Hot-shot Hendry awaits cue to fire home 600th century break

STEPHEN HENDRY is eyeing yet another landmark as he bids to claim the Irish Masters title in Dublin this week.

Hendry defeated Mark Selby 5-2 in the first round, knocking in two centuries during an authoritative performance.

His runs of 125 and 108 bring his career century total up to 598, leaving Hendry just two short of the magical 600.