Sapphire Sun (2024) Horse
About
Sapphire Sun is a 2yo bay trained by J P Murtagh in Kildare. He is by the stallion Starspangledbanner out of Dana Forever. The horse has yet to break its maiden, having failed to win in two starts. In its most recent run at the Curragh on 13 September 2026, ridden by Ben Coen, Sapphire Sun finished 12th behind the winner Star Of State.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Curragh 13-Sep-26 1265m SOFT R2 Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes (of $493,785) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:18.080, SP: 81.00 1st Star Of State ( R L Moore 128 ) 2nd Fine Line ( J M Sheridan 126 ) 2.25L 3rd Alpe D'huez ( C Keane 133 ) 5.50L 12th Sapphire Sun ( B Coen 124 ) 17.15L See full results | B Coen 56.2kg 17.15L | 12 (16) |
| Naas 23-Aug-26 1193m GOOD R3 Md $820 (of $24,588) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.350, SP: 17.00 1st Zoar ( C Hayes 133 ) 2nd Capital Of Pride ( D Mcdonogh 133 ) 1.25L 3rd Roeillaun ( R Holohan 124 ) 1.00L 6th Sapphire Sun ( B Coen 126 ) 4.50L See full results | B Coen 57.2kg 4.50L | 6 (16) |