Our red-hot Irish expert has a big-priced fancy for the Thyestes at Gowran

David Jennings has tipped three winners from six selections so far in 2020

There are eight races down for decision at Gowran Park this afternoon

Gowran Park: it is the biggest day of the year at the County Kilkenny track on Thursday as it hosts the Goffs Thyestes ChaseCredit: Alain Barr

Ex Patriot
3.00 Gowran Park
2pts each-way

The average age of the Goffs Thyestes Chase (3.00) winner since the turn of the millennium is eight so the advice is to look for an unexposed, up-and-coming chaser, who still holds a few secrets from the handicapper.

Half of the winners since 2000 have been eight or younger, and you need a touch of class with Invitation Only (2019), Champagne West (2017), Djakadam (2015) and dual winner On His Own (2012, 2014) going on to run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after Gowran Park glory, with the latter finishing second in 2014.

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Published on 22 January 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:46, 22 January 2020

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