Canterbury   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

RANVET HANDICAP 1250m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.95)  

Expecting Walkin'talkin' to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. SLINKY (8) gets a much better setup for this on the quick backup. Dragged back from the outside draw before warming up late when third over 1300m at Randwick in BM78 class. Will race closer from the gate and no excuses with J Mac aboard. Hard to stop. UNSTOPABULL (2) finds his race today with the claim and handles the conditions. Struck trouble early and never looked a winning prospect when a dismal ninth over 1300m at Randwick in BM78 class. Expect to see a more positive ride early with Osmond's 2kg claim. Genuine player on best figures. DIMITROV (7) lightly raced gelding with upside. Strong through the line with the 60.5kg when third over 1300m at Kembla Grange on resumption. Comes to hand quickly and not to be underestimated. WALKIN'TALKIN' (1) big drop in class for this third up on his favoured track. Will handle the going and give a ton of cheek with Keatings' claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slinky to score a well deserved win.
1 10x88 WALKIN'TALKIN'
GARY PORTELLI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Dr D A Worthley, D G Burgun, Ms M A Meli, S T Gudgeon, A J Araujo, M A Weir, J A Forrest, Miss E M Boyd, W Cootes, S M Pettman, M Mckeough, TMMJ Racing (Mgr: A J Maude), J J Salter, M R Denny, M Seth, S J Moxey, C Thomas & G B Dougherty
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lady Extreme carrying 58kg at $51. Second-up did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yoshinobu carrying 58kg at $101. Back in class and races well here.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
2 53559 UNSTOPABULL
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jalana (D Gremmo), A R Gonzalez, A S Charlwood, H Sidaros, Y Sidaros, P W Griffin, W Horder, G Maggs, BCHAMPS Racing (M Harrington), A Bridgewater, Zecchin Cassidy Racing (R Zecchin), G Newbery, A Walsh, M J Dover, Ready 4 Racing (B Callaghan), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad), R Orley & D Pollard
Most recently 9th of 11 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lugh carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Yoshinobu with 57.5kg at $5.50. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Black And Maroon Halves, White Bull Motif, Yellow Sleeves, Black And Maroon Checked Cap
3 3425x WINSTON HILLS
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Smith & Mrs A Reid
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 February 22 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Step Aside with 56kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track Bm72 December 13 over 1250m defeating Lancaster Bomber with 56kg at $2.60. Might be better off following this run.
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JASON COLLETT
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
4 37x06 ALLAPERCANTO
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Equicom Legends (Mgr: Mrs K Stonnill), Mrs M Griffiths, Mrs B Akle, Miss K Bugden, L Dempsey, B Smith, Miss M Proud, Mrs R Moukarzel, Mrs J Wightley, Mrs K Mulcare, M Smith, V Quek, Mrs E Smith, Mrs T Everson, Mrs J Morgan, Miss C Kelly, Mrs K Leo, Dani's Troops, Mudgee's Finest PS & Hoppies and Co
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 46 day let-up. First-up 12th of 14 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Liberty State with 57kg at $31. Second-up 6th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on June 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind It's A Knockout with 55kg at $21. Fully tested in this line up.
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J PARR
Orange, Black Equicom Syndications Logo, Black Cap
5 x8118 FRENCH MARINE
KRIS LEES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), A Carusi, S Straughen, A P Agius & D S Buttigeig
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Travolta with 57kg at $16. The start before that won by a nose at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 June 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Desi Emperor with 58.5kg at $5. Will need to improve significantly.
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TIM CLARK
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 00x94 THE EXTREME CAT
NATHAN DOYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Ms M Murray, TDSS Racing (Mgr: S Berens), S Papadopoulos, J Covich, A Porter, Ms S Fitzgerald, S Kyriazis, G Van Ameyden, H Lee, Mrs M Anderson, S Anderson, Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W Mula), S Virgara, Head Noise Racing (Mgr: J Boyle), K Jackson & C Wyatt
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Motoscafo carrying 55kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on July 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Zaragoza carrying 59kg at $7. Fitter now and ready to show his best.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 271x3 DIMITROV
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Allam Racing (Mgr: S Allam), S A Morgan, T Ireson, B Minehan, S Robertson, A Lawrence, W Gazal, Mrs S L Pilkington, G Kairouz, M Angelos, S J Campbell, C J Minehan, D Dickson, B Cochrane & J Clifton
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Superhero with 60.5kg at $8. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 7th of 17 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 6 2024 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vanquished carrying 57kg at $2.60. Strips fitter and is definitely worth including.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Green, Pink Diamond, Black Cap
8 x6783 SLINKY
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P L Jelfs, Mrs P M Jelfs, S R Bache, C R Butcher, D A Pitt, K Salagic, D J Walter & T Telford
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on July 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lugh with 53.5kg at $21. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Extraordinaire carrying 56kg at $4.60. Hard to beat in this easier contest.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Lime Green, Gold Circle, Black Outline And Harp Inside, Gold Cap
9 x0133 ZARU
LYNDALL OLSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S A Olson, M S Olson, L D Olson, D G Anderson, Miss A McKay, TJ McKay, Mrs LT McKay, TD Wright, Mrs CM Wright, M Wright, PA McEvoy, Mrs PL Scollard, Mrs K Greathead, WS Rushton, C Young, D Farag & K A Greathead
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bengalla Bm84 on July 27 over 1280m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Hulu with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Grafton John Carlton 97 on July 6 over 1190m, 1.5 len behind Moskeeta with 55kg at $8. Still has a zest for racing and can feature in the finish.
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ANNA ROPER
White, Pink Stars, Sleeves And Cap
10 97x43 RINGAROSA
MATTHEW DALE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
A Dale
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Romeo's Choice with 53.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind Amreekiyah with 61.5kg at $6.50. Can take a hand in the finish.
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BRAITH NOCK
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
11 24653 CATAHOULA
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G R Lechte, Mrs C A Lechte, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) & B Nolan
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on July 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Sammy Conquers All with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm72 on June 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Denman Star with 55kg at $10. Faces a tough assignment this time.
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TOMMY BERRY
Fluorescent Yellow