2012 Ranvet Stakes

The Ranvet Stakes is a 2000 metre weight-for-age race run by the Sydney Turf Club. The race is held on Coolmore Clasic Day in March at Rosehill Gardens as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

Race Type: Group 1, Open WFA
Distance: 2000 metres
Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
Date: Saturday 24 March 2012

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The Ranvet Stakes has changed its name and distance over the years, but can be traced back to 1903 when it was won by Great Scot. Back then it was called the Rawson Stakes and was raced over 9 furlongs (about 1800 metres) until 1962.

From 1963 it was held over 7 furlongs and 110 yards (about 1500 metres) and the distance was increased to 1750 metres from 1973 to 1978 after which it became the current 2000 metres. From 1988 to 1991 it was called the Segenhoe Stakes and was first called the Ranvet Stakes in 1992. In 2008 it was held over 1900 metres at Canterbury racecourse.

Many horses use the Chipping Norton Stakes as a lead-up to the Ranvet. The Ranvet winner is exempt from ballot in the BMW Stakes and many runners continue their autumn campaign in the BMW over 2400 metres and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2000 metres. Australian turf legends such as Bernborough, Peter Pan, Tulloch and Gunsynd have won this race in the past.

Ranvet Stakes Final Field & Odds 2012

See below for early markets for this years Ranvet Stakes.

Ranvet Stakes Preview & Tips 2012

Track: Heavy    Weather: Overcast

There are 14 acceptances for the $400,000 Ranvet Stakes, and the blood of Zabeel runs in the veins of around half the field. The early favourite is Shoot Out who won the Group1 Chipping Norton last start by 2 lengths, and he is sure to be competitive again. Next in the market is Manighar who was a surprise winner of the Group1 Australian Cup two weeks ago and showed great heart. Next are the two mares in the race – 2011Caulfield Cup winner Southern Speed who ran 2nd to Manighar last start, and smart New Zealand mare Scarlett Lady who is a last start Group 1 winner over this distance.

Trusting and Rangirangdoo are both ready for improvement after a couple of starts back from a spell. Wall Street is a talented New Zealander who should go well, and Precedence caught the eye with a strong finish last start. Zavite won this race last year at the price of 100 to 1, and is a similar price this year. Hawk Island ran 3rd last year and is about 50 to 1 but has a pretty amazing record at this track/distance combination and loves the mud.

The following are the top 4 selections from our tipster panel for this years race.

Past winners of the Ranvet Stakes:

It takes a quality weight-for-age horse to win the Ranvet Stakes but around a dozen horse have managed to win it a second time with the latest being Theseo who won in 2009 and 2010. Lough Neagh is the only three-time winner (1933, 1936 and 1937). Tie The Knot won in 2000 and 2001 and was first past the post in 1999 but lost on protest to Darazari.