SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: Out 11m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Lario leading Alero. EVERAIN (1) looks very well placed back to benchmark grade having been well supported to win the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington last time out, off the back of two smart wins at Mornington and Cranbourne. A mile there may have just seen him out but he now comes back to an ideal trip and gets Williams up. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (3) has always promised a bit but really put them away last start at Bendigo over 1100m, scoring by 2.25 lengths. His run prior over this course and distance was solid and he can improve again now. BETWITCHERY (6) led under Shinn who went for home early over this route last start, holding on by the barest of margins. Drops right in weight with the apprentice on board and will take catching again. LARIO (7) stuck on fairly last time at Flemington and sets up well from the inside with Shinn now jumping aboard. ALERO (4) has ability, up in trip could spark improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Everain to win.
1 4x114 EVERAIN
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B K Saunders & B A E Saunders
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at Flemington Silverbowl Fnl on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind From A Distance with 55.5kg at $4. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 0 - 64 June 22 over 1300m defeating Bold Strike with 59.5kg at $2.50. Brings strong form to this, go close.
6
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Black, Pink Spots And Hooped Sleeves
2 5x512 SEINDEEL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), L P Money, P R Money, Mrs J E A Lindsay, B J Lindsay, Inglewood Stud (Mgr: G Wigley), M F Clemenger, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), No Laughing Matter (Mgr: M A Hunter), S D Cameron, Mrs S M Ridgway, Mrs K M Grossek, M J Heenan & B S Wilson
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 30 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Willmott carrying 58.5kg at $8. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1415m in soft going defeating Capital Asset carrying 59.5kg at $2.25. Maps nicely, consider.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
3 31461 NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien)
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 July 13 over 1100m in the wet defeating Royal Lass carrying 59kg at $3. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Santa Ana Moon with 54kg at $11. Have to respect again.
8
J MOTT
Orange, Emerald Green Quarters, Quartered Cap
4 x1277 ALERO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, Mrs S H Juratowitch, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, J A Robertson, Mrs EK Anders, Mrs JM Scales, J A F Rabl, H R Smart, D A Wouters, B R Cross, R M Scales, D P Juratowitch, D L Anders, Mrs M J Mattsson, T M Scales, Pink Tacos (Mgr: Ms B J Patterson) & C D Barton
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 12 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scampi with 55.5kg at $12. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Echuca Bm64 on June 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tapo carrying 61.5kg at $2.10. Solid each way hope.
5
JAMIE MELHAM
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
5 3140x SKIPPERS CANYON
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, M Johnston, Webbmck Racing, A S Clark, Beartown No.21, G Lygoyris, S Tsalikidis, J M Gurrieri, N A Davidson, Murumba Racing, N A Johnston, C S Williams & A S Ingersole
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Ellerslie in the G2 Avondale Gns February 22 over 2100m, soft track; 15 len behind Thedoctoroflove with 57kg at $39.90. On debut second last of 8 at Hastings in the LR Colin Meads Trophy September 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 57kg at $45. Will take great benefit from this run.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 32641 BETWITCHERY
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J Sawford), G Johnson, R Chalmers, Miss D Patton, D Syme, Connie Pies (Mgr: M Conway) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas)
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track 3yo F Bm64 July 23 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chocolate Box with 59.5kg at $3.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Illyivy carrying 51kg at $12. Can measure up well once more.
7
TOM PREBBLE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x3923 LARIO
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R M Anderson, Mrs P Anderson, B A Ainsworth, Mrs W Ainsworth, M J Davidson, A E Mottershead, J Kanga, Mrs S Kanga, P C Gambell, Dr J G Morgan & Emdeejay (Mgr: Mrs M L Alfredson)
Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Duchess Zou with 54kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Legacy Bay carrying 60kg at $12. Top jockey booked, takes catching.
1
B SHINN
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
8 x1363 WARPARTY
THOMAS CONLAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Walker, S D Johnson, K J Fitzpatrick, Mrs P V Fitzpatrick, W D Bell, T Fraser, G Horton, C Crofts, J G Wright, O Favaloro, M M Lam, Miss H Li & Coupla Ol Drunks Syndicate (Mgr L Walker)
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Bm64 on July 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 59.5kg at $4.20. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Echuca Bm64 on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tapo with 60kg at $2.90. Has a bit to find.
11
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Pink, Lime Stars And Sleeves, Pink And Lime Star Cap
9 x1424 BOLD STRIKE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), F J Biviano, C Butler, M M Carmont, S W Hendry, Mrs R Lewis, S R Niven, P Ryan, Mrs S L Ryan, R J Ferris, C Williamson, Mrs F M Dugdale, C J Stillman & R Irving
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Legacy Bay with 56kg at $4. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Everain with 57.5kg at $3.20. Going okay and maps well.
4
ETHAN BROWN
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
10 547x1 STAY SILENT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Armac (Mgr: Mrs D Arnel), Bennett Racing Paulita (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead & J G Falcke
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a nose at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1230m in soft going defeating Rattle'n'roll carrying 58kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mm Mdn on January 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hell To Pay with 57kg at $4. Back in good order, can measure up.
4
BEN ALLEN
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 65x21 SACRED FORT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Miss K L Edwards, P C Savage, J Parfett, P H Jenkins, B McEgan, Franksdriving (Mgr: S Scott), D Sinclair, B Baker, R J Facchi, LAPD (Mgr: P L Diamond), M K Leacy, G Miller, G M O'Meara, V Surace, P Tabone, P A Thompson, C R Watson & P E Wharton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Complete Unknown with 59.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1230m on a rain affected track defeating Leaving Las Vegas with 59.5kg at $5.50. Handy type but this will test.
2
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
12 21537 SIMPLY OUTRAGEOUS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kildalton Park (Mgr D Gordon), A Brain, Cool Kids (Mgr: D Russo), The Bellum (Mgr: R Cruise), Ms D Mahony, G Tucker, Nordburg (Mgr: J Norden), K Greelish, Richmond Racing (Mgr: T Wilson), A Herbert, D Findlay, Ms M Caliste, M Datson, T Renfrey, S & J Azzopardi, Miss E Spiteri & Lakers (Mgr: S Canny)
Last start from last on the turn 7th of 12 at this track 3yo F Bm64 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Betwitchery carrying 55.5kg at $17. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Geelong F&M Bm58 on July 11 over 1430m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Irrefutably with 61.5kg at $3.50. Would need to improve further.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Green, White Sleeves And Cap