Merkel (2021)
About
Merkel, a 4yo brown mare, is trained by Jim Wallace of Opaki. She is by Reliable Man out of No Pushover. She has not yet broken her maiden, remaining winless after five starts. In her most recent start at Trentham on 20 Sep 2025, she was ridden by Amber Riddell and finished second, behind Turn It Up.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Trentham 20-Sep-25 1200m SOFT 6 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $4,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.250, SP: 18.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th | A Riddell 56.5kg 1.30L | 2 (13) |
| Waverley 21-Apr-25 1650m HEAVY 9 R3 Mdn Set Weight $850 (of $17,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:43.730, SP: 5.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd | M Cartwright 55.5kg 10.10L | 4 (9) |
| Trentham 29-Mar-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 Open Hcp $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.510, SP: 42.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 7th | L Sutherland 54kg 3.10L | 6 (8) |
| Tauherenikau 23-Mar-25 1400m SOFT 6 R5 Mdn Set Weight (of $18,500) Barrier 1 | A Riddell 55.5kg | UPD (10) |
| Waverley 06-Mar-25 1400m SOFT 6 R4 Mdn Set Weight $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.530, SP: 21.20 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 7th | K R Hercock 55.5kg 5.10L | 6 (8) |