SANDOWN-HILLSIDE 11 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap 3000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit. |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Stern Idol leading the way. SUFFOLK STAR (2) narrowly on top, off the back of a good first-up run here over 2400m when working home well off a tempo much slower than he'd have liked. Getting into fifth there reads well, going to the 3000m here and expect the yard to have him nice and fit second up. STERN IDOL (1) resumes. He's the champion jumper who will be tuning up for Warrnambool here. That said, he's certainly adept on the flat and you know he'll stay the trip strongly. DIGGERS AIM (5) struggled last time at Pakenham but had been coming along well prior and could appreciate this trip now. MOTIVER (6) can mix his form but did place over this route two back which reads well. REBADGE (8) struggles to win but is bred to relish this trip and could be an improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Suffolk Star.
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| 1 | 1114x |
STERN IDOL
CIARON MAHER 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G T Ryan, N E Grant, M O'Reilly, F A Sedgman, D J Kelly, S Kekovich, L A Wiegard, J Carnavas, J Ribot De Bresac, P J Blunden, J R Sutcliffe & A McPherson Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Ballarat Gn Chase August 17 over 4500m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Leaderboard with 74kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track Bm70 March 26 over 3000m, 0.7 len behind Lodbrok carrying 60.5kg at $6. Champion jumper who has the flat ability to win. |
4 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | 219x5 |
SUFFOLK STAR
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R T D Racing, A P Grant, C J Bourke, C McLeish, Goddard Crew, Stumbling Out Of Bars, G N Franklin, Q J Basser, B M Basser, Dr S Basser, P B F F Racing, A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, G J Weir, W O W W , T B C Racing, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, B N Bannerman, Koala Dreaming & Shinko Syndicate Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at this track Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hurry Curry with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Murtoa Bm70 on July 26 over 2050m, in the wet; 13 len behind Goliotus with 55kg at $21. Fitter and finds the right race. |
2 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 3 | 04142 |
TSITSIPAS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Busuttin Racing, L F Muollo, T E Woodman, S A McVilly, D Albano, W C Bradnam, A C Schafer, D J Paolini, S Sarpa, W J Burgess, D D Dwyer, Mrs M M Fisk, D K W Hirst, Nags To Riches, Zoomin Dummen, H L Bowman, J R Gallimore & B Smith Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 5 over 2500m, 0.5 len behind Madame Lexis carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that second last in a small field at this track Bm70 on January 28 over 2400m, 4 len behind Amizetta carrying 58kg at $12. Others more likely today. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 4 | 04x70 |
BALINOR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), B A Ryan, G A Ryan, Mrs C B Fawkes, Mrs M T Milgate, B Koster, B Danaher, M Richmond, T Fellows, ANR Balinor (Mgr: Mrs A S Archibald), C M Seeger, D R Langton, C A Payne, J Boshier & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at this track Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Taka Speed with 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 10th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tarvue with 53.5kg at $201. Can improve up in trip. |
6 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 5 | 78128 |
DIGGERS AIM
TREVOR ROGERS 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, D M Coombes, D J Garland & A I McRaye Most recently 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Topspin with 59kg at $4.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on February 19 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Mickidabeel carrying 59kg at $13. Can bounce back. |
1 LOGAN BATES |
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| 6 | 02838 |
MOTIVER
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P A Gorey, A J Gorey, S A Dunkley, S M Arentz, Morningside Racing (Mgr: M Rowsthorn), C P Hayden, B J Hayden, Mrs K Taylor, R J Harman, M T Gleeson, PM Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Mullen), P R Oxlade, Foreshore (Mgr: R W Shore) & Standing Deel (Mgr: L W Patzel) At the latest run faded in the straight 8th of 14 at this track Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hurry Curry with 54kg at $41. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Bm70 on February 4 over 3000m, 3.5 len behind Urban Outlook with 55kg at $8.50. Each way hope. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 7 | 63521 |
HIGH HEELED
JOANNE MUGAVIN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss J R Mugavin, Nivagum Syndicate (Mgr: Miss J R Mugavin) & T E D Syndicate (Mgr: C Holloway) Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Werribee Mdn-Sw February 17 over 2720m defeating Phoenician carrying 57.5kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Vineux carrying 57.5kg at $7. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say she won't be competitive. |
3 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 8 | 84457 |
REBADGE
DOMINIC SUTTON 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, D Sutton, A I Cope, M J Conway, Dr M W R Basset, J P Waldron, R B Peters, P L Ward, P D Copeland, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore), M A Adams, Dr P A Angus & F J Angus At the latest run 7th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Topspin carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on February 12 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Nicoffhome with 59.5kg at $10. Not out of this. |
8 C NEWITT |
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| 9 | 3x041 |
RAPIDO RIVER
MITCHELL LEEK 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms A Chakuar, G A Booker, Mrs C J Booker, M D Corr, Mrs J E Costanzo, F Costanzo, S Sarpa, D Albano, T Tardio, J Tardio & I H Crawford Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 26 over 2500m on a rain affected track defeating Phoenician carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 2500m, 9 len behind Diggers Aim with 57.5kg at $4.40. Will need to progress sharply. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 10 | 37779 |
ZEUSMAS
MITCHELL LEEK 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG B G Butcher, C F Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher & A N Woff Last start 9th of 11 at Pakenham 0-62 on February 26 over 2000m, 8 len behind Houdini with 53kg at $151. The run before that 7th of 10 at Hanging Rock Bm52 on January 26 over 2400m, 8 len behind Dionisio carrying 56.5kg at $12. Looking to others. |
6 BEAU MERTENS |
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