Kilkenny's Paul Hennessy celebrates English Derby success
Published 7th Jun 2026, 21:50 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2026, 21:50 BST
The Kilkenny trainer has become a leading figure in the greyhound and horse racing industries
Lennies Eddie produced a brilliant front-running performance to win Saturday’s £125,000 Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby over 500m at Towcester.
The victory gave Kilkenny trainer Paul Hennessy his third triumph in the sport’s premier event, achieved across three different venues.
“Congratulations to the Hennessy Family on a 3rd English Derby Success with Lennies Eddie! A remarkable achievement,” a spokesperson for Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium said.
“Congratulations also to John Kennedy & family, breeders of Lennies Eddie!
“Both the Hennessy and Kennedy families are wonderful supporters of the game and continue to succeed at the highest level,” they added.