US Army Ranger (left) misses Curragh rematch with Harzand (right)
PICTURE: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Bad scope rules US Army Ranger out of Classic
US ARMY RANGER will miss the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday after producing an unsatisfactory scope on Wednesday morning.
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The Investec Derby runner-up had been promoted to odds-on favourite after doubts surfaced over the participation of his Epsom conqueror Harzand, but the compelling rematch is now definitely off.
Speaking to the Racing Post, trainer Aidan O’Brien said: “US Army Ranger’s scope this morning wasn’t 100 per cent and unfortunately he won’t be running in the Irish Derby. It’s a terrible pity as we were all looking forward to running him.”
O’Brien confirmed jockey Ryan Moore will switch to Idaho, taking over from Seamie Heffernan who rode the colt to finish third at Epsom.
In the updated market, Coral make Harzand and Idaho their 11-8 joint-favourites for the Curragh Classic, with Red Verdon (8-1) and Moonlight Magic (10-1) next in the list.
“US Army Ranger had been well-backed for the Irish Derby in recent days, so the news he will miss the race will come as a blow to punters who had made him the odds-on favourite,” said Coral’s David Stevens.
“Connections still have a leading chance on Saturday in the form of Idaho, who now shares favouritism with the easy to back Harzand, while we await further news on US Army Ranger with interest, as he does hold a Coral-Eclipse entry, and would be a leading contender if lining up at Sandown early next month.”
On Tuesday, trainer Dermot Weld revealed he will wait until the day of the race to decide on Harzand’s participation as the Aga Khan colt recuperates from a course of antibiotics issued to prevent infection.
Curragh (IRE) Saturday 25 JUN 2016
GOING: GOOD TO YIELDING. (Sunny intervals)
3:00 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE FINEST SURPRISE EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN (PLUS 10 RACE)(2yo) Winner €10,148 25 runners 6f Good To Yielding ATR Race Conditions: 16500.00 For 2yo which are EBF eligible Weights 9st 5lb Allowances fillies 5lb Penalty value 1st €10,147.50 2nd €3,135.00 3rd €1,485.00 4th €660.00 5th €247.50 |
3:35 |
PADDY POWER HANDICAP (PREMIER HANDICAP) (3yo+) Winner €29,500 22 runners 1m Good To Yielding RTE1 Race Conditions: 50000.00 For 3yo+ Minimum weight 8-4 Penalties (after calculation of the handicap) each race won 5lb Hasanour’s Handicap Mark 102 Penalty value 1st €29,500.00 2nd €9,500.00 3rd €4,500.00 4th€2,000.00 5th €1,000.00 6th €500.00 |
Long Handicap: Club Wexford 8-1
4:05 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE MILLENIUM MILLIONAIRE CELEBRATION STAKES (LISTED RACE) (3yo+) Winner €29,500 19 runners 1m Good To Yielding RTE1 Race Conditions: 50000.00 guaranteed For 3yo+ that have not won a Group 1 or a Group 2 race Weights 3yo 8st 13lb; 4yo+ 9st 9lb Penalties (to count from July 1st, 2015), winner of a Listed race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lbAllowances fillies & mares 5lb Penalty value 1st €29,500.00 2nd €9,500.00 3rd €4,500.00 4th €2,000.00 5th€1,000.00 6th €500.00 |
4:40 |
GAIN RAILWAY STAKES (GROUP 2) (2yo) Winner €67,850 13 runners 6f Good To Yielding RTE1 Race Conditions: 115000.00 guaranteed For 2yo Weights 9st 3lb Allowances fillies 3lb Confirmed 13Penalty value 1st €67,850.00 2nd €21,850.00 3rd €10,350.00 4th €4,600.00 5th €2,300.00 6th €1,150.00 |
5:20 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY (GROUP 1) (ENTIRE COLTS & FILLIES) (3yo) Winner €855,000 11 runners 1m4f Good To Yielding RTE1 Race Conditions: 1500000.00 guaranteed For 3yo entire colts and fillies Weights colts 9st; fillies 8st 11lbConfirmed 11 Penalty value 1st €855,000.00 2nd €285,000.00 3rd €135,000.00 4th €60,000.00 5th€30,000.00 6th €15,000.00 |
6:00 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND HANDICAP (4yo+ 60-100) Winner €17,528 18 runners 2m Good To Yielding ATR Race Conditions: 28500.00 For 4yo+ Rated 60-100 which are EBF eligible Minimum weight 8-4 Penalties(after calculation of the handicap) each race won 5lb Silver Concorde’s Handicap Mark 99 Penalty value 1st€17,527.50 2nd €5,415.00 3rd €2,565.00 4th €1,140.00 5th €427.50 |
Long Handicap: Prickly 7-10
6:30 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE JUMEIRAH CREEKSIDE DASH STAKES (LISTED RACE) (3yo+) Winner €28,025 15 runners 6f Good To Yielding ATR Race Conditions: 47500.00 guaranteed For 3yo+ Weights 3yo 9st; 4yo+ 9st 7lb Penalties (to count from July 1st, 2015), winner of a Listed Race 3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 7lb Allowancesfillies & mares 5lb Penalty value 1st €28,025.00 2nd €9,025.00 3rd €4,275.00 4th €1,900.00 5th €950.00 6th€475.00 |
7:00 |
DUBAI DUTY FREE FULL OF SURPRISES SUMMER FILLIES HANDICAP (PREMIER HANDICAP)(3yo+) Winner €29,500 19 runners 7f Good To Yielding ATR Race Conditions: 50000.00 For 3yo+ Minimum weight 8-4 Penalties (after calculation of the handicap) each race won 5lb Creggs Pipes’s Handicap Mark 94 Penalty value 1st €29,500.00 2nd €9,500.00 3rd €4,500.004th €2,000.00 5th €1,000.00 6th €500.00 |
Long Handicap: Prove The Point 8-2, Camile 8-0
fonte : RacingPost