Ranvet Stakes

Winners and Past Results

The Australian Turf Club hosts the Ranvet Stakes, a Group 1 race at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse during the autumn racing carnival in March. The 2000 metre race is the first weight for age race of the season with a purse of $400,000 reserved for the winning connections. Free $250 Bet

The Ranvet Stakes is a good platform for horses seeking entry to the 2400 M Group 1 The BMW a fortnight later, since the winner is exempt from ballot. There are several other races held on the day, which includes the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Classic for fillies and mares, and Group 2 events such as the Todman Slipper Trial, Phar Lap Stakes, and Canterbury Stakes among others.

For punters, the Chipping Norton Stakes is one of the best form guides with several gallopers scoring a double or placing well in recent times. This includes Tie The Knot in 2000-01, Grand Armee in 2005, and Theseo in 2010. Although unplaced in the Chipping Norton in 2011, Zavite won the Ranvet Stakes convincingly. The event attracts a better quality of middle distance types with staying ability to tackle The BMW a fortnight lighter over an extended distance of 2400 metres on the same track.

The Ranvet Stakes has also produced a number of winners and placegetters in both events. Eremein won the Ranvet Stakes/The BMW double in 2006 and was followed by Tuesday Joy in 2008. After winning the 2009 Ranvet Stakes, Theseo finished a close second in The BMW while unplaced Fluminicino went on to win The BMW. Although Descarado, runner up in 2011, did not do well in The BMW, the gelding added the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes to his kitty later on in the year at Caulfield. Since the Ranvet Stakes is an early Group 1 event in the beginning of the year, the performance of most horses ought to be closely watched.

The Ranvet Stakes has a rich history with the first event held in 1903. It remained a principal race until 1980 when the officials of the Australian Turf Club granted it Group 1 status, a well deserved promotion since a number of classy gallopers have scored impressive victories over the years. This includes Peter Pan, Tulloch, Gunsynd, Purple Patch, Hyperno, Better Loosen Up, and Veandercross in earlier times while Tie The Knot, Grand Armee, Tuesday Joy, and Eremein have been among the notable winners in the new millennium.

2011 Ranvet Stakes

In a massive boilover, veteran galloper Zavite led from start to finish to claim victory in the first weight-for-age event of the season. Second place getter Descarado challenged on the turn and took the lead for a short time but Zavite showed great stamina to fight back and win, while Hawk Island gave an honest account in finishing third.

2011 Ranvet Stakes result

1. Zavite
2. Descarado
3. Hawk Island

Then came:

4. Maluckyday
5. Sacred Choice
6. Illustrious Blue
7. Keep The Peace