NAP of the Day: Fierce Fortitude set for Zetland Cup win

Bank Holiday Monday in Britain brings plenty of racing action with a mix of Flat and jumps fare among six cards taking place.

Our NAP of the Day comes from Redcar, in the feature race of the afternoon.

Run over a mile and a half the prestigious Zetland Cup handicap has been won by some notable horses, including the multiple Group 3-winning Blue Monday and Kingdom of Fife.

The Class 2 contest is worth north of £22k to the winner and has drawn the attention of trainer Kevin Philippart De Foy with his improving Amo Racing-owned gelding FIERCE FORTITUDE.

The son of Mehmas has just six runs behind him and is a perfect 2-2 on turf. He won a Brighton maiden (7f, good to firm) in September and comes into this having scored over this course and distance late last month on his first turf handicap.

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He had gone close at Wolverhampton (1m1½f) on the Tapeta on his return from a winter break and duly progressed to defy a mark of 86 here after a patient ride from Rowan Scott.

David Egan takes over now and a 4lb rise could be manageable for this improving four-year-old.

Any runner coming north from Induna Stables in Newmarket is worth noting, with the Philippart De Foy yard boasting a handsome record at this track.

He's had six winners from just 17 runners at Redcar over the last five seasons for a 35% strike rate and a +18.37 profit to a level stake.

He can add to his good record here by taking out the Zetland Cup on Bank Holiday Monday.

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