Navan Race 6 - Bar 1 Betting Fortria Chase (Grade 2)
MAJBOROUGH (1) may atone for his disappointing jumping displays last spring. Delivered an exceptional 19L victory in a Leopardstown G1 (3400m) during February rates an obvious contender if coming close to replicating that. SOLNESS (2) is a multiple G1 fences winner. This was the case throughout the summer months and arrives after an easy flat maiden success (2500m) six weeks ago. Should provide the biggest challenge. ONLY BY NIGHT (6) produced a mixed bag of results last campaign. Often goes well fresh including when scoring a G3 on reappearance last year. Weight allowance will aid matters. FOUND A FIFTY (3) is consistent and just short of top class. Defeated the main selection in a 3400m G2 last December. Hard to dismiss.

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 Punchestown Champion Chase April 28 over 3319m, 38 len behind Il Etait Temps with 75.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Cork in the G2 Hilly Way Chase December 7 over 3419m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Found A Fifty carrying 76kg at $1.70. Should be primed to bounce back.
Last Starts 200 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 | 28/04/2026 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $533,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2026 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $725,980.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 3:51.84 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 5U | $237,370.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | 220 | G2 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Cork | 3419m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 76kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/5 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 3:53.57 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2024 | 274 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | GY | Mark Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2024 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Mark P Walsh | 71kg | 4:17.52 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/02/2024 | 307 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 70kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 45 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 5.5 len Bellewstown on September 30 over 2514m defeating Mississippi Shine carrying 64kg at $1.60. Run before finished second of 10 runners at Tramore on August 15 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Davy Crockett with 65.5kg at $2.20. Rates well. Poised to make a successful return to jumps.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | SH | Joseph Sheridan | 64kg | 2:51.27 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.57 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GY | J J Slevin | 65.5kg | 2:39.95 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 13/20 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | G3 OPEN 4U | $465,280.00 | Galway | 3218m | Good | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 3:43.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2026 | 85 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | J J Slevin | 66kg | 2:31.96 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | G1 OPEN 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 3:46.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 68 | G1 OPEN 5U | $450,840.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 87.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 242 | G1 OPEN 5U | $237,370.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $503,690.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G2 Devenish Chase April 6 over 4023m, 22 len behind Energumene carrying 74.5kg at $2.60. Previously first up; 4 in a small field at Down Royal in the G1 Betvictor (Kauto Star) Champion Chase November 1 2025 over 4828m, 6 len behind Envoi Allen carrying 74.5kg at $3. Rates well and expect him to be prominent.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN 5U | $177,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $2.63 |
| 0/10 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | G1 OPEN 5U | $725,980.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 3:51.84 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 5U | $80,140.00 | Navan | 4123m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 5:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $1.44 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 5U | $237,370.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 5U | $171,590.00 | Cork | 3419m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | G2 OPEN 5U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished second in a small field at Gowran Park in the G2 Gowran Park Champion Chase on October 3 over 4023m, 6 len behind Fleur In The Park with 72.5kg at $2.30. Start before finished sixth of 8 starters at Galway on September 7 over 4325m, 22 len behind Paul's Dream carrying 70kg at $2.40. Has been racing well. That form a shade below what's required here.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/10/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN 5U | $111,970.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GY | P Townend | 72.5kg | 4:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.25 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $31,020.00 | Galway | 4325m | Y | P Townend | 70kg | 5:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 02/08/2026 | 62 | STPLE HCP 4U | $53,680.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | 34 | CHSE 5U | $31,020.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 28/04/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 5U | $533,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN 5U | $177,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | 39 | G3 OPEN 5U | $68,980.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 70.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 0/12 | 14/01/2026 | 102 | G3 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/10/2025 | 62 | G2 OPEN 5U | $77,210.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | YS | P Townend | 72.5kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/08/2025 | 62 | STPL 5U | $35,980.00 | Galway | 4526m | Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 5:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 02/06/2025 | 21 | CHSE 5U | $29,170.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | P Townend | 71kg | 4:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.13 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 20 of 21 starters at Punchestown in the LR Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle April 28 over 3319m, 57 len behind Kalix Delabarriere carrying 69kg at $23. When resuming last campaign 4 in a small field at this track in the G2 Fortria Chase November 17 over 3218m, 16 len behind Found A Fifty carrying 73kg at $6. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 28/04/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $23.00 |
| 14/20 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | James Smith | 74kg | 3:52.93 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | 39 | G3 OPEN 5U | $68,980.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/12 | 14/01/2026 | 46 | G3 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 72.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | YS | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 4:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | 226 | G2 OPEN 5U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Punchestown in the G2 Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase May 1 over 4023m, 22 len behind Dinoblue with 71kg at $5. Previously first up; 2 of 8 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Liberthine Mares' Chase March 13 over 4123m, 1.75 len behind Dinoblue carrying 72kg at $12. Solid each-way chance.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/05/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $139,890.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 76 | G2 OPEN M 5U | $235,940.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 5:07.38 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN 5U | $237,370.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | 192 | G3 OPEN 4U | $68,660.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | 3:53.57 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN M 5U | $73,800.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Good Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:21.37 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $73,710.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2024 | 204 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/17 | 31/03/2024 | 70 | G1 NHDLE M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 72kg | 5:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last run finished second in a small field at Tramore on October 8 over 3118m, 4.5 len behind Farrokh with 74.5kg at $3.80. The start before that; finished third of 16 starters at Ballinrobe on September 11 over 3419m, 5 len behind Phoenix Arizona carrying 73.5kg at $5.50. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 37 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 | 08/10/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 3:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/16 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,130.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 73.5kg | 4:21.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Wexford | 3118m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 3:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 54 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,560.00 | Wexford | 3118m | Good | P M O'brien | 69.5kg | 3:39.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,850.00 | Tramore | 3118m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 70kg | 3:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 13/14 | 24/04/2026 | 191 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2025 | 25 | HDLE HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 15/16 | 20/09/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,160.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 3:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/08/2025 | 125 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2025 | 69 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Taylorstown P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |