Worth taking an each-way chance on big-priced Ballydoyle runner in Irish Derby

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby takes centre stage at the Curragh on SaturdayCredit: Alain Barr

4.05 Curragh
1pt win

There was lots to like about the way Port Lions got the job done on his fourth start for Madeleine Tylicki at Naas last month and he looks capable of taking another step forward to win this €50,000 prize.

A consistent performer when with Mick Halford, the former Godolphin-owned son of Kodiac was gelded prior to his debut for Tylicki and it appears to have had a positive effect.

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Published on 28 June 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:22, 28 June 2019

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