Horse profile
Patter Merchant (IRE)
17 runs · 8 courses · from Dec 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Galway & Leopardstown
Last run 6 Apr 2026 · 7th of 17
Last raced off OR 130
KTB Profile
Patter Merchant is a gelding with two wins from 17 starts on turf. He won the Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race at Leopardstown over 1m5f – 2m on heavy ground in Dec 2023 and the Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Maiden Hurdle at Galway over 2m5f – 3m on soft ground in Oct 2024. All his wins have come at Galway and Leopardstown. He finished 7 of 17 in the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse in Apr 2026 off an official rating of 130.
Based on 17 archived runs · run-style from 15 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 2–17Wins / Runs
- 11.8%Strike rate
- 4 (23.5%)Placed
- −12.25£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 1.02Fair A/E n=17 · 0.86 incl. margin
- 134Highest OR
- 52dAvg 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 rating130↓ 4lb off peak
130
130–134
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 87
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 →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 6 | 151B | 83.5 | 2 runs · 55 / 55 |
| Heavy | 6 | 128B | 103 | 3 runs · 119 / 87 |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 125B | 107 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 151B | 97 | 3 runs · 87 / 55 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 124A | 76 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2 | 119A | 104 | 1 run · — |
| Over 3m | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 3 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (2) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 14 figures from 17 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 15 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 8 (53%) · 1 win
- Held up 4 (27%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.3% of 7,001 runs since May 2011 (699 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 50 | 11 | 22% | +8.7 | — |
| Good | 1,884 | 256 | 13.6% | +0.3 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1,573 | 216 | 13.7% | +0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| Soft | 2,460 | 320 | 13% | −0.3 | 1 from 7 |
| Heavy | 997 | 130 | 13% | −0.3 | 1 from 6 |
| Standard (AW) | 37 | 1 | 2.7% | −10.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.3 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | −7.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 26 | 0 | 0% | −13.3 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 75 | 9 | 12% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2,228 | 310 | 13.9% | +0.6 | 1 from 3 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 2,815 | 405 | 14.4% | +1.1 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1,547 | 172 | 11.1% | −2.2 | 1 from 8 |
| Over 3m | 291 | 37 | 12.7% | −0.6 | 0 from 2 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since May 2011 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Bowenspark (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m4½f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (Bowenspark (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowenspark (IRE) | 19 | 4 | 2m–2m4½f | Class 3 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.75 |
| Heavy | 6 | 1 | 17% | −4.50 |
| Good to Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Leopardstown | 4 | 1 | 25% | −2.50 |
| Navan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.75 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 3 | 1 | 33% | −1.50 |
| Over 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Danny Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| James Smith | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.25 |
| Mr H C Swan | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.50 |
| Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr J H Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Carl Millar | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 14 | 2 | 14% | −9.25 |
| Cheekpieces | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.75 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.75 |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 06 Apr 26+27d | Fairyhouse | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase Settled in the pack early - driven on but making no headway from 6 out and unable to find more from 4 out - dropped right away to finish last of the runners | 7/17 | ½ | 11-9 | 130 | 55B | 118A | Danny Gilligan | 18/1 |
| 10 Mar 26+23d | Cheltenham | Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Settled towards the back - stumbled severely at the 12th - equipment shifted and eased out of contention before the following fence | PU/22 | — | 10-5 | 134 | — | — | Jack Kennedy | 20/1 |
| 15 Feb 26+29d | Punchestown | 1xbet.ie Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Listed) Sat close to the front pack - 5th 4 out then pressed for effort - soon lost ground finishing 11th | 11/14 | shd | 11-5 | 131 | 83B | 118A | Josh Williamson | 13/2 |
| 17 Jan 26+20d | Navan | QuinnBet Beginners Chase Up with the front pair on the rail - blundered 2nd - nudged forward at the 9th - driven into 3rd three out and unable to close on those ahead - stayed on at the one speed to finish third | 3/7 | 21 | 11-12 | 132 | 87A | 125B | Jack Kennedy | 9/2 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 25+37d | Leopardstown | Ballymaloe Relish Rising Stars Beginners Chase Held up towards the back - improved into contention after the 2nd - up to 4th before slipping to 7th - 5th after the 9th - lost ground 3 out then faded after 2 out - drifted right at the last | 5/9 | 10 | 11-12 | 132 | 55C | 126C | Jack Kennedy | 13/2 |
| 21 Nov 25+21d | Fairyhouse | Irish National Hunt Chase CLG Beginners Chase Sat handy behind pace-setter early - shared front spot from 6th - asked for effort to hit front 2 out - drawn level at the last - overtaken inside final furlong but battled on to be caught by a short head | 2/10 | nk | 11-12 | — | 119A | 144A | Jack Kennedy | 10/1 |
| 31 Oct 25+192d | Down Royal | BetVictor Beginners Chase Settled midpack early - drifted right at the 4th then urged into a steady fifth spot with 3f left - stayed on late to snatch third near the line | 3/7 | 15 | 11-12 | — | — | 121A | Danny Gilligan | 14/1 |
| 22 Apr 25+40d | Fairyhouse | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Listed) Sat close to the front group early - 5th at halfway - urged forward after the third-last and up to 3rd approaching the last - faded in the closing stages to finish 5th | 5/18 | ½ | 11-5 | 130 | 151B | 136A | Mr J H Williamson | 16/1 |
| 13 Mar 25+18d | Cheltenham | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Rough over jumps early towards back - error at 2nd - stayed on late from before last without threatening - finished ninth beaten well over 16 lengths | 9/24 | 7 | 11-5 | 134 | 125B | 130A | Jack Kennedy | 16/1 |
| 23 Feb 25+22d | Naas | Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Tracked the front group - 8th at halfway - moved into 4th turning in - pushed along approaching two out with a small error - unable to find more before the last and stuck on one gear to the line | 4/19 | ½ | 11-3 | 131 | 128B | 137A | James Smith | 7/1 |
| 01 Feb 25+34d | Leopardstown | Race And Stay At Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Settled in the pack - improved into contention before 2 out - third and pushed along entering the straight - dropped to 5th near the last and unable to threaten leaders then stayed on at one speed to the line | 5/25 | 3¾ | 11-1 | 130 | 103B | 137A | James Smith | 25/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 29 Dec 24+22d | Leopardstown | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Sat behind the front group early - up to 3rd before 3 out - briefly 2nd but asked for effort with little response - dropped back to 3rd - held 4th at the last - finished without improving position | 4/12 | 3¼ | 11-9 | 130 | 89C | 129A | Carl Millar | 20/1 |
| 07 Dec 24+21d | Navan | Tote Navan Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Sat close behind pace battling for 3rd - pushed along in 3rd two out then dropped to 5th before the last - unable to threaten and well held at the finish | 5/6 | 7 | 11-3 | — | — | 124B | Danny Gilligan | 12/1 |
| 16 Nov 24+20d | Navan | Bar One Racing For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Towards the back of the field - minor error at the 6th - made ground on the outside turning for home - 4th 2 out with no inroads to make on those ahead - stayed on at one speed into 3rd | 3/7 | 9 | 11-1 | — | 76A | 125B | Sam Ewing | 9/1 |
| 27 Oct 24+209d | Galway | Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - third at halfway - moved into contention 4 out - hit the front approaching 3 out - pushed clear before 2 out and stayed on strongly to the line | 1/7 | 11-12 | — | 91A | 136B | Sam Ewing | 9/4 | |
| 01 Apr 24+95d | Fairyhouse | Leinster Reinforcements & Brazil Piling (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 7/7 | ½ | 11-6 | — | 124A | 119A | Mr H C Swan | 13/2 |
| 2023 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 23 | Leopardstown | Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race | 1/5 | 11-9 | — | 71C | 135B | Mr H C Swan | 1/2F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Patter Merchant won?
- Patter Merchant (IRE) won 2 of 17 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 11.8%. Placed 4 times in total (23.5% of starts).
- Who trains Patter Merchant?
- Patter Merchant (IRE) is trained by Gordon Elliott, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 6 April 2026.
- Who is Patter Merchant's sire?
- Patter Merchant (IRE) is by Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Bowenscourt (IRE), whose sire is Westerner.
- What going does Patter Merchant prefer?
- Patter Merchant (IRE) has the best record on heavy going: 1 win from 6 starts (16.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Patter Merchant's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 130, from the run on 6 April 2026. The highest on record is 134.
- What is Patter Merchant's sire's record?
- Walk In The Park (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.3% of 7,001 runs since May 2011 (699 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Patter Merchant's siblings?
- Out of Bowenscourt (IRE), Patter Merchant (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Bowenspark (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Class 3 (Bowenspark (IRE)). The wins came over 2m–2m4½f. As at Nov 2026.