Heffernan expects more Glory for Fame Seamie Heffernan believes Fame And Glory could be in the same class as his other previous Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winners. Heffernan previously won the Leopardstown event on High Chaparral, Dylan Thomas and Galileo - with all three going on to prove themselves colts of the highest order and, after Fame And Glory extended his unbeaten run to four, comparisons are already being made to previous Ballydoyle Derby heroes. 'He did it well. Aidan's (O'Brien) good ones usually improve a fair bit from their first run, and he had been very happy with him,' said Heffernan. 'It was the plan to sit behind John Oxx's (Mourayan) as he was the main danger. He's an intelligent horse, likes travelling on the bridle and gets into cruise control no matter what speed you are going. We were going quick but he'd probably settle going slow as well.' 'He showed he was pretty fast, and he's probably something to look forward to. High Chaparral, Galileo and Dylan Thomas were all high-class horses and he gave me the same feel so hopefully he stays sound,' he told At the Races. Bookmakers nationwide shortened his odds for Epsom sharply, with Ladbrokes making him their 3/1 second-favourite behind 2000 Guineas winner Sea The Stars. 'It was precisely what punters wanted to see,' said Ladbrokes' David Williams. 'Fame And Glory has cemented his place towards the top of the Derby market with an excellent win, and heads to Epsom with a massive chance on what we saw in the Derrinstown.' Investec Derby, Ladbrokes bet: 5-2 Sea The Stars, 3-1 Fame And Glory, 5-1 Crowded House, 6-1 Gan Amhras, 10-1 Rip Van Winkle, 14-1 Black Bear Island, Kite Wood, Mourayan, 16-1 Age Of Aquarius, Masterofthehorse, 25-1 bar.
