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Gowran Park — Results from yesterday (12 August 2026)
Gowran Park provided a productive afternoon of racing with a going change to GOOD TO FIRM after Race 2 (2.52). Key winners included Minaun View, who led from the front in the 14:22 Optional Claiming and held on well, Citrus Springs who made all in the maiden, Listed winner Star Performer who asserted inside the final furlong, and Reponse Finale who recovered from a slow start to score in the closing division. There were a number of non-runners and reserves noted across the card, and a few horses declared in season or reported coughing — connections will monitor those horses in the coming days.
Key notes from the day
Several jockey comments underlined how the races developed: Star Performer was reported to have run around when it hit the front, Navy Waters hung right in the straight, Thompson Gunner hung badly right, and Reponse Finale was slowly away but ran on readily. Fixation was upset in the stalls before racing on to lead under 2f out and win, while a handful of declared reserves and in-season declarations affected earlier fields.
Latest Result
| # | Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Margin / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:22 | Gowran Park Golf Optional Claiming Race | Minaun View | 2/1 | Adrian McGuinness / Patrick McGettigan | 1 1/4 — led after 1f, ridden and 3 lengths clear over 1f out, reduced lead late |
| 2 | 14:52 | Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Citrus Springs | 11/2 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle | 5 — made all, switched right then against rail, kept on well |
| 3 | 15:22 | FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET Handicap | Lohoobb | 7/2 | M C Grassick / W J Lee | 1 3/4 — prominent, led after 1f, ran on well from over 1f out |
| 4 | 15:52 | Darley Irish EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes (Listed) | Star Performer | 7/2 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Declan McDonogh | 4 1/2 — in touch, led over 1f out, ridden clear (ran around when hitting front) |
| 5 | 16:22 | McEnery Cup Handicap | Fixation | 9/4 | J P Murtagh / Ben Coen | 4 — upset in stalls, prominent, led under 2f out, went clear |
| 6 | 16:52 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden | Rock Of Claremont | 6/1 | A Oliver / W J Lee | 1 3/4 — prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well |
| 7 | 17:22 | 1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (Div I) | She’s Ideal | 11/4 | Adrian McGuinness / Sam Coen | 1 1/2 — led, prominent, led again 2f out, gamely kept on |
| 8 | 17:52 | 1XBET IRISH SPIRIT Handicap (Div II) | Reponse Finale | 9/2 | Gavin Cromwell / Robert Whearty | 1 3/4 — dwelt, recovered to lead 2f out, ran on readily |
Name: latest winners
Minaun View; Citrus Springs; Lohoobb; Star Performer; Fixation; Rock Of Claremont; She’s Ideal; Reponse Finale.
Summary compiled from the official results and raceday reports. Connections and trainers will now assess the horses noted as in season, coughing or unsuited by the ground before deciding on their next engagements.
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Gowran Park Race Results
Gowran Park in County Kilkenny, Ireland stages both flat and National Hunt racing. The featured races over jumps include the Thyestes Chase and Galmoy Hurdle in January and the Gowran Park Champion Chase, the highlight of the two-day October Festival. Red Mills Day takes place in February and features the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase and the Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle.
Arkle (1964) and Flyingbolt (1966), officially the two highest rated steeplechasers of all time, both won the Thyestes Chase. More recent names on the roll of honour include Aintree Grand National winners Hedgehunter (2004) and Numbersixvalverde (2005).
There have also been some famous winners of the Gowran Park Chase including Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King and four-time winner Sizing Europe. The pick of the flat racing action is the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack Fillies Stakes in September. There are also evening meetings during the summer and the popular Ladies’ Day in late July.
GG provides full Gowran Park race results as quickly as possible. The winner, placed horses and SP returns are published as soon as the weigh in is confirmed. If you click on each race title you will find the complete finishing order with SP and Tote returns.
Racecourse Guide
Gowran Park is a right-handed, undulating course of around one mile and four furlongs. It has a three-furlong home straight with a one furlong run-in after jumping the last. An uphill climb to the finishing post can put the emphasis on stamina when the ground rides soft.
The fences are not particularly daunting but the undulations can get horses on and off the bridle. The hurdles track is on the inside of the chase course so is the tighter of the two. Despite the uphill finish, horses who race prominently usually do well here.
The course underwent an extensive development programme supported by Horse Racing Ireland in 2003 including a new Grandstand. Gowran Park was officially classified a Grade 1 National Hunt course in 2006, reflecting the quality of the jump racing at the track.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Hospitality at Gowran Park starts with the Clubhouse on the top floor of the Grandstand. It has stunning view across the racecourse to the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster. The Clubhouse is open 7 days a week from April to September and Wednesday to Sunday from October to March.
There is a large function room for events and celebrations and reservations should be made well in advance for the biggest race days. The Thyestes Bar on the ground floor and the Blinkers Bar on the first floor are also available for private functions, subject to numbers and availability. Gowran Park also has everything covered from a tea and scone to main course meals at the Food Hall.
Gowran Park Racecourse is around 8 miles east of Kilkenny. There are regular trains to Kilkenny Station from Waterford and Dublin with a free shuttle bus running from Kilkenny on race days.
Tickets
You can book your racecourse admission tickets directly through the website with discounts for Seniors and Students. To book your hospitality race day package you can telephone the office on 056 7726225. Packages must be confirmed at least 24 hours in advance.
The Effect of the Draw
A low draw in races over seven furlongs is a definite advantage. The runners meet the bend quite soon after leaving the stalls and those drawn out wide can lose a lot of ground.
Contact and Location
Gowran Park, Mill Rd, Gowran, County Kilkenny. Ireland
Official Website: https://www.gowranpark.ie/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Ray Cabs Taxi Services (1 mile away)
Tel: +353 86 888 2777 - City Cabs (2 miles away)
Tel: +353 56 772 6777 - Eddie Fenlon (2.2 miles away)
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