Glory states case for classic fame

FAME And Glory is as short as 5-2 favourite for the Investec Derby after a thoroughly professional display in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 11 May, 2009 - 01:00
John Ryan

Aidan O’Brien’s colt stretched his unbeaten run to four without being seriously pressed in a race that has produced countless Derby winners down the years.

Ridden by Seamie Heffernan in the absence of Johnny Murtagh who was in France, the son of Montjeu was settled in the rear but always looked ready to pounce.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: FrancePlace: EpsomPlace: DubaiPlace: KillarneyPlace: NewcaastlePerson: GloryPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Seamie HeffernanPerson: Johnny MurtaghPerson: MontjeuPerson: Fergus McIverPerson: John OxxPerson: MourayanPerson: OxxPerson: HeffernanPerson: John MagnierPerson: SeamusPerson: CoolmorePerson: Paddy PowerPerson: SeaPerson: Mick KinanePerson: DalakhaniPerson: Jim BolgerPerson: AaronessPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: Firey RedPerson: Ger LyonsPerson: Keagan LathamPerson: LyonsPerson: Love LockdownPerson: Thomond O’MaraPerson: Pauline RyanPerson: Banna ManPerson: Wayne LordanPerson: Eagle’sPerson: O’MaraPerson: Michael CleerePerson: MonteriggioniEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial StakesEvent: Ballysax StakesEvent: 2000 GuineasEvent: Derrinstown StudEvent: 1,000 Guineas TrialEvent: 1000 GuineasEvent: Amethyst StakesEvent: Ballycorus StakesEvent: Milltown HandicapEvent: Galway HurdleEvent: Northumberland PlateEvent: Galway festivalOrganisation: Summit Surge
<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue &amp; orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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