Battling Honcho prevails in decider

HELLO HONCHO, a veteran of 60 previous races, sprang a shock when winning the final of the 4Homes Superstore A2 Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

Owned and trained by Ray O’Flynn (Whites Cross), the winner led at the opening bend but had to fend off a sustained challenge from Boola Fortune in the closing stages (the pair came in contact about 50 yards from the line) before prevailing by a neck in 29.18.

Hello Honcho was winning for the 14th time from 61 starts and in all has been in them money 48 times, including three sweepstake wins.