Gordon among Abergwaun Stakes nine Gordon Lord Byron leads the way as he drops back to Listed company in the Kilfrush Stud Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary on Thursday. A three-time Group One winner for Tom Hogan, Gordon Lord Byron has two victories to his credit this term, winning a seven-furlong event here before adding the Minstrel Stakes to his tally in July. Switched back up to the highest level in the Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gordon Lord Byron could finish only eighth and he has to concede weight all round now. Robert Cowell's Spirit Quartz, the Paul Midgley-trained Monsieur Joe and Gracious John from the David Evans yard make up a potent three-strong British challenge on this five-furlong heat. The Aidan O'Brien-trained The Happy Prince also takes his chance in a nine-runner field after finishing second to Moviesta last time out. O'Brien could be the man to follow in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Premier Nursery Handicap as he saddles Utah. Winner of a Curragh maiden on what was his second start last time, Utah is sure to be a leading fancy for this seven-furlong heat, which also features Jim Bolger's Legitimus. O'Brien fields newcomer Latin Beat in the opening Camas Park Stud European Breeders Fund Maiden and he is one to note. Hailing from the family of Derby winner Dr Devious, Latin Beat has a clutch of Group One entries later in the year. Bravery is another runner for the Ballydoyle outfit in the Meadowview Stables Race, in which he faces the likes of Munaashid, Laganore and Eddystone Rock, who have all shown decent form of late. Creme De La will try to arrest a string of five second-placed efforts with victory in the Buy Tickets Online @TipperaryRaces.ie Fillies Maiden. Dermot Weld's charge has been on a frustrating run but boasts the highest mark of the nine runners, which also include Girl Of The Hour and Cavelli.
