Heffernan set for glory bid

FAME And Glory bids to confirm Ballysax Stakes form and enhance his Classic credentials in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Sat, 09 May, 2009 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The Montjeu colt made a big impression on his reappearance in that Group Three heat over the course and distance last month and is 6-1 third-favourite for the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 6.

As a Group One winner last season he was penalised 5lb but that did not stop him from landing a smooth victory over Fergus McIver, Mourayan and Hail Caesar.

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