The recent form tells an interesting story. Starting from the most recent race and working backwards, the sequence reads 4-2-9-5 — which means he has actually been running better lately than he was earlier in his career. That second place is the standout, and the fourth just before it suggests he is heading in the right direction. The ninth before that is best forgotten, but context matters here: young horses can have rough days that have no bearing on what comes next.
He runs out of Brian Meehan's yard at Manton in Wiltshire, a trainer who knows how to bring a young horse along. With 12 winners already on the board this season, Meehan's team is clearly in good form, which is a decent sign for a horse still looking for his moment. He raced just yesterday, so the yard will be watching how he comes out of that run before deciding what comes next.
The honest truth is that King Of Montenegro has not done a great deal yet — no wins, limited evidence — but he is young, he is in capable hands, and the recent upturn in his placings suggests the penny may slowly be dropping. Some horses take time. The next few months will tell us a great deal more.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 May | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 23 May | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jul | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 27 Apr | 0% |