Byron facing speedy British challengers at local track

Gordon Lord Byron and Billy Lee win the Friarstown Stud Minstrel Stakes

Gordon Lord Byron: takes on some fancied raiders at TipperaryCredit: Patrick McCann

6.40 Tipperary
Kilfrush Stud Abergwaun Stakes | 5f | Listed | ATR

Tom Hogan is hoping Gordon Lord Byron will give his speedy British visitors a hostile reception when they visit his local track tonight.

The globetrotting eight-year-old will be making his 63rd appearance and has never been beaten at Tipperary, winning both starts at the track, most recently over 7f last month.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 24 August 2016inPreviews

Last updated 13:04, 24 August 2016

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