by Greg Gangle, WEG Communications

Toronto, ON — Steve Byron, who was sidelined from the racetrack since last May, captured his first victory since his layoff on Monday evening (Feb. 3) at Woodbine.

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Steve Byron steered Andreios Kardia to a 1:55.1 triumph.

The 51-year-old guided Andreios Kardia to an off-the-pace victory for trainer James Madill in the opening dash on the 12-race program in 1:55.1.

The 3-year-old son of Badlands Hanover paid $4.10 to win as the even money favorite.

The Thornton resident suffered a fractured left knee and ligament damage in a qualifying race at Kawartha Downs on May 20, 2013.