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Gowran Park — Results from 12 June 2026
Gowran Park delivered a busy card on 12 June with soft ground (yielding in places) that was reported to have changed to yielding after the 4.15. Several horses were withdrawn or declared non-runners owing to the testing underfoot conditions or minor ailments, but the meeting still produced some decisive performances: Folsom Blues justified favouritism in the opener, Gilts landed a big-priced handicap success, and Trustyourinstinct was dominant in the late evening feature.
Key moments and winners
Joseph Patrick O’Brien saddled a comfortable juvenile success as Folsom Blues (4/9) made all in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden, while Richard Brabazon’s Gilts provided a shock in the Golf At Gowran Park Handicap at 28/1. Rion Rubette edged Greydreambeliever post in the EBF Fillies’ handicap, and Queen Aethelflaed controlled the Societies Handicap from the front. Fallacy overcame a reluctant start to lead home the apprentice handicap, Saga Gaga won the fillies’ maiden at 14/1, Trustyourinstinct (1/12) was virtually unopposed in the Packages Stakes and Faro Island snatched the finale late on. Several withdrawals and non-runners (including a handful labelled unsuitable for the ground and a few with minor health issues) shaped several fields and the finishing margins throughout the card.
Officials report the going change after the early race and connections were quick to withdraw horses unsuited by the surface, which influenced the look of a number of contests. Overall the day favoured horses able to handle cut in the ground and those displaying tactical speed to exploit prominent positions.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:15 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Folsom Blues | 4/9 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle | 7½ |
| 16:50 | Golf At Gowran Park Handicap | Gilts | 28/1 | Richard Brabazon / Jack Cleary | 1¼ |
| 17:23 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap | Rion Rubette | 13/2 | Michael Butler / Paddy Harnett | short head |
| 17:58 | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap | Queen Aethelflaed | 6/1 | Andrew Slattery / Orla Tynan | 1½ |
| 18:33 | Ladies Day July 25th Apprentice Handicap | Fallacy | 3/1 | Andrew Slattery / Sam Coen | 12 |
| 19:08 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Saga Gaga | 14/1 | M D O’Callaghan / Jamie Powell | ½ |
| 19:43 | Packages At www.gowranpark.ie Race | Trustyourinstinct | 1/12 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1½ |
| 20:18 | Gowran Park Handicap | Faro Island | 13/2 | A Oliver / Dylan Browne McMonagle | short head |
Notes
Non-runners and withdrawals affected a number of races: several horses were declared unsuitable for the ground or withdrawn with minor health issues (examples from the card included horses withdrawn for coughing, nasal discharge, illness or simply deemed unsuited by connections). There were no abandoned races reported on the card.
Full result details and official commentaries are reflected above; trainers and jockeys will now assess entries for upcoming fixtures with the changing going in mind.
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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