Lady Arwen hangs on for third Gowran Park win A previous dual winner at the track, Lady Arwen recorded a third success at Gowran Park when just holding on under Sam Coen to land the Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Handicap. Trained by Conor O'Dwyer and, carrying the colours of owners Hugo and Anne Kane, the seven-year-old mare was sent to post a 7/1 chance. Tracking the pace in the early stages, Coen came through to head Rock Basher over a furlong out. However, with Shane Foley conjuring a strong late run out of Miss Americana, the line just came in time for Lady Arwen who held on by a short head. The trainer’s son Charlie said: “We couldn’t be happier. They are fantastic owners and she’s a very genuine mare. “We’re delighted to get her head back in front, coming back into the grass it’s a great way to start. “We gave her a couple of runs in Dundalk and I don’t think she’s in love with it. “She’s always been happier on the grass with a bit of cut in the ground. “It’s fantastic for her to win again and I think after a couple of runs she’ll get a little bit further as well. “We’ll play it by ear with her, she’ll tell us. She’s a very genuine honest mare and you can nearly go anywhere with her. She always puts her head down.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
