‘Clever’ Fame gunning for Breeders’ Cup glory

Fame And Glory is to be tried in headgear for what could be the decorated stayer’s final start at next month’s Breeders’ Cup.

Last year’s Ascot Gold Cup winner, who also has an Irish Derby and a Coronation Cup on his CV, will be one of nine runners for Aidan O’Brien at Santa Anita in just a week and a half’s time.

O’Brien felt Fame And Glory’s attitude could be called into question when he finished only fifth behind Rite Of Passage on Champions Day, and will test him on dirt for the first time in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon.