Alenquer lands Tattersalls Gold Cup for red-hot William Haggas yard

Alenquer continued the dream run of trainer William Haggas as he caught High Definition in the dying strides to land the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Aidan O'Brien’s one-time Derby favourite High Definition set off to make it a real test in the 10-furlong Group One and with three furlongs to run Ryan Moore kicked on and High Definition quickened clear.

For a few strides the giant colt looked like he had slipped the field, but market principals Lord North, State Of Rest and Alenquer began to close in and it was Frankie Dettori who led the way on Lord North.

His effort began to peter out, though, and Tom Marquand and Alenquer, with State Of Rest a length behind him, loomed with every stride.

While High Definition answered every call, inside the final 100 yards Marquand put his whip down and the 7-2 shot won going away by a neck, with the same back to State Of Rest.

The victory completed a memorable few days for Haggas, who won the Lockinge last weekend with Baaeed, had 10 winners through the week and also won the German Guineas on Sunday with Maljoom.

Alenquer (7-2) lands the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh for the red-hot William Haggas yard. pic.twitter.com/1i1c4Z67RG

Marquand told RTÉ Sport: "That’s my first ride in Ireland, I didn’t even know the way to the start an hour ago!

"This horse had a trip over to Dubai in the winter and he ran super over there and we had excuses.

"We always thought we would win a Group One over a mile and a half. Today being a mile and a quarter is hopefully a sign there are better things to come from him.

"He’s hardy and that was a great performance. He really had to dig deep there and it is a stiff last furlong.

"To be honest, I was always really happy. As playful as he might be, he really