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Gowran Park Racecourse

Gowran Park Racecourse

About Gowran Park Racecourse

A beautiful racecourse located just outside Kilkenny, Gowran Park is home to both Flat and National Hunt racing. Notable winners at the track include Aintree Grand National conquerors Numbersixvalverde and Hedgehunter.

Gowran Park is a right handed oval of 1.5 miles (Chase) and 1m and 3 furlongs (Flat) with a run in of 3 furlongs. It comprises notable undulations and a testing uphill finish. The Group 3 Denny Cordell Fillies Stakes held in September is the highlight of the turf season and the track tends to suit those who sit up with pace, due to its sharp turns.

The track consists of six hurdles and seven fences and the Thyestes Chase is considered its feature race of the season, a true staying spectacle which has proven to be one of the best trials for the Irish and UK Grand Nationals. The October Festival is a major draw for racegoers as champions are often seen out in preparation for the main season.

History of Gowran Park Racecourse

One of the more modern tracks, Gowran Park racecourse was built in 1914 and from its inception hosted both Flat and National Hunt racing. Lord Annaly, Capt. Dermot McCalmont and Isaac Bell, the renowned Huntsman of the Kilkenny Hunt, were among stewards at the inaugural meeting on June 16, 1914.

Jack Duggan became the first Managing director at Gowran Park and oversaw some incremental changes at the course including the first commentary and first televised race at the track.

In 2003, major upgrades took place at the popular racecourse with large funds injected with assistance from Horse Racing Ireland. A brand new grandstand was built and updates to the parade ring and stables were carried out. Racing takes place all year round at Gowran Park and developments are very much ongoing.

Gowran Park Fixtures

  • Wed, 3rd April, 2024 (e)
  • Wed, 17th April, 2024
  • Wed, 24th April, 2024 (e)
  • Wed, 8th May, 2024 (e)
  • Wed, 22nd May, 2024 (e)
  • Mon, 3rd June, 2024
  • Sun, 16th June, 2024
  • Sat, 27th July, 2024
  • Wed, 14th August, 2024 (e)
  • Tue, 3rd September, 2024
  • Sat, 21st September, 2024
  • Fri, 4th October, 2024
  • Sat, 5th October, 2024
  • Mon, 21st October, 2024
  • Sat, 9th November, 2024

Gowran Park Latest Results

Saturday , 9th Mar 2024

5.40 Gowran Park
1st
11/8fav
2nd
2.25L
7/4
3rd
19L
9/1
4th
32L
28/1
1740316909
Tote Win €2.38 ; Plc €1.20, €1.10, €2.00
Trainer , W P Mullins
Owner , Mrs S Ricci
Breeder , M Sebastien Chemin
Stewards Enquiry -
5.05 Gowran Park
1st
9/2
2nd
10L
5/2
3rd
0.5L
25/1
4th
16L
5/6fav
1705491706
Tote Win €6.40 ; Plc €1.70, €1.30
Trainer , W P Mullins
Jockey , Mr L T Turner
Owner , P W Mullins, Paul Kelleher & Cian Kiely
Breeder , M Jean-Luc Pomeyrol
Stewards Enquiry -
4.30 Gowran Park
1st
2/7fav
2nd
8L
17/2
3rd
13L
25/1
4th
0.75L
25/1
1631356506
Tote Win €1.29 ; Plc €1.02, €3.60
Trainer , W P Mullins
Jockey , P Townend
Owner , Roaringwater Syndicate
Breeder , M Joel Bodin
Stewards Enquiry -
3.55 Gowran Park
1st
5/2fav
2nd
1.75L
5/1
3rd
7L
8/1
4th
8.5L
17/2
15562753011
Tote Win €3.50 ; Plc €1.40, €1.80, €2.80
Trainer , Terence O'Brien
Jockey , J P Shinnick
Owner , Eamonn Hickey & Ger Finn Partnership
Breeder , Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway
3.20 Gowran Park
1st
13/2
2nd
3.75L
9/2fav
3rd
4.5L
6/1
4th
0.5L
13/2
15213780015
Tote Win €7.50 ; Plc €2.80, €2.30, €2.40
Trainer , L J Archdeacon
Jockey , Mr C J Shine
Owner , Mrs W M Fitzpatrick
Breeder , Henry Hogan
2.45 Gowran Park
1st
7/1
2nd
8L
5/2
3rd
11L
13/2
4th
6.5L
2/1fav
14462851016
Tote Win €10.10 ; Plc €2.50, €1.30, €2.00
Trainer , R P Cody
Jockey , Donagh Meyler
Owner , Gillian Cody
Breeder , R Cody
Stewards Enquiry -
2.10 Gowran Park
1st
2/5fav
2nd
5L
11/4
3rd
13L
Moudan  (8)
66/1
4th
4.5L
Rauzan  (13)
150/1
14103434015
Tote Win €1.40 ; Plc €1.10, €1.10, €10.20
Trainer , Gordon Elliott
Jockey , J W Kennedy
Owner , Mrs Caren Walsh
Breeder , Liam Quinn

Gowran Park Favourite Statistics

Flat Non-Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o27511341
3-y-o52721741
4-y-o+1426042
Total94439041
Flat Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o561527
3-y-o3059130
4-y-o+57213924
Total93324526

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Gowran Park Racecourse Info

a right handed oval of 1 1/2m (Chase) and 1m 3 furlongs (Flat) with run in of 3 furlongs and uphill finish. 6 hurdles and 7 fences on circuit.

Gowran Park Racecourse Contact Details

Mill Road
Gowran
Co. Kilkenny
Tel:056 7726225
Website: www.gowranpark.ie
E-Mail: [email protected]
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