Zeb to return in Fortria Big Zeb is on target to make his seasonal reappearance in the Fortria Chase at Navan on November 8th. Colm Murphy's eight-year-old gelding had a mixed last campaign, winning the Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown in December but falling in two races including the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham. However, he did end on an encouraging note by finishing second to Master Minded in the Kerrygold Champion Chase at Punchestown in April. "Touch wood, he's very good. If all goes well we'll probably start him off in the Fortria Chase at Navan in the first week of next month," said Murphy. "He's done really well and we're very happy with him. We're hoping to get a bit of luck with him this year." Murphy reported Zaarito to be close to make his novice-chasing debut following a slight setback. "The plan was to run him this week or next, but we got a bit delayed as he had an abscess in his mouth," said the County Wexford trainer. "We had to get it taken out so it's delayed him but he will probably be out in the next fortnight."
