Merlin Giant
(FR)About
Merlin Giant is an 8yo from France trained by E Mullins, Carlow. It is sired by the stallion Camelot out of the dam Moon Giant. Merlin Giant has won 4 races in its career so far. On 4th Dec 2022 at Fairyhouse, Merlin Giant achieved its most notable victory, taking the prize in the $56975 Baroneracing.com Handicap Hurdle (grade A).
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Galway 01-Aug-24 3670m R2 CL1 NvCh, Winning Time: 04:34.800 | D Meyler 70.3kg, Cd 0 | UPD (7) |
| Galway 31-Jul-24 3670m GOOD R2 Ch $3,401 (of $10,200), Winning Time: 04:38.020, SP: 9/4 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to lead entering straight, joined 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on same pace | D Meyler 75.3kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Curragh 24-Sep-23 3369m SOFT R7 Hcp $6,000 (of $36,637) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 03:54.610, SP: 9/2 Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 1/2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong | B M Coen 60.8kg 11.25L | 3 (12) |
| Leopardstown 09-Sep-23 2578m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $91,593) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:41.180, SP: 7/2 Mid-division, headway into 3rd halfway, lost place entering straight, soon no extra and eased | C D Hayes 54kg, Cd 0 27.25L | 13 (16) |
| Galway 03-Aug-23 3228m SOFT R6 HcpH (of $164,867), Winning Time: 03:38.800, SP: 12/1 Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, soon weakened and no extra from last | D Meyler 69.9kg, Cd 0 17.50L | 10 (23) |
| Down Royal 24-Jun-23 2574m GOOD R7 Md $6,600 (of $6,717) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:48.120, SP: 8/11 Disputed lead early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, led over 3f out and pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and 2 lengths clear early final furlong, kept on well | C T Keane 61.2kg | 1 (10) |
| Ballinrobe 30-May-23 4509m GOOD R3 HcpH (of $18,319), Winning Time: 05:34.010, SP: 14/1 Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, tailed off | D Meyler 75.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 13 (18) |
| Punchestown 26-Apr-23 3310m SOFT R3 HcpH (of $30,531), Winning Time: 04:02.500, SP: 14/1 Mid-division, slight mistake 2 out and ridden, checked briefly entering straight, no impression | D Meyler 73kg, Cd 0 21.50L | 13 (18) |
| Fairyhouse 04-Dec-22 3218m SOFT R7 CLHcpH $60,000 (of $56,975), Winning Time: 04:12.900, SP: 9/2 Tracked clear leader, moderate 3rd at 4th, took closer order in 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, ran on well run-in, comfortably | D Meyler 69.4kg | 1 (17) |
| Galway 29-Oct-22 4425m HEAVY R5 CLHcpH $1,100 (of $12,534), Winning Time: 05:56.600, SP: 9/2 Tracked leaders, 8th on outer halfway, 6th and pushed along after 2 out, went 4th before last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace | B Hayes 73.9kg, Cd 0 8.50L | 4 (16) |
| Galway 30-Jul-22 3355m GOOD R1 CLMdH $10,199 (of $17,000), Winning Time: 04:08.300, SP: 10/3 Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, closer halfway, challenged travelling well after 2 out, led before last, ridden and stayed on well run-in | D Meyler 75.3kg | 1 (17) |
| Galway 28-Jul-22 2453m GOOD R5 CLMd $3,400 (of $17,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:51.500, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace | M J M O'sullivan 75.3kg 1.25L | 2 (18) |
| Punchestown 28-Apr-22 3986m SOFT R3 CLH (of $20,000), Winning Time: 05:03.800, SP: 25/1 Tracked leaders on outer, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened | B Hayes 71.7kg, Cd 0 27.50L | 7 (9) |
| Curragh 14-Oct-21 2414m SOFT R4 CLMd $600 (of $12,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:40.370, SP: 11/4 Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, went 4th and ridden early final furlong, no impression closing stages | R P Whelan 63kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 4 (18) |
| Thurles 07-Oct-21 3218m SOFT R7 CLMd $600 (of $12,000), Winning Time: 03:30.700, SP: 4/1 Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3f out, pushed along to challenge when slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace under hands and heels, dropped to 4th closing stages | D E Mullins 64.4kg, Cd 0 6.50L | 4 (15) |
| Listowel 23-Sep-21 2414m SOFT R7 CLMd $1,200 (of $12,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 02:40.780, SP: 5/1 Waited with, soon towards rear, mid-division before halfway, 7th before straight, soon effort to chase winner, kept on without quite getting there for 2nd inside final furlong | R P Whelan 63.5kg 2.75L | 3 (15) |
| Ballinrobe 11-Sep-21 3218m SOFT R8 CLNHF $6,600 (of $11,000), Winning Time: 04:05.800, SP: 4/9 Held up in touch, a little keen, 5th halfway, headway travelling well to 3rd 2f out, soon 2nd, pushed along to challenge entering straight, on terms 1f out, led final 150 yards, pushed out and kept on well | M D O'connor 70.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Galway 29-Jul-21 3319m GOOD R8 CLNHF $2,000 (of $10,000), Winning Time: 03:53.900, SP: 11/10 Mid-division, progress to chase leaders 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, soon narrow lead, headed closing stages and held close home | M P W Mullins 73.9kg 0.50L | 2 (16) |
| Punchestown 28-Apr-21 3310m SOFT R5 CL $5,000 (of $100,000), Winning Time: 04:06.000, SP: 4/1 Prominent, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead 4f out, headed and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra | E P O'brien 72.6kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 4 (22) |