Rosehill Race 6 – 15:45 AEDT
Group 1, 3-Y-O & Up, Weight-For-Age
2000m
Prize: $700,000
Heavy 8
Rail +3m entire
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Weight (kg) | Barrier | Current Price |
| 1. Almandin | Liam Howley | Damian Oliver | 59 | 2 | $27 |
| 2. Avilius | James Cummings | Kerrin McEvoy | 59 | 10 | $3.40 |
| 3. Ace High | David Payne | Dwayne Dunn | 59 | 15 | $21 |
| 4. The Taj Mahal | Liam Howley | Brett Prebble | 59 | 3 | $26 |
| 5. He’s Eminent | Sir Mark Todd | James McDonald | 59 | 3 | $8.50 |
| 6. Night’s Watch | Ciaron Maher & Dave Eustace | Ben Melham | 59 | 9 | $15 |
| 7. Libran | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 59 | 14 | $61 |
| 8. Sikandarabad | David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig | Mark Zahra | 59 | 7 | $23 |
| 9. Auvray | Richard Freedman | Glyn Schofield | 59 | 6 | $71 |
| 10. Danzdanzdance | Chris Gibbs | Opie Bosson | 57 | 1 | $8.50 |
| 11. Shillelagh | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 57 | 5 | $14 |
| 12. Unforgotten | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 57 | 13 | $7.50 |
| 13. Egg Tart | Chris Waller | Brenton Avdulla | 57 | 4 | $13 |
| 14. Savvy Coup | Chris Waller | Corey Brown | 57 | 8 | $81 |
| 15. Nettoyer | Wendy Roche | Blake Shinn | 57 | 12 | $23 |
Odds correct as of 9am Friday 22 March
Race Overview
The 2019 Ranvet Stakes has attracted a talented field, with many horses coming off a multitude of form lines. Avilius lines up as favourite after a disappointing Australian Cup performance. The winner of the Ranvet is exempt from ballot in the BMW, Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Sydney Cup, presenting itself as a very attractive race to middle distance and longer distance horses.
Race Speed
Race seems to be devoid of speed and natural on-pacers based upon the racing patterns of previous runs. The Taj Mahal will go forward from an inside draw while Ace High will look to cross most runners and sit at the head of the field. Expecting Kiwi import Danzdanzdance to sit just behind the speed with the rest looking for position in midfield.
Key Runners
- AVILIUS ($3.40)
Disappointing last start in the Australian Cup when sent around as favourite, however didn’t seem to present his best in the straight when fifth – was later found to have suffered an ulcer to right eye. Was impressive in her two runs prior and must consider.
- DANZDANZDANCE ($8.50)
Is a multiple Group One winner in New Zealand during the Summertime - last time out she ran second in the NZ Stakes over this distance to Melody Belle. Raced with respect last Autumn in Sydney however is clearly suited by the forecast conditions for Saturday.
- UNFORGOTTEN ($7.50)
Has run second to the mighty mare Winx both starts this prep including an impressive third last start in the Chipping Norton Stakes. The Australian Oaks winner looks to ready to win another top level race, however there is still a query about her handling the heavy track.
Race Selection
- DANZDANZDANCE ($8.50)
With the notoriously fickle Sydney weather once again playing havoc with the Golden Slipper carnival, the Chris Gibbs grey should present her best on the Rosehill track. Has strong Group One form over this distance on her home turf and should be able to sit in the box seat behind the leaders from barrier one
