Thurles tips: Franco De Port can make flying start
Franco De Port has always looked likely to excel over fences. Picture: Healy Racing
Franco De Port, a strapping French-bred five-year-old, should make a successful start to his chasing career in the Killinan Beginners Chase which opens today’s Thurles card.
Representing Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, who have struck with novice chasers Energumene, Yukon Lil, and Colreevy in the last week, the 144-rated hurdler has always looked likely to excel in this new discipline. And the champion trainer has found him an ideal starting point got his new career.
