Lord on track for Sapphire

DESERT Lord will bid for his first Group-race success since winning the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp in 2006 when he lines up for Sunday’s William Fry Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2008 - 01:00

Kevin Ryan’s speedster finished last in France at the start of the month but previously took a creditable third behind Fleeting Spirit in the Temple Stakes at Haydock.

“We’re planning to go to the Curragh on Sunday,” confirmed North Yorkshire-based Ryan. “I’ve been delighted with him this season and he seems in good order at the moment.

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