Cover Up produced a strong late finish to land the Tulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh, capping a dominant day for British-trained runners in the sprint feature. The winner led home a clean one-two-three-four for visitors from across the Irish Sea.
The success added another notable result for trainers Simon and Ed Crisford, whose runner timed his challenge well to settle the race in the closing stages. In a contest where speed and positioning are crucial, Cover Up found the necessary kick when it mattered most.
A British sweep of the first four places underlined the strength of that challenge in the Sapphire Stakes. While the Curragh regularly stages top-class sprint action, this result belonged firmly to the travelling team, with Cover Up emerging as the standout performer.
The win gives Cover Up a valuable stakes success and ensures the British-trained contingent leaves the Curragh with the headlines. Finishing with real purpose, the gelding turned the Sapphire Stakes into a memorable result for his stable and for British sprinting.
