Skip to content
Contact & Pitch

Imperial Merlin: horse profile, stats, records and next races

Imperial Merlin is a 9-year-old gelding by Kalanisi, trained by John & Sean Quinn. He has won 6 of 24 starts and placed in 6 more, for £47,445 in prize money. His best trip is 3m 0.5f, where 2 wins from 5 is a 40% strike rate against 21% at every other distance. He runs next in the 3:05 at Hexham on 10 October. His best performance rating is 124, which is the figure to judge him against in this grade.

  • Runs 24
  • Wins 6
  • Placed 12
  • Strike rate 25%
  • Prize money £47,445
  • Best rating 124
  • Official rating 123

Where Imperial Merlin runs next

Time Course Race Best price
3:05 Hexham Tackling Insights Handicap Hurdle Race —

Imperial Merlin form and race record

Date Course Race Dist Going Pos Beaten SP Jockey OR
31 Aug 26 Cartmel EWGA Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) Class 2 3m 1.5f Good To Soft 4 11.5 7/1 Sean Quinlan 123
17 Mar 26 Wetherby racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Class 4 3m Good To Soft 1 — 16/1 Sean Quinlan 120
23 Jan 26 Warwick Betano Boosted Odds Every UK Race Handicap Hurdle Class 4 3m 1f Good To Soft PU - 7/1 Harry Skelton 122
20 Dec 25 Haydock Betfred Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle Class 3 3m 0.5f Good To Soft 5 10.5 5/1 Brian Hughes 123
15 Nov 25 Wetherby Boyle Sports Now Open In Wetherby Handicap Hurdle Class 3 2m 5.5f Soft 4 4.25 12/1 Jamie Hamilton 123
5 Sep 25 Bangor-on-Dee Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle Class 3 2m 7f Good 7 13.75 5/2F James Bowen 124
8 Jul 25 Uttoxeter Plink On The Air Rifle Range At Eaton Hall Handicap Hurdle Class 3 2m 7.5f Good 2 3 15/2 Henry Brooke 124
31 May 25 Stratford Cortaflex For Horses, Dogs & People Handicap Hurdle Class 3 3m 2.5f Good 4 9.5 6/1 Craig Nichol 125
11 Apr 25 Ayr Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle Class 3 3m 0.5f Good To Soft 7 5.75 14/1 Craig Nichol 125
19 Mar 25 Haydock Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Class 4 3m 0.5f Good 1 — 13/2 Craig Nichol 121
13 Dec 24 Doncaster Talasey Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 3m Good To Soft 3 41 9/1 Craig Nichol 123
15 Nov 24 Newcastle Sign Lead Your Horse To Water Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 2m 4f Good 2 1.75 11/10 Craig Nichol 124
20 Jul 24 Cartmel William Hill Cumbria Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle Class 3 2m 6f Good 5 6.25 22/1 Adam Wedge 125
10 Mar 24 Kelso Bruce Farms Handicap Hurdle Class 3 3m 2f Soft PU - 8/1 Brian Hughes 125
16 Feb 24 Kelso Remembering Michael Wares Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 2m 7.5f Soft F - 5/4 Henry Brooke 125
29 Dec 23 Kelso Children's Immunology Trust Supporting CHAS Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Class 3 2m 6.5f Heavy 3 19.25 9/2 Henry Brooke 127
11 Nov 23 Aintree Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 2 3m 0.5f Soft 5 22.5 10/3J Henry Brooke 127
21 Apr 23 Ayr Largs Ladies LWOB Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 3 3m 0.5f Good To Soft 1 — 7/1 Henry Brooke 121
22 Feb 23 Doncaster Virgin Bet EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 2m 3.5f Good F - 15/8 Tom Midgley 123
29 Dec 22 Kelso SPG Fire & Security Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 2m 6.5f Heavy 2 2.25 2/5F Billy Garritty –
8 Dec 22 Newcastle Living North Christmas Fair Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 2m 6f Good To Soft 1 — 2/5F Billy Garritty –
18 Nov 22 Catterick Nick Sutton Happy 70th Birthday Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Class 4 2m 3.5f Soft 1 — 6/4F Billy Garritty –
19 Apr 22 Sedgefield Free Daily Tips On attheraces.com Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Class 5 2m 1f Good 1 — 30/100F Brian Hughes –
22 Mar 22 Wetherby We're Racing Again On 31st March Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) Class 5 2m Good To Soft 2 2 8/1 Brian Hughes –

Last time out

Finished 4 in the EWGA Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) at Cartmel on 31 August 2026. Settled in the pack - clumsy 3 out - moved up to challenge in front 2 out - driven with a shout approaching last before fading to finish fourth.

Imperial Merlin by distance

Split Runs Wins Strike rate Level stakes
24.5f 5 2 40% —
24f 2 1 50% —
23.5f 2 0 0% —
22f 2 1 50% —
22.5f 2 0 0% —
19.5f 2 1 50% —
25.5f 1 0 0% —
25f 1 0 0% —
21.5f 1 0 0% —
23f 1 0 0% —
26.5f 1 0 0% —
20f 1 0 0% —
26f 1 0 0% —
17f 1 1 100% —
16f 1 0 0% —

Imperial Merlin by going

Split Runs Wins Strike rate Level stakes
Good To Soft 9 3 33% —
Good 8 2 25% —
Soft 5 1 20% —
Heavy 2 0 0% —

Imperial Merlin by course

Split Runs Wins Strike rate Level stakes
Kelso 4 0 0% —
Wetherby 3 1 33% —
Cartmel 2 0 0% —
Haydock 2 1 50% —
Ayr 2 1 50% —
Doncaster 2 0 0% —
Newcastle 2 1 50% —
Warwick 1 0 0% —
Bangor-on-Dee 1 0 0% —
Uttoxeter 1 0 0% —

Imperial Merlin breeding

  • Sire Kalanisi (IRE)
  • Dam Silver Charmer (GB)
  • Damsire Charmer (IRE)
  • Breeder Boardsmill Stud
  • Foaled 6 May 2017

Bookmakers we rate for racing

Every one holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and has been reviewed against the same criteria. Compare UK horse racing betting sites.

  1. bet365

    Deposit £10 and get £30 in Free Bets with code 365GMBLR. 365GMBLR

    New Bet365 Customers Only. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration Required. The bonus code 365GMBLR can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad See full terms · Our bet365 review

    Claim
  2. Betfred

    Bet £10 Get £50 in Bonuses

    New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 × £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 × £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. See full terms · Our Betfred review

    Claim
  3. Betway

    New Customers at Betway Get £40 Acca Free Bet

    New customers only. Place min £10 bet at min odds 2.0. £40 in Free Bet Tokens awarded as 4×£10. 7-day expiry. Debit Card deposits only (exclusions apply). T&Cs apply. See full terms · Our Betway review

    Claim
  4. Mecca Bingo

    Deposit £5, Get £20 Bingo Bonus or 50 Free Spins

    New players. Dep (Excl. PayPal & Paysafe) & spend min £5 (within 7 days) on selected slots for spins or £5 in selected bingo rooms – 5x wagering for bingo bonus. Individual promo T&Cs apply. See full terms · Our Mecca Bingo review

    Claim
  5. Lucky Pants

    Up to £35 or 100 Free Spins

    New Lucky Pants players. Dep (Excl. PayPal & Paysafe) & spend min £5 (within 7 days) on Fishin’ Frenzy for spins on the same game or £5 in Main Event Bingo for bonus. 6x wagering in the same room. Individual promo T&Cs apply. Full T&Cs apply. See full terms · Our Lucky Pants review

    Claim

18+ Commercial content. Links to bookmakers are affiliate links and we may earn a commission, which never changes an order. Offers change — check the bookmaker’s own terms before betting. GambleAware.org