The recent run of form tells an interesting story. Reading from oldest to newest, Blake's Monarch finished second, then sixth, then tenth — which on the surface looks like things are going in the wrong direction. That last run, just yesterday, will be the one the trainer is keenest to understand. A slide from a placing to a tenth is worth watching, though at this early stage of a young horse's career, inconsistency is far from unusual. Two-year-olds are still learning the job.
The team behind the horse is worth noting. Ivan Furtado, based in Wiseton in South Yorkshire, has sent out 43 winners already this season — that is the output of a yard operating with real confidence and momentum. A trainer posting those kinds of numbers knows how to get horses ready to race, and Blake's Monarch is in capable hands as it figures things out.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 11 May | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |