Canterbury 08 Jun 2026
GOING: G(4)
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RANVET HANDICAP 1250m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.03) |
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Pace genuine with Mafia and Tuscany pressing hard closely followed by Alphard and Love Shuck. LOVE SHUCK (3) consistent gelding who nearly pinched the Wagga Town Plate three-back with a game second. Closed quickly with the 62.5kg when a gritty second over 1206m at Canberra Acton. Gets the right set-up for this and doesn't have to improve much to win this. TUSCANY (8) progressive gelding going quickly through the grades on the provincial circuit. Sat on the speed and showed plenty of heart to get the upper hand with the 60kg over 1200m at Kembla Grange. Has the early speed to hold a position and sure to be thereabouts. PERFECT PICTURE (10) was a month between runs when she went back from the wide gate with a battling eighth over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Kept ticking over since with a 1000m trial at Hawkesbury. Blinkers go on and can return to form quickly. ALPHARD (11) has returned in good order so must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Love Shuck in a tricky contest.
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| 1 | 4x641 |
MAFIA
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), F Biviano, R Commisso, M De Zilwa, M Garreffa, W Leong Mun, I Mathieson, Oakvale Racing (Mgr: D Riley), Parlumpea Racing (Mgr: R Pearce), J Neilsen, D Nelson, B Pope, M Powell, D Wilden-constantin, Darby Racing Mafia (Mgr: S Darby), D McLean, J Miller & Mrs C Mathieson Most recently won by 0.9 len at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 May 13 over 1250m defeating West Of Dalby with 61kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 10 at this track 5yo+ Bm78 on April 22 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Man Of Worth carrying 58kg at $3.90. Has a nice gate and keep safe with the claim. |
2 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 2 | 31x08 |
BALKANS
RICHARD LITT 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG R Litt, T McDermott, M R Belcher, M N Bayly, S Rock, J Jacobson, D Hardy, J Pereira, L B Kunde, Mrs D E Patterson, D J Patterson, Dr J Brazel & W T Brazel Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Midnight Dynamite with 58.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 13 at Scone Bm78 on May 16 over 1100m, 4 len behind Wanaruah with 58.5kg at $71. Tested again. |
4 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 3 | 52122 |
LOVE SHUCK
TODD SMART 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG B J McAlister, T R Smart, M B Caggiano, A L Castles, R Castles, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), Mrs A Shafron, Mrs C Shafron, R Wheeler, G C Love, A J McAlister, R E Smart, A Clancy, L Hughes, M P Hay, A Deeth & D Deeth Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open on May 30 over 1206m, 1.2 len behind Sutton Vella with 62.5kg at $4. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 54kg at $61. Holding his form and gets a better set-up for this. |
3 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 4 | 4x463 |
RIMBAUD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald), D Maratta, G J Bourke, Mrs S L Bourke, B R Turville, C A Rogers, A D Doyle, M J Grace, P L Ward, G A Snow, C J Fox, Dr V Garbharran, G J P Van Ameyden & Hon. G J Williamson Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Sanctified carrying 56kg at $14. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on May 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dear Jewel carrying 58kg at $3.40. At his top for this and stays in the mix. |
8 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 5 | 7656x |
DASHING RUPERT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G D Arndt, M Blok, S L McMahon, C S Menzies, C Moore, Ms V A Nelson, N Potts, J P Shamon, Miss N Shamon, M J Tasker, G A Thomas, R A Veness, W M Young, Hoarse Tails (Mgr: S K Lee), Horns Up, Darby Racing Ringstrasse, Speedmaster Thoroughbreds & G Bechara Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 January 21 over 1250m, soft track; 4 len behind Clancy carrying 59kg at $8. First up last campaign third of 10 at Newcastle Cond Open October 18 over 1350m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Earl Of Bantry with 60.5kg at $9.50. Good fresh gelding who will be strong late. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 6 | 53351 |
LAUREL HILL
ROB POTTER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A J Groves & Mrs S H Groves Last start won by 0.8 len at this track 4yo+ Bm72 May 27 over 1250m in soft going defeating Concordia Wind carrying 53.5kg at $16. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 13 over 1250m, 6 len behind Mafia with 57kg at $7.50. Needs to find extra to beat these. |
1 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 7 | 21x1 |
HELLO CAPTAIN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E G C Ritchie Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 May 20 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Nandina carrying 59kg at $1.95. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Reconciliate carrying 58kg at $2.50. Tougher assignment here though and doesn’t rate highly. |
9 N RAWILLER |
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| 8 | x2121 |
TUSCANY
TOM CHARLTON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Synced Racing, A B Murray, Sandhurst Bloodstock 4, T P Krulis, S A Farrell, L D Freeman, G W Aldridge, Mrs S G Aldridge, R Contarino, Mrs C A Richards, T Ingram, C A Saleh, Gone Troppo (Mgr: M Smith), M Mant, Farah Racing, S Gallagher, R G Eaton, Mrs D M Eaton, Miss K Richardson & B L Ursino Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Kembla Grange Cl1 May 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Marchon with 60kg at $1.75. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on April 27 over 1100m, nose behind Pasadena with 58.5kg at $3. Progressive gelding who can measure up here. |
6 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 9 | x15x3 |
AIRWORTHY
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & Pauline Racing Club (Mgr: CT Cox) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 61kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas on December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 56kg at $16. Solid top-three chance. |
11 TIM CLARK |
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| 10 | 9x148 |
PERFECT PICTURE
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM) Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Loera with 60kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on April 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Quiseen carrying 58kg at $3.20. Blinkers go on and can make amends. |
7 K MCEVOY |
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| 11 | 35x12 |
ALPHARD
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1250m defeating Incremental with 57kg at $1.95. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 13 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind I Am Carrot with 58kg at $6. Racing well. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 12 | x13x5 |
PENTAGON
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Ms J M Bergan, L A Hilton, A Kumar, S Head, Mrs A E Baker, J Davies, G S Jenkins, I M Lulic, M J Pivac & W Croft Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 December 14 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind I Am Carrot carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn November 27 over 1300m slow track defeating Alabama Hussy carrying 59kg at $1.55. Trialled well and don't dismiss. |
3 RACHEL KING |
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