Course specialist Sapphire sparkles again for Dartnall

Runners in the early stages of the novice hurdle won by CapelandCredit: Harry Trump

The old adage about horses for courses could have been coined for Midnight Sapphire as all the mare's four victories have been at the Devon circuit – the latest coming with this romp in the 2m5½f handicap hurdle.

Trainer Victor Dartnall said: "She loves this place as it probably suits her because she's not much bigger than a gymkhana pony – in fact, when she first came to the yard I phoned her owner Rod Harding and told him to take her away because she was too small.

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Andrew King

Published on 20 October 2016inReports

Last updated 19:17, 20 October 2016

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