SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Jockey Watch Plate 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 33)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Looks a keen contest with Hot Too Go and Steadfast pressing for the lead with Comancheria and Global Eclipse close at hand. HOT TOO GO (4) was beaten as a $1.80 favourite first up at Sandown Lakeside but stuck on well enough when third, beaten 1.75 lengths. He's better suited getting to 1600m having run well in some good races last time in. Rates highly. GLOBAL ECLIPSE (3) was good on debut over this track and trip when just finding one better, beaten under a length. Drawn awkwardly but can improve and go one better. MISS ALEXIS (10) is a well-bred filly who has been good in two runs to date. Had things against last time and the bigger track will suit, just not sure if she's looking for further now. STEADFAST (11) was good at Caulfield Heath last time and has each-way claims off that. COMANCHERIA (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hot Too Go to win.
1 8x252 COMANCHERIA
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), C & Mrs J Madden, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), M Saadie, L Stubbs, J Simpson, N Taranto, D Hill, & S Mohamed
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rip 'N' Rip carrying 59.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1525m, 5.5 len behind Fontaine Rouge carrying 59.5kg at $11. Some chance.
1
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
2 x6565 BOLSHIE
CHRIS PARRY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C Parry
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 56kg at $101. Before that second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rip 'N' Rip with 59kg at $101. Risking.
7
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Green, Red And White V, White Sleeves And Cap
3 2 GLOBAL ECLIPSE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BR/BL  COLT 59.0KG
MiRunners Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D C Halpin), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), D W Russell, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), G A M Maynard, Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd
At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Belle Detelle with 59kg at $11. Takes beating.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Yellow, MiRunners Logo, Navy Sleeves, Cerise With Logo On Cap
4 229x3 HOT TOO GO
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
I Katz, Ms A Vella, B Hill, Mrs J Hill, S Fuller, W Parker, P Spowart, A Thomas, M Walsh, T Fenech, S Palmer, T J Ryan, M Deacon, C Harrington, STP Dogland Syndicate (Mgr: J Sherren), Runamok Racing (Mgr: M Santonoceto), Wage Theft Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Gearing) & Blue Demon (Mgr: S Lovekin)
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Highlands with 59kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Plymouth with 58kg at $17. Fitter, rates highly.
6
B SHINN
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
5 MURGASTY
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Hogan
Three-year-old gelding (Pierro - Deedra) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Cranbourne in a 1200m trial on February 24. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
2
J MOTT
White, Red Five Diamonds, Diamond Armband, Quartered Cap
6 56x7 UTAH
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman),Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), N J & Mrs J S Griffin & R A Ford
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Highlands with 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 3 len behind Narbold carrying 58kg at $15. Fitter, possible improver.
4
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
7 4x2 VAGABOND HERO
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Mrs G M Bullen & C W Bullen
Third race start. First start 4th of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Coffin Dodger with 57kg at $26. Went for a break before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1454m, 5.5 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 58kg at $7.50. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
2
DANIEL MOOR
Green, Purple Star Cap
8 99444 I'M A DELIGHT
JAMIE BARRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S P Graham
Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Star Ruler with 57.5kg at $81. The run before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind Gellhorn with 58kg at $151. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
8
MS A HERRMANN
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
9 7 BLING BABY
BRIAN MCGRATH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss T J Hodson, S Martin, K McGill, Mrs J McGill, GL Staindl, Ms J Impey, S Hodson, D Allcott & C G Hodson
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Game Plan carrying 57kg at $101. Don't think she will trouble this field.
5
J FRY
White, Salmon And Pistachio Checks, Sleeves And Cap
10 44 MISS ALEXIS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna & M R Fallon
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 56kg at $4.40. Second-up 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rip 'N' Rip with 57kg at $3.10. Can improve again.
3
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
11 5x572 STEADFAST
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson)
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Gellhorn with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1425m, 5 len behind Maycomb with 57kg at $4.40. Not far away last start. Should take catching.
5
DAMIAN LANE
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap