Straw Merchant (IRE) Horse Profile, Race Record and Form
Straw Merchant’s latest run
Last time out, Straw Merchant finished second of seven in the Class 4 Thankyou & Farewell Dr. Tim Tilsley Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race at Newton Abbot on 28 October 2026, beaten 3¼ lengths by Par Avion. He started at 7/1 over 2m1f on good to soft ground under Brendan Powell. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Straw Merchant’s official rating
Straw Merchant has not yet been given an official rating.
Straw Merchant’s pedigree: what the Walk In The Park stock does
Straw Merchant is by Walk In The Park out of Botoxinas, a Lauro mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Walk In The Park’s runners have won 130 times from 954 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at two and a half miles, with 20 wins, and at Straw Merchant’s trip of 2m 1f they have won eight of 44 starts (18%).
★ Straw Merchant career record
★ Straw Merchant form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f–2m4f | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
★ Straw Merchant recent form: analyst notes
⏱ Straw Merchant race history and results
★ Straw Merchant breeding and pedigree
Straw Merchant FAQs
Has Straw Merchant won a race?
Not yet. He has been placed once from one start.
Who is Straw Merchant’s sire?
Walk In The Park. His dam is Botoxinas, by Lauro.
When does Straw Merchant run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Raced in the pack's midst - progress over 2f out to move into third - drifted left over 1f out and stayed on - snatched second on the line - never threatened the winner