Meriden (GB)
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 6 of 7 analysed runs — Meriden (GB) is 6 from 13 in our archive, including 2 Listed wins. Won last time out in the Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes at Listowel (IRE) — a second Listed win in our archive. Last raced off a career-high mark of 104.
- 6–13Wins / Runs
- 46.2%Strike rate
- 7 (53.8%)Placed
- +19.25£1 level staken=13 at SP
- 3.94Fair A/E n=13 · 3.16 incl. margin
- 104Highest OR
- 15dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 114
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 114A | 107 | 4 · 114 / 107 |
| Good | 4 | 112A | 95 | 4 · 112 / 95 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 105C | 84 | 2 · 105 / 84 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 107C | 102 | 7 · 107 / 102 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 114A | 102 | 6 · 114 / 102 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 13 figures from 13 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 7 analysed runs
- Held up 6 (86%) · 1 win
- Midfield 1 (14%) · 1 win
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,125 runs since Jan 2008 (669 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 7.7% from 842.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 34 | 7 | 20.6% | +9.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,294 | 149 | 11.5% | +0.7 | 1 from 1 |
| Good | 1,670 | 201 | 12% | +1.2 | 2 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 811 | 81 | 10% | −0.8 | 1 from 2 |
| Soft | 842 | 65 | 7.7% | −3.1 | 2 from 4 |
| Heavy | 262 | 21 | 8% | −2.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,212 | 350 | 10.9% | +0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,022 | 118 | 11.5% | +0.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,041 | 470 | 11.6% | +0.8 | 4 from 7 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,866 | 178 | 9.5% | −1.3 | 2 from 6 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 873 | 81 | 9.3% | −1.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 256 | 25 | 9.8% | −1 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 60 | 1 | 1.7% | −9.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | +3.5 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 17 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Mercury Day (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Mercury Day (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Day (IRE) | 17 | 2 | 1m–1m½f | Class 4 |
| Halfway Line (GB) | 5 | 2 | 1m | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.25 |
| Good | 4 | 2 | 50% | +11.50 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +2.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Standard (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 3 | 2 | 67% | +5.50 |
| Listowel (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +5.50 |
| Leopardstown | 1 | 1 | 100% | +4.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 1 | 100% | +8.00 |
| Ballinrobe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 7 | 4 | 57% | +15.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 2 | 33% | +3.75 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hayes | 7 | 4 | 57% | +16.25 |
| J M Sheridan | 5 | 2 | 40% | +4.00 |
| Robbie Colgan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 26+10d | Listowel (IRE) | Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes (Listed) Sent clear early - urged on approaching 2f out and again inside the final furlong - stayed on strongly to score | 1/11 | 9-3 | 104 | 114A | 98A | Chris Hayes | 9/4J | |
| 12 Sep 26+14d | Leopardstown (IRE) | Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes (Group 1) Settled in the pack - dropped towards the back approaching the final 2f - plugged on without quickening inside the last furlong | 7/9 | nk | 9-2 | 102 | 97A | 89A | J M Sheridan | 125/1 |
| 29 Aug 26+30d | Curragh (IRE) | Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Group 3) Held up towards back of the pack - urged into effort in early straight - 9th two out - improved to 7th inside final furlong - stayed on same tempo to finish sixth | 6/14 | ½ | 9-0 | 103 | 93C | 85A | Chris Hayes | 11/2 |
| 30 Jul 26+15d | Galway (IRE) | Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes (Listed) Sat close behind the front group early - 4th at halfway - asked for effort 2f out - battling in 3rd inside final furlong - finished well to take 2nd but couldn't reel in winner | 2/9 | 1½ | 9-3 | 103 | 107C | 98A | Chris Hayes | 2/1F |
| 15 Jul 26+18d | Killarney (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes (Listed) settled in the pack - 4th at halfway - made effortless ground with 3f to run - shaken up with 2f to run - driven into the front with 1f to run and ran on powerfully in the final furlong | 1/10 | 9-2 | 97 | 112A | 103A | Chris Hayes | 11/2 | |
| 27 Jun 26+16d | Curragh | Neville Homes Summer Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap) Sat behind front group early - still fifth at halfway - moved through to press the pace two out and pushed along - went clear a furlong out and held on strongly to the line | 1/11 | 8-8 | 86 | 102A | 95A | Chris Hayes | 7/2J | |
| 11 Jun 26+8d | Leopardstown | GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap Sat close to pace early - fourth with three furlongs left - improved into second inside final two furlongs - narrowed gap approaching final furlong - hit front late - finished strongly to win | 1/12 | 9-12 | 78 | 102A | 103A | J M Sheridan | 4/1 | |
| 03 Jun 26+5d | Curragh | Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Settled in the middle of the far flank pack - moved forward from halfway - up to 2nd with 1 1/2f to run - hit the front 1f out and drew clear to win with plenty in hand | 1/18 | 9-8 | 57 | 105C | 103A | J M Sheridan | 3/1F | |
| 29 May 26+21d | Down Royal | BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap (0-60) Settled in the pack wide - 8th at the halfway stage - into 4th and driven approaching 2f out - up to 2nd inside the final 2f and asked for more - hit the front with 150 yards left and stayed on strongly to score | 1/14 | 9-10 | 57 | 87C | 85A | Chris Hayes | 8/1 | |
| 08 May 26+16d | Ballinrobe | MG Plant Sales Handicap (0-60) Held up towards back of field - pressed for effort with no headway approaching final 2f - stayed on same gear through closing stages - finished 6th | 6/13 | ½ | 9-12 | 60 | 63C | 64A | J M Sheridan | 20/1 |
| 22 Apr 26+12d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Held up towards the back - still 11th with 3f left - pushed along inside final two furlongs with little response - dropped away close home | 10/15 | 4 | 9-3 | — | 107C | 54C | Robbie Colgan | 250/1 |
| 10 Apr 26+13d | Dundalk (AW) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden slow to break - held up towards the back - driven into 7th two out and unable to close - finished sixth well held | 6/8 | 1¼ | 9-3 | — | 81A | 60A | J M Sheridan | 20/1 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Curragh | 1xBet.ie Supports Safe Gambling Fillies Maiden Sluggish start - held towards the back - stayed on late but never a factor - finished 8th | 8/12 | shd | 9-3 | — | 68A | 64A | Chris Hayes | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Meriden (GB) won?
- Meriden (GB) won 6 of 13 archived starts in 2026, a strike rate of 46.2%. Placed 7 times in total (53.8% of starts).
- Who trains Meriden (GB)?
- Meriden (GB) is trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 22 September 2026.
- Who is Meriden (GB)'s sire?
- Meriden (GB) is by Bated Breath (GB) out of Midweek (GB), whose sire is Motivator.
- What going does Meriden (GB) prefer?
- Meriden (GB) has the best record on soft going: 2 wins from 4 starts (50%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Meriden (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 22 September 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Meriden (GB)'s sire's record?
- Bated Breath (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.8% of 8,125 runs since Jan 2008 (669 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 7.7% from 842.
- Who are Meriden (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Midweek (GB), Meriden (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Mercury Day (IRE) (2). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Mercury Day (IRE)). The wins came over 1m–1m½f. As at Oct 2026.