UR51187210452222

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
6 Jun 03Kilbeggan (IRE)2/157/11½Ms N CarberryThomas CarberryMullingar Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fYielding to Soft10-788Pride Of Caulry (IRE)€6,900340/10
3 May 03Punchestown (IRE)2/2910/12½Ms N CarberryThomas CarberryEvening Meeting In May Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mYielding10-1185Boom Economy (IRE)€6,900420/24
22 Mar 03Navan (IRE)22/3014/1distP A CarberryThomas CarberryFormula Ireland Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mGood to Yielding9-788Howaya Pet (IRE)€12,075141/25
8 Mar 03Navan (IRE)5/2710/1distRobbie ColganThomas CarberryNobber Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mHeavy10-788Howaya Pet (IRE)€6,900133/21
23 Feb 03Naas (IRE)4/1812/114¼P A CarberryThomas CarberryW.A.Osborne & Co. Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mYielding9-1388Property Partners (IRE)€13,000280/15
26 Jan 03Leopardstown (IRE)10/2712/1distP A CarberryThomas CarberryMcCarthy Insurance Group Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fYielding to Soft10-489Fairwood Heart (IRE)€13,000432/26
14 Dec 02Fairyhouse (IRE)2/235/1F4Paul CarberryThomas CarberryWarrenstown Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mSoft10-885Risetotheoccasion (IRE)€8,97071/19
7 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)7/2514/126¾Mark GrantThomas CarberryMorganstown Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mSoft to Heavy10-685Kings Glen (IRE)€8,9702162/21
5 May 02Gowran Park (IRE)18/208/1distRoss GeraghtyThomas CarberryPricewaterhouseCoopers Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fGood9-881Old Kilminchy (IRE)€11,385180/19
17 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)1/2712/1won nkRoss GeraghtyThomas CarberryKilsallaghan Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mYielding9-1276Ballylusky (IRE)€8,970301/26
18 Mar 02Down Royal (IRE)5/2011/2F14½S M McGovernThomas CarberryJenny Pitman 'On The Edge' Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft10-277Prince Hawkeye (GB)€6,210251/18
21 Feb 02Clonmel (IRE)UR/205/1J-Ms N CarberryThomas CarberrySuir (Ladies) Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fHeavy9-1277Redlyn (GB)€6,210322/18
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)2/2925/15Ross GeraghtyThomas CarberryRatoath Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fYielding to Soft9-774Our Rob (IRE)€8,970145/27
6 Jan 02Naas (IRE)14/2414/128P A CarberryThomas CarberryGerard Fassnidge Motors Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mYielding9-1376Some Buzz (IRE)€9,315460/23
21 Nov 01Downpatrick (IRE)4/1512/19½Paul CarberryThomas CarberryJoe Rea Memorial Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fSoft10-676Eimearf Banjo (IRE)€5,5301701/14
4 Jun 01Naas (IRE)10/2233/1distS M McGovernThomas CarberryFloods Horse Feeds Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood10-11-Four Aces (GB)€7,963141/20
21 May 01Roscommon (IRE)8/11100/1distP A CarberryThomas CarberryBallaghaderreen HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood to Firm11-1-Liscahill Hill (IRE)€8,62692/10
12 May 01Navan (IRE)21/2633/1distP A CarberryThomas CarberryNavan Great Day Out Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fFirm11-0-Ilaron (FR)€7,078181/21
24 Apr 01Fairyhouse (IRE)7/1533/1distP A CarberryThomas CarberryRatoath HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft11-0-Alpha Blues (GB)€10,617-0/14
  • 2/156 Jun 03 · Kilbeggan (IRE)7/1

    Mullingar Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jun 03
    Pos
    2/15
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    1½
    Race
    Mullingar Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    88
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    34
    Future form
    0/10
  • 2/293 May 03 · Punchestown (IRE)10/1

    Evening Meeting In May Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    3 May 03
    Pos
    2/29
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    2½
    Race
    Evening Meeting In May Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    85
    Winner / 2nd
    Boom Economy (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    42
    Future form
    0/24
  • 22/3022 Mar 03 · Navan (IRE)14/1

    Formula Ireland Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    22 Mar 03
    Pos
    22/30
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Formula Ireland Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    88
    Winner / 2nd
    Howaya Pet (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €12,075
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/25
  • 5/278 Mar 03 · Navan (IRE)10/1

    Nobber Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    8 Mar 03
    Pos
    5/27
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Nobber Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-7
    OR
    88
    Winner / 2nd
    Howaya Pet (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,900
    Days
    13
    Future form
    3/21
  • 4/1823 Feb 03 · Naas (IRE)12/1

    W.A.Osborne & Co. Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    23 Feb 03
    Pos
    4/18
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    14¼
    Race
    W.A.Osborne & Co. Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-13
    OR
    88
    Winner prize
    €13,000
    Days
    28
    Future form
    0/15
  • 10/2726 Jan 03 · Leopardstown (IRE)12/1

    McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Jan 03
    Pos
    10/27
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    10-4
    OR
    89
    Winner prize
    €13,000
    Days
    43
    Future form
    2/26
  • 2/2314 Dec 02 · Fairyhouse (IRE)5/1F

    Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Dec 02
    Pos
    2/23
    SP
    5/1F
    Btn
    4
    Race
    Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-8
    OR
    85
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/19
  • 7/257 Dec 02 · Punchestown (IRE)14/1

    Morganstown Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    7 Dec 02
    Pos
    7/25
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    26¾
    Race
    Morganstown Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    10-6
    OR
    85
    Winner / 2nd
    Kings Glen (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    216
    Future form
    2/21
  • 18/205 May 02 · Gowran Park (IRE)8/1

    PricewaterhouseCoopers Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    5 May 02
    Pos
    18/20
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    PricewaterhouseCoopers Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-8
    OR
    81
    Winner prize
    €11,385
    Days
    18
    Future form
    0/19
  • 1/2717 Apr 02 · Fairyhouse (IRE)12/1

    Kilsallaghan Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    17 Apr 02
    Pos
    1/27
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    won nk
    Race
    Kilsallaghan Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-12
    OR
    76
    Winner / 2nd
    Ballylusky (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    30
    Future form
    1/26
  • 5/2018 Mar 02 · Down Royal (IRE)11/2F

    Jenny Pitman 'On The Edge' Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    18 Mar 02
    Pos
    5/20
    SP
    11/2F
    Btn
    14½
    Race
    Jenny Pitman 'On The Edge' Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-2
    OR
    77
    Winner prize
    €6,210
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/18
  • UR/2021 Feb 02 · Clonmel (IRE)5/1J

    Suir (Ladies) Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    21 Feb 02
    Pos
    UR/20
    SP
    5/1J
    Btn
    -
    Race
    Suir (Ladies) Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    9-12
    OR
    77
    Winner / 2nd
    Redlyn (GB)
    Winner prize
    €6,210
    Days
    32
    Future form
    2/18
  • 2/2920 Jan 02 · Fairyhouse (IRE)25/1

    Ratoath Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 02
    Pos
    2/29
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    5
    Race
    Ratoath Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    9-7
    OR
    74
    Winner / 2nd
    Our Rob (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,970
    Days
    14
    Future form
    5/27
  • 14/246 Jan 02 · Naas (IRE)14/1

    Gerard Fassnidge Motors Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jan 02
    Pos
    14/24
    SP
    14/1
    Btn
    28
    Race
    Gerard Fassnidge Motors Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    9-13
    OR
    76
    Winner / 2nd
    Some Buzz (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,315
    Days
    46
    Future form
    0/23
  • 4/1521 Nov 01 · Downpatrick (IRE)12/1

    Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    21 Nov 01
    Pos
    4/15
    SP
    12/1
    Btn
    9½
    Race
    Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-6
    OR
    76
    Winner prize
    €5,530
    Days
    170
    Future form
    1/14
  • 10/224 Jun 01 · Naas (IRE)33/1

    Floods Horse Feeds Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    4 Jun 01
    Pos
    10/22
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Floods Horse Feeds Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Four Aces (GB)
    Winner prize
    €7,963
    Days
    14
    Future form
    1/20
  • 8/1121 May 01 · Roscommon (IRE)100/1

    Ballaghaderreen Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    21 May 01
    Pos
    8/11
    SP
    100/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Ballaghaderreen Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,626
    Days
    9
    Future form
    2/10
  • 21/2612 May 01 · Navan (IRE)33/1

    Navan Great Day Out Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fFirm

    All fields
    Date
    12 May 01
    Pos
    21/26
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Navan Great Day Out Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Firm
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ilaron (FR)
    Winner prize
    €7,078
    Days
    18
    Future form
    1/21
  • 7/1524 Apr 01 · Fairyhouse (IRE)33/1

    Ratoath Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    24 Apr 01
    Pos
    7/15
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Ratoath Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Alpha Blues (GB)
    Winner prize
    €10,617
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/14

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
22 Mar 03Navan (IRE)Formula Ireland Handicap Hurdle22/30Deponey (IRE)729 Mar 03Down Royal (IRE)European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
8 Mar 03Navan (IRE)Nobber Handicap Hurdle5/27Howaya Pet (IRE)122 Mar 03Navan (IRE)Formula Ireland Handicap Hurdle
8 Mar 03Navan (IRE)Nobber Handicap Hurdle5/27Lotomore Lad (IRE)217 Mar 03Limerick (IRE)White Rabbit Web Centre Handicap Hurdle
8 Mar 03Navan (IRE)Nobber Handicap Hurdle5/27Slush Fund (IRE)729 Mar 03Down Royal (IRE)Dulux Paint Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
26 Jan 03Leopardstown (IRE)McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle10/27Champaigne Ronnie (IRE)36 Feb 03Clonmel (IRE)Clogheen I.N.H. Flat Race
26 Jan 03Leopardstown (IRE)McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle10/27Slainte I (IRE)-1 Mar 03Fairyhouse (IRE)D & A.Tormey Old Stand Ratoath Handicap Hurdle
14 Dec 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle2/23Zarrow (IRE)-1 Jan 03Tramore (IRE)Mercedes Benz Beginners Chase
7 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)Morganstown Handicap Hurdle7/25Fashions Monty (IRE)429 Dec 02Limerick (IRE)Liam Lynch Quarries Handicap Hurdle
7 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)Morganstown Handicap Hurdle7/25Risetotheoccasion (IRE)814 Dec 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle
17 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Kilsallaghan Handicap Hurdle1/27Digyourheelsin (IRE)65 Jul 02Bellewstown (IRE)Seamus Mulvaney Crockafotha Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
18 Mar 02Down Royal (IRE)Jenny Pitman 'On The Edge' Handicap Hurdle5/20Shoeless Joe (IRE)1428 Apr 02Clonmel (IRE)Suir Handicap (Div II)
21 Feb 02Clonmel (IRE)Suir (Ladies) Handicap HurdleUR/20Keepakicker (IRE)428 Feb 02Thurles (IRE)Cahir Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
21 Feb 02Clonmel (IRE)Suir (Ladies) Handicap HurdleUR/20Ghlaisebhui (GB)1314 Apr 02Listowel (IRE)Island Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ratoath Handicap Hurdle2/29Lancero (FR)324 Feb 02Naas (IRE)Brown & McCann Handicap Hurdle
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ratoath Handicap Hurdle2/29Miss Joppy (IRE)528 Feb 02Thurles (IRE)Clonoulty Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Div I)
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ratoath Handicap Hurdle2/29Some Buzz (IRE)617 Mar 02Punchestown (IRE)April Festival Handicap Hurdle
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ratoath Handicap Hurdle2/29Colnel Rayburn (IRE)1213 Feb 02Down Royal (IRE)Bet With The Tote I.N.H. Flat Race
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)Ratoath Handicap Hurdle2/29Brave Eagle I (IRE)238 Dec 02Clonmel (IRE)Clonmel Oil/Stat Oil Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
21 Nov 01Downpatrick (IRE)Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Hurdle4/15Tar King (IRE)36 Mar 02Downpatrick (IRE)Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle
4 Jun 01Naas (IRE)Floods Horse Feeds Maiden Hurdle10/22Atitandall (IRE)216 Jun 01Navan (IRE)Irish Charm Maiden Hurdle
21 May 01Roscommon (IRE)Ballaghaderreen Hurdle8/11Quinze (GB)210 Jun 01Navan (IRE)Lark Developments Handicap Hurdle
21 May 01Roscommon (IRE)Ballaghaderreen Hurdle8/11Darapour (IRE)331 May 01Clonmel (IRE)Nenagh Hurdle
12 May 01Navan (IRE)Navan Great Day Out Maiden Hurdle (Div II)21/26Lord Fleet (IRE)-1 Jun 01Downpatrick (IRE)Strangford Fuels Maiden Hurdle

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 (€)
Thomas Carberry24 Apr 016 Jun 037/15768889191405.3%26.3%£0€17,251
Thomas Carberry
First run
24 Apr 01
Last run
6 Jun 03
First run for yard
7/15
OR first run
76
OR last run
88
Best OR
89
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

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
National Hunt191405.3%26.3%£0€17,2518924 Apr 016 Jun 03
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251
Best OR
89
First run
24 Apr 01
Last run
6 Jun 03

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 (€)
Hurdle191405.3%26.3%£0€17,251
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding411025.0%50.0%£0€11,170
Yielding to Soft30200.0%66.7%£0€3,680
Soft40100.0%25.0%£0€2,401
Soft to Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Heavy20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Firm
Going
Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,170
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,680
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,401
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f60100.0%16.7%£0€2,080
2m6f to 3m1f1013010.0%40.0%£0€15,171
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,080
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
10
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
10.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€15,171

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 (€)
Fairyhouse (IRE)412025.0%75.0%£0€13,130
Naas (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€600
Navan (IRE)30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)20100.0%50.0%£0€1,600
Clonmel (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Down Royal (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Downpatrick (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€321
Gowran Park (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€1,600
Leopardstown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Roscommon (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,130
Naas (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
Navan (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Downpatrick (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€321
Gowran Park (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Roscommon (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 (€)
Handicap (unclassified)151406.7%33.3%£0€17,251
Non-handicap (unclassified)40000.0%0.0%£0€0
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
15
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
6.7%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-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 (€)
9 to 12 runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
13 to 16 runners30100.0%33.3%£0€1,921
17+ runners151306.7%26.7%£0€15,330
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,921
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
15
Wins
1
2nd
3
3rd
0
Win %
6.7%
Place %
26.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€15,330

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January30100.0%33.3%£0€2,080
February20000.0%0.0%£0€600
March30000.0%0.0%£0€0
April210050.0%50.0%£0€8,970
May40100.0%25.0%£0€1,600
June20100.0%50.0%£0€1,600
November10000.0%0.0%£0€321
December20100.0%50.0%£0€2,080
January
Month
January
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,080
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
March
Month
March
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,970
May
Month
May
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,600
November
Month
November
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€321
December
Month
December
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,080

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
P A Carberry70000.0%0.0%£0€600
Ross Geraghty311033.3%66.7%£0€11,050
Ms N Carberry30200.0%66.7%£0€3,200
Paul Carberry20100.0%50.0%£0€2,401
S M McGovern20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Mark Grant10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Robbie Colgan10000.0%0.0%£0€0
P A Carberry
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€600
Ross Geraghty
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,050
Ms N Carberry
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,200
Paul Carberry
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,401
S M McGovern
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mark Grant
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Robbie Colgan
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Thomas Carberry191405.3%26.3%£0€17,251
Thomas Carberry
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear191405.3%26.3%£0€17,251
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd
4
3rd
0
Win %
5.3%
Place %
26.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

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 days10100.0%100.0%£0€2,080
8 to 14 days50100.0%20.0%£0€2,080
15 to 30 days510020.0%20.0%£0€9,570
31 to 60 days50200.0%40.0%£0€3,200
121 to 365 days20000.0%0.0%£0€321
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
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,080
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,080
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,570
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,200
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€321

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchBalla Cove (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. SireBalla Cove (IRE)

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 branchTorino (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamTorino (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireFirestreak I (GB)
  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
Balla Cove (IRE)
Torino (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Firestreak I (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseMerulana (IRE)
Sexmare
Foaled1996
SireBalla Cove (IRE)
DamTorino (GB)
DamsireFirestreak I (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 2 runners
Notable siblingJussoli (GB)

Female line

  1. Torino (GB) · 1 winners from 2 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Balla Cove (IRE)Torino (GB)Firestreak I (GB)mareFlat 8.5f · NH 2m3fFlat 7.9f · NH 2m3½f
Balla Cove (IRE)
Sex
mare
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.5f · NH 2m3f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 7.9f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Balla Cove (IRE) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs41225646.1%15.5%191
At 2m6f to 3m1f6271511.3%24.2%101
On Good to soft or yielding going818169.9%19.8%71
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to soft or yielding going152513.3%33.3%51
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
412
Wins
25
Placed
64
Win %
6.1%
Place %
15.5%
This horse runs
19
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
62
Wins
7
Placed
15
Win %
11.3%
Place %
24.2%
This horse runs
10
This horse wins
1
On Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
On Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
81
Wins
8
Placed
16
Win %
9.9%
Place %
19.8%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good to soft or yielding going
Runs
15
Wins
2
Placed
5
Win %
13.3%
Place %
33.3%
This horse runs
5
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.

Balla Cove (IRE) × Firestreak I mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%019145.3%£0€17,251
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
19
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
4
Win %
5.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

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

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Merulana (IRE)1910£0€17,251
Merulana (IRE)
Runs
19
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€17,251

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt8889747617 Apr 0215
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
88
Highest OR
89
Lowest OR
74
Last winning OR
76
Last win
17 Apr 02
Rated runs
15

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
6 Jun 03Kilbeggan (IRE)NH8832/15
3 May 03Punchestown (IRE)NH85-32/29
22 Mar 03Navan (IRE)NH88022/30
8 Mar 03Navan (IRE)NH8805/27
23 Feb 03Naas (IRE)NH88-14/18
26 Jan 03Leopardstown (IRE)NH89410/27
14 Dec 02Fairyhouse (IRE)NH8502/23
7 Dec 02Punchestown (IRE)NH8547/25
5 May 02Gowran Park (IRE)NH81518/20
17 Apr 02Fairyhouse (IRE)NH76-11/27
18 Mar 02Down Royal (IRE)NH7705/20
21 Feb 02Clonmel (IRE)NH773UR/20
20 Jan 02Fairyhouse (IRE)NH74-22/29
6 Jan 02Naas (IRE)NH76014/24
21 Nov 01Downpatrick (IRE)NH76-4/15

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt888807617 Apr 0212761289-1
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
88
OR last run
88
Change
0
Last winning OR
76
Last win
17 Apr 02
v last winning
12
Highest winning OR
76
v highest winning
12
Highest OR
89
v highest
-1

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

Torino (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 2 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Balla Cove (IRE) out of Torino (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Don (GB)

Female line

  1. 1Torino (GB)

Notable relatives

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

View full Torino family

In brief

When was Merulana foaled?

Merulana (IRE) was foaled in 1996.

Who are the sire and dam of Merulana?

Merulana (IRE) is by Balla Cove (IRE) out of Torino (GB), a daughter of Firestreak I (GB).

Who trained Merulana?

Merulana (IRE) was trained by Thomas Carberry and owned by Goforit Syndicate at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Merulana's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Merulana (IRE) won 1 of 19 races (5%).

What is Merulana's biggest win?

Merulana (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Kilsallaghan Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse (IRE) on 17 April 2002.

Has Merulana ever been beaten?

Merulana (IRE) was beaten 18 times in 19 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 24 April 2001 at Fairyhouse (IRE) (7th of 15).

What was Merulana's official rating?

Merulana (IRE) was last officially rated 88 over jumps (career high 89).

Is Merulana still racing?

Merulana (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 6 June 2003 at Kilbeggan (IRE) in the Mullingar Handicap Hurdle, finishing 2nd of 15, and has not run there since.

What is Merulana's record at Fairyhouse (IRE)?

Merulana (IRE) ran most often at Fairyhouse (IRE), with 1 win from 4 runs there.

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