Merlin The Wizard

His best window is Class 4 company, where he has won half his races—2 victories from 4 attempts, a win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. This tells you something clear: drop him into softer races, and he delivers. His most recent victory came at Ballinrobe three months ago on 22 June 2026, which suggests he is still capable and still being aimed at winnable opportunities by his yard. Cody has had six winners this season, so the yard is ticking over reasonably, and Merlin remains part of the working string.

The partnership between Merlin and jockey Hollie Doyle has been fruitful when it happens: they have scored twice from seven races together, a 29% win rate that outpaces his overall form considerably. That kind of win rate hints at a good fit between horse and rider. His recent form shows mixed results—a second place two races ago, a fifth, a sixth, and a ninth—but that second last time out indicates he is competitive and still finding the frame regularly enough. He has picked up nine places across his 27 races, confirming he is reliable at getting into the placings even when he does not win. For a horse now in his sixth year and campaigned at this modest level, Merlin The Wizard is doing exactly what he was probably always going to do: providing his the yard with the occasional winner and enough near-misses to keep everyone interested.