Horse profile
Fort Vega (FR)
by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Prudente (FR) (Dansili)
20 runs · 12 courses · from Oct 2022
As at 4 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Cork, Naas & Gowran Park
Last run 10 Oct 2026 · 7th of 10
Last raced off OR 91
KTB Profile
Typically ridden with patience — held up in 10 of 14 analysed runs — Fort Vega (FR) is 3 from 20. Hasn't won since Jun 2025.
Based on 20 archived runs · run-style from 14 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 4 Nov 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
- 3–20Wins / Runs
- 15%Strike rate
- 10 (50%)Placed
- −1.17£1 level staken=20 at SP
- 1.31Fair A/E n=20 · 1.04 incl. margin
- 96Highest OR
- 29dBetween runs (median)longest 401 d
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating91↓ 5lb off peak
91
83–96
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 100
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 111C | 98 | 5 runs · 110 / 93 |
| Soft | 7 | 105C | 75 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 4 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 11 | 111C | 93 | 6 runs · 110 / 93 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 105C | 84.5 | — |
Of 20 runs looked at, 1 has no figure: not enough races on the card to set the day (under 4) (1).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 19 figures from 20 runs · as at 18 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 10 Oct 2026: the KTB Selection in 1 run (won 0) · to 10 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 14 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Held up 10 (71%) · 1 win
- Mid-division 3 (21%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (7%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,211 runs since Apr 2014 (1,107 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.4% from 960.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 18 | 4 | 22.2% | +8.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,560 | 238 | 15.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 2,756 | 383 | 13.9% | +0.1 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 1,561 | 183 | 11.7% | −2.1 | — |
| Soft | 1,879 | 253 | 13.5% | −0.3 | 1 from 8 |
| Heavy | 721 | 85 | 11.8% | −2 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,714 | 534 | 14.4% | +0.6 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 477 | 71 | 14.9% | +1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 3,606 | 511 | 14.2% | +0.4 | 2 from 12 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,604 | 517 | 14.3% | +0.5 | 1 from 8 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3,284 | 467 | 14.2% | +0.4 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 960 | 90 | 9.4% | −4.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 247 | 24 | 9.7% | −4.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −10.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2014 · as at 4 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Prudente (FR) (Dansili)
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Vespertilio (FR) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f; the highest grade won is Group 2 (Vespertilio (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vespertilio (FR) | 15 | 2 | 6f–7f | Group 2 |
| Ad Debel (FR) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Serenissimus (FR) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | +4.50 |
| Soft | 8 | 1 | 13% | −3.67 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curragh | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Naas (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Leopardstown | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 12 | 2 | 17% | −0.17 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Colgan | 8 | 2 | 25% | +3.33 |
| Rory Cleary | 8 | 1 | 13% | −0.50 |
| Colin Keane | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| James Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Siobhan Rutledge | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 18 | 3 | 17% | +0.83 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | +0.50 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | +6.33 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Oct 26+28d | Naas (IRE) | Naas Racecourse Handicap Among the back markers early and 8th at halfway - urged over 2f out then niggled again over 1f out - stayed on at same speed inside the final furlong to finish 7th | 7/10 | hd | 9-12 | 91 | 66A | 97A | Robbie Colgan | 16/1 |
| 12 Sep 26+29d | Leopardstown (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap Held up at back - shaped better into straight but boxed in with a furlong left - stayed on same speed to finish well held | 13/17 | nk | 9-6 | 93 | 93C | 87A | Robbie Colgan | 18/1 |
| 14 Aug 26+23d | Cork (IRE) | NFP Irish EBF Platinum Stakes (Listed) Held up towards the back - nudged for effort inside the final 2f - unable to land a blow and finished ninth | 9/11 | hd | 9-7 | 96 | 96A | 89A | Rory Cleary | 9/1 |
| 22 Jul 26+38d | Naas (IRE) | Naas Racecourse Race Sat third behind the pace - made ground 2f out - fought for the front with a furlong to run - battled back to snatch second close home | 2/3 | 1¼ | 9-10 | 96 | 70C | 96C | Rory Cleary | 100/30 |
| 14 Jun 26+22d | Cork | Mallow Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up towards the back - improved to sit behind the front group by 2f out then pushed along and stayed on from inside the final furlong - nabbed 3rd near the line | 3/15 | 1¾ | 9-5 | 96 | 110C | 99A | Rory Cleary | 11/2 |
| 23 May 26+293d | Curragh | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up at the back - urged forward under two out - moved into contention entering the final furlong - stayed on strongly to snatch second late | 2/22 | nk | 9-9 | 94 | 93C | 107A | Rory Cleary | 16/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Aug 25+15d | Galway | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up towards the back - urged forward around halfway and still 8th with two to run - stayed on late but never a factor for the places | 5/15 | 1¾ | 9-7 | 96 | — | 100A | Rory Cleary | 6/1 |
| 19 Jul 25+36d | Curragh | Kwiff Supercharged Betting Scurry Handicap (Premier Handicap) Settled towards the back of the pack early - moved into contention by the midway point - urged forward with two furlongs left - improved to fight for the front approaching the final furlong - edged ahead with 100 yards remaining - caught right at the finish for second | 2/16 | ½ | 9-2 | 93 | 102C | 116A | Rory Cleary | 9/2J |
| 13 Jun 25+8d | Cork | Mallow Handicap (Premier Handicap) Held up towards the back early - asked for effort in the pack over 2f out - improved into 4th over 1f out - moved through to hit the front 200 yards out and stayed on strongly for victory | 1/19 | 9-3 | 86 | 111C | 106A | Rory Cleary | 13/2 | |
| 05 Jun 25+41d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Golf & Driving Range Apprentice Handicap Held up towards back of pack - still 9th with 3f left - angled right and pushed along with a furlong and a half to go - found room and made ground inside final furlong - kept on to snatch second but just failed to catch winner | 2/12 | ½ | 9-10 | 86 | 100A | 104A | James Ryan | 10/3F |
| 25 Apr 25+27d | Limerick | Great National South Court Hotel Handicap Settled with the pack early - 5th at halfway - improved into contention approaching 2f out - pressed the front-runner inside the final furlong but couldn't get past | 2/16 | ½ | 9-8 | 84 | 80C | 110A | Colin Keane | 2/1F |
| 29 Mar 25+13d | Curragh | Tote Guarantee Available On Course Handicap Held up towards the back - still 9th with 3f left - improved into 4th with a furlong to go - stayed on late to finish 3rd | 3/15 | ¾ | 9-4 | 83 | 105C | 98A | Colin Keane | 11/4F |
| 16 Mar 25+197d | Curragh | Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap) Settled midpack close to rail - moved into 5th with 2f left - pushed into contention to challenge for top spot 1½f out - overtaken a furlong out and unable to fight back | 6/27 | ¾ | 8-8 | 83 | 95C | 89A | Rory Cleary | 16/1 |
| 2024 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 31 Aug 24+401d | Curragh | Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap) Held up in the pack - found room tight on the inside approaching 2f out - driven from over 1f out but couldn't find more - finished well held in 17th | 17/24 | ½ | 8-4 | 84 | 100C | 73A | Siobhan Rutledge | 33/1 |
| 2023 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 27 Jul 23+35d | Leopardstown | Dublin To Bahrain Handicap | 4/6 | ½ | 9-12 | 89 | 67A | 83B | Robbie Colgan | 10/3 |
| 22 Jun 23+32d | Ascot | Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) | 21/29 | 2½ | 8-11 | 89 | 50C | 67C | Robbie Colgan | 14/1 |
| 21 May 23+18d | Naas | Royal Ascot Trials At Naas Handicap | 1/11 | 9-4 | 85 | 89A | 93A | Robbie Colgan | 6/1 | |
| 03 May 23+11d | Gowran Park | Golf At Gowran Park Maiden | 1/15 | 9-8 | — | 77C | 93A | Robbie Colgan | 10/3 | |
| 22 Apr 23+199d | Limerick | Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden | 3/11 | ½ | 9-8 | — | 75A | 87A | Robbie Colgan | 17/2 |
| 2022 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 05 Oct 22 | Navan | NavanRacecourse.ie Maiden | 8/12 | 1¾ | 9-7 | — | 38C | 64C | Robbie Colgan | 14/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Fort Vega won?
- Fort Vega (FR) won 3 of 20 archived starts between 2022 and 2026, a strike rate of 15%. Placed 10 times in total (50% of starts).
- Who trains Fort Vega?
- Fort Vega (FR) is trained by Ms Sheila Lavery, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 10 October 2026.
- Who is Fort Vega's sire?
- Fort Vega (FR) is by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Prudente (FR), whose sire is Dansili.
- What going does Fort Vega prefer?
- Fort Vega (FR) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Fort Vega's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 91, from the run on 10 October 2026. The highest on record is 96.
- What is Fort Vega's sire's record?
- Lope De Vega (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,211 runs since Apr 2014 (1,107 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.4% from 960.
- Who are Fort Vega's siblings?
- Out of Prudente (FR), Fort Vega (FR) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Vespertilio (FR) (2). Highest grade won: Group 2 (Vespertilio (FR)). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Nov 2026.