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Gowran Park — Results Report (03 October 2026)
Gowran Park produced a day of contrasting stories on Good to Yielding ground on 3 October. Several intended runners were declared unsuitable for the going, which had an obvious effect on the fields, while a handful of prominent incidents — including falls and unseats — shaped several races. Gordon Elliott’s El Cairos landed the feature Gowran Park Hurdle, while W P Mullins and Paul Townend combined for a notably strong double as Witches Familiar and Fou De Toi impressively struck in the novice ranks. Longshot Sir Allen (18/1) provided one of the bigger results of the day in the Beginners Chase, and Fou De Toi’s 14-length victory in the Captain Christy novice chase underlined his class. There was a scare for Ebony King who fell at the last in the Listed Hurdle, and Bon Viveur also fell in the Beginners Chase.
Key takeaways
– El Cairos (Gordon Elliott/J. Kennedy) won the Gowran Park Hurdle, beating Gaucher by 8½ lengths, with Ebony King falling at the last when in contention.
– Witches Familiar (W P Mullins/P. Townend) was dominant in the BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle and Frankie John (Denis Gerard Hogan/D. King) took the Like A Butterfly Novice Chase for a ready success.
– Fou De Toi (W P Mullins/P. Townend) impressed in the Captain Christy novice chase, winning by 14 lengths.
– Sir Allen (Andrew Slattery/Philip Donovan) landed the Beginners Chase at 18/1, and Luimneach (Conor O’Dwyer/Charlie O’Dwyer) ended the card with an easy success in the handicap chase.
Latest winners
| # | Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:20 | Gowran Park Hurdle (Listed) | El Cairos | 11/8 | Gordon Elliott | Jack Kennedy | 8½ |
| 2 | 13:55 | BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) | Witches Familiar | 2/5 | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 10 |
| 3 | 14:30 | Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle | Smallcraftwarning | 4/1 | John Patrick Ryan | Daniel King | 3/4 |
| 4 | 15:40 | Like A Butterfly Novice Chase (Grade 3) | Frankie John | 7/4 | Denis Gerard Hogan | Daniel King | 3/4 |
| 5 | 16:15 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase | Fou De Toi | 11/10 | W P Mullins | Paul Townend | 14 |
| 6 | 16:50 | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase | Sir Allen | 18/1 | Andrew Slattery | Philip Donovan | 4¼ |
| 7 | 17:25 | Sign up to – GavinLynchRacing.com Handicap Chase | Luimneach | 7/2 | Conor O’Dwyer | Charlie O’Dwyer | 7 |
Notes: Several horses were declared unsuitable for the going and did not take part. There were falls/unseats in a number of races (notably Ebony King fell at the last in the Listed Hurdle and Bon Viveur fell in the Beginners Chase) which influenced finishing orders. Overall the card was dominated by a mixture of classy novice performances and a couple of surprise results in the staying handicaps.
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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.
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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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