{"id":77356,"date":"2026-01-21T19:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=77356"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:02:00","slug":"thyestes-chase-betting-tips-2026-gowran-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/thyestes-chase-betting-tips-2026-gowran-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Mullins To Land Thyestes Chase – But Which Of His SIX Entries Will Win?"},"content":{"rendered":"

See Andy Newton’s 1-2-3 Thyestes Chase betting tips below and key stats that can hopefully help put history on your side ahead of Thursday’s big Gowran Park race.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A contest, don’t forget, that produced the 2025 Grand National winner last season – Nick Rockett.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thyestes Chase Runners Headed By JP McManus Featherweight Entry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Considering the competitive nature of the Thyestes Chase, it’s not been too bad a contest for the favourites – with six of the last 23 going in (26%).<\/p>\n

This year’s jolly looks to be the JP McManus-owned Better Times Ahead, who could also be thrown-in with just 10st 5lbs to carry.<\/p>\n

The Thyestes Chase trends<\/a> also tell us that 13 of the last 23 winners carried 10st 9lbs or less.<\/p>\n

JP McManus won this race just two years ago in 2024 with Ain’t That A Shame, who went onto run sixth in the Grand National.<\/p>\n

However, like most renewals – this year’s race looks set to be dominated by a certain Willie Mullins, as he goes in search of win number eleven.<\/p>\n

Mullins has SIX of the 21 runners (reserves included) with a maximum of 18 horses allowed.<\/p>\n

Plus, with Gordon Elliott also mob-handed with five entries – this means they’ve got 11 Thyestes Chase runners<\/a> between them.<\/p>\n

But with the Gordon Elliott form<\/a> a bit iffy at the moment, I’m happy to keep Mullins on side here. As he heads into the meeting on a 30%+ SR with his runners.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget, of the Mullins ten wins haul in this race – he took the pot 12 months ago with Nick Rockett, who went onto win the Grand National at Aintree later that season.<\/p>\n

Mullins ‘Captain’ Paul Townend To Steer Home Another Closutton Thyestes Chase Winner\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paul Townend Has Won The Thyestes Chase Three Times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As we all know, the main Mullins jockey Paul Townend would have been able to pounder the six Closutton Thyestes Chase entries.<\/p>\n

So, the fact he’s landed on CAPTAIN CODY<\/strong> has to hold a lot of weight.<\/p>\n

And this alone could see this 8yo even go off as favourite – we’ll see.<\/p>\n

Captain Cody does have a big weight (11-10) but that’s for a reason – he’s a Scottish Grand National winner.<\/p>\n

Yes, he’s also rated 10lbs higher than that Ayr win last April.<\/p>\n

However, has done well since – to run third to Romeo Coolio at the end of November in the Grade One Drinmore Chase.<\/p>\n

Then more recently was a fine 7th (beaten 9 1\/4 lengths) at Leopardstown in the Listed Paddy Power Chase over Christmas.<\/p>\n

Townend Would Have Had The Pick Of The Mullins Runners<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It’s also interesting that of the Mullins runners, Townend rode High Class Hero and Quai De Bourbon in their last races.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the fact he prefers Cody should be noted.<\/p>\n

Captain Cody, who is 20\/1 for the Grand National, is also a course winner (hurdles) here at Gowran Park.<\/p>\n

Which is a plus and we know the likely heavy ground will be fine too with form on it reading 1-2-1.<\/p>\n

He’s also the same age as last year’s winner Nick Rockett (8).<\/p>\n

Meaning there’s a lot to like and so CAPTAIN CODY is the call to lead the others home.<\/p>\n

Of the rest, his consistent stablemate High Class Hero has claims too.<\/p>\n

After running a close third in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown last season.<\/p>\n

And should have more to come over fences with just five starts.<\/p>\n

While last year’s fourth Yeah Man, was joint-favourite 12 months ago too, is taken to go well again after returning this season with two nice runs at Navan and Leopardstown (two seconds).<\/p>\n

Thyestes Chase Betting Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\ud83e\udd47CAPTAIN CODY
\n\ud83e\udd48<\/b>HIGH CLASS HERO
\n<\/b>\ud83e\udd49YEAH MAN\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

KEY STATS \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • <\/i> 20\/23 \u2013 Ran in the last 4 weeks<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> 16\/23 \u2013 Aged 9 or younger<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> 12\/23 – From the top three in the betting<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> 9\/23 \u2013 Trained by Willie Mullins (won the race 10 times in all)<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> 6\/23 \u2013 Favourites<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> 3\/23 – Won last race<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Trainer Gordon Elliott runners are just 2-65 (last two weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Thyestes Chase Race Details 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \ud83d\udcc5Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
    \n\u231aTime: 3:30pm
    \n\ud83c\udfc7Racecourse: Gowran Park
    \n\ud83d\udd04Trip: 3m 1f
    \n\ud83d\udcb7Winning Purse: \u20ac59,000
    \n\ud83d\udcfa TV: RTE2<\/p>\n

    WATCH: Nick Rockett Winning The 2025 Thyestes Chase\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n