Canterbury 26 Aug 2026
GOING: S(7)
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RANVET HANDICAP 1100m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Zale and Miss Trentino should set a strong tempo. MISS TRENTINO (7) returned from an 11-month absence with an encouraging effort in a similar race here two weeks ago, only tiring in the shadows after racing up on the pace. Won three straight this time last year and looks ready to recapture that form. TAXATION (12) is back after a six-month break. Failed at the only run last prep when all was not right. Started at $3.70 against a class mare in Weeping Woman last November but was at the end of her prep and disappointed. Has plenty of talent and is a big market watch. MELANITE (5) overcame an awkward start to just get the cash over this distance in a Randwick Midway recently. That form should measure right up here. Draws the fence so another big run is likely. The widely travelled ACTION KING (2) comes here off a near miss in Brisbane first-up then a victory in open company on the Canberra Acton. Genuine contender. SHALAA GOLD (10) was a shade disappointing here last time but is better than that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Miss Trentino but wary of Taxation.
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RUINATION
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Wingspan Bloodstock, J A Baldacchino, G M Funnell, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd, Torryburn Stud, Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, Miss S Kaur, World Series Group 2, Dugga's Bloodstock, T J Pender & Mrs J A Baldacchino Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 March 4 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Conchiero carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Esk Prince February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tempted with 56kg at $41. Capable of a bold return. |
6 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 2 | 19x21 |
ACTION KING
ROB POTTER 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG A Van Arkel, B W Taylor, Ms S B McKessar, S Uphill, M A Trusler, J Walsh, J Scoles, M Patel, M Guy, J A Gregory, C L Lawson, J C Sampson, W Shafron, J L Koren, D M Pearce, Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin), J A Serrano Diaz, P G Matley, A F Van Arkel & The Whips (Mgr: J Lloyd) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 in a Bm78 at Eagle Farm on July 15 over 1000m, nose behind Moulin Miss carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.25 len at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1080m defeating Sunrise Ridge carrying 57kg at $1.85. Fitter and is right in this. |
7 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 3 | 22122 |
ZALE
GARY NICKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Katos & Mrs E Katos At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at this track on August 12 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Donwon carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 7 in a 4yo+ Bm72 at this track on July 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Inoue carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Racing extra well without winning - a must for the exotics. |
8 WINONA COSTIN |
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ALBANY ROAD
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S P Hedge, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, P B Price, C J Leslie, A D Bowler, R El Daghl, H Tam, B D Charman, P J Nicol, Broadway Lane, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, R W Tierney, D Fodor, M G Donegan, A Figueiredo, Izzet Racing (Mgr: H Izzet), Myrrh, L J Gillings & L S Yeomans Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 in a 3yo Bm72 at Rosehill on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lighthouse Lass carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up from last on the turn 7th of 10 in a Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on July 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Vella's Best with 59.5kg at $7.50. Likely improver after two runs back. |
2 REGAN BAYLISS |
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| 5 | 6x331 |
MELANITE
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, Miss T J Engelmayer, Miss B K Bourke, Australasian Thoroughbreds Racing Trust (Mgr: J Bourke), F Salome, Miss C Bodle, Mrs J M Stone, L Newsome, D Findlay & J Jacobson Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Randwick on August 8 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Cosy Corner carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 in a Cl1 at Gosford on July 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Difensivo with 61kg at $2.60. Sure to get all the favours from barrier one and is a key contender again. |
1 K MCEVOY |
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SHAGGY
ALLAN KEHOE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont) Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a Bm82 at Taree on August 14 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Debussy carrying 59kg at $1.90. Before that 4th of 8 in a Mid Bm64 at Wyong on August 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Generous Harry carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Narrowly beaten last time but this is much harder. |
11 N RAWILLER |
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| 7 | 111x5 |
MISS TRENTINO
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A S Williams, Carpe De Piscos (Mgr: C P Clark), Mour Magic, A A Gallo, Miss A Gallo, Ms M F Alam, T Brinckley, MCR (Mgr: J Greig), DSS Racing (Mgr: Ms S Pentzoldt), M J Smith, Mrs R S Colgan, R R Fauvel, Mrs G J Grant, Mrs B J Pickering, G K Pickering, N Grant, R Wilson & P R Collett Second run back. First-up after 11 months 5th of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at this track on August 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Donwon with 58kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on July 20 2025 over 1100m, 2 len behind Vanlee with 58kg at $11. Sure to take a lot from that run and can give this a mighty shake. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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OCEANS ONE
SARA RYAN 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms C Alexander Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Gosford on August 6 over 1000m defeating Spartus with 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Indefensible carrying 56.5kg at $12. Looks safely held in this company. |
3 R JONES |
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| 9 | 560x7 |
FANGELA
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 9YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Straight To The Pub Two, S A Morgan, D A Jeffery, L V Saville, M A Naprta, Ms M J Ryan, Mrs J E Wise, R A Wise, J R Wilson, Mrs S M King, C J Reynolds, G King, Mrs E D Boag, L G Boag, G A Pointon, Mrs W P Handley, R J Jaensch & B Mackay Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 in a Bm72 at Warwick Farm on July 15 over 1100m, 9 len behind Jarrito with 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 8 in a Open Bm90 at Moruya on October 3 over 1010m, 3 len behind Take The Rap with 60.5kg at $7.50. Needs to lift. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 10 | 68x28 |
SHALAA GOLD
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M F Conners, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst), T Bui, B Macri, Retirement Strategy (Mgr: Mrs J Clarke), S Duffield, Mrs M Duffield, T Duffield, R Lacey, N Watson, M Watson, H J Podbury, T Tracy, Mrs K Tracy, D E Jacobson, A G Browne & A Newson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in a Bm64 at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Century Song carrying 60kg at $3.60. Last start from last on the turn ran second last of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at this track on August 12 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Donwon with 58kg at $13. Racing well. Generally goes well here so worth another chance at juicy odds. |
10 TIM CLARK |
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| 11 | 38531 |
DONWON
ROSS MCCONVILLE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville) Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at this track on August 12 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Zale carrying 54.5kg at $21. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 in a Prov Bm68 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Heuristic carrying 56.5kg at $12. Confidence up and is a solid top-three hope at a nice price. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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TAXATION
JOSEPH PRIDE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Godolphin Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran second last of 7 in a Bm72 at Warwick Farm on March 4 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wootton Lass carrying 56kg at $2.60. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by a long-neck at Hawkesbury on October 9 over 1000m defeating Sponars carrying 56kg at $2.50. Runner-up in a Warwick Farm trial over 819m on August 18. Has a strong SP profile against smart types - must be respected. |
12 JAMES MCDONALD |
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