Vic heads Gowran possibles

Southern Vic heads the 47 initial entries for the Ellen Construction Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park on January 25.

Last month’s Lexus Chase fifth represents Ted Walsh, and is joined by stable companion Jack High, winner of the Betfred Gold Cup in 2005.

Other notable entries include Arthur Moore’s trio of Jaquouille, Julius and Well Tutored, last season’s Irish Grand National winner Point Barrow and Our Ben, a final fence faller with victory in sight at Thurles last week.

Michael Hickey, successful with Bob Treacy in 1999 and 2001, will be hoping Ballistraw can go one place better than his game Paddy Power Chase effort at Leopardstown over Christmas, where he went down by half a length to Cane Brake.