Behind the horse is Dermot Weld, one of Ireland's most respected trainers, operating out of his yard in Curragh, Co Kildare. Weld's team has already sent out 21 winners this season, which tells you this is not a quiet operation with fingers crossed — it is a yard that knows how to prepare horses to win. When a trainer of that calibre runs a two-year-old for the first time and it wins, it tends to mean the horse showed something at home worth believing in.
One race is too small a sample to draw big conclusions from, but a debut winner always carries a certain excitement. The horse has done everything asked of it so far, and with a full career ahead, Porto Vecchio is one to keep an eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 18 Jul | 100% |