Tom Foley struck at his local track when Dacing Hero landed the Shamrock Handicap Grade B Chase at Gowran Park today.

Tom Ryan produced the son of Simply Great to lead from before three out and kept on well from last for a two half length success over 5/2 favourite Dooneys Gate

"He's big horse and he was very unlucky last year, he was out all of last season with minor injuries but he seems to be coming back to himself", said a relieved Foley.

"We'll have to see what the handicapper does with him now. He was a very promising horse previously when winning three times around here and finishing second twice."

"We've no plans yet, he really needs better ground so we'll wait and see what the ground is like at Easter."