The covers came off a potential elite level spring contender at Taupo where LA graduate Fortunato made the perfect start to his career.
The Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos-trained three-year-old son of Per Incanto scored over 1100 metres, defeating a competitive age group line-up that included three individual winners and stakes performers.
“He’s showed plenty of ability at home and a very good galloper, we’ll probably give him a week in the paddock and then there’s always the Hawke’s Bay Guineas and 2000 Guineas for him,” Lowry said.
A $90,000 Karaka sale, Fortunato is a brother to the G1 Levin Classic winner Bonham (pictured)with their dam the Redoute’s Choice mare Fortune’s Choice who has a Per Incanto yearling and due to foal to Little Brose.