The son of much-loved former trainer Peter Casey is aiming to win the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday with Max Flamingo.
Francis Casey, a sheep farmer from Meath, who only has five horses in training, believes his runner has a 'good chance' in the €500,000 race at Fairyhouse.
He told RTE: "I think he has a good chance. It's local enough and it's probably the biggest stepplechase in the country. I know it's only a handicap, but it's the biggest regards prize money and it has a huge history to it.
"It would be great, especially from a real small stable. I've only five horses in training.
"My father was steeped in jumpers and he had some good ones down the years and I'd say he always said 'I'd love to have a horse in the Irish National'. He never actually got there. They were either no good or they wouldn't stay or something like that but now that we have a chance to have one and I think he's there on merit."
Francis' dad became an internet sensation after winning his first Grade 1 race with Flemenstar in 2012.
While being interviewed by RTE's Tracy Piggott following the victory, he said: "It's unreal. I can’t believe it. I'll have f****** sex tonight and everything."
He trained Flemenstar to win three Grade 1s in total before owner Stephen Curran decided to move the horse to Tony Martin's yard.
Max Flamingo was a handicap hurdle winner on the same card a year ago and is a general 8/1 shot for Monday's race.
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