SANDOWN-HILLSIDE 29 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Sportsbet BlackBook Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 10) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Regal Might should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. REGAL MIGHT (2) can go one better in the opener. He's been runner-up in both efforts this time in and the form has worked out behind Prince Tycoon & Mahershala. He puts himself on speed and should be at peak fitness here in a race without a whole lot of pressure. MISS LOLA (10) was well supported at Caulfield in stronger company last start but just battled. Back up to 1200m should suit her much better, her win prior was in strong time. VALEDICTORIAN (8) resumes. He's only won 1 from 11 but has been highly competitive in some good races and can sprint well fresh. STAR TRIP (5) never got warm first up at Bendigo. We'll say that was inconclusive but still, he could've done more late. He can improve sharply. ELECTRIC ELVIS (4) was dominant in easier last start and goes in based on that effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Regal Might to win.
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| 1 | x0340 |
PRIMAL SPIRIT
REECE GOODWIN 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, R Colaneri, T Perrett, Mrs J McManus, F Larat, C J Nicholls, C Oliver, K S Dhaliwal, Osinaround, Punkrea Racing, R A Caia, S A Bira'm, S P Larsen, Mangan Racing, T Chester, Tre Storti Racing, 2W, N Cataldi, Ace Charm & C Francese Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on July 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lake Forest with 61kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Join The Que carrying 59.5kg at $26. Risking. |
11 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 2 | 30x22 |
REGAL MIGHT
JOHN MCARDLE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Regal Bloodstock, K T Glynn, W J Durham, Ms G Ogilvie, Mrs T H Ta, D Trieu, D B Taylor, S Paulin, J Diamond, S L Fordham, Nar Nar Goon No 1, A R Sinclair, D P Corso, B D Hedrick, L P Fitzpatrick, Friday Experts, J Scire, J King, T M Rawlins & Magnitude Racing Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Prince Tycoon with 60.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on July 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Mahershala carrying 60.5kg at $10. Form reads well and he'll give a huge sight again. |
8 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 25950 |
ZETHUS
PETER SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P J Smith, Ms L H Smith, B W Andersen & Mrs C E Andersen At the latest run ran last of 14 at Flemington Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Piastri carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Markdel carrying 54.5kg at $101. Can't have. |
3 B RAWILLER |
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| 4 | 3x241 |
ELECTRIC ELVIS
REECE GOODWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing P/L, Viva Las Vegas, RWR Racing, I D Kent, K A Ward, S M Ward, B X Racing (A O'Connell), J Pezzimenti, S M Pezzimenti, D Selkrig, Tre Storti Racing (T Coppola), Mangan Racing, S A Bira'm, Ace Elvis, The Bowlers Stables, Four Brothers (S W Dyson), A R Pezzimenti & S N Davidson Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5.5 len at Bairnsdale Bm56 July 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating I Said So carrying 62.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Cl1 on July 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tommyess with 60kg at $3.70. Have to respect off that win. |
9 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 5 | 12x0 |
STAR TRIP
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 58.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Deg Racing, P M Hodgens, D Mu, M Bishop, A T Hood, J L Langley, G Lowe, W J Roennfeldt, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, G L Cowan & J J Raschilla Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 12 at Bendigo Bm62 on June 25 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Weapon Clear with 60.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Mornington 3yo Bm64 on September 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Cavalry Girl carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Can do much better. |
6 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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SATIN DIVA
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN FILLY 58.0KG Ms J R Gray, Mrs A Carbone, Mrs M Finocchio, Ms G Yang, Mrs R T Secatore, Ms R Clemente, Ms D G Bilson, Mrs J J Lincoln, Mrs M Petzierides & Mrs M Rohan Most recently 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 15 over 1000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Final Moment carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind I'm Foxing with 51.5kg at $11. Needs to find best form. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 7 | 19x |
UTOPIC WARRIOR
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W Wong Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Ellerslie Rating 65 April 18 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Thumbelina carrying 58.5kg at $4. On debut won by 0.2 len Ellerslie Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1200m slow track defeating Deprive with 58kg at $3.10. Not discounting. |
1 J MASKIELL |
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| 8 | 4212x |
VALEDICTORIAN
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG T F Yeung Colt back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Cranbourne Cl1 January 30 over 1500m, a long neck behind Late Harvest carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign third of 8 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw July 26 2025 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Tong Ho with 56.5kg at $2.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Should be ready to go. |
2 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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| 9 | 11121 |
MAGNARDO
REECE GOODWIN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R J Goodwin, Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg) & Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings) Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm56 June 26 over 1200m defeating Packers Journey carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm56 on June 16 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Brave Carol carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Flying, fancy place best in this company. |
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| 10 | 5x216 |
MISS LOLA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Signature Scent carrying 53kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pray Tell with 57.5kg at $2.05. Up in trip should suit, she can atone. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 11 | 420x4 |
ARTISTIC GENIUS
PAUL KOUMIS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Lasteur (Mgr E Hancock), P J Armstrong, Mrs J Chen, S A Morrison, Mudlarks (Mgr W R Glenn), Mrs S B Bowen, P Koumis, A B Mayo, Ms M Nelson, T J Mathews, M Nyhus, Mrs T Nyhus & L J Bowen Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on June 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind In And Out carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at this track Bm70 on June 18 2025 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Zouper Fund with 58kg at $51. Rough hope. |
10 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 12 | x6796 |
INTIMEOFNEED
DENNIS JULIUS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs V M Pascoe, T R Pascoe, Mrs J Cunningham, A Cunningham, P J Bow, C W Julius, W Jones, M A Bell, T G Beaton, Mrs S L Roderick, P J Julius, M Smith, Mrs J Smith, D Young, Mrs M W Julius & B Polley At the latest run 6th of 13 at Cranbourne Bm62 on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Best Time carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm62 on June 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Second Time carrying 59kg at $7.50. Prefer to see her back in form. |
7 A MC CABE |
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