Byron Flyer

11 year old, bay gelding

Sire Bryon
Dam Nursling
OwnerAnchor Men
Racing Post Data

A classy and consistent dual purpose star in the yard. He in front when winning at Doncaster (15th September) under William Buick and backed that up with another win over 12f at Newmarket (27th September) under Ryan Moore.

He made it a hat-trick by winning at Leicester (9th October) under James Doyle. He switched his attention to fences and made a winning debut over the larger obstacles at Worcester (10th September). He then backed that up with a win in handicap company at Ludlow (9th October). His first run in 2020 came at Newmarket (6th June) when he outran his odds to finish 4th over 12f. He ran 4th over hurdles at Southwell (1st July).

He ran a cracker over hurdles when 2nd at Sandown (24th April). He ran 3rd in the Queen Mother’s Cup at York (12th June). He ran 5th over 3m at Market Rasen (17th July).

He bounced back to form when running 3rd in the Jump Jockeys Derby at Epsom (9th September) and last time ran 2nd in the Apprentices’ Derby at Epsom (26th September).

BHA mark 86 on the flat and 122 over jumps.