SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   15 Aug 2018
 
GOING: G

Clanbrooke Racing (Bm70) 1000m

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

Open House should be prominent from one. La Pomme De Pin can come across from out wide. La Pomme De Pin has good speed and can cross, Weekend Escape, Dancing Tycoon, Doc's Hero and Open House can be on the speed. DANCING TYCOON is a promising type with a good record resuming after measuring up to some handy company last time in. Sure to take beating here. THINE IS THE POWER led all the way to win on the Hillside at her second start and while taking on older horses she's capable of measuring up. GETEMHEL resumed with quite a dominant win at Geelong and from the good gate if she can back that up she's an each-way player. Chances to Freehearted, Rewarding Laughter and Weekend Escape and a watch on Saraswati fresh from a long spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Think Dancing Tycoon can be too smart.
1 2137x FREEHEARTED
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms A M Franklin-Browne
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last preparation slowly away and hampered near turn; 7th of 9 starters at Mornington 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) in Mar over 1200m, slow track; 4-3/4 len behind She's Positive carrying 55kg. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3/4 len (blocked for run near turn) Kyneton 3yo+ F&M Mdn in Dec last year over 1100m defeating Under The Sea with 58kg. Needs luck but not out of it.
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ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
2 11x50 OPEN HOUSE
KATHRYN DURDEN
10YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens)
First-up quickly across from a wide gate to lead first-up but gave away when 5th of 12 runners at Bendigo 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Jul 6 over 1000m, 1-1/4 len behind Keep Courting with 59kg. Second run from a spell 18th of 20 runners at Flemington (Bm78) Jul 21 over 1200m, 7-1/4 len behind Overstep with 55kg. Ordinary last time and prefer others.
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STEPHANIE THORNTON
Navy, Grey Stripes, Yellow Cap
3 659x0 SCUZI
JARROD MCLEAN
11YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K L Wilson
Fresh up after three months 10th of 11 starters at Morphettville (Bm75) Jul 28 over 1050m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Barood with 56kg. Previously second-up won by 4 len (laid in in the straight) Hamilton 3yo+ F&M (Bm58) in Jan over 1100m defeating Maka's Blu Girl carrying 61.5kg. Did nothing fresh and others better.
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J ALLEN
Cerise, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys, White Seams Sleeves And Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
4 44197 ZARPOYA
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
9YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R Griffiths, Mrs S Griffiths, R Griffiths, A F Nicholl, J Thompson, C J Finnegan, M E J Sullivan, A G Mackey, G M Miles, W M Parker, Mrs J F Branson, D Licheni, Mrs K J Licheni & T Jones
Last run 7th of 12 runners at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp Jul 28 over 1200m, 6-3/4 len behind Lady Of Flanders with 59.5kg. The race before that 3 wide and overraced throughout; 9th of 10 runners at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp Jul 14 over 1200m, 5-3/4 len behind Magnesium Rose with 54.5kg. Prepared to risk.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
5 654x1 KYZAMBA
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Ms J L Zammit
Not raced for 41 days. Fresh up after five months won by a neck Cranbourne (Bm70) Jul 5 over 1000m slow track defeating Parwan Prince carrying 53.5kg. Previously second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1-1/4 len Seymour (Bm58) in Nov last year over 1000m slow track defeating The Wild Wild West carrying 58kg. Comes off a win but tough ask here.
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White, Five Purple Diamonds And Cap
6 14581 WRAPSODY
CIARON MAHER & DAVID EUSTACE
9YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A Pateman
Last run favourite; won by 1-1/4 len (overraced early stages; overraced near 800m) Mildura (Bm64) Jul 28 over 1100m defeating The Launcher with 55.5kg. The run before that 8th of 11 runners at Geelong Synthetic (Bm70) Jul 13 over 1000m, 4-1/2 len behind Plateau Gold carrying 52.5kg. Place contender.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Emerald Green, Silver Thor Hammer, Black Details, Purple And Silver Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 1213x DANCING TYCOON
MICK PRICE
9YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
K A Thomas
Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 15 starters at Flemington 3yo Hcp in Apr over 1400m, 1/2 len behind Iconoclasm carrying 54kg. Previous preparation first-up won by 1 len Moe 3yo Mdn in Feb over 1017m defeating Golden Key with 56kg. Promising type who is sure to be competitive.
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ZAC SPAIN
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
8 338x1 GETEMHEL
NIGEL BLACKISTON
10YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S & F Finnegan
Fresh up after a year raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len Geelong 2yo+ F&M (Bm64) Jul 15 over 1140m slow track defeating Oracabessa with 60kg. Previously second-up 11th of 14 runners at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp in Apr 2017 over 1100m, 5-1/4 len behind Merriest carrying 54kg. Could go on with it now.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Gold, Dark Green Hoops And Sleeves, White Cap
9 228x5 HOPE YA DON'T MIND
JOHN MCARDLE
9YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
N J Irwin & D J Irwin
Fresh up after four months jumped awkwardly and blocked for run near 400m; 5th of 7 runners at Sale (Bm64) Aug 1 over 1013m, on slow going 4-3/4 len behind Outback Warrior with 58.5kg. Previously second-up won by 1-1/4 len (jumped awkwardly) Yarra Valley (Bm64) in Jan over 1009m slow track defeating Smooth Hustler with 56.5kg. Fitter but minor player.
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Silver, Purple Star, Sleeves And Cap
10 495x1 DOC'S HERO
C VIDOTTO & C BEASY
11YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P E Templeton, S J Barthelson, A P Rippon, S G Thomson, Mrs K G Thomson, W E Mitchell, C J Jarred, Dr G Campbell, Mrs C A Dent & A Dent
First-up after four months tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3/4 len Pakenham Park Synthetic (Bm64) Aug 2 over 1000m defeating Scappare carrying 57.5kg. Previously second-up raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 starters at Caulfield 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) in Jan over 1100m, 5-1/4 len behind For A Song with 57kg. Harder here.
4
L NOLEN
Orange, White Spots, Brown Sleeves And Cap
11 25442 WEEKEND ESCAPE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
10YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B W Hutty, Mrs R J Hutty, A C Murray, Mrs J R Murray, J D Hutty, Mrs L C Hutty, D J Glass & Mrs M J Glass
Last outing raced on the pace then 2nd of 7 runners at Sale (Bm64) Aug 1 over 1013m, slow track; nose behind Outback Warrior carrying 59.5kg. The run before that became unbalanced and wide throughout; came from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at Mornington (Bm64) in Jun over 1000m, slow track; 1-1/4 len behind Leelavadee with 59.5kg. Honest and has each-way claims.
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D DUNN
Tangerine, Navy Blue Braces
12 x6152 REWARDING LAUGHTER
ERIC MUSGROVE
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M F Searle
Last start rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd of 10 runners at Geelong (Bm64) Aug 6 over 1100m, slow track; 1/2 len behind Presumptuous carrying 55.5kg. The start before that 5th of 11 starters at Morphettville 3yo (Bm70) Jul 14 over 1050m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Splashette with 55kg. Racing well and is one of the chances.
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Hot Pink, Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 1x3x SARASWATI
DANIEL MCCARTHY
11YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D W Strain, D J McCarthy & B J McCarthy
Finished off last campaign raced on the pace then 3rd of 8 runners at Flemington 3yo F (Bm70) in Apr 2016 over 1000m, 1-3/4 len behind Miss Vista with 56.5kg. Won previous preparation first up won by 1 len (ran wide during race; laid out near turn) Kyneton 3yo Mdn in Feb 2016 over 1100m defeating Gagosian carrying 54kg. Won trial at Wodonga over 800m on Jul 16. Coming off a long break. Keep safe.
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Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
14 4574x SWORN EVIDENCE
DARREN WEIR
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Forest Lodge Racing Pty Ltd, Peake Racing, N A Edwards, Mrs J E Edwards, Roughies Crew, Honey Badger & Wilawl Go Racing
Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; 4th of 15 runners at this track in the LR Twilight Glow in Nov last year over 1400m, slow track; 2-3/4 len behind Yulong Xingsheng carrying 55kg. First ever start ran 2nd of 13 runners at this track 3yo Mdn in Aug last year over 1000m, slow track; 1 len behind Written Choice with 56kg. Has the ability so keep an eye on betting.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Maroon, White Star, White And Maroon Stars Sleeves, White And Maroon Star Cap
15 216x9 LA POMME DE PIN
LLOYD KENNEWELL
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
First-up after eight months inquiry into performance; had tough run and tired 9th of 12 runners at Moonee Valley 3yo F Hcp Aug 4 over 1000m, 7-3/4 len behind Multaja carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up won by 5-1/2 len Ballarat Mm 2yo Classic in Nov last year over 1000m slow going defeating Anthemoessa carrying 55kg. Much better than fresh effort suggests.
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Lime Green And Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
16 21 THINE IS THE POWER
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hall Thoroughbred (Mgr: K M Hall), G Melideo, L Moio & The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys)
When well supported at debut, wide throughout; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 runners at this track 2yo F Hcp Jul 4 over 1000m, 1 len behind Humma Humma carrying 57kg. Last start favourite; won by 1-1/2 len this track 2yo Hcp Jul 25 over 1000m slow track defeating Ray's Dream carrying 54kg. Impressed last start and has strong claims.
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17 680x2 UPTOWN GAL
ROBBIE LAING
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, P Athanasakos, Mrs A Athanasakos, M A Lester, Mrs K B Lester, Mrs M J Bryan, S D Bryan, C J Dunn, S R Montague & T M Montague
First-up after three months rider told to use more care; 2nd of 12 runners at Cranbourne (Bm64) Jul 26 over 1200m, on slow going nose behind Cordoba with 55.5kg. Previously second-up hampered near turn; 4th in a small field at Ballarat 3yo+ F&M Bm64 in Mar over 1400m, 4-1/2 len behind Angelic Spirit carrying 59.5kg. Place hopes best.
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BEN THOMPSON
Black, Red Apple, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
18 7x840 STRAVIERA
HENRY DWYER
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Fitzwood Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Goulopoulos)
Third-up and won third-up in the past. First-up 3 wide; raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 runners at Bendigo 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Jul 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Keep Courting with 58kg. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 starters at Sale (Bm64) Aug 1 over 1013m, on slow going 3 len behind Outback Warrior carrying 58.5kg. Wide gate no help. Others better.
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Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star