Racecards
16:25 Leicester
Ladbrokes.com Mountsorrel Maiden Stakes (Class 5)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 218y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
Isobar (GER)
31- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
held up mid-division, took keen hold early, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey T P O'Shea
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never a factor
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer E G Bevan
- Jockey Saleem Golam
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey T P Queally
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 63
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey Adam Beschizza
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon hung right, no impression
- Form 32
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer J Noseda
- Jockey J P Spencer
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 0-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer M Botti
- Jockey T Atkinson
held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Dark Shines
24- Form 7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey J Millman
dwelt slightly, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon under pressure, held well close home
Mutanaker
18- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R Hills
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey R L Moore
in touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, one pace
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
in touch, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer M Al Zarooni
- Jockey L Dettori
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, held close home
- Form 47
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer D R Lanigan
- Jockey Ted Durcan
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Gracie May
14- Form 60
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Large Scotch
19- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer Paul Green
- Jockey V Slattery
behind and keen early, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
With a number of top yards set to be represented this is likely to be an informative maiden; BITTER FORTUNE arguably has the most valuable edge in terms of experience and is tentatively forwarded as the one to be on at this stage. Pickwick, Mortbet and Vibrant Force represent powerful connections so merit closer inspection. Muntanaker wasn't given a hard time on debut last month and also may have more to offer. The last named would appear to be his yard's second string judging by jockey bookings, though. Vibrant Force is bred to be suited by the trip and, given Mahmood Al Zarooni's impressive record in maidens; the mount of Frankie Dettori is a worthy alternative to the selection. Mortbet is another with a likeable pedigree and is in the right hands to be nurtured to best effect. It's feasible he will need the experience but is one to bear in mind for future reference whatever happens. Similar comments apply to Pickwick, who makes plenty of appeal on paper. Sir Michael Stoute is renowned for his patience with three-year-olds so it would be no surprise to see this fellow derive great benefit from today's introduction to racing. However, Bitter Fortune has already shown plenty of sparkle and, having been backed off the boards when last seen out; it's entirely feasible that he will equally as popular as he bids to put the record straight today.
Formwatch
Isobar (GER) 12-1 (9-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 17l behind Court Circle (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Mawazin Red Ransom gelding out of Injaad.
Ginger Jalapeno 100-1 (8-4) Held up behind and keen, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 23l behind Orpenindeed (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f app clm stks (6) pol in Jun.
Jinn And Tinick 100-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 23l behind Court Circle (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Seriy Tzarina 50-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, pushed along on outside 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Timocracy (10-0) at Brighton 1m 2f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Bitter Fortune (USA) 5-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort to chase winner when hung left 1f out, unable to quicken, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Sumerian (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Chief Storm Eagle (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Never a factor, 14th of 18, 16l behind Don Carlos (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn in Oct.
Dark Shines 10-1 (9-2) Went left start, slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 7, 25l behind Cotswold Village (9-6) at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Mortbet (IRE) Shamardal gelding out of Akrmina.
Mutanaker 4-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 16l behind Balletlou (8-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Pickwick Selkirk colt out of Ithaca.
Politbureau Red Ransom gelding out of Tereshkova.
Vibrant Force (USA) Dynaformer colt out of Plenty.
Egmarey (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Led, headed 3f out, soon outpaced, no impression final 2f, 7th of 11, 12l behind Miss Jean Brodie (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo fll stks (4) gf in Jun.
Gracie May 100-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, always in rear, last of 12, 26l behind Green Destiny (9-0) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Large Scotch 33-1 (8-7) Behind, outpaced 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 15l behind Flotation (8-10) at Chester 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.