Cyborg lands substantial morning gamble for Byrnes

CHARLES BYRNES struck again when Cyborg landed a substantial morning gamble in the opening Western People Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe yesterday.

Backed from as big as 20/1 in the morning and sent off 3/1 second favourite, the five-year-old pounced late to deny front-running Ballyadam Brook, which made a costly mistake at the final flight.

Cyborg was a lucky spare ride for 7lb. claimer Robbie McCarth after a pre-race controversy, caused by the gelding’s scheduled partner Keith Schouss being reportedly unwell at lunctime and unable to take the ride.