County Kilkenny racetrack to hold ‘precautionary’ inspection later today as rain comes down

(Update 21/01/2026 at 17:15pm) –Course Clerk Paddy Graffin has given the go ahead for racing on Thursday.

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Gowran Park is to carry out a track inspection later ahead of tomorrow’s major racecard.

Thyestes Day is one of the most anticipated events and brings with it a huge economic boost to the wider community.

But as rain continues to come down the going there is heavy.

Manager Eddie Scally has more;