Tipperary connections delighted with success in Goffs Thyestes Chase in Kilkenny
Ain't That A Shame won the big race at Gowran Park
Tipperary scored a significant victory in Kilkenny on Thursday when 14/1 shot Ain't That A Shame landed the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park.
The counties have been longtime rivals on the hurling field and this time the spoils went to Tipperary when Ain't That A Shame won the lion's share of the €100,000 prize.
The horse was ridden by Killenaule jockey Rachael Blackmore and races in the colours of Robcour, which is owned by Clonmel businessman Brian Acheson and his family.
"It (the Thyestes Chase is very special), it's got so much history so it's class to have won it," Rachael Blackmore told RTÉ's Katie Walsh.
"Our other horses were shorter in the betting today but Rachael stuck with Ain't That A Shame, which I thought was a brave move," said trainer Henry de Bromhead.