Why was Gowran Park racing abandoned today?

Tomorrow’s meeting at Gowran Park has been cancelled due to waterlogging. Heavy rainfall in the area recently forced officials to call an 8.30am inspection but they have not seen enough improvement in the conditions to allow racing to go ahead. Following the inspection the course was found to be unfit for racing.

Who owns Gowran Castle?

1957 – Gowran Castle and c. 68 acres of land sold to James and Mary Moran by the Land Commission on 14 May 1957. The Moran family resided in the castle until it was sold in 1998.

Which Irish racecourse hosts the Thyestes Chase?

Gowran Park hosts 16 race days throughout the year with both National Hunt and Flat meetings. The racing season at Gowran Park has quality fixtures spread evenly throughout the year starting with the Thyestes Handicap Chase in January.

Who is the manager of Gowran Park?

manager Eddie Scally
Gowran Park manager Eddie Scally adds Wexford to his portfolio | Horse Racing News | Racing Post.

What time is first race in Gowran Park tomorrow?

Next Race Meeting: FAMILY FUN DAY – Monday 6th June 2022 – First Race at 1.45pm.

What type of castle is Kilkenny Castle?

motte-and-bailey castle
Building Kilkenny Castle Strongbow built a motte-and-bailey castle in 1172, making it easier to cross the River Nore. A motte-and-bailey castle is a wooden keep and enclosed courtyard (a bailey), surrounded by a raised earth wall (a motte).

What county is Gowran Park in?

County Kilkenny
In the wonderfully picturesque setting of wooded parkland, lies Gowran Park in County Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s most scenic racecourses. In fact, the first televised meeting in Ireland was at Gowran Park in 1969.

Who won Thyestes Chase?

KILDARE trainer, Martin Brassil, bridged a seventeen year gap when he trained Longhouse Poet to win the Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park today.

Is Clonmel racing on today?

No race meetings today. Clonmel racecourse has been a popular venue for over 150 years as racegoers continue to enjoy the racing from Powerstown Park.