THE race that stops a county, the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park, provided a popular result, given that the dream team for racegoers, Henry de Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore, combined to land it with Ain’t That A Shame.

Owned by Robcour, the eight-year-old son of Jeremy (Danehill Dancer) was bred at Sunnyhill Stud in Kilcullen by Michael Hickey. He sold him as a foal for €10,000 to Rathbarry Stud, but when the gelding next appeared in the sale ring he was unsold at the Derby Sale.