Merry Monty (2017) Horse
About
Merry Monty is an 8yo bay colt trained by C J Down. He is by Arvico out of Red Mimi and has recorded a single win in his career. On 7 Feb 2024 at Taunton he achieved his most notable victory, earning $10,280 in the Class 5 Nvhcpch race.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton 11-Dec-25 3660m SOFT R6 CL5 HcpCh $687 (of $11,116), SP: 7.50 1st Chief O'Hara ( R T Dunne 156 ) 2nd Inchagoill Lady ( L Saunders 155 , Cd 160 ) 5.00L 3rd Chestnut Pete ( S Quinlan 168 , Cd 171 ) 9.50L 4th Merry Monty ( B Carver 163 ) 14.00L See full results | B Carver 73.9kg 14.00L | 4 (10) |
| Uttoxeter 27-Nov-25 4020m SOFT R1 CL5 HcpCh (of $6,049), SP: 4.00 1st Girls Best Friend ( N Fox 151 ) 2nd Nedzor ( J Andrews 149 ) 5.00L 3rd Ridin Solo ( C Maggs 168 ) 1.25L 6th Merry Monty ( F Gordon 157 ) 21.95L See full results | F Gordon 71.2kg 21.95L | 6 (6) |
| Uttoxeter 31-Oct-25 4020m SOFT R2 CL5 HcpCh $747 (of $6,049), SP: 21.00 1st Moor End ( L Pinchin 162 ) 2nd Heeztheboy ( J Hogan 160 ) 1.50L 3rd Merry Monty ( B Carver 162 ) 2.75L See full results | B Carver 73.5kg 2.75L | 3 (16) |
| Taunton 07-Feb-24 3660m GOOD R4 CL5 NvHcpCh $5,519 (of $10,280), Winning Time: 04:37.330, SP: 2.63 1st Merry Monty ( B Carver 151 ) 2nd Sevenofus ( E Gale 142 ) 8.50L 3rd Tonto Foley ( E Collier 146 ) 3.50L See full results | B Carver 68.5kg | 1 (13) |
| Exeter 01-Jan-24 3870m HEAVY R6 CL5 HcpCh $2,066 (of $8,363), Winning Time: 05:17.290, SP: 5.00 Tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, ridden and headway to chase clear winner at last, ran on, gaining towards finish 1st Bolsover Bill ( V Malzard 165 ) 2nd Merry Monty ( J Davies 143 ) 1.00L 3rd Time To Bite ( B Carver 151 ) 11.00L See full results | J Davies 64.9kg 1.00L | 2 (10) |
| Exeter 13-Dec-23 3720m SOFT R5 CL5 HcpH $1,373 (of $5,558), Winning Time: 04:53.300, SP: 2.10 Led, pushed along approaching 3 out, joined for lead before next where headed, ran on well after last, not match winner 1st Sindabella ( D Noonan 143 ) 2nd Merry Monty ( B Carver 149 ) 6.50L 3rd Wellwillya ( A Stevens 142 ) 2.75L See full results | B Carver 67.6kg 6.50L | 2 (13) |
| Taunton 16-Nov-23 3310m SOFT R1 CL5 HcpH $268 (of $8,706), Winning Time: 04:07.910, SP: 4.33 Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, 1st Lady Gwen ( K Lenihan 166 ) 2nd Johnny Boom ( B Bromley 162 ) 1.75L 3rd Odin's Quest ( C Quinn 165 ) 0.75L 5th Merry Monty ( B Ffrench-davis 149 , Cd 152 ) 12.00L See full results | B Ffrench-davis 67.6kg, Cd 68.9kg 12.00L | 5 (15) |
| Exeter 25-Oct-23 3720m GOOD R1 CL5 HcpH $232 (of $7,218), Winning Time: 04:36.100, SP: 23.00 Took keen hold, led, wandered into 1st, headed after 2 out, no extra flat 1st Wolfspear ( O Boyden 168 ) 2nd Stanley Pincombe ( M Landau 165 ) 2.50L 3rd Sam's Amour ( T Mccain-mitchell 166 ) 5.00L 5th Merry Monty ( J King 149 ) 11.25L See full results | J King 67.6kg 11.25L | 5 (18) |
| Taunton 15-Mar-22 3310m SOFT R2 CL4 MdHCh (of $8,853), Winning Time: 04:20.100, SP: 151.00 In rear, pushed before 5th, ridden before 4 out, never threatened 1st Mister Marbles ( T J O'brien 160 ) 2nd Winterwatch ( J J Burke 150 ) 1.25L 3rd Alto Alto ( P O'brien 160 ) 7.50L 7th Merry Monty ( D Noonan 160 ) 0.00L See full results | D Noonan 72.6kg 0.00L | 7 (10) |
| Taunton 04-Mar-22 3820m SOFT R3 CL4 NvH (of $8,853), Winning Time: 05:09.430, SP: 81.00 Towards rear, raced keenly, ridden and well behind from 3 out, tailed off 1st Individualiste ( H Cobden 142 ) 2nd Benandgone ( T Doggrell 154 ) 6.00L 3rd South Mountain ( L Morgan 154 ) 1.25L 5th Merry Monty ( J Davies 154 ) 29.75L See full results | J Davies 69.9kg 29.75L | 5 (8) |
| Exeter 14-Feb-22 3720m SOFT R2 CL4 NvHNHFNHF (of $8,362), Winning Time: 05:02.050, SP: 151.00 Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon faded 1st Trelawne ( D Bass 154 ) 2nd Bonza Boy ( D Prichard 154 ) 18.00L 3rd Triple Trade ( B Powell 161 ) 3.00L 8th Merry Monty ( J Davies 154 ) 0.00L See full results | J Davies 69.9kg 0.00L | 8 (13) |
| Exeter 01-Jan-22 3370m HEAVY R7 CL5 MdNHF (of $3,443), Winning Time: 04:29.140, SP: 41.00 Held up, keen, never better than midfield 1st Astronomic View ( L Gardner 160 ) 2nd Knowsley Road ( L Williams 160 ) 0.50L 3rd Hasty Parisian ( K Jones 147 ) 1.50L 5th Merry Monty ( J Best 160 ) 11.75L See full results | J Best 72.6kg 11.75L | 5 (8) |
| Chepstow 04-Dec-21 3230m SOFT R8 CL5 NHF (of $3,443), Winning Time: 04:08.510, SP: 41.00 Led, ridden 4f out and headed over 3f out, weakened quickly 1st Marco Island ( S Houlihan 154 ) 2nd Cruz Control ( S Sheppard 154 ) 2.25L 3rd Hatos ( R Dingle 154 ) 4.25L 11th Merry Monty ( J Anderson 154 , Cd 161 ) 31.75L | J Anderson 69.9kg, Cd 73kg 31.75L | 11 (14) |
| Wincanton 06-Nov-21 3060m GOOD R7 CL5 NHF (of $3,443), Winning Time: 03:31.310, SP: 26.00 Mid-division, ridden entering home straight, soon outpaced 1st Norton Hill ( N Scholfield 154 ) 2nd Thelasthighking ( F Lambert 154 ) 0.30L 3rd Malina Jamila ( M Kendrick 147 ) 1.25L UPL Merry Monty ( C Hammond 154 , Cd 157 ) 16.50L | C Hammond 69.9kg, Cd 71.2kg 16.50L | UPD (11) |
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