Curragh - 13/4/08

[WoodyTHFC]

3.15 Deauville Vision 7.5 pts e.w 13/2 Macarthur is the stand out choice and can go on the ground but he looked more and more a stayer by the end of last season so Im not sure if the drop back in trip is completely ideal. This one thrives on really testing conditions, its Irish lincoln win last year over this years winner is proof to that when she won by 8 lengths, she has won nicely before at this level, should be fitter than one or two notably the fav after a third in what I think will prove to be a hot race with Savethisdanceforme caught on the line, she can be effective at a mile or 10f and every chance of placing at the bare minimum. 4.15 Us Ranger 15 pts win 11/10 var bog Very highly spoke of last year, fancied for the 2000G when probably didnt get home, beaten by Tariq at Asc and then went to O'Brien's late last season and won over 6f and then was fourth in a messy 7f race lto in France, has won on heavy in France which can be suspicious but does have form with a bit of cut elsewhere and very much a good prospect for the season. Crooked Throw a 25/1 winner for me last time could be an e.w shot up in class. 5.15 Celtic Dane 7.5 pts e.w 8/1 var bog Trainer's have been running well and this one put in some nice performances last season, a couple of the most notable runs include 2 seconds in decent handicaps and two wins on its second and third career starts. Has some form on testing ground too, third on debut on sft/heavy, second on yielding and lto in Irish lincoln it stayed on over a mile in very testing ground indicating it wants further which it has run over already in its career. Place claims at least.

[alexmac]

Re: Curragh - 13/4/08 4.15 CURRAGH - US RANGER Another of my horses to follow runs today in Ireland - US RANGER. Price is only around EVS, but that shouldn't put you off having a bet on him. Handles the ground well, having won on soft before, and easily stays the trip. Has winning form in Ireland, and should make it 2 from 2 here. He is clearly the quality horse in the race, Major Cadeux appears to be the main danger, on paper - but US Ranger should have too much for him.