MERLION (L176) Form, Trackwork and Record by Course
MERLION (L176), 4-year-old, trained by Chris So Wai-yin, current rating 46. 3 career starts, 0 wins. Last 3 starts: 12/8/12. Most recent: Race 7 at Sha Tin on 17 May 2026, finished 12th of 14. Most often raced over 1400m at Sha Tin: 2 starts, 0 wins, 0 placings. Best time over 1400m on the turf at Sha Tin: 82.56s (22 Feb 2026). Body weight has gone from 1213lb in the earliest run on record to 1246lb most recently (+33). Its latest run came after a 84-day break.
Rating 46 · 4yo · 黑 / 閹 · Sire Capitalist · Dam London Rebel · Dam sire Fastnet Rock
Trainer：Chris So Wai-yin
Form（3）
| Pos | Date · Race | Win | Class | Dist / Course | Going | Dr | Jockey | Wt | Body wt | Margin | Running | Time | Last sect. | Gear | AI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 2026-05-17 · Sha Tin 7 | 130 | Class 4 | 1400m C+3 | YIELDING | 14 | L Ferraris | 125 | 1246 | 16-1/2 | 11-10-13-12 | 86.51 | 26.73 | TT | — | Class 4 · 1400m C+3 · YIELDING · 14 draw · L Ferraris · 125lb | Body wt 1246 · Margin 16-1/2 · Running 11-10-13-12 · Time 86.51 · Last sect. 26.73 · TT |
| 8/14 | 2026-02-22 · Sha Tin 6 | 57.0 | Class 4 | 1400m A+3 | GOOD | 1 | H Bowman | 127 | 1202 | 7-1/4 | 3-3-3-8 | 82.56 | 23.08 | TT | — | Class 4 · 1400m A+3 · GOOD · 1 draw · H Bowman · 127lb | Body wt 1202 · Margin 7-1/4 · Running 3-3-3-8 · Time 82.56 · Last sect. 23.08 · TT |
| 12/14 | 2026-02-01 · Sha Tin 4 | 27.0 | Class 4 | 1200m B+2 | GOOD | 1 | H Bowman | 128 | 1213 | 5 | 6-6-12 | 70.26 | 23.85 | -- | — | Class 4 · 1200m B+2 · GOOD · 1 draw · H Bowman · 128lb | Body wt 1213 · Margin 5 · Running 6-6-12 · Time 70.26 · Last sect. 23.85 · -- |
Last sect. = final sectional time (s); AI = rank in that race's pre-race sealed prediction.
Record by course and distance
| Record by course and distance | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin 1400m | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin 1200m | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by track
| Record by track | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin Turf "C+3" Course | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "A+3" Course | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Sha Tin Turf "B+2" Course | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by going
| Record by going | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| YIELDING | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by class
| Record by class | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 3 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by draw
| Record by draw | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw 1-4 | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| Draw 10+ | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Record by jockey
| Record by jockey | Starts | W-2nd-3rd | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Bowman | 2 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
| L Ferraris | 1 | 0-0-0 | — | — |
Best times
| Course | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin Turf 1200m | 70.26 | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Sha Tin Turf 1400m | 82.56 | 22 Feb 2026 |
Trackwork
| Date | Type | Track | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-17 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-15 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-14 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-12 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-11 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-08 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-07 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
| 2026-08-06 | 馬匹跑步機 | 從化 | — |
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FAQ
How many races has MERLION won?
0 wins and 0 top-three finishes from 3 starts on record.
Who trains MERLION?
MERLION is trained by Chris So Wai-yin.
What is MERLION's best distance?
On its record, 1400m at Sha Tin: 0 wins and 0 placings from 2 starts.
What are MERLION's best times?
1200m turf at Sha Tin 70.26s; 1400m turf at Sha Tin 82.56s.
How has MERLION been running lately?
Last 3 finishes, most recent first: 12/8/12.
Who rode MERLION last time?
L Ferraris rode on 17 May 2026, carrying 125lb from draw 14.