SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

ive > Handicap 1000m

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

Many of these juveniles step out for the first time so a strong pace is anticipated. SISSTAINABLE (6) is a well-bred filly who ran a solid race on debut in the Maribyrnong Trial, working home okay when fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Better for that break and has won a jump out. Go close. FACILITATE (1) was good on debut at Moonee Valley when in the market, sticking on nicely for second. Can take up a good spot here and take catching. RECUPERATO (8) wasn't beaten far on debut in the Cinderella Stakes behind the handy Gin Spirit. Better for that and can improve. SASSY ABBEY (9) tried hard on debut in the Black Opal Preview when working early. Have to respect the Bjorn Baker yard and Damian Lane booked. CONSCIENCE (5) is a well-bred by filly by Snitzel on debut with Blake Shinn booked. Wary. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sisstainable to win.
1 2 FACILITATE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
At debut, 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 21 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Eternal Darkness with 57.5kg at $6. Can measure up.
5
J MOTT
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
2 DONEBRAVO
DOUG HARRISON
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D C Harrison, Ms H Dunn, F De Pasquale, J Dunn, G A Morrison, C J Surkitt, Phillips Family Racing (Mgr: C W O Phillips), W S Carter, Mrs E ROBINSON, K W McGrath, S Adams, M M Dean, Ms N M Delorenzo, Ms T L Harris, D A Hender, Mrs K A Loving, P Presti, Mrs E Williams & P R Williams,R.Presti
Gelding by Strasbourg on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne trial over 800m on February 24. Chance.
2
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Blue, Gold Spots, Red Cap
3 SICILIAN WARRIOR
MATT LAURIE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
B C Micalizzi
Colt by Magnus making his first appearance. Recent jump out form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Mornington jump-out on February 19. Watch the betting.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Red, Gold Diagonal Halves, Inverted Triangle Insert, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 0 BUSH BATTLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J O'Connor, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, I M Tyack, D J Power, Janije Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Gray), C Smith, T C Eddy, W Johnson, Miss B F Power, A R Roughan, J G Krueger, Mrs T M Krueger & G Krueger
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1100m, 12 len behind Eeteedee carrying 58kg at $51. Need to see again.
9
K JENNINGS
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
5 CONSCIENCE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J Camilleri & TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams)
Two-year-old filly (Snitzel - In Times Of War) has trialled on two occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Cranbourne trial over 800m February 24. Well bred, keep safe.
4
B SHINN
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
6 4x SISSTAINABLE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms R C Parker, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Mrs K L Thompson, R M Anderson, K H Warriner, M J Murdoch, Mrs S C Murdoch, P M R Clancy, S G Palmer, G M Turner & R Griffin
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had five months break. At debut last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Flemington in the LR Maribyrnong Trl on October 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tremonti with 56kg at $6.50. Recently won a jump-out at Ballarat on February 24. Go close.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap
7 SPLENDID MAGNUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D M Toohey, H G Toohey, A J Toohey & S W Kennedy
Two-year-old filly making debut by Magnus out of Splendid Thing. Runner-up in a Flemington jump-out on February 14. Capable of a solid performance.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Gold with Black Horse Motif, Aqua Blue Sleeves with Black Stars, Gold Cap with Black Stars
8 5 RECUPERATO
PETER GELAGOTIS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
E Gelagotis, M B Christian, B G Christian, S F Spiteri, J Cashmore, Mrs A Cashmore, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), L Osman, Grants Racing (Mgr: I Grant), Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou) & Mrs A Borges
Was at long odds at debut, did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Cinderella on February 22 over 1050m, 2.75 len behind Gin Spirit with 56kg at $26. Likely improver who is right in the mix.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
Baby Pink And Deep Navy Halves, Deep Navy Cap, Baby Pink Pom Pom
9 4 SASSY ABBEY
BJORN BAKER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
W H Hilton, T Reynolds, Mrs K Reynolds & Miss D M Hilton
At debut, 4th of 13 at Canberra Opalpreview on February 21 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Farcited with 54.5kg at $8.50. Should measure up.
1
DAMIAN LANE
Black, White Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap