Kerry Parker‘s Think It Over, fresh off his victory in the Verry Elleegant Stakes, leads the betting for the 2024 Ranvet Stakes on a smaller-than-anticipated field this Slipper Day.
Think It Over looks a big hope in a small 2024 Ranvet Stakes field at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart.
The Group 1 $1 million race (2000m) features just seven runners after trainer Chris Waller opted to scratch VRC Derby winner Riff Rocket, who will instead compete in the Rosehill Guineas.
Think It Over now occupies the coveted barrier one with Nash Rawiller in the saddle and is the clear favourite at $2.70 through Ladbrokes.
The eight-year-old So You Think gelding appears in peak form after a strong showing this preparation.
He finished a close third in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) before his surprise upset win over Fangirl in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m).
Stepping up to the 2000m distance shouldn’t be an issue for Think It Over, who boasts an impressive record at this distance.
This includes a victory in the prestigious Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes back in 2022.
Waller’s import, Via Sistina, emerges as the main challenger at $3.
Ridden by James McDonald and drawn in the outside barrier, the Fastnet Rock mare will be making her Australian debut in the Ranvet Stakes.
Despite her lack of experience racing Down Under, the bookmakers anticipate a strong showing based on her consistent record over the distance and her recent runner-up finish in the Group 1 Champion Stakes (2011m) at Royal Ascot last year.
The market tightens further with two other runners under double-figure odds: Waller’s Buckaroo ($4.60) ridden by Ryan Moore and Anthony & Sam Freedman‘s Place Du Carrosel ($5.50) who is another international horse making his Australian debut.
The 2024 Ranvet Stakes is scheduled for Race 5 at Rosehill on Saturday with a post time of 2:35 pm (AEDT).
2024 Ranvet Stakes Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41x6316x31 | THINK IT OVER | Kerry Parker | Nash Rawiller | 2 | 59kg | 120 | ||
| 2 | 92014101×3 | MILITARY MISSION (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 6 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 3 | x143x275x5 | BUCKAROO (GB) | Chris Waller | Ryan Moore | 3 | 59kg | 107 | ||
| 4 | 5x454010x9 | ZEYREK (FR) | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Hugh Bowman | 4 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 5 | 15232674×2 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | Annabel Neasham | Chad Schofield | 7 | 59kg | 102 | ||
| 6 | 21x1132x2x | VIA SISTINA (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 8 | 57kg | 117 | ||
| 7 | 0x1x5x110x | PLACE DU CARROUSEL (IRE) | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Tommy Berry | 5 | 57kg | 110 | ||
| 8 | 7x12121x13 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 54.5kg | 107 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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