Horse profile
Merlin's Dancer (GB)
9yo gelding (at last run, Jul 2009) · Last trainer Simon Dow · Last owner Miss Helen Chamberlain Tom Parker
by Magic Ring (IRE) out of La Piaf (FR) (Fabulous Dancer)
43 runs · 19 courses · from Mar 2005
As at 21 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 23 Jul 2009 — 6,299 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Jul 2009 · 8th of 8
3 wins · Lingfield (AW), Chester & Doncaster
First-time headgear LTO
Last raced off OR 77
KTB Profile
Merlin's Dancer (GB) is 3 from 43, all wins coming at Class 2 level. Hasn't won since Mar 2007. Last raced off 77, 21lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 43 archived runs · updated 21 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 2
OR ↓ 21lb off peak
- 3–43Wins / Runs
- 7%Strike rate
- 9 (20.9%)Placed
- −6.50£1 level staken=43 at SP
- 1.09Fair A/E n=43 · 0.92 incl. margin
- 98Highest OR
- 38dAvg 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.
Official rating77↓ 21lb off peak
77
77–98
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · 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 is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Magic Ring (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 4.8% of 248 runs since Jan 2008 (20 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 6 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | — |
| Good to Firm | 57 | 2 | 3.5% | −1.3 | 1 from 20 |
| Good | 40 | 1 | 2.5% | −2.3 | 1 from 9 |
| Good to Soft | 14 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 10 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 119 | 9 | 7.6% | +2.8 | 1 from 9 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 89 | 4 | 4.5% | −0.3 | 2 from 31 |
| 6f – 7f | 63 | 5 | 7.9% | +3.1 | 1 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 39 | 1 | 2.6% | −2.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 23 | 1 | 4.3% | −0.5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 18 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | +2.3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −4.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 21 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
La Piaf (FR) (Fabulous Dancer)
8 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Mick's Dancer (GB) (4 wins).
The wins came over 5f–1m2½f; the highest grade won is Class 4 (Mick's Dancer (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick's Dancer (GB) | 28 | 4 | 1m1½f–1m2½f | Class 4 |
| Fils Anges (IRE) | 12 | 1 | 5f | Class 5 |
| Bridegroom (GB) | 13 | 1 | 1m2f | Class 6 |
| Show No Fear (GB) | 16 | 0 | — | — |
| Velocity's Gift (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Velocitys Gift (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Hooplah (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Pethers Dancer (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 20 | 1 | 5% | −13.50 |
| Good | 9 | 1 | 11% | +8.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 1 | 11% | +4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 23 | 3 | 13% | +13.50 |
| Class 4 | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| Class 3 | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 6 | 1 | 17% | +7.00 |
| Goodwood | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Musselburgh | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lingfield | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chelmsford (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chester | 2 | 1 | 50% | +4.50 |
| York | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newbury | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 50% | +15.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Brighton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 31 | 2 | 6% | −11.50 |
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 1 | 8% | +5.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Nicholls | 14 | 3 | 21% | +22.50 |
| J F Egan | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Ian Mongan | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tony Culhane | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Seb Sanders | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Shane Kelly | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Nicky Mackay | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Millman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Buick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Doe | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jim Crowley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Fanning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kevin Manning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paul Quinn | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 42 | 3 | 7% | −5.50 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 | 8% | +1.00 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 11% | −2.50 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +11.00 |
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 | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 09+21d | Epsom Downs | Totesportgames.com Handicap | 8/8 | 11 | 9-2 | 77 | 21C | Ian Mongan | 25/1 |
| 02 Jul 09+6d | Epsom Downs | totesportcasino.com Handicap | 4/4 | 14 | 9-0 | 81 | 28C | Ian Mongan | 12/1 |
| 26 Jun 09+20d | Folkestone | Weatherbys Bank Folkestone Hammer Handicap | 8/12 | 4 | 9-6 | 81 | 60A | Shane Kelly | 16/1 |
| 06 Jun 09+29d | Epsom Downs | Investec 'Dash' (Heritage Handicap) | 15/18 | 1 | 8-2 | 82 | 42A | J F Egan | 25/1 |
| 08 May 09+16d | Lingfield | Hindleap Walk Handicap | 3/11 | 1¼ | 9-1 | 82 | 86A | Shane Kelly | 13/2 |
| 22 Apr 09+14d | Epsom Downs | Blue Square Handicap | 6/13 | ½ | 8-5 | 82 | 73A | J F Egan | 16/1 |
| 08 Apr 09+35d | Brighton | Freebets.co.uk Rugby League Free Bets Handicap | 3/6 | ½ | 9-1 | 82 | 77B | Tony Culhane | 13/2 |
| 04 Mar 09+172d | Lingfield (AW) | Betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap | 4/5 | ¾ | 9-4 | 83 | 67B | Tony Culhane | 4/1 |
| 13 Sep 08+21d | Chelmsford (AW) | Linnet Handicap | 14/14 | 1½ | 8-9 | 85 | 26C | Nicky Mackay | 14/1 |
| 23 Aug 08+23d | Goodwood | Goodwood Revival Meeting Handicap | 8/10 | 4½ | 9-0 | 86 | 50A | James Millman | 14/1 |
| 31 Jul 08+54d | Goodwood | De Boer Handicap | 10/20 | ½ | 9-5 | 86 | 87A | Seb Sanders | 9/1 |
| 07 Jun 08+29d | Epsom Downs | totesport.com 'Dash' Heritage Handicap | 2/19 | ½ | 8-5 | 83 | 81A | J F Egan | 12/1 |
| 09 May 08+15d | Lingfield | SGMS Group Handicap | 3/8 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 82 | 80A | William Buick | 8/1 |
| 24 Apr 08+40d | Chelmsford (AW) | Mill Green Handicap | 4/7 | ¾ | 9-4 | 83 | 69A | Ian Mongan | 7/1 |
| 15 Mar 08+21d | Lingfield (AW) | betdirect.com Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed) | 7/10 | ¾ | 9-0 | 83 | 64A | Ian Mongan | 40/1 |
| 23 Feb 08+131d | Lingfield (AW) | Doug Grout 60th Birthday Handicap | 3/9 | nk | 9-1 | 82 | 76A | Seb Sanders | 7/1 |
| 15 Oct 07+13d | Lingfield (AW) | Lingfield Park Golf Course Handicap | 10/10 | 5 | 8-12 | 85 | 34C | Jack Mitchell | 25/1 |
| 02 Oct 07+17d | Wolverhampton (AW) | wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap | 12/12 | 2 | 9-3 | 89 | 36C | Paul Doe | 12/1 |
| 15 Sep 07+25d | Chester | Co-Operative Financial Services Charity Of The Year Handicap | 3/6 | nk | 9-5 | 85 | 79C | Seb Sanders | 13/2 |
| 21 Aug 07+10d | York | Patrington Haven Leisure Park Handicap | 16/18 | shd | 8-10 | 89 | 49C | J F Egan | 25/1 |
| 11 Aug 07+8d | Haydock | coral.co.uk Handicap | 6/13 | hd | 9-4 | 91 | 70C | Jim Crowley | 14/1 |
| 03 Aug 07+13d | Goodwood | Turf Club Stewards' Sprint Handicap | 5/27 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 93 | 86C | J F Egan | 66/1 |
| 21 Jul 07+28d | Newmarket | Turftv Handicap | 10/11 | ½ | 9-13 | 93 | 70C | Philip Robinson | 12/1 |
| 23 Jun 07+21d | Ascot | Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 23/26 | 5 | 8-10 | 95 | 54C | J F Egan | 100/1 |
| 02 Jun 07+29d | Epsom Downs | Vodafone 'Dash' Heritage Handicap | 8/18 | ¾ | 9-0 | 95 | 80C | J F Egan | 33/1 |
| 04 May 07+14d | Musselburgh | DM Hall Conditions Stakes | 5/8 | ½ | 8-12 | 92 | 51C | Adrian Nicholls | 13/2 |
| 20 Apr 07+22d | Newbury | Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap | 6/12 | ¾ | 8-7 | 96 | 68C | Adrian Nicholls | 12/1 |
| 29 Mar 07+201d | Lingfield (AW) | Play Golf At Lingfield Park Handicap | 1/7 | 9-3 | 92 | 72C | Adrian Nicholls | 12/1 | |
| 09 Sep 06+35d | York | Ladbrokes Portland Heritage Handicap | 17/19 | 2½ | 9-0 | 94 | 46C | Joe Fanning | 33/1 |
| 05 Aug 06+36d | Goodwood | Vodafone Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 27/27 | ½ | 8-12 | 95 | 44C | Kevin Manning | 66/1 |
| 30 Jun 06+6d | Newcastle | Northern Rock Gosforth Park Cup (Handicap) | 15/15 | 5 | 9-8 | 98 | 32C | Adrian Nicholls | 10/1 |
| 24 Jun 06+14d | Ascot | Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 17/28 | shd | 9-2 | 98 | 73C | Tony Culhane | 50/1 |
| 10 Jun 06+7d | Musselburgh | GNER Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap | 4/16 | ½ | 9-7 | 98 | 86C | Adrian Nicholls | 16/1 |
| 03 Jun 06+23d | Epsom Downs | Vodafone 'Dash' Heritage Handicap | 8/20 | nk | 8-9 | 89 | 69C | Adrian Nicholls | 12/1 |
| 11 May 06+7d | Chester | Betfred Handicap | 1/15 | 8-8 | 90 | 82C | Adrian Nicholls | 11/2 | |
| 04 May 06+42d | Musselburgh | Weatherbys Insurance Handicap | 4/11 | nk | 10-0 | 90 | 82C | Adrian Nicholls | 9/1 |
| 23 Mar 06+187d | Lingfield (AW) | Lingfield-Racecourse.co.uk Handicap | 4/8 | ½ | 8-12 | 90 | 65C | Adrian Nicholls | 12/1 |
| 17 Sep 05+10d | Ayr | Totesport Ayr Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 23/27 | 1½ | 8-10 | 92 | 38C | Paul Quinn | 33/1 |
| 07 Sep 05+39d | Doncaster | Totesport Portland Heritage Handicap | 16/21 | hd | 8-9 | 92 | 54C | Adrian Nicholls | 9/1 |
| 30 Jul 05+6d | Goodwood | Vodafone Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 4/27 | 1¼ | 9-3 | 92 | 74C | Adrian Nicholls | 16/1 |
| 24 Jul 05+99d | Newbury | Hong Kong Jockey Club Sprint (Heritage Handicap) | 5/18 | shd | 8-8 | 92 | 76C | Adrian Nicholls | 25/1 |
| 16 Apr 05+16d | Thirsk | Conditions Stakes | 5/9 | 1 | 9-1 | 92 | 49C | Adrian Nicholls | 11/2 |
| 31 Mar 05 | Doncaster | doncaster-racecourse.com Handicap | 1/15 | 8-11 | 86 | 92C | Adrian Nicholls | 16/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Merlin's Dancer (GB) won?
- Merlin's Dancer (GB) won 3 of 43 archived starts between 2005 and 2009, a strike rate of 7%. Placed 9 times in total (20.9% of starts).
- Who trained Merlin's Dancer (GB)?
- Merlin's Dancer (GB) was trained by Simon Dow on the most recent run on record, at Epsom Downs on 23 July 2009.
- Who is Merlin's Dancer (GB)'s sire?
- Merlin's Dancer (GB) is by Magic Ring (IRE) out of La Piaf (FR), whose sire is Fabulous Dancer.
- What going does Merlin's Dancer (GB) prefer?
- Merlin's Dancer (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 9 starts (11.1%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Merlin's Dancer (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 77, from the run on 23 July 2009. The highest on record is 98.
- What is Merlin's Dancer (GB)'s sire's record?
- Magic Ring (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 4.8% of 248 runs since Jan 2008 (20 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Merlin's Dancer (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of La Piaf (FR), Merlin's Dancer (GB) has 8 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Mick's Dancer (GB) (4). Highest grade won: Class 4 (Mick's Dancer (GB)). The wins came over 5f–1m2½f. As at Oct 2026.