Famous Name pipped by The Bogberry
by Arthur Sullivan, 07 September 2008
Aidan O'Brien's The Bogberry was triumphant in the Group 3 At The Races Kilternan Stakes on Sunday at Leopardstown, edging out Dermot Weld's Famous Name, the 2-5 favourite.
The Bogberry, a 9-1 shot, has not featured since a handicap back in June but Colm O'Donoghue rode beautifully on the final stretch to outpace Famous Name.
Weld though, was satisfied with his charge's efforts.
"We had a hold-up with Famous Name after the French Derby and he just got tired," he said.
"If we had been able to get a run into him before today, I think he would have won. That's why we didn't run him in the Champion Stakes.
"I'll discuss with connections where we go next," he added.