| Merry Ruler | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Grey Sovereign |
| Grandsire | Nasrullah |
| Dam | Queen of Song |
| Damsire | King Salmon |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1958 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | A. S. Smith |
| Owner | Harry Freylinghuysen |
| Trainer | Edward J. Yowell |
| Record | 64: 20-8-15 |
| Earnings | US$293,348 |
| Major wins | |
| Bay Shore Handicap (1961) Ventnor Turf Handicap (1961) Swift Stakes (1961) Carter Handicap (1962) Gravesend Handicap (1962) Toboggan Handicap (1962) Rumson Handicap (1963) Sport Page Handicap (1963) | |
Merry Ruler (foaled 1958 in England) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed successfully in the United States. A great grandson of the very important sire, Nearco, he was raced by Harry Freylinghuysen, owner of Merrybrook Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey.
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