Byron overcomes testing conditions

Gordon Lord Byron overcame his dislike of the testing conditions to claim the sprint handicap at Tipperary.

Fran Berry tracked the leaders on the 5/1 joint favourite before hitting the front at the furlong pole.

Tom Hogan 's charge kept on well in the closing stages and held the late charge of Luisant by half a length.

"He's not in love with the ground but he has a bit of class," said Hogan afterwards.

"He's a lot stronger as a four-year-old. There aren't many opportunities for him here now and we'll try and find another handicap for him."

The other joint-favourite Kateeva raced prominently before fading to finish eighth.

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