Merman

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 2 miles (4,000 metres). In 2016 Merman was inducted to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. Breeding Merman was a chestnut colt foaled in 1892 at Hobartville Stud, in Richmond, New South Wales. Early in his career he was owned by W. R. Wilson. Merman's sire was 1880 Melbourne Cup winner Grand Flaneur who was Leading sire in Australia in 1895. Racing career Two year old (1894–1895) Merman began his career in February 1895 in a 6 furlong race unsuccessfully at Geelong Racecourse. However, he improved and on his third start on 9 March 1895 at Flemington Racecourse he won the VRC Unplaced Two Year Old Stakes over a distance of 6 furlongs at the long odds of 10/1 in a time of 1:17. In his following start two weeks later in the 5 furlongs VRC Hope Stakes, Mermen finished third at 7/1 beaten by a length by The Parisienne.