Flemenstar return a possibility at Navan on Sunday

Former Fortria Chase winner Flemenstar, won the race in 2012 and 2013, could make a return to the racecourse for the first time since April of this year in the Fortria Chase at Navan on Sunday.

Now trained by Tony Curran, son of the owner (Stephen), Flemenstar last ran in the Boylesports Chase in Punchestown last April when trained by Tony Martin following a two-year absence after winning the 2013 Fortria.

Trainer Henry de Bromhead is likely to be double handed in the big race with Days Hotel and Special Tiara while John ‘Shark’ Hanlon confirmed that Hidden Cyclone will also take his chance in thetote.com Fortria Chase.

Owner Barry Connell revealed that Foxrock will kick-start his campaign at Navan in thetote.com Fortria Chase also.

Carlingford Lough, which defeated Foxrock in the Hennessy Gold Cup last season, is due to make his seasonal reappearance in the Lismullen Hurdle.

In the Grade 2 Monksfield Novice Hurdle Tycoon Prince, fresh from his maiden win at Punchestown, could represent the in-form Gordon Elliott.

“I’m absolutely delighted for Navan and our new feature sponsor Tote Ireland that our Fortria Chase has attracted such strong entries including the first two past the post last year, Twinlight and Days Hotel. With Carlingford Lough also posed to run in the Lismullen, the day has all the makings of an exceptional display for National Hunt fans,' said Navan manager Peter Killeen.