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.

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.