Tony martin bidding for navan success this sunday

 

Navan Racecourse announced Ladbrokes’ sponsorship of its flagship chases, the Ladbrokes Ireland Grade 2 Fortria Chase this Sunday 9th November and the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase on the 23rd of November with a launch at Tony Martin's Moynalvey yard this week.

Ladbrokes have extended their sponsorship at Navan to include the Grade 2 Ladbrokes Ireland Lismullen Hurdle and the Ladbrokes On Course Ireland Handicap Hurdle. To celebrate the inaugural Ladbrokes Fortria Day, the first 200 paying customers will receive a €5 Ladbrokes Bet to spend in their on course shop.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Navan Racecourse Manager, Peter Killeen said:

“It’s fantastic news for Navan that our two big chases are being sponsored by Ladbrokes and I am delighted that they recognise the benefit of sponsoring such prestigious and historic races.

'It is a wonderful time of the year when all the good jumping horses are starting to re-appear and our track is in great shape. Both races are well placed in the racing calendar and inevitably always produce a jumping star.”

Tony Martin, who won the Fortria Chase last year with Flemenstar said:

“We have some nice horses entered for Sunday and it will be later in the week when we decide what will run, but both The Fortria and Troytown are two great races that I have won before.

'It is great that Ladbrokes are getting behind Navan and I hope to be well represented on both days.'

Henry De Bromhead will be double-handed in The Fortria Chase with Special Tiara and Days Hotel. Colin Bowe’s Little King Robin is entered into the Ladbrokes Ireland Lismullen Hurdle.

Ladbrokes PR representative Hayley O’Connor said:

'With an honour roll that lists champion chasers such as Moscow Flyer and Big Zeb, we're looking forward to how the Ladbrokes Ireland Fortria Chase unfolds on Sunday and racing fans will be further captivated by a quality supporting card.'

First race on Sunday is at 12.20.