Lord Byron down the field as Variety triumphs in Champions Mile at Sha Tin

Gordon Lord Byron finished down the field as South African star Variety Club bagged the Champions Mile at Sha Tin.

The Tom Hogan-trained Gordon Lord Byron was sharply away but jockey Zac Purton took a pull and settled in behind as Variety Club contested the early lead with Helene Spirit.

As the race began in earnest on the turn for home, Variety Club pushed to the front and began to assert as Gordon Lord Byron tried to make his challenge down the centre of the track.