Before that win, the picture was pretty ordinary — a couple of mid-field finishes in the 6s and 8s and 10s, the kind of results that don't set pulses racing. But one win from five races is a 20% win rate, which means Meriden has won 1 in every 5 outings — and crucially, the only win has come in the most recent outing. That is the opposite of a horse running out of ideas. That is a horse finding its feet.
Hogan's yard has been firing on all cylinders this season, sending out 56 winners, which is the kind of output that tells you the stable knows how to get a horse ready to perform. When a trainer is running hot like that, even a lightly-raced 3-year-old that looked unremarkable a month ago is worth keeping an eye on. Meriden raced just yesterday, so the legs are still warm — and with that winning feeling fresh in the horse's recent memory, the next run will be very interesting indeed.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 29 May | 100% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Mar | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Apr | 0% |
| Gowran Park Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 8 May | 0% |