Creighton on cloud nine after Narralee crowned Sapphire Queen

By Katherine Ernst

GIFFARD West trainer Steve Creighton is still pinching himself after his bonny bitch Narralee saluted in Thursday night’s Group 1 Sapphire Crown (515m) at Sandown Park, giving the veteran trainer his first win at the highest level after more than four decades in the sport.

Starting from box two in the $100,000 event, Narralee went straight to the early lead, but had to hold off a challenge from race favourite Folio Bale (box one) throughout the majority of the event, kicking back along the fence in the home straight to score by a head in 29.47.

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