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Gowran Park — Yesterday’s Results
Gowran Park produced a busy card yesterday with several decisive performances and a Listed thriller. Sword Of State made all in the opening fillies’ maiden to upset the market, while Joseph Patrick O’Brien enjoyed a productive day landing the Listed John Fleming Marble City Stakes with Nil Bua Gan Dua and later taking two other contests. Hero Of The Hour and Dynamic Force both showed strong front-running form in their respective handicaps, and Duches s Of Kenli took the fillies’ maiden in convincing fashion. Notable incidents included a veterinary report on Echo Inferno (pulled up and reported lame), a non-runner through injury (Pocket Jacks) and a number of withdrawals or issues (My Vonnie in season; Ask Me Again reported coughing; Shosholoza declared unsuitable for the ground).
Key events and takeaways
Sword Of State (18/1) established a bold front-running success in the opener, finishing 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Seaxburh. The Listed Marble City Stakes provided the day’s standout: Nil Bua Gan Dua (5/1) led from the front and was hard-pressed late to hold on by a short-head from Vauntingly. Hero Of The Hour (11/4) and Dynamic Force (6/1) both ran prominent, pace-making races to take their respective handicaps, while Hambelton (6/5) produced a game display in the Highway Safety Developments Handicap. Apprentice success came via Hexagonal (10/1), who travelled well before asserting inside the final furlong. Several runners were withdrawn or had issues; stewards ordered Summer Sent You withdrawn, Pocket Jacks was a non-runner through injury and Echo Inferno was pulled up and reported lame after the Marble City Stakes.
Latest winners
| Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Comment | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park 13:40 – Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Sword Of State | 18/1 | Brendan W Duke / Rory Cleary | Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong | 1 1/4 |
| Gowran Park 14:12 – O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div I) | Hero Of The Hour | 11/4 | William Delahunty / J M Sheridan | Made virtually all, ridden clear over 1f out, always doing enough | 3/4 |
| Gowran Park 14:44 – O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div II) | Dynamic Force | 6/1 | T G McCourt / Reese Holohan | Prominent, challenged under 2f out, led inside final furlong and kept on well | hd |
| Gowran Park 15:22 – John Fleming Irish EBF Marble City Stakes (Listed Race) | Nil Bua Gan Dua | 5/1 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle | Made all, pushed clear 2f out, ridden 1f out, held on late | shd |
| Gowran Park 15:55 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Duchess Of Kenli | 7/1 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / J M Sheridan | Midfield, switched and ran on well to lead close home, won comfortably | 1 1/4 |
| Gowran Park 16:30 – Highway Safety Developments Handicap | Hambelton | 6/5 | David Marnane / Luke McAteer | Took keen hold, made virtually all, kept on well inside final furlong | 1/2 |
| Gowran Park 17:05 – Tote Apprentice Handicap | Hexagonal | 10/1 | Denis Gerard Hogan / Reese Holohan | Midfield, smooth headway, ridden to lead final 110yds, won going away | 2 1/4 |
| Gowran Park 17:40 – Tote Race | Summer Is Tomorrow | 30/100 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle | Pushed along to lead 2f out, clear 1f out, ran on well, easily | 6 1/2 |
Incidents and non-runners
Summer Sent You was withdrawn by order of the stewards; Pocket Jacks was a non-runner due to injury; Echo Inferno was pulled up and subsequently reported lame on his right fore; My Vonnie was declared in season; Ask Me Again was reported coughing and Shosholoza was ruled unsuitable for the ground. These were the main withdrawals and veterinary notes affecting the card.
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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)
Tel: +353 56 772 6391