That win came at Fairyhouse on 28 May 2026, and the distance tells you something useful. Over seven furlongs to a mile, Fortuity has won 1 from 4 races — a 25% win rate, or one in every four attempts. That is a sharp improvement on its overall record, and it suggests the horse has found its natural home in terms of trip. Too short and it struggles; get the distance right and it becomes a different proposition entirely.
The horse is trained by Mrs John Harrington at her yard in Moone, County Kildare — one of the most respected operations in Irish racing. Fifty-three winners sent out already this season is the mark of a yard that knows what it is doing, so when a horse like Fortuity starts clicking into form, the team will have a clear plan for where to take it next. Regular jockey Shane Foley has been aboard for six of the eight races, winning once together — 1 from 6, around 17% — which is a solid partnership still developing its rhythm.
Fortuity raced just one day ago, so this is a horse in the middle of a busy campaign. At three, still growing into its frame and its racing, the fact that its best performances are coming now rather than earlier is encouraging. Plenty of horses this age take half a season just to work out what they are doing. Fortuity appears to be working it out.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Jul | 50% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 22 Mar | 0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Jun | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Sep | 0% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 11 May | 0% |
| Sligo Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 6 Aug | 0% |