SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   15 Aug 2018
 
GOING: G

Polytrack Mdn Plate 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain Early   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Big field of unexposed runners. Expecting pace but very open minded as to where it is going to come from. Should be a reasonable tempo with the big field. Dastaan, Kasimba and Evie's Pearl likely push forward from wide out, Reposition can be handy, as can One For Rocky. Open race. APPROACH DISCREET hit the line nicely late on debut at Cranbourne and the extra 100m and the bigger track are in his favour. Should be in the finish. REPOSITION made a handy debut at Sale a couple of weeks ago and while back in trip here he's drawn to have every chance. JOCHBERG was in the market at his only start and wound up nicely late into a place. Looks an each-way hope at least. Paris Showgirl should be competitive here and a watch on Smiling City and Global Exchange on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Approach Secret each way in an open start.
1 355x3 ALLAGERI
ROBBIE LAING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S S Threadwell, S L J Rains, J L Haimes, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Miss C J Green, L Harrison & C Banner
First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 runners at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn Jul 29 over 1200m, slow track; long-neck behind Roadrager with 58kg. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 starters (slowly away; raced erratically; laid in concluding stages) at Pakenham Park 3yo+ Mdn in Apr over 1400m, 3-1/2 len behind Borella carrying 55kg. Barrier an issue. Place.
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White, Royal Blue Raindrops And Pom Pom
2 3 JOCHBERG
M, W & J HAWKES
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P M Richardson & S R Richardson
Was well supported at debut, eased back early on 3rd of 9 runners (slowly away (2l); overraced early, middle stages; rider told to use more care) at Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn Jul 31 over 1200m, 1-1/4 len behind Doroza carrying 58.5kg. Solid debut and open to improvement.
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D DUNN
Red, White Spots, Armbands
3 52x ONE FOR ROCKY
LEN XUEREB
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R Xuereb, D J Patterson, Y H Liang, Dr A M Lewis & Ms L Xuereb
Finished off last campaign blocked for run in straight; 2nd of 7 runners at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1200m, slow track; 1-1/4 len behind Belfast carrying 58kg. First ever start ran 5th of 10 runners at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1000m, 4-3/4 len behind Streets Of Avalon with 56kg. Keener on others here.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Red, White Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
4 42472 RED DEVIL
MATHEW ELLERTON & SIMON ZAHRA
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D W Reynolds
Last start wide throughout; held ground to the line 2nd of 10 runners at Geelong Synthetic 3yo Mdn Jul 31 over 1100m, 1-1/4 len behind River Lee carrying 58kg. The start before that jumped awkwardly and vetted - no abnormalities; 7th of 10 runners at Mornington 3yo Mdn in Jun over 1200m, slow track; 5-3/4 len behind Al Khabeer with 58kg. Could get into a placing.
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White, Purple Stars
5 2 REPOSITION
CHRIS WALLER
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G Preston
At debut, lost a plate; came from midfield; 2nd of 11 starters at Sale 3yo+ Mdn August 1 over 1422m, on slow going 2 len behind Resurge carrying 58.5kg. Back in distance but has upside. Keep in mind.
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M J WALKER
Yellow, Blue Sleeves, Orange Stars, Blue Cap
6 x084x THE DELPHI
MICHAEL MORONEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
stablemates (Mgr: M C Solly) Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) P L Jones, G W Davis, D V Leonard, L W Anderson, M J Donegan, A R Duncan, M W Langford & L A Curtain
Finished off last campaign inconvenienced at start; with blinkers first time; 4th of 9 runners at Benalla 3yo+ Mdn in Sep last year over 1606m, 6-1/4 len behind Valac carrying 56kg. Previously first up; blocked for run near turn and failed due to track condition; 10th of 12 runners at Sale 3yo Mdn in Aug last year over 1212m, slow track; 8-1/4 len behind Harmony Hero with 58kg. Gelded but place hopes best.
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Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands and Quartered Cap
7 6x020 EVIE'S PEARL
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss M Potiris & M G Tsakissiris
Last outing always near the tail ran last at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn Jul 18 over 1400m, 16-1/4 len behind Our Libretto carrying 56.5kg. The run before that 2nd of 14 runners at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn Jul 2 over 1170m, slow track; 1 len behind Father Brown carrying 56kg. No easier than last time.
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Pale Blue, Red Stars
8 25439 FOOT FOOT
PATRICK KEANE
9YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J Keane & Peter Orlandi
Last run rider - didn't handle going; 9th of 12 runners at Donald 2yo+ F&M Mdn Jul 30 over 1200m, slow track; 4-3/4 len behind Golden Physician carrying 58kg. The start before that passed fit at barrier and overraced early stages; 3rd of 12 runners at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn in Jun over 1300m, slow track; 2-1/2 len behind Maid To Measure with 55kg. Safe to overlook.
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JYE MCNEIL
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
9 x2595 KASIMBA
VINCENT MALADY
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms Sj Jeffreys, L Day, Miss S L Pope & A D Patterson
Last run blocked for run on straightening; made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 12 runners at Donald 2yo+ F&M Mdn Jul 30 over 1200m, slow track; 1-1/2 len behind Golden Physician with 58kg. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 13 starters at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn Jul 6 over 1400m, on slow going 9-1/2 len behind Battleborn carrying 56.5kg. Excuses last time but no easier here.
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DAMIEN OLIVER
Purple, Lime Green Star, Star Cap
10 3 APPROACH DISCREET
DARREN WEIR
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs E McGregor, J Lang, Mrs C E Loone, R Loone, J V Lang, Ms P M Percy, L Jervis, B D Hughes, Horsin Around (Mgr: G Clements) & Pineapple Each Way (Mgr: K Cremen)
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Jumped well supported at debut, 3rd of 11 starters at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn Jul 26 over 1200m, on slow going 2 len behind Tavisan with 58kg. Extra trip and bigger track suit. Hard to beat.
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HARRY COFFEY
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
11 CHAPADA
MICHAEL MORONEY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), Gee Gee Equine Ltd (Mgr: G Peterson), Dr E K Wood, G Devonport, A Sharp, G Sharp, P Moroney, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Gurners Bloodstock (Mgr: M Ramsden), Ms S Nuttall, G Van Ameyden & Miss K S Glindemann
First race starter by Bullet Train out of Diamantina Dior. This three-year-old gelding hasn't trialled publicly but is in a good stable and drawn nicely. Follow any market moves.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
WHITE, PURPLE STARS
12 ENJOYING
CIARON MAHER & DAVID EUSTACE
8YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr & Mrs Wong Chung Mat
First race starter. Three-year-old colt by Dundeel out of Incredulous. Close up 5th in a Cranbourne trial over 800m on Aug 6. Well worth keeping safe.
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B MELHAM
CERISE & SILVER DIAGONAL STRIPES, SILVER HLVD SLVS, CERISE CAP, WHITE PEAK
13 MARK THE HORSE
MICHELLE PAYNE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J Browne, S G Payne, Miss J M Lamb, J Anderson, B Bongiorno, Dr A J Bongiorno, J P Kelly, Mrs M Kelly, A Mitchell, M A Binns, B W Moss, M C W C (Mgr: Ms R J Ludbrook), M D Smith, P Butts, A N Woff & Mrs C L Howard
First race starter by Warrior's Reward out of Patricia's Gem. This three-year-old gelding hasn't trialled in public and betting will be the best guide.
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LINDA MEECH
White, Emerald Band, Royal Blue Stripe, White Cross, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Crosses, Emerald Cap
14 SMILING CITY
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Gary Ling Kay Wai
First race starter by So You Think out of Laylia. Well bred but not seen in public. In top stable and while drawn wide betting a good pointer to his chances.
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JORDAN CHILDS
GOLD : GREEN EPAULETS, GOLD, WHITE HALVED SLVS, GREEN CUFFS, GOLD & GREEN CHECKED CAP, WHITE PEAK
15 47x LISETTE
BYRON COZAMANIS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms J M Rowland, Mrs S M Cozamanis, K B Dower, Mrs M A Dower, Ms R M Dower, A W Lepley, D Palumbo, G L McLeod, Mrs B M Phelan,& M T Phelan
Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 starters at Ballarat 2yof Mdn Plate in Mar over 1100m, 4-1/4 len behind Of Importance with 57kg. At debut 4th of 9 runners at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn in Feb over 1100m, 2-3/4 len behind Casadiva carrying 57kg. Prefer to see.
6
Black, Orange Spots And Cap
16 3 PARIS SHOWGIRL
HENRY DWYER
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R McClure, Mrs B M McClure & P C McClure
At debut, slowly away; 3rd of 12 starters at Donald 2yo+ F&M Mdn Jul 30 over 1200m, on slow going 1/2 len behind Golden Physician with 55.5kg. Can only be improved and has every chance from the inside.
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CHRIS PARNHAM
Black, Lime Sleeves And Cap
17 74x07 DARLING LILI
MS H WHITE
11YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs H E White, C W White & Miss K A White
First-up 11th of 15 runners at Bendigo 2yo+ Mdn in Jun over 1000m, slow track; 7 len behind Traminer with 56.5kg. Last start jumped awkwardly; 7th of 11 starters at Murtoa 2yo Mdn Jul 16 over 1100m, on slow going 14-1/2 len behind Causeway Girl carrying 56.5kg. Others preferred.
3
LEE SMITH
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Armbands And Cap
18 5x AMENTI
MICHAEL KENT
9YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss M K Anderson, Golden Sky Racing (Mgr J Slade), Racing Australia 8 (Mgr: K Manning), Racing Australia 9 (Mgr; K Manning), Mr D Casey, Mrs V Maddern, Mr P Maddern, Mrs K A Macnab, Mrs L K Humble, Mr R Horwill, Mr T Chapman, Mr A Williamson, Mr L E Harm, Mr J T Vickers, Ms F Galluzzo, C B Whitton
At only start last campaign came from last and 5th of 11 starters (slowly away; hampered near 200m; laid in concluding stages) at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn in Feb over 1100m, 3-3/4 len behind Guess Again with 57kg. Minor player.
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BEAU MERTENS
Aqua And White Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
19 67x RIVERINA LASS
CINDY ALDERSON
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R Nairne
Finished off last preparation 7th of 10 starters at Kyneton 3yo+ F&M Mdn in Feb over 1200m, 6-1/4 len behind Borrow carrying 57.5kg. At debut jumped awkwardly; 6th of 9 runners at Mornington 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1000m, 4-3/4 len behind Dominant Witness carrying 55kg. Hard to make a case for.
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Gold, Royal Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Gold Armbands, Royal Blue Star Cap
20 85075 DASTAAN
R J MEUNIER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms D Bliss, J Brown, D Sullivan, C Holdsworth
Last start jumped awkwardly and laid in early stages; got back early 5th of 8 runners at Geelong Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn Aug 3 over 1100m, 7-1/4 len behind Double Em with 58.5kg. Before that wide throughout and checked on straightening; 7th of 9 starters at Geelong Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn Jul 23 over 1100m, 4-1/2 len behind Madame Brezing with 58.5kg. Unlikely to trouble these.
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Red, Black Cap