Metal Merchant (IRE)
6yo Gelding · Bay · IRE
Career Overview
Metal Merchant (IRE) is a 6yo bay gelding, trained by Brian Toomey and owned by Recycled Products Limited. He is by Make Believe (GB), out of Whipped (IRE), by Whipper, bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud. From 31 career starts, he has won 4 times, placed on 9 occasions, at a 12.9% strike rate. He has earned £112.1k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 98. He shows a preference for good going (2w from 8r). He has a notable course record at Newbury (1w from 5r).
AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Metal Merchant (IRE)(IRE)
Form
779940
Active
Age
6
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
OR
98
TF
—
Runs
31
Wins
4
Places
9
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
12.9%
Place Rate
29.0%
Total Runs
31
Best OR
98
Career Earnings
£112.1k
Smart Signals
🏆Course SpecialistNewbury — 1w from 5r (20%)
🌧️Going preferenceGood — 3w from 12r (25%)
Ratings & Form History
Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position
- Finish Pos.
- Off. Rating
- Speed Fig.
Earnings Per Race
£112.8k totalPedigree
Breeder
Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud
Racing TypeFlat
ColourBay
StatusActive
Performance Analysis
Going Preference
Good8
2W 3P 25%
Good To Firm6
0W 1P 0%
Standard / Slow4
0W 0P 0%
Soft4
0W 0P 0%
Good To Soft4
1W 2P 25%
Standard To Slow2
0W 0P 0%
Heavy2
0W 1P 0%
Standard1
1W 1P 100%
Class Record
Class 11
0W 0P 0%
Class 213
1W 3P 8%
Class 38
2W 3P 25%
Class 47
0W 1P 0%
Class 52
1W 1P 50%
Seasonal Form
Sept4
1W 2P 25%
Mar2
0W 0P 0%
Apr2
1W 1P 50%
May7
0W 2P 0%
Jun4
1W 1P 25%
Jul4
0W 1P 0%
Aug4
0W 0P 0%
Oct3
1W 1P 33%
Nov1
0W 0P 0%
Headgear Impact
Without30
4W 8P 13%
With1
0W 0P 0%
Draw Performance
Low (1-3)10
2W 4P · Avg 5.7
Mid (4-6)6
1W 3P · Avg 4.8
High (7+)15
1W 1P · Avg 8.6
Jockey Record
Course Form
Beaten Distances
Avg Win Margin
0.0L
Avg Beaten
1.5L
Closest Loss
0.1L
Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)
- RPR
- TS
- OR
Market Trend (Starting Price)
- SP (dec)
- BSP
Race History
Race History
| Date | Pos | Track | Race | Dist | Going | Jockey | SP | OR | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 7 | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap Stakes (London Middle Distance Qualifier) (GBBPlus Race) | 11ff | Standard / Slow | Sean Levey | 40/1 | 78 | — | |
| 23 Sep 2026 | 7 | Kempton (AW) | Try Unibet's New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap Stakes | 7ff | Standard / Slow | Sean Levey | 22/1 | 80 | — | |
| 05 Sep 2026 | 9 | Haydock | Betfair.Betfair Handicap Stakes | 8ff | Soft | Sean Levey | 28/1 | 82 | — | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 9 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap Stakes (Div II) | 7ff | Standard / Slow | David Egan | 5/1 | 83 | — | |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 4 | Newcastle (AW) | Brack Burger On Uber Eats Beeswing Handicap Stakes (Div II) | 8ff | Standard / Slow | Jack Gilligan | 20/1 | 84 | — | |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 14 | Newcastle (AW) | Education Network Handicap | 7ff | Standard To Slow | Cieren Fallon | 50/1 | 87 | — | |
| 22 May 2026 | 13 | Goodwood | Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Handicap | 7ff | Good | Harry Davies | 20/1 | 90 | — | |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 20 | Doncaster | William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 8ff | Good To Soft | Neil Callan | 50/1 | 93 | — | |
| 10 May 2025 | 12 | Ascot | Schweppes Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap) | 7ff | Good To Firm | David Probert | 11/1 | 96 | — | |
| 12 Apr 2025 | 10 | Newbury | OLBG Spring Cup Handicap (Rnd) | 8ff | Good | David Probert | 13/2 | 97 | — | |
| 25 Aug 2024 | 9 | Goodwood | William Hill Most Top Price Runners Handicap | 7ff | Good To Soft | David Probert | 7/1 | 98 | — | |
| 27 Jul 2024 | 4 | Ascot | Moet & Chandon International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 7ff | Good To Firm | David Probert | 9/1 | 97 | — | |
| 06 Jul 2024 | 7 | Sandown | Coral Challenge (Handicap) | 8ff | Soft | David Probert | 7/1 | 97 | — | |
| 19 Jun 2024 | 7 | Ascot | Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 8ff | Good To Firm | David Probert | 18/1 | 97 | — | |
| 18 May 2024 | 2 | Newbury | OCS Handicap (Str) | 8ff | Good | David Probert | 6/1 | 96 | — | |
| 20 Apr 2024 | 1 | Newbury | OLBG Spring Cup Handicap (Str) | 8ff | Good To Soft | David Probert | 12/1 | 91 | — | |
| 04 Nov 2023 | 13 | Newmarket | Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million Handicap | 8ff | Heavy | David Probert | 9/1 | 91 | — | |
| 06 Oct 2023 | 1 | Ascot | Racing Welfare Classified Stakes (Str) | 8ff | Good | Rossa Ryan | 5/1 | 88 | — | |
| 23 Sep 2023 | 2 | Newbury | Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap (Str) | 8ff | Heavy | James Doyle | 3/1F | 87 | — | |
| 20 Aug 2023 | 6 | Sandown | Sky Bet Sunday Series Mile Handicap | 8ff | Good | Tom Marquand | 9/2 | 89 | — | |
| 03 Aug 2023 | 5 | Goodwood | Buccellati Handicap | 8ff | Soft | Ryan Moore | 10/1 | 89 | — | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 3 | Ascot | Close Brothers Property Division Handicap (Rnd) | 8ff | Good To Soft | George Bass | 15/2 | 89 | — | |
| 22 Jun 2023 | 14 | Ascot | Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 8ff | Good To Firm | Rossa Ryan | 50/1 | 90 | — | |
| 27 May 2023 | 3 | Haydock | Betfred Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 8ff | Good To Firm | Ronan Whelan | 22/1 | 90 | — | |
| 07 May 2023 | 3 | Newmarket | Howden Handicap | 8ff | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 13/2 | 90 | — | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 7 | Kempton (AW) | 'Road To The Kentucky Derby' Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) | 8ff | Standard To Slow | Rossa Ryan | 13/2 | 92 | — | |
| 08 Oct 2022 | 5 | Newmarket | Godolphin Flying Start Zetland Stakes (Group 3) | 10ff | Good | Rossa Ryan | 18/1 | 84 | — | |
| 17 Sep 2022 | 1 | Ayr | Remus Uomo EBF Nursery | 8ff | Good | Rossa Ryan | 12/1 | 76 | — | |
| 07 Jun 2022 | 1 | Chelmsford City (AW) | Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 7ff | Standard | William Buick | 7/1 | — | — | |
| 23 May 2022 | 5 | Leicester | Every Race Live On Racing TV Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 6ff | Good To Firm | Tom Marquand | 11/2 | — | — | |
| 13 May 2022 | 11 | Newbury | Starlight Isla And Bella Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 6ff | Good | Darragh Keenan | 25/1 | — | — |
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