Canterbury   09 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

RANVET HANDICAP 1550m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

In the small field Dark Arts or Lady Boss should find the front. BARBRAY (7) monstered his rivals at start four when ploughing through the heavy (9) conditions for a slick 7 len victory over 1600m at Goulburn. Well drawn again and expected to go on with the job in this tougher contest. LADY BOSS (2) yet to place in two attempts at this trip but drops in grade third up. Comes out of a decent form race after running on late when second to Piggyback over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Loomed to win last start and Roper's 2kg claim can see her fight this out. ERAANTYVA (8) has her hoof on the till fifth up after catching the eye late when second over 1550m at this track. Back in grade and due for a change of luck. BLUE WILLOW (10) walked in at Newcastle last start and appears more than capable of taking that next step. SUGGESTED PLAY: Barbray in a close one.
1 36x12 FIORSUM FRED
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Scone Highway-C3 May 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Mulvader with 55kg at $6. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Mbm78 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Osman with 55kg at $3.50. In great form and expected to feature.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
2 22x82 LADY BOSS
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), C R Hirst, T M Johnston, Mrs N Rosbergen, Mrs A M Clarke, Ms L Fair, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), Mrs C Randalls, A Wilmut & Ms J Byrne
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Yankee One carrying 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1300m, in the wet; nose behind Piggyback carrying 54.5kg at $3. Rates highly in this easier contest.
3
ANNA ROPER
Dark Blue, White Triple Spots, White Chevrons Sleeves, White Striped Cap
3 231x1 SACREDARRO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
M F De Kock, L M Nestadt, L P Ralphs, Mrs S L Harrod, J N Harrod & C Cowley
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 11 months won by 2.75 len at Goulburn Cl1 May 22 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Wexford Miss carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind My Roca Fella carrying 58kg at $1.60. Solid chance with the claim.
3
ZAC WADICK
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Blue Cap
4 2231x DELRICO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), C R Duckworth, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), J W Woodbridge, M R Cant, K G Gardiner, J P Hunter, K N Peddie, Pony Posse (Mgr: Miss K Peddie), R J Hepworth, A Savige, T A Leo, R D Ferrari, Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, B M O'Bryan & J Lovett
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track Mdn January 31 over 1550m slow track defeating Pink Shalala with 59kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Wyong Mdn December 11 over 1350m, a nose behind Swift Gun carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Consistent gelding not to be underestimated.
8
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 x6489 AUTOMNE TREE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
E G C Ritchie
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on May 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Let's Fly with 56kg at $31. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Enter The Dragon with 55.5kg at $15. Happy enough to avoid.
3
K MCEVOY
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
6 42218 DARK ARTS
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt
Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Good Prize with 57kg at $9. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Super 3yo Mdn April 30 over 1550m in heavy going defeating Shangri La Impact with 58.5kg at $4.40. Happy to overlook in this field.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
Dark Blue, Pink Sash
7 6341 BARBRAY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Dr P H Hughes, M Wanzare & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond)
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 7 len at Goulburn Mdn May 22 over 1600m in the wet defeating Malbork Castle with 59.5kg at $1.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Super 3yo Mdn on April 30 over 1550m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Dark Arts carrying 58kg at $5. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
1
N RAWILLER
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves Red Stars, Stars On Cap
8 x8352 ERAANTYVA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 55.5kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Drift Net carrying 56kg at $11. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
5
ADAM HYERONIMUS
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
9 58131 JANNIK
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P M Knight
Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Albury Bm66 May 27 over 1600m in the wet defeating Bellman carrying 57kg at $2.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Albury Bm58 on May 16 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Slate Ripper carrying 61kg at $10. May find this a bit rich.
9
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond, Collar And Cuff, Quartered Cap
10 321 BLUE WILLOW
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 3 len at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Invisible Magic with 57kg at $1.80. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1250m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Lunaite carrying 58kg at $3.40. Must be kept safe.
4
JAMES MCDONALD
Royal Blue