Kitski Backed For Gowran Glory A maximum of 16 runners will go to post for tomorrows ultra competitive Ellen Construction Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park. In what looks an extremely competitive contest, bookmakers William Hill originally made American Jennie, Cheeky Lady, Kerryhead Windfarm, Well Tutored and the top weight Southern Vic their 7-1 co-favourites for the three-mile contest, but after strong support the sole British challenger this afternoon, the bookmakers were forced to cut his odds from 8-1 to 13-2 favourite. Ferdy Murphy's charge will be aiming to become the first overseas winner of the ?100,000 contest since Charlie Brooks´ won the prestigious race with Couldn´t Be Better in 1997.Willie Mullins, who has won the race in recent years with Micko's Dream (2000) and subsequent Grand National winner Hedgehunter (2004) has left three horses in the race ? Homer Wells, Livinstonebramble and Joueur D'Estruval. Tony Kenny, William Hill's Irish spokesman commented 'Kitski's connections have made no secret about the fact that they really fancy their chances in the Thyestes tomorrow, so it came as no surprise that he was so well backed this afternoon' Ellen Construction Thyestes Handicap Chase (William Hill Bet) 13-2 Kitski (from 8-1), 7-1 American Jennie, Cheeky Lady, Kerryhead Windfarm, Well Tutored, Southern Vic, 10-1 Sound Witness, 12-1 Black Appalachi, 14-1 Livingstonebramble, 20-1 Camptect, Homer Wells, Joueur D´Estruval, Kymandjen, 25-1 Mark The Man, 33-1 Another Rum, Slim Pickings, (All 16 Quoted E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)
