SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Van Roy. Tricky race. DIRTY GRIN (3) is in great form of late, winning three from six this campaign and never finishing worse than third. Flew home to miss by the barest of margins over 1200m at Caulfield, giving the indication he'd be ready for the rise to this trip now. Maps nicely, should go close. STYLISH (16) won well fresh before having no luck whatsoever at Caulfield last time out, badly held up. Forgive that, she can atone. IMPENDING LINK (19) is racing consistently, well backed here last time over 1500m and just missing in a narrow finish. Tricky draw but should be competitive again. BOLTSAVER (18) has placed in all three runs this time in, the past two on wet ground. If the track has give in it again he can break through. EMPRESSIVE ENUFF (5) is the only horse in the field coming off a win and he could go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dirty Grin to win.
1 x098x BLONDEAU
NONI SHELTON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Colin Butler, N Shelton, M Allman, S Howell & A Gillies
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 April 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 58kg at $201. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Flemington Bm84 March 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mytemptation with 60kg at $201. Need to see.
1
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Deep Red, Blue BR Letters, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap, Deep Red Stripe
2 319x0 PRINCEOFNOTTINGHAM
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
Nottingham (Mgr: S G Payne), Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), Mrs C O'dea, M D Smith, Miss L C Campbell, C Estall, Ms J M Dale, D A Harten, C R Greville, A J C Pianta, C R Butcher, S J Miller, P R Kiely, M P Haberfield, J H Batchelor, J F Pegler & A N Woff
Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Namesake carrying 54kg at $201. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Bm70 on November 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Impending Link carrying 57.5kg at $14. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White Checks
3 11312 DIRTY GRIN
NICK RYAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, T Chan, Miss J Pietrasiewicz, T Campbell, J Bono, F Bono & Nunkeri Park (Mgr: J Bono)
Useful type. Last start 2nd of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, nose behind Namesake carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. The race before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm70 April 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Verdoux carrying 60kg at $3.80. Sets up well.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Red And Yellow Stars Sleeves, Red And Yellow Stars Cap
4 23x32 ROGUE ROCKER
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J B Biasin, S J Batchelor & D J Simmons
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Losesomewinmore with 58.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Colmar with 61.5kg at $5.50. Going well, not out of this.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Light Blue, Black Lightning Bolt, Sleeves And Cap
5 20601 EMPRESSIVE ENUFF
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Darvill, L Darvill, F B Jackson & Two Bob Snobs Syndicate (Mgr: L Jackson)
Useful type. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm70 May 21 over 1300m defeating Darts Daly with 60kg at $7. Before that ran last of 15 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Title Fighter carrying 54kg at $51. Each way hope.
9
B RAWILLER
Blue, Red And White Bands, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 966x7 EYE OF THE EAGLE
JOHN MCARDLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K W Breese & Mrs J R Breese
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Stylish with 60.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Flemington Bm70 on September 22 over 1420m, 4 len behind Saban carrying 61kg at $3.50. Fitter but does need to lift.
2
PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue And White Hoops, Cerise Yoke, Stripe And Cap
7 7259x FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, D Evans, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Flemington Bm84 February 15 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Smokin' Princess carrying 56kg at $17. Previously first up; failed to finish at Moonee Valley Bm78 October 25 over 1600m. Might be better off following this run.
8
FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 10405 GEORGIE GET MAD
DENIS PAGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kahhof with 60kg at $19. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind King Zephyr carrying 59kg at $41. Could give cheek.
7
HANNAH EDGLEY
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
9 x0349 LAA DE SHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Musk Creek Farm P/L (D Kobritz), X R Li, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), Papean Hojo Racing (M Howarth), Clay Hero Racing (R Lanyon), H K Lee, G F Dayman, W Guy, D M Hehir, M Stojanovski, The Booligans (T Lanyon), A Merrick, J B Nowak, G Wagner & K Lovett
Most recently 9th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kahhof carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $31. Rough hope.
18
HARRY COFFEY
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
10 2726x SIR ATLAS
LINDSEY SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), D Boxshall, K J Matthews, Mrs M L O'Donnell, L O'Donnell, A Van, E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke, A G Hartnell, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs K Fox, Te Amo Mater (Mgr: G L Fox), S Willoughby & R D Partington
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 February 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mrs Artie with 62.5kg at $3.40. First up last campaign second of 15 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind The Open carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Can be hitting the line.
11
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
11 16775 WALLENDA
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
J B Wilson, Glentree Racing, C M Hosie, McMahon Family Racing, Mrs V L Canning, R Ciappara, Ms L Fair, O Mustafa, P Lawrence, P C McClure, R McClure, Mrs C Randalls, M P Brockhoff, T W L Dugdale, D L Guihot, R Irving, C G McKenzie, A Noble, A Sengupta & C J Stillman
Useful type. Last start 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on June 1 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind He'll Rip with 59kg at $5. The run before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Prancing Spirit with 55.5kg at $51. Don't underestimate.
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LOGAN BATES
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
12 43893 FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Last start 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kahhof with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Roadcone with 55.5kg at $26. Inclined to risk.
13
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
13 58x17 LEGEND OF DUBAI
DOMINIC SUTTON
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), A Thomas, Ms A Vella, I R Katz, Ms E L Jelfs, T G Baker, D M Huddy, Prime Time Racing (Mgr: D J Wolinski), R T M Bull, Mrs W Baker, B J Rogers, Mrs B Baker, G A Riccio, R McEntee & B Aidonis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 April 17 over 1400m defeating Allibor with 61kg at $4.20. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Chakado with 60kg at $5. Possible improver.
6
TOM PREBBLE
Navy Blue, Pink Seams, White Sleeves
14 1320x VAN ROY
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), Mrs C M Anderson, C J Franklin, T N Franklin, M W Langford, Ms K E Maxwell, Mrs M C Leahy, Mrs M T Couch, L J Leahy, L W Anderson, Gwynfi Racing (Mgr: W Owen), J C G Racing (Mgr: L A Curtain), P Stirling, G Stirling & M A Beecham
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Flemington Bm84 January 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Elphinstone carrying 55kg at $20. Previously first up; third in a small field at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 August 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lulu Darling carrying 56kg at $9. Rough chance.
16
EMILY POZMAN
Purple, Gold Yoke, Armbands And Quartered Cap
15 14119 SIRIUS STATEMENT
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), P A Catterall, Ms M T Farrell, Ms M G Keys, Ms W E Prentis, D P Shukosky, G B Ward, C D Shipp, J B Rist, R T R Heggarty, D T K Le, E P Meyer, B J Meyer, A B Meyer, M B S Racing No. 2 (Mgr: Mrs Y P Mcmullen), Ms K Brown, M Field & B Prescot
Useful mare. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Avebury carrying 58kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Mornington F&M Bm70 April 19 over 1600m defeating Very Sewreel carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Can bounce back.
13
D YENDALL
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
16 29x17 STYLISH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P E Campbell, Mrs P A Campbell, A Melideo, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman) & Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Bendigo Bm70 May 14 over 1300m defeating Prevailed with 57kg at $5.50. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Trial By Press with 59kg at $5. No luck last time, can hit back.
3
BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
17 4x05x SAXON KING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, W J Peterson, E P Ehsman, AMJ Racing, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, McBossa, D Cicciarelli, S Patel, Saxon King, P L Cooper, R W L Saxon King 1, Barry P, J Begg, D S Whitmore, Ms M A Faraday, J Ginns, L A Agosta, M A Cowley & F Agosta
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm78 January 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Flying Mikki with 58kg at $9. Previously first up; second last of 15 at Ballarat Bm84 December 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind The Open carrying 56kg at $16. Might need a run or two.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Pink 'Race With Lizzie' Logo, Black And White Check Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
18 3x223 BOLTSAVER
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss B A Archard
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Spione carrying 54.5kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 1400m, on heavy track; nose behind Persian Spirit with 60.5kg at $3.60. Should be thereabouts.
12
R MCLEOD
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
19 26472 IMPENDING LINK
GREG EURELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T K M Lam
Useful type. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 21 over 1500m, nose behind Surprise Coming carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 7th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind King Zephyr carrying 57kg at $14. Making headway. Tough to beat.
15
DANIEL MOOR
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover And Sleeves, Orange Cap
20 9x470 MATRIARCH ROSE
DAN O'SULLIVAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Dr R P Willis, Mooglebird Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Fields), Rosie's Empire (Mgr: M Tasker), Nordburg (Mgr: J Norden), J Kendrick, A Kendrick, Dr P Frazier, G McMurray, N Willis, Mrs P A Willis, B K Willis, Mrs C A Cross, The Mane (Mgr: P Andreopoulos), M D Hewett, J D Seebohm & Sundance (Mgr: P McIntyre)
Useful mare. At the latest run second last of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fire Of Etna with 57.5kg at $13. Before that 7th of 12 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Star Sirius with 58kg at $14. Needs to find best.
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Aqua, White Seams, Orange And White Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap With Aqua Pom Pom