Merman (horse)
| Merman | |
|---|---|
Merman, 1900 Gold Cup winner. | |
| Sire | Grand Flaneur (AUS) |
| Grandsire | Yattendon (AUS) |
| Dam | Seaweed (AUS) |
| Damsire | Coltness (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1892 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Hobartville Stud |
| Owner | W. R. Wilson (Australia) Lillie Langtry (Mr. Jersey) (England) |
| Trainer | C. L. Macdonald (Australia) W.'Jack' Robinson / Frank Webb ((England)) |
| Record | 45:15-4-3 |
| Earnings | £3,360 |
| Major wins | |
| Williamstown Cup (1896) Lewes Handicap (1897) Cesarewitch Stakes (1897) Jockey Club Cup (1898) Goodwood Plate (1899) Goodwood Cup (1899) Birmingham Handicap (1899) Ascot Gold Cup (1900) | |
| Honours | |
| Australian Racing Hall of Fame (2016) | |
| Last updated on 28 May 2017 | |
Merman (foaled in Australia) (1892–1914) was a Thoroughbred racehorse, one of the finest racehorses in Colonial Australian racing history that raced in Europe. He won at distances from 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) to 21⁄2 miles (4,000 metres). In 2016 Merman was inducted to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.