Racecards
15:30 Folkestone
Jumping At Folkestone 18th December Mares Only Nh Flat Race (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 110y
- Going: Good to Soft (Soft places Chase Course, Hurdles - Heavy)
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey Daniel Robinson
held up in rear, short lived effort over 4f out, soon ridden and no impression, tailed off
Collateral
19- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
took keen hold in rear, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leaders, got through on inside to lead over 2f out, soon clear, eased near finish
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J A Bennett
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
in touch, lost place over 7f out, tailed off
Desert Springs
217- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Winkworth
- Jockey L Treadwell
took keen hold, held up, weakened over 7f out, tailed off
- Form 2
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up in mid-division, steady headway over 4f out, went 3rd just inside final 2f, stayed on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G G Margarson
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
always behind, lost touch final 6f, tailed off
- Form 321-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss A M Newton-Smith
- Jockey H Oliver
chased leaders, driven along 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs L J Mongan
- Jockey C Bolger
always behind, struggling over 7f out, tailed off
Queen Musa
345- Form 06-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Dr J R J Naylor
- Jockey A Thornton
led until headed over 2f out, soon outpaced
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer L Corcoran
- Jockey D F O'Regan
chased leader, chased winner 2f out, soon no impression
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey Nathan Smith
held up in mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Isintshelovely, Dancingwithbubbles and Portrait Royale look the three to concentrate on here, and assuming that the market vibes are positive, then it is Dancingwithbubbles who is taken to oblige. As is often the case in these concluding bumper races, the market will help guide to the chances of the newcomers. The most interesting looks to be the selection, a daughter of Supreme Leader and representing an in-form stable who do well in this sphere. Whilst the progeny of Supreme Leader can sometimes take time to come to themselves, a big run should still be in the offing. Isintshelovely sets the standard from a form point of view, having finished second at Warwick. However very different ground today will ask some more questions of her. Desert Springs is a potential improver, whilst Collateral and Portrait Royale come across from the pointing scene and each needs respect, although the last-named looks the more likely danger. At a price Romance Dance and Jolis Tara should not be overlooked, however it is Dancingwithbubbles who receives the vote.
Formwatch
Caretta Caretta Mtoto mare out of a moderate racemare.
Collateral 10-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Outlandish (11-11) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Nov.
Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) Supreme Leader filly out of high-class hurdler Kates Charm.
Desert Springs 20-1 (10-9) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 11l behind Nakoma (11-0) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Isintshelovely (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, led 12f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, one pace, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Argento Luna (10-12) at Warwick 2m mrs nhf (5) gf in Nov.
Jolis Tara Kayf Tara filly, half-sister to 7f-1m winner Loner and 1m2f winner Jolizero.
Princesse de Mee (FR) Ungaro filly, half-sister to winning chaser Gailoorn De Mee and jumper Jour De Mee.
Queen Musa 100-1 (10-12) In touch until 6f out, 6th of 12, 33l behind Debut (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f mrs nhf (6) gs.
Romance Dance Terimon filly, sister to winning bumper Little Feat.
Ruby Crown Rakaposhi King mare out of a lightly-raced mare.