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    Gordon Lord Byron

    What a superstar of a horse -just watched a recording of him winning a Group 1 in Australia under a tremendous ride from Craig Williams.Trainer said his objective for the year was to win Group 1's in Australia,Asia and America.He must have an amazing constitution.

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    Fantastic result, and shows what the man can do with the right animal. they waited a long time for a good one, and without him I don't think he would still be training. A superstar

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    Fantastic horse and a dream for his connections. Well done to all concerned.

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    Tom Hogan's father bought his first mare in 1927.
    He took the train to Blarney, saw a mare, liked what he saw, bought her and brought her home.
    She was an ancestress of Glencarraig Lady, Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in 1972, a dyslexic 1927. !
    A wonderful trainer and entertainer I am absolutely delighted for him.
    All he needs now is to win a race at Bellewstown for a winner at every Irish race track.
    Gordon an example of how patience, patience and more patience are the three most important requirements in racehorse ownership !

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    Drawn 11 this Saturday. Hopefully there's a few more showers between now and then.

    I'll be there to cheer him on. Fingers crossed he runs his race and picks up some nice prize money. Win would be phenomenal!!

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    Give Tom our best regards Hezz.

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    Will do Eddie.

    Nice drop of rain here all day today.
    Conditions should be right up his street, and inconvenience plenty others I would think.

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    Gordon an example of how patience, patience and more patience are the three most important requirements in racehorse ownership ![/QUOTE]

    You can say that again

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    Against All Odds The Award winning documentary about GLB will be screened at SGC Dungarvan Nov 16 at 8pm.
    in aid of Irish injured jockeys Fund and Pieta House.
    Well worth supporting and well worth a view; I intend to be there and encourage anyone who can make it to go also.

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    I might drive down or better again see if I can get a few lads together and organize a mini bus.Incredible horse.

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    Great night in Dungarvan ; owners The Cahalans' trainer Tom Hogan, producer Nicholas Ryan -Purcell and Tom Rudd present for Q and A after .
    Against The Odds available on dvd with a contribution to Irish Injured Jockeys from sales.
    GLB heads for Meyden to run there on Jan 5.
    A great story.

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    Documentary to be shown on Horse & Country channel Sky 253 tonight at 10pm.
    Well worth a watch.

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    Gordon runs in a race named after him today at Haydock.
    It may well be the last we see of him so enjoy and best of luck to all.

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