Famous Name takes Meld Stakes in style

Famous Name completed a hat-trick of wins this term when taking the Jockey Club of Turkey Meld Group 3 Stakes in good style.

Pat Smullen produced the 4/6 favourite to lead under two furlongs out, and Dermot Weld's charge kept on strongly in the final furlong to beat Steinbeck by two and a half lengths.

A delighted Weld said afterwards: “He’s probably the most consistent Group performing horse in Europe, that’s his 9th win and he remains unbeaten this year.”

“He’s an absolute joy to train and the ground conditions were ideal for him. When conditions are right he is extremely hard to beat.”

“He’s better than ever and Pat [Smullen] said the same, he’s better as a five year old. He’s a very high class horse, and we’ll discuss plans with Lord Grimthorpe."

"We’ll keep an open mind and look at races in France in particular the Prix Jacques Le Marois. We’ll also look at the Arlington Million. Ground conditions are important as he needs an ease in the ground.”