Porta Fortuna Eyes Back-to-Back Royal Ascot Wins
5 minutes Guineas Runner-Up Set for Victory Bid, Target Yet to be Decided
The 1,000 Guineas runner-up Porta Fortuna will aim to replicate her Royal Ascot success from last year for Donnacha O'Brien as connections deliberate whether to take on the colts in the Commonwealth Cup on Friday or stick to a mile in the Coronation Stakes on the same day.
The Caravaggio filly won four of her seven starts as a juvenile, including a Group 3 at Naas, the Albany Stakes, and the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes before securing second place in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf over a mile.
She was narrowly defeated by a neck by the Roger Varian-trained Elmalka in the Guineas under Tom Marquand. O'Brien commented: "Ascot is the plan with Porta Fortuna, but we're still undecided on which race. She'll remain entered in both the Coronation and the Commonwealth. She's in good form. She ran very well in the Guineas and Tom gave her a lovely ride."
O'Brien was pleased with how she handled the mile in the Guineas and, should she run in the Coronation Stakes, her rivals are set to include Elmalka, as well as Fallen Angel and Opera Singer, who finished first and third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas.
"Most of her wins have been over six furlongs, but I don't think you could say she didn't stay the mile at Newmarket," O'Brien said. "They went at a good pace, and obviously Newmarket is a fairly stiff mile as they get racing early.
"Her ideal distance might end up being somewhere in the middle, but there's no real race that suits at Royal Ascot except for the Jersey, and we want to keep her in Group 1s. We're undecided which race we'll choose, but we think she's very versatile."
O'Brien is also likely to be represented by Naval Force in the King George V Stakes Handicap over a mile and a half on the Thursday of the royal meeting. The three-year-old has won two of his three starts, most recently at Roscommon where he defeated Action Plan by half a length.
3:05 Ascot
Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (No Geldings)
Here are the odds for this upcoming race, courtesy of BetMGM, our horse racing betting UK partners.
| Horse Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Inisherin | 4/1 |
| Vandeek | 5/1 |
| River Tiber | 6/1 |
| Elite Status | 7/1 |
| Bucanero Fuerte | 8/1 |
| Jasour | 10/1 |
| Big Evs | 12/1 |
| Starlust | 14/1 |
| Porta Fortuna | 16/1 |
| Relief Rally | 16/1 |
| Vespertilio | 16/1 |
| Evade | 20/1 |
| Givemethebeatboys | 20/1 |
| Valiant Force | 20/1 |
| Kind Of Blue | 25/1 |
| Lake Forest | 25/1 |
| Pandora's Gift | 25/1 |
| Unquestionable | 25/1 |
| Malc | 28/1 |
| Classic Flower | 33/1 |
| Mountain Bear | 33/1 |
| Purosangue | 33/1 |
| Soprano | 33/1 |
| Military | 40/1 |
| Pocklington | 50/1 |
| Dawn Charger | 66/1 |
| El Bodon | 66/1 |
| Gutsy Girl | 66/1 |
| Symbology | 80/1 |
| Louis Barthas | 100/1 |
About Porta Fortuna
- Breeding and Ownership:Porta Fortuna is a filly by Caravaggio, known for producing fast and talented progeny.She is trained by Donnacha O'Brien, a prominent trainer in the horse racing industry and son of the legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien.
- Porta Fortuna is a filly by Caravaggio, known for producing fast and talented progeny.
- She is trained by Donnacha O'Brien, a prominent trainer in the horse racing industry and son of the legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien.
- Racing Record:As a juvenile, she won four of her seven starts, showcasing her talent and consistency.Her victories include prestigious races such as a Group 3 event at Naas and the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.She also won the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes, further cementing her reputation as a top-class racehorse.
- As a juvenile, she won four of her seven starts, showcasing her talent and consistency.
- Her victories include prestigious races such as a Group 3 event at Naas and the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.
- She also won the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes, further cementing her reputation as a top-class racehorse.
- Notable Performances:Porta Fortuna finished as the runner-up in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, a significant international race, which highlighted her ability to compete at the highest level over a mile.In the 1,000 Guineas, she narrowly missed out on victory, finishing just a neck behind the winner, Elmalka, under the ride of jockey Tom Marquand.
- Porta Fortuna finished as the runner-up in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, a significant international race, which highlighted her ability to compete at the highest level over a mile.
- In the 1,000 Guineas, she narrowly missed out on victory, finishing just a neck behind the winner, Elmalka, under the ride of jockey Tom Marquand.
- Future Prospects:Connections are considering her participation in major races such as the Commonwealth Cup or the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, indicating their confidence in her versatility and capability over different distances.Her performances have demonstrated her ability to handle various distances, from six furlongs to a mile, making her a versatile and adaptable racehorse.
- Connections are considering her participation in major races such as the Commonwealth Cup or the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, indicating their confidence in her versatility and capability over different distances.
- Her performances have demonstrated her ability to handle various distances, from six furlongs to a mile, making her a versatile and adaptable racehorse.
- Training and Development:Donnacha O'Brien has expressed satisfaction with her form and development, noting her strong performance in the 1,000 Guineas and her adaptability to different race conditions.The decision on her next race is still pending, with considerations of maintaining her in Group 1 races to maximise her potential and showcase her talent.
- Donnacha O'Brien has expressed satisfaction with her form and development, noting her strong performance in the 1,000 Guineas and her adaptability to different race conditions.
- The decision on her next race is still pending, with considerations of maintaining her in Group 1 races to maximise her potential and showcase her talent.
Porta Fortuna is regarded as a promising racehorse with a bright future, having already achieved significant success as a juvenile and showing potential for continued excellence in her three-year-old season and beyond.
