Fame claims Beg glory

FAME And Glory justified 30/100 favouritism in the listed Seamus And Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown yesterday.

Mon, 30 May, 2011 - 01:00
John Ryan

But his hard-fought victory over Vivacious Vivienne and last year’s Ascot Gold Cup winner Rite Of Passage was not particularly impressive.

Having travelled strongly, the five-year-old was restrained by Jamie Spencer approaching the straight before delivering his challenge. Passing the two-furlong pole, he looked set to sweep past his rivals but became involved in a battle which saw him edge home a half-length ahead of 97-rated Vivacious Vivienne, with Rite Of Passage three-quarters of a length away third and Fictional Account a close fourth.

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<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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