Crowds expected at Gowran Park for one of the biggest race days in Kilkenny

The racing community’s gearing up for one of the biggest events on the Irish calendar.

Goffs Thyestes Day gets underway and some of the best known trainers, horses and jockeys are involved.

Everything you need to know is here and here while buses will leave The Parade in Kilkenny city at 11am while first race is at 1:05pm.

Manager Eddie Scally’s been telling KCLR News how things stand there this morning:

While Divisional Roads Policing Inspector Paul Donohoe has information for motorists due to travel to or through Gowran today:

Stay tuned for updates as Team KCLR is broadcasting live from there from 10am to 4pm.

Earlier this week our Brian Redmond popped out and met with Eddie who took time out to show him the new Weigh Room …