Byrnes hits the target again with Rockstown Boy

CHARLES BYRNES, a trainer with a terrific record on the big occasion, did it again at the first stage of Galway last night when Rockstown Boy finished late and fast to decisively land the GPT Handicap.

Byrnes hits the target again with Rockstown Boy
Tue, 27 Jul, 2004 - 01:00
Pat Keane

The imposing six-year-old was given a super drive by John Thomas McNamara, taking this race for the first time.

“He gave him a fantastic ride”, exclaimed Byrnes.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: GalwayPlace: PunchestownPlace: ToulonPlace: IrelandPlace: GermanyPlace: RoscommonPlace: TipperaryPerson: ByrnesPerson: Rockstown BoyPerson: Charles ByrnesPerson: John Thomas McNamaraPerson: Le LeopardPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: ZerobertoPerson: Jim CullotyPerson: DunedenPerson: DefiPerson: Bobs PridePerson: BallydoylePerson: TrueheartPerson: Declan McDonoghPerson: McDonoghPerson: Kevin PrendergastPerson: FaaselPerson: Christy GeogheganPerson: Noel MeadePerson: Paul CarberryPerson: MeadePerson: Shay BarryPerson: CarberryPerson: DbestPerson: BarryPerson: Athlumney LadPerson: MickPerson: KinanePerson: ShayPerson: John MagnierPerson: M VPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Davy CondonPerson: Rose DudleyEvent: GPT HandicapEvent: GPT SligoEvent: GPT Van and Truck Rentals HandicapEvent: GPT Dublin Handicap HurdleEvent: GPT Cork HandicapOrganisation: Morning Dew Racing ClubOrganisation: GPT Access Equipment Maiden
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