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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Son of much-loved trainer Peter Casey targeting Irish Grand National success with Max Flamingo

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.

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