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Gowran Park — Daily Summary (01 June 2026)
The meeting at Gowran Park on 1 June 2026 was contested on Yielding (Good to Yielding in places) and produced a number of notable outcomes. The biggest surprise of the day came in the KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap where 50/1 outsider Real Petite stayed on to lead inside the final furlong. Joseph Patrick O’Brien’s yard took a couple of the feature victories (Obscenity and Sweet Baby Zou), Mrs John Harrington also enjoyed a productive day (Thrifty Of Digby and Confused), and Richard Hannon provided the highlight in the Gowran Classic with Bunyola Bay. Several late withdrawals and declarations of “unsuitable ground” affected the classic, and reserves were used in the Sonix Entertainment Handicap.
Raceday notes
Real Petite’s success at 50/1 was the standout upset and will be the headline story from the card. Thrifty Of Digby held on by a head in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap after a sustained duel, while Bunyola Bay made all in the Gowran Classic and drew clear when asked. Pliny was pulled up in the Ladies Day Handicap (Div I) and a number of non-runners and “unsuitable ground” declarations reshaped several races; reserves featured in the Sonix Entertainment Handicap before Obscenity ran on to take the race.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Winning Margin / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:29 | Today’s Gate Sponsored By The INPBA Fillies Maiden | Amenita | 9/4 | D K Weld / Chris Hayes | Raced third, ran on well to lead towards finish |
| 13:59 | KCLR 96FM Apprentice Handicap | Real Petite | 50/1 | Thomas Mullins / Jimmy Dalton | Bumped at start, stayed on to lead inside final furlong (big upset) |
| 14:34 | Sonix Entertainment Handicap | Obscenity | 7/2 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / J M Sheridan | Headway from rear, pressed leader and led inside final furlong |
| 15:09 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap | Thrifty Of Digby | 17/2 | Mrs John Harrington / Shane Foley | Led clearly over 2f out, ridden and just held on |
| 15:44 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic (Smullen Series) | Bunyola Bay | 11/2 | Richard Hannon / Sean Levey | Soon led, went clear from 2f out and ran on well |
| 16:19 | QuinnBet (C & G) Maiden | Confused | 6/4 | Mrs John Harrington / Shane Foley | Prominent, led inside final 110yds and eased towards finish |
| 16:54 | Ladies Day July 25th Handicap (Div I) | Sweet Baby Zou | 7/2 | Joseph Patrick O’Brien / J M Sheridan | Led 2f out, drifted right but ran on well |
| 17:29 | Ladies Day July 25th Handicap (Div II) | Amrum | 3/1 | G M Lyons / Colin Keane | Headway late and led on the post |
Notes: the card was affected by a number of non-runners and “unsuitable ground” declarations (notably in the Gowran Classic), reserves featured in the Sonix Entertainment Handicap and Pliny was pulled up in the Ladies Day (Div I). The going remained yielding throughout, which played a part in several late withdrawals and the form of the day.
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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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