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Byron all set for Australian adventure

Gordon Lord Byron (red) pictured on his way to victory at Leopardstown Gordon Lord Byron (red) pictured on his way to victory at Leopardstown
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Owner Morgan Cahalan is excited at the prospect of Gordon Lord Byron's first run in Australia when the globetrotter lines up for the Group One George Ryder Stakes over seven and a half furlongs at Rosehill on Saturday.

The six-year-old will then stay Down Under for another race at the top level, either the Doncaster Mile or the TJ Smith Stakes over six furlongs.

Gordon Lord Byron has proved himself effective at six and seven furlongs and at a mile which Cahalan believes is one of the gelding's great attributes.

"A lot depends on the pace of the races. If they're run at a good fast pace on a level track he can win over six and seven furlongs," he told www.racenet.com.au.

"He was staying on at the end of the mile in Hong Kong after a bit of an interrupted passage. He's a bit unique as he's effective at a number of different distances.

"I'd never been to Dubai and I'd never been to Hong Kong until Gordon took me there and now he's taking me to Australia. I'm looking forward to seeing him winning some prize-money."