Hero Of The Hour strikes for the Delahuntys Hero Of The Hour (13/2 into 11/4) was the winner of the first division of the O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap at Gowran Park The nine-year-old enjoyed the free rein given to him by Joey Sheridan, and it paid off as he led from pillar to post, with the Brendan Walsh-trained Liamo finishing second by three-quarters of a length. It was the son of Lord Kanaloa's first victory since 18th July 2025. Michael Delahunty, son of trainer William, said: "We had bad draws the last two days, said winning trainer William Delahunty's son Michael. "We were delighted with him the first day in Fairyhouse, we thought that was a brilliant run. We just had to take it on the chin the last two days. "He's a lovely horse. We bought him back in March (for 4,000 euro) out of Tattersalls Online. He was in a claimer before that in Dundalk. I was kicking myself that we didn't go up the same day. "He came into the online sale. I was in college that day but was bidding away on him between lectures. When I got him, it was some thrill. That was his first win over seven (furlongs). In fairness to my father, he picked this race out a good while ago. At his age now, maybe seven furlongs would be more suited to him." Quotes from John O'Riordan
