US Army Ranger eases in Derby betting after narrow Vase win

US Army Ranger won the MBNA Chester Vase for Aidan O’Brien but was nearly caught by stablemate Port Douglas.
US Army Ranger eases in Derby betting after narrow Vase win
Fri, 06 May, 2016 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

Favourite for the Investec Derby with some bookmakers before the race, whether he advertised his Classic credentials is up for debate.

Port Douglas attempted to make all under Seamie Heffernan and when US Army Ranger and Ryan Moore swept past the race looked over, but the former rallied to be beaten just a short head by the 4-11 favourite.

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RacingPlace: Port DouglasPlace: LingfieldPlace: LeopardstownPlace: DantePlace: EpsomPlace: MidtermPerson: VasePerson: Aidan OPerson: BrienPerson: Port DouglasPerson: Seamie HeffernanPerson: Ryan MoorePerson: MoorePerson: AidanPerson: O’BrienPerson: SeamusPerson: HeffernanPerson: Michael StoutePerson: Andrew BaldingPerson: OrmitoEvent: Investec DerbyEvent: Beresford StakesEvent: 1000 GuineasEvent: Sandown Classic TrialEvent: Queens VaseOrganisation: US Army RangerOrganisation: RaceBetsOrganisation: US ArmyOrganisation: KingsclereOrganisation: BallTalk
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