Horse profile
Royal Mer (FR)
by Montmartre (FR) out of Princesse Pauline (FR) (Mansonnien)
29 runs · 17 courses · from Sep 2022
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
7 wins · 4 courses
Last run 5 Mar 2026 · 1st of 5
Last raced off OR 117
KTB Profile
Royal Mer won seven of 29 starts on turf all in handicaps. He gained three of those wins at Wincanton including his last run there in Mar 2026 when he took the Class 4 Women Investors Network Handicap Chase over 2m1f – 2m4f on good to soft ground off an official rating of 117. Five of the seven wins came on soft going and four over 1m5f – 2m. Typically held up he won last time out.
Based on 29 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Oct 2024 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 7–29Wins / Runs
- 24.1%Strike rate
- 15 (51.7%)Placed
- −3.29£1 level staken=29 at SP
- 1.55Fair A/E n=29 · 1.37 incl. margin
- 123Highest OR
- 46dAvg 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 rating117↓ 6lb off peak
117
93–123
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 91
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 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 8 | 107C | 79 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 5 | 96A | 87 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 4 | 94B | 76 | 1 run · — |
| Good | 2 | 115B | 98.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 115B | 82 | 2 runs · 87 / 79 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 6 | 107C | 72.5 | 1 run · — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 94B | 90.5 | — |
Of 26 runs looked at, 7 have no figure: obstacles omitted — the race ran a shortened course (6) · did not complete (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 26 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 12 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Mid-division 5 (42%) · 1 win
- Prominent 4 (33%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (17%) · 0 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 2,389 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses).
Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.5% from 179. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 15.9% from 598. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 2.9% from 138.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 1 | 100% | +88.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 25 | 5 | 20% | +8.4 | — |
| Good | 510 | 60 | 11.8% | +0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Good to Soft | 369 | 52 | 14.1% | +2.5 | 1 from 7 |
| Soft | 886 | 104 | 11.7% | +0.1 | 5 from 12 |
| Heavy | 419 | 47 | 11.2% | −0.4 | 1 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 179 | 8 | 4.5% | −7.1 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −11.6 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | −7.4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 138 | 4 | 2.9% | −8.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 299 | 36 | 12% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 598 | 95 | 15.9% | +4.3 | 4 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 955 | 108 | 11.3% | −0.3 | 3 from 19 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 317 | 28 | 8.8% | −2.8 | 0 from 2 |
| Over 3m | 57 | 5 | 8.8% | −2.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 24 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Princesse Pauline (FR) (Mansonnien)
6 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them American Teenager (FR) (1 win).
The wins came over 2m2f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Teenager (FR) | 4 | 1 | 2m2f | — |
| Ugo Du Misselot (FR) | 15 | 0 | — | — |
| Scary Askari (GB) | 9 | 0 | — | — |
| Bombay Pete (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| French Teenager (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Captain Dillon (FR) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 12 | 5 | 42% | +6.21 |
| Heavy | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.50 |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 11 | 3 | 27% | −0.04 |
| Class 4 | 10 | 3 | 30% | +0.75 |
| Class 3 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton | 4 | 3 | 75% | +7.50 |
| Leicester | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.21 |
| Hereford | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Fontwell | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.75 |
| Compiegne (FR) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ayr | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wetherby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.25 |
| Southwell | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hexham | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Auteuil (FR) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 19 | 3 | 16% | −7.42 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 4 | 50% | +6.13 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Tudor | 17 | 4 | 24% | −1.67 |
| Rian Corcoran | 3 | 2 | 67% | +4.50 |
| Fergus Gillard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Harry Cobden | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.88 |
| David Noonan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Philip Armson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Wedge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Brace | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bertrand Lestrade | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clement Lefebvre | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Theo Chevillard | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 22 | 7 | 32% | +3.71 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| None | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.50 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 40% | +4.46 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −3.25 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 20 | 7 | 35% | +5.71 |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 0% | −9.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 05 Mar 26+19d | Wincanton | Women Investors Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled in third early - close order behind the front pair until 4 out and a length adrift 3 out - moved to the front approaching 2 out - pushed further ahead after the last to score | 1/5 | 11-7 | 117 | 87C | 128B | Rian Corcoran | 5/2 | |
| 14 Feb 26+19d | Wincanton | BetMGM Who Wants A Nine-Darter Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled midfield early - improved into third by four out and closed on the front-runner before two out - edged in front just before the last - kept finding under pressure to the line | 1/7 | 11-9 | 112 | 91A | 128B | Rian Corcoran | 3/1J | |
| 26 Jan 26+17d | Hereford | Green Dragon Hotel Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Shared front spot early before losing place into mid-pack - still handy but scratchy over one fence three out - pushed along and left behind by the front group - stayed on at one level towards the finish to take third | 3/5 | 16 | 11-6 | 114 | — | 103B | Rian Corcoran | 13/8F |
| 09 Jan 26+24d | Exeter | Racing Blogger Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Handy in the pack - shared front spot 4 out then pushed along - lost advantage approaching last - unable to find more and caught close home | 2/11 | ¾ | 11-11 | 112 | — | 129A | Jack Tudor | 15/2 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 16 Dec 25+263d | Wincanton | John Stranger 80th Birthday Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled towards the back early - made progress before 3 out - moved into second 2 out - narrowed the gap approaching the last - unable to find more on the run to the line | 2/7 | 6 | 11-11 | 112 | 71A | 115B | Jack Tudor | 13/2 |
| 28 Mar 25+22d | Fontwell | Smith And Western Chase Series Final (Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Settled in the pack early - pushed along before three out and unable to quicken - made no headway approaching the final fence | 7/12 | ¾ | 11-12 | 114 | 82B | 114A | Jack Tudor | 13/2 |
| 06 Mar 25+23d | Fontwell | BetGoodwin Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled off the pace early - jumped awkwardly 8th - made ground from 10th under pressure - edged into second close home | 2/6 | ½ | 11-8 | 113 | 64B | 123B | Jack Tudor | 7/2 |
| 11 Feb 25+17d | Lingfield | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Settled with the pack early - moved into second spot 3 out then driven approaching 2 out - kept responding to finish clear second | 2/6 | 10 | 11-3 | 115 | — | 122B | Jack Tudor | 5/1 |
| 25 Jan 25+35d | Uttoxeter | Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Site Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Held up early - clipped fence 3rd - made progress from 5 out - pushed along after 3 out - stayed on without threatening leaders | 3/9 | 17 | 11-13 | 118 | — | 126A | Fergus Gillard | 22/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Dec 24+29d | Haydock | Betfred 'Bet Builder' Handicap Chase Settled off the pace early - improved into contention to share 3rd 4 out - lost ground after that fence and dropped away to finish fifth | 5/8 | 8 | 11-6 | 120 | 54A | 107B | Jack Tudor | 9/1 |
| 22 Nov 24+23d | Chepstow | Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap Chase Sat wide behind the pace - driven and lost touch approaching 3 out - dropped away and finished well beaten | 6/8 | 18 | 11-12 | 123 | 68C | 103C | Jack Tudor | 16/1 |
| 30 Oct 24+194d | Newton Abbot | attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle Sat close behind the front group early - urged into contention entering the home turn - found nothing and faded two out | 4/6 | 12 | 11-7 | 118 | 61C | 105B | Jack Tudor | 6/1 |
| 19 Apr 24+11d | Ayr | SEKO Logistics Scotland Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | PU/6 | — | 11-6 | 116 | — | — | Jack Tudor | 4/1 |
| 08 Apr 24+11d | Wincanton | Family Raceday 21st April Free Entertainment Handicap Chase | 1/5 | 11-5 | 116 | 107C | 123B | Jack Tudor | 3/1F | |
| 28 Mar 24+20d | Wetherby | Bulloughs Cleaning Services Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 11-13 | 107 | 16A | 129B | Jack Tudor | 9/4F | |
| 08 Mar 24+19d | Leicester | William Hercock Limited Royal Lancers Association Handicap Chase | 1/4 | 11-10 | 101 | 102C | 118B | Harry Cobden | 15/8 | |
| 18 Feb 24+26d | Southwell | At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Chase | 2/4 | 2¾ | 11-11 | 101 | — | 122B | Jack Tudor | 9/4 |
| 23 Jan 24+13d | Leicester | Racecourse Live Streams On Racingtv Extra Handicap Chase | 5/10 | 5 | 11-11 | 102 | 87B | 116A | David Noonan | 5/1 |
| 10 Jan 24+28d | Leicester | Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Chase | 1/9 | 11-7 | 97 | — | 122A | Jack Tudor | 10/3 | |
| 2023 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 23+21d | Leicester | William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Chase | 2/6 | 16 | 11-8 | 98 | 94B | 106B | Jack Tudor | 3/1 |
| 22 Nov 23+172d | Ffos Las | Cally, Grant & Alex Lewis Handicap Chase | 1/7 | 11-10 | 93 | 73A | 124B | Jack Tudor | 11/4F | |
| 03 Jun 23+25d | Hexham | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle | 5/16 | ¾ | 11-11 | 95 | 115B | 107A | Jack Tudor | 10/1 |
| 09 May 23+24d | Ffos Las | dragonbet.co.uk New Online Bookmaker Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 4/8 | 10 | 11-7 | 98 | 85A | 102A | Jack Tudor | 12/1 |
| 15 Apr 23+22d | Chepstow | DragonBet Proud To Be Welsh Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) | 6/10 | 1¾ | 11-10 | 99 | 96A | 99A | Philip Armson | 16/1 |
| 24 Mar 23+55d | Hereford | BresBet Supports Rising Stars Novices' Handicap Hurdle | 2/7 | 5 | 11-9 | 100 | 93B | 125B | Adam Wedge | 9/1 |
| 28 Jan 23+59d | Uttoxeter | Cazoo Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle | 9/10 | 31 | 11-12 | 103 | 40C | 97C | Jamie Brace | 11/1 |
| 2022 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 30 Nov 22+44d | Compiegne (FR) | Prix du Treport (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) | 2/7 | 5 | 10-12 | — | — | — | Bertrand Lestrade | 47/10 |
| 17 Oct 22+41d | Compiegne (FR) | Prix Jumna (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) | 7/13 | 5 | 10-8 | — | — | — | Clement Lefebvre | 11/1 |
| 06 Sep 22 | Auteuil (FR) | Prix Cadoudal (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) | PU/10 | — | 10-8 | — | — | — | Theo Chevillard | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Royal Mer won?
- Royal Mer (FR) won 7 of 29 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 24.1%. Placed 15 times in total (51.7% of starts).
- Who trains Royal Mer?
- Royal Mer (FR) is trained by David Pipe, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 5 March 2026.
- Who is Royal Mer's sire?
- Royal Mer (FR) is by Montmartre (FR) out of Princesse Pauline (FR), whose sire is Mansonnien.
- What going does Royal Mer prefer?
- Royal Mer (FR) has the best record on soft going: 5 wins from 12 starts (41.7%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Royal Mer's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 117, from the run on 5 March 2026. The highest on record is 123.
- What is Royal Mer's sire's record?
- Montmartre (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 11.6% of 2,389 runs since Jan 2008 (303 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on standard (aw) going: 4.5% from 179. Strongest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 15.9% from 598. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 2.9% from 138.
- Who are Royal Mer's siblings?
- Out of Princesse Pauline (FR), Royal Mer (FR) has 6 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: American Teenager (FR) (1). The wins came over 2m2f. As at Oct 2026.