Ballyhooly Henry’s stamina pays off at Gain Dog Foods Open 600 at Shelbourne Park

After a brilliant effort in the semi-finals, Ballyhooly Henry was lumbered with odds-on favouritism for Saturday night’s final of the Gain Dog Foods Open 600 at Shelbourne Park, and Tom O’Neill’s powerful tracker did not disappoint.

Sent off the 4-7 favourite from a favourable-looking draw in trap two, he broke best but had to settle for second place behind Hovex Blaze as they approached the turn.

However, the Ashville Syndicate’s dog railed smoothly, took over between the bends, and his stamina began to kick in as he galloped past halfway.