SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   29 Jul 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ive > Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Both Sides Now to take up the running with Eleanor Dumont and Zeshadow close at hand. BLUE WILLOW (7) can break through here. She was well supported last start here over 1800m but just got too far back behind the progressive Komito who sat close to a fast pace and kept kicking. Blue Willow charged into second and although she'll be back again, she can round these up. MISS CASTELVECCHIO (5) was a strong winner in easier company at Geelong second-up and looks set to go on with it this time in dropping nicely in the weights. TEMPRANILLO (4) presents third-up and ready to fire. Two runs back have been good and she gets to her ideal trip now, go close. ELEANOR DUMONT (2) struggled last time in a rare miss. Her form prior was rock solid and she can bounce back. ZESHADOW (6) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blue Willow on top.
1 x0378 ELSIE MAY
LOGAN MCGILL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 63.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J Rayner), Mailbag Seymour (Mgr: J M Rayner), J A R C C Racing (Mgr: R Monk), S M Kelsh, J Kelsh, M F Dickens, E Cole, Ms S E Dowling, Sheoak Racing (Mgr: G F Bourke), R E Scott, C V Huckel, Dr S P De Graaff, Ms C Naismith, Ms D E Dickens & Amity Fillies (Mgr: Mrs A Clarke)
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on June 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Bankers Choice with 51kg at $31. Before that ran second last of 8 at Flemington F&M Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Duchess Zou with 56kg at $17. Needs to find best.
2
SAM KENNEDY
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
2 11419 ELEANOR DUMONT
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 62.0KG
G N Nicholson & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P B Payne)
Last start 9th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Oraqua with 59kg at $3.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4.5 len at Geelong Bm62 June 19 over 1425m on a heavy track defeating Queensbury with 59kg at $3. Chance on best.
7
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Purple, Gold Fern Leaf, White Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Purple And Gold Hooped Cap
3 1760x BOTH SIDES NOW
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
G W Evans
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm70 May 7 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Astradeel with 58kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Warrnambool Bm66 March 9 over 1700m defeating Feargal carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Market best guide.
8
DECLAN BATES
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
4 51x53 TEMPRANILLO
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), A Konstantatos, Mrs A Konstantatos, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, S Greig, Mrs J Greig, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C M Lee, G Singh, M F Ko, P G Kelly, M S J Racing (Mgr: J Holliday), A M Holst, P G Stewart, A J N Brooks & M B King
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm66 on July 1 over 1300m, in the wet; 3 len behind Divine Thoughts carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm74 on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Silent Shares carrying 56.5kg at $8. Racing well. Peaks now up in trip, go close.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Turquoise Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
5 31x41 MISS CASTELVECCHIO
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B Hall, Saturday Racing group (Mgr: R Allen), Hardhat Filly (Mgr: P A Dowling), Ms S Taylor, R W Duncan, B M Ziegler, S Richter, P A Harris, P R Sankey, Table Thirty Seven (Mgr: K J Ardley), R Dean & Ms D M Eichstadt
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Moe F&M Bm62 on June 18 over 1208m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Unapproachable with 60kg at $2.80. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Geelong F&M Bm56 July 10 over 1443m in the wet defeating Sephia carrying 61.5kg at $2.70. Has come back better and can measure up.
1
EMILY POZMAN
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
6 37252 ZESHADOW
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R G Freer, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), Cabec Bomwrec Racing (Mgr: A F Ewart), M A Walkley, Blupurl (Mgr: A Gibson), Northwood Equine, D L Pyke, P Seedsman, Halfa Racing (Mgr: P J Holman), C P Lancaster, R Sharp, J N Tolcon, J P Hoy, W Hoy & P Hoy
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm66 on July 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Savvie Blanc with 57kg at $2.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Oraqua with 57kg at $26. Should be thereabouts.
9
THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Navy And Lime Noblet Racing Logo, Navy And Sky Blue Striped Sleeves, Lime Cap
7 77342 BLUE WILLOW
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm70 on July 15 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Komito carrying 54kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Prestige Forever carrying 51kg at $4.80. Knocking on the door and will be hard to hold out.
10
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue
8 x0693 BAYWATCH
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
M J Chittick
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind One Long Day carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track F&M Bm74 on June 13 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 54kg at $13. Place chance again.
6
L CURRIE
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 8x163 QUEEN OF CORDOBA
MICHAEL JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms A J Smith, J B Kelly & R McNaught
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm56 on July 10 over 1443m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Miss Castelvecchio with 60.5kg at $17. Before that 6th of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Boulder Jack with 60.5kg at $11. Risking.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
10 460x8 ABERLUTELY
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), R F Walker, C J Deighton, G J Wilson, Mrs R A Wilson, G J Miles, Mrs J E Sommers, T Allan, P Ryan, P F Meehan, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), Powdered Lobster Racing (Mgr: D Burch) & T W Lanyon
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm62 on June 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Second Time carrying 53.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 1750m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Laybuy with 55.5kg at $8. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
3
C NEWITT
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves