Navan Race 6 - Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2)
Reigning Champion Chase winner MARINE NATIONALE (1) arrives here on the first step toward regaining his crown in March. Super talented and jumps nicely. Going well fresh will take beating. DINOBLUE (7) finished last season in superb fashion winning a G2 Mares Chase at Punchestown scoring by 35L. Holds ability to pose a serious challenge in receipt of weight all round. CAPTAIN GUINNESS (6) rates as an admirable horse who always gives his running when tackling the big 3200m races in England and Ireland. Sure to provide another bold show. HERCULE DU SEUIL (4) won at Killarney in the spring and there is scope to improve further.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished fourth in a small field at Down Royal in the G1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase on November 1 over 4828m, 6 len behind Envoi Allen carrying 74.5kg at $3. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Fairyhouse in a G2 on April 21 over 4023m defeating Saint Sam carrying 76kg at $6 in a jumps. Maybe next time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | G1 OPEN 5U | $299,400.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 6:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 76kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2025 | 75 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN 5U | $91,720.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2024 | 203 | G2 OPEN 4U | $85,790.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | GY | Sam Ewing | 76kg | 4:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:00.48 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2024 | 38 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:08.36 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/12/2023 | 23 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $167,900.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 03/12/2023 | 23 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $145,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:23.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having had just one run last preparation won by 2 len Killarney in a G3 An Riocht Chase on May 12 over 4123m defeating Blood Destiny carrying 70kg at $3.30 in a jumps. When resuming last campaign finished third in a small field at Naas in the G3 on November 10 2024 over 3218m, 20 len behind Quilixios carrying 74.5kg at $4.30. Definite threat.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/05/2025 | 156 | G3 OPEN 5U | $73,590.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Y | Mark Walsh | 70kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 99/19 | 07/12/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4123m | Soft | Aidan Kelly | 73kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2024 | 192 | G3 OPEN 4U | $53,200.00 | Naas | 3218m | Good | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | 3:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 02/05/2024 | 19 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/04/2024 | 185 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 4:00.48 | 1-5-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2023 | 16 | G3 NCHSE 4U | $49,430.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | YS | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | 4:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/5 | 25/09/2023 | 53 | G3 NCHSE 4U | $64,350.00 | Roscommon | 3319m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 73.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2023 | 13 | G3 NCHSE 4U | $69,370.00 | Galway | 3621m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:31.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/4 | 21/07/2023 | 53 | NCHSE 5U | $26,860.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | Jody McGarvey | 73kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2023 | 27 | BCHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 4:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2023 | 23 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | GY | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.62 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 73kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Aintree in the G1 Maghull Novices Chase April 5 over 3218m, 14 len behind Kalif Du Berlais carrying 73kg at $5.50. Previously first up; 2 of 12 runners at Punchestown October 16 2024 over 3319m, behind Fascile Mode carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Tough field and looking to others.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/04/2025 | 25 | G1 CHSE 5U | $238,120.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 3:51.68 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:53.57 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:08.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2024 | 39 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/10/2024 | 177 | CHSE 4U | $22,730.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/04/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 4:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/19 | 04/04/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/16 | 05/03/2024 | 36 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/01/2024 | 330 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/7 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charm Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 5:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Mike O'connor
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 William Hill Champion Chase April 29 over 3319m, 7 len behind Marine Nationale with 75.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track in the G2 November 16 over 3218m. Can run a bold race fresh.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $503,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/6 | 16/11/2024 | 200 | G2 OPEN 5U | $91,720.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 76kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2024 | 48 | G1 CHSE 5U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2024 | 38 | G1 CHSE 5U | $718,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 4:10.91 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G1 CHSE 5U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/5 | 27/12/2023 | 39 | G1 CHSE 5U | $200,650.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2023 | 203 | G2 CHSE 5U | $85,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 4:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/04/2023 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $286,440.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 3:50.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign winning posted a big 35 len win. Punchestown G2 Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase May 2 over 4023m defeating Allegorie De Vassy with 73kg at $1.60. Previously first up; 2 of 8 starters at Cork in the G2 Hilly Way Chase December 8 over 3319m, 10 len behind Energumene with 73kg at $3.50. Closed the last campaign with a win a G2 Mares Chase at Punchestown
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/05/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $128,410.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $233,540.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 5:05.64 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 08/02/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN M 5U | $43,360.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 74kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN 5U | $229,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2024 | 222 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2024 | 46 | G1 CHSE 5U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2024 | 40 | G2 CHSE M 5U | $215,580.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 5:34.77 | 8-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G1 CHSE 5U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/12/2023 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $200,650.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | 4:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 12/11/2023 | 199 | G3 CHSE 4U | $50,360.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 67kg | 4:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/14 | 27/04/2023 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Mark P Walsh | 74kg | 4:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |