Willie Mullins breaks records with Thyestes Chase win in Gowran Park

Willie Mullins made history at Gowran Park today by winning the Goffs Thyestes Chase for a record sixth time when Djakadam crossed the line ridden by Ruby Walsh.

The 9-to-2 shot won the race by 8 lengths.

A clearly delighted Willie Mullins has now beaten the legendary Tom Dreaper’s five wins to become top trainer at Gowran Park.

Cold and foggy conditions failed to deter more than 6,500 racing enthusiasts descending on Gowran Park to see the Mrs. Susannah Ricci-owned Djakadam win the €100,000 Grade A race.

 

1:15 – Nugent Spirit 25 Horsebox Hurdle 1 Dicosimo 4/6F 2 Prussian Eagle 4/1 3 Thunder Zone 5/1 Jockey: R Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins	1:45 – Langton House Hotel Maiden Hurdle 1 Cliff House 9/2 2 Royal Caviar 4/9F 3 Toushan 14/1 Jockey: Brian O’Connell Trainer: John J Walsh	2:15 – John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) 1 Dedigout 7/2 2 Monksland 15/8F 3 Zaidpour 11/2 Jockey: Bryan Cooper Trainer: A J Marti
2:45 – Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle 1 Dick Dundee 8/1 2 Maguire’s Glen 7/2 3 Decade Player 28/1 Jockey: Luke Dempsey Trainer: Paul Nolan	3:15 – Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) 1 Djakadam 9/2 2 My Murphy 12/1 3 Goonyella 8/1 4 Gallant Oscar 3/1F Jockey: R Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins	3:45 – PMF Accountants Beginners Chase 1 Smashing 4/5F 2 Upsie 2/1 3 Asitsohappens 13/2 Jockey: J J Burke Trainer: Henry De Bromhead