Fortification is a striking chestnut gelding by Mehmas and out of Shumookhi, a daughter of the high-class sprinter Society Rock. His pedigree is strongly shaped by pace and precocity, bringing together two proven speed influences and giving him an appealing foundation for a career over shorter distances.

Mehmas was a high-class two-year-old and has developed into an important sire of fast, talented racehorses. Through Shumookhi, Fortification also benefits from the influence of Society Rock, whose own racing career featured Group 1 sprint success. The result is a pedigree with speed, early ability and established sprinting quality on both sides.

Bred in Great Britain by Saeed Al Qassimi and trained by Brian Ellison, Fortification continues to develop as a three-year-old. His training and racing programme can be guided by his progress, allowing his connections to follow each stage of his career as he gains experience and works towards fulfilling the potential suggested by his bloodlines.

Representing Spring Cottage Syndicate and Joseph Bell, Fortification brings together an eye-catching appearance, a speed-focused pedigree and the shared enjoyment of syndicate ownership. He is an exciting horse for his connections to follow as his racing journey continues to unfold.