Result · Wetherby · Tuesday 17 March 2026
4:22 Wetherby result: Imperial Merlin wins the racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle
Imperial Merlin won the 4:22 at Wetherby on Tuesday 17 March 2026, beating Tiger Orchid by ¼ length. Ridden by Sean Quinlan for trainer John & Sean Quinn, the nine-year-old was sent off at 16/1 and covered the 3m on good to soft ground in 6m 0.50s. Rioja Alta was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 14/1. Libre De Choeur (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
4:22 Wetherby full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Imperial Merlin (IRE) 9yo · 12-0 · p |
Sean Quinlan John & Sean Quinn | — | 16/1 | 120 |
| 2 |
Tiger Orchid (IRE) 11yo · 11-6 · p |
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds | ¼ l | 9/1 | 112 |
| 3 |
Rioja Alta (IRE) 6yo · 10-11 · b |
Conor O'Farrell Micky Hammond | 2½ l | 14/1 | 103 |
| 4 |
Hawthorn Street (IRE) 7yo · 11-8 |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 1¼ l | 11/4FAV | 114 |
| 5 |
Ladronne (FR) 12yo · 10-11 · t · claim 7lb |
Oscar Palmer Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 3 l | 11/2 | 110 |
| 6 |
Buzz Iceclear (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 |
Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford | l | 9/2 | 111 |
| 7 |
Into The Park (IRE) 7yo · 11-11 · b · claim 3lb |
Callum Pritchard Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 12 l | 9/1 | 120 |
| 8 |
Heart Over Head (IRE) 7yo · 11-13 · t |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | 11 l | 12/1 | 119 |
| 9 |
Kapal Layar (IRE) 7yo · 12-0 · t |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 2 l | 11/2 | 120 |
| 10 |
Dramatic License (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Callum Bewley John Wainwright | 22 l | 150/1 | 113 |
Non-runner: Libre De Choeur (unsuitable ground)
Wetherby 4:22 returns
4:22 Wetherby result: FAQs
Who won the 4:22 at Wetherby on Tuesday 17 March 2026?
Imperial Merlin, ridden by Sean Quinlan and trained by John & Sean Quinn, at a starting price of 16/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Hawthorn Street, the 11/4 favourite, finished fourth, 4 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 0.50s over 3m on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Libre De Choeur (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
