Ballyhooly Henry turns in flawless display at Shelbourne Park

Ballyhooly Henry will likely go off a warm order to land next weekend’s final of the Gain Dog Food 600 following a flawless display in Saturday night’s opening semi-final at Shelbourne Park.

Trained by Tom O’Neill for the Ashville Syndicate, the prolific son of Tyrur Big Mike and Lemon Soul flew from traps and dominated from start to finish.

The 5-4 chance’s superiority was never in any danger as he strode to a wide-margin victory over Hovex Blaze, in 32.38, with leading marathon bitch Tradition in third.