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Dixie Mafia ready for racing at Gowran Park / Picture: Christian Williams Racing
British trainer Christian Williams is set to saddle his first-ever runner at Gowran Park in Kilkenny today and he’s already settling into the spirit of the occasion, judging by his pre-race social post.
Sharing a tongue-in-cheek snap of his horse kitted out with snorkel and goggles, he joked about the weather and the journey over as the team prepared for their big day.
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The visitor is Dixie Mafia, who lines up in the second race (13:10) alongside jockey John Shinnick.
For a period, it seemed like the fate of Goffs Thyestes Day was hanging in the balance, due to recent wet weather.
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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) then confirmed yesterday evening that following a course inspection, the green light has been given for today's Goffs Thyestes Day at Gowran Park in Kilkenny.
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