SANDOWN-HILLSIDE 28 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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Tile Importer Handicap 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Strong early tempo with Keats and Independent Road leading the way. BERKELEY SQUARE (5) was outstanding winning last start at Flemington when had no favours in the run but was still strongest on the line. That was only second-up, so will have taken good fitness improvement for the run and gets in well after the claim for Jaylah Kennedy, who was aboard last start. MURAMASA (2) turned in an encouraging return over 1500m in a stronger race than this, so can be expected to be even better again up to 1800m. INDEPENDENT ROAD (11) is a gritty on-pacer and ran well first-up and generally holds form once he finds it. KEATS (9) has twice won third-up and recent runs have suggested he's not far from his best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Berkeley Square to win.
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KNIGHT'S CHOICE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C A Bain, Mrs K J Waldron & R A Waldron Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at Caulfield in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Buckaroo with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup on June 1 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Just Folk with 58kg at $19. This a massive class drop but has big weight and bad barrier, so prefer to see. |
12 L NOLEN |
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MURAMASA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), Ms C Szentkuti, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), G Skien, B Secatore, Mrs R Secatore, M Gordon, G Singh, Ausbred No.1 (Mgr: C Lawlor), Mrs N Stuart, S Lewin, D Juratowitch, Mrs S Juratowitch, A Sharp, Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham) & M B Lee Multiple Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think on September 7 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Pericles with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on March 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind Gear Up carrying 59kg at $7.50. Great run last start in tougher grade than this and will relish extra distance. |
9 J ALLEN |
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AURORA'S SYMPHONY
SYMON WILDE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S W Wilde, Mrs L A Mclauchlan, Mrs N E Barter, Mrs M May, Mrs C L Wallace, Mrs D Saber, B A Palmer, L F Harty, D M Pegler, S D Vines, M S Vines, Ms K Brown, Dr D V Napthine, Mrs A Whitling, D S Hunt, Green And Gold (Mgr: D Williams), Jaybeeque Racing, Blue Roos & Franks Watch Syndicate Multiple Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Flemington Hcp on September 14 over 1700m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 60kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Caulfield Countrycup on November 18 over 2000m, 8 len behind Claidheamh Mor carrying 60kg at $101. Is a second up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich. |
10 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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EMISSARY
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) P/L, R & C Legh Racing P/L, Pulitano Thoroughbreds P/L, Gee Gee Equine Ltd, R A Duke, J Bartolo, R Ford, F Brown, Ms A Bergin, A Panozzo, C & Mrs L Talbot, D Smith, M Nees, L Deady, Mrs S Cummings, A Ring & Union Road Racing (Mgr: M J Catanzariti) Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at Flemington Hcp on September 14 over 1700m, on a wet track; 33 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 60kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 2023 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 57.5kg at $51. Haven't seen his best for sometime now so prepared to wait for signs of improvement. |
6 BILLY EGAN |
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BERKELEY SQUARE
DAN O'SULLIVAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D G Peacock, Mrs P M Loxton, Mrs K D Appleton, V A Lianos, Ms L Yialas, T J Sullivan, C A Sargent, Dr M J Edwards, D L Field, Dr R L De Ross, J M Sullivan, Mrs F J Sullivan, Mrs H M Butler, M C Butler, R J Butler, S M Frederick, P J Francis, B A Keys, Mrs J F Keys & Terrace No 3 (Mgr: Dr W Marmion) Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 13 at Caulfield Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Another Wil with 56.5kg at $26. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Flemington Hcp September 14 over 1700m in the wet defeating King Magnus with 57kg at $6. Well placed. Outstanding win last start after travelling wide and should be even fitter here. |
7 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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KING MAGNUS
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P F Joyce, Mrs L M Joyce, D A Kellas, J Thomas, Mrs J A Thomas, W Pearce, D E Kalviskis, V Kulibaba, Mrs S Kulibaba, B Cesar, R B Trayhurn, A J Wallace, Mrs T Wallace, M K Hocking & G F McDonald Group 3 winner. Useful type. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Flemington Hcp on September 14 over 1700m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Berkeley Square with 58.5kg at $7. The run before that 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 10 over 2040m, slow going 6 len behind Point King with 57.5kg at $11. Going well and should be in the finish again. |
5 J MOTT |
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MANKAYAN
CIARON MAHER 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Fourmour Racing, D Hollyman, R Mutton, B Duffy, G Edwards, C Hawkes, Cyclone K, T Macrae, Mankayan, F Welsford, Mrs S Welsford, The Mighty Misfits, F Marando, P Murphy, Bets Boys Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Mankayan B S C & Kayan Racing Group 3 placegetter. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Mornington Hcp April 20 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Arran Bay carrying 56.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Lrd Stks December 26 over 1700m, soft track; a neck behind Zennzella with 60kg at $15. Has the talent to mix it with t |
3 ETHAN BROWN |
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EL SOLEADO
ROBBIE LAING 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs C O Bamford & K L Bamford Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller on August 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Tontonan on September 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Chrysaor carrying 54.5kg at $21. Ready to show something after two runs back. |
11 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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KEATS
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), B R Hurst, R W Mair, Snakepit Racing (Mgr: R Kiely), Ms A Sutton, C Miller, G Frilingos, S J Pritchard, Z Leach, J Sist, S Pearce, T Hunter, A J Graeber, A D'Mello, B A Said, Queensland Bloodstock (Mgr: B Preston), J Adkins, J Dickens, S Ciurleo & Mrs K Flaherty Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Caulfield Bm100 on August 17 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Rise At Dawn with 55.5kg at $16. Last start 4th of 11 at Flemington Hcp on September 14 over 1700m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Berkeley Square carrying 56kg at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Tenacious type who is a two-time winner third-up. |
12 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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DON'T DOUBT DORY
JULIEN WELSH 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M I McNaughton, Miss J J Van Bree, J R Welsh & Ms M E Welsh Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 31 over 1700m, 3 len behind Rise At Dawn with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Geelong Hcp on January 6 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Holymanz with 54kg at $67. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
1 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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INDEPENDENT ROAD
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), T Payne, T M Forrester, Mrs B S N Forrester, Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J R Quinn), F B I (Mgr: D E Foley), D M Foley, L Guzzardi, J C King, R N Livy, W M Parker, D B Paterson, T A Shepherd, E R J Kesler & Mrs J A Kesler-Wilson Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think on September 7 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ballarat Bm84 December 9 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Tycoon Bec carrying 59kg at $10. Tough on-pacer who was good first-up and should have come on from that. |
5 MICHAEL DEE |
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MYSTERY ISLAND
SHANE JACKSON 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), K L Bamford & Mrs C O Bamford Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation post a big 4.5 len win. Warrnambool LR Wnbl Cup May 2 over 2350m slow track defeating No Apology with 54kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Warrnambool Woodford Cup December 31 over 1700m defeating Mister Me with 58.5kg at $10. Hard to enthuse first-up in this line-up. |
8 HARRY COFFEY |
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ARAMCO
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua) At the latest run 8th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nails Murphy with 60.5kg at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Randwick Prem Prel on August 10 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Golden Path with 53kg at $2. Return to Victoria could bring out the best in him, especially from the good draw. |
2 BEAU MERTENS |
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LOGAN STREET LION
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A J A Bosma, T O Harrison, S W Barron, H R H Reuben, N J C Smith, Mrs N A Barron, D R Brown, Ms C C Corcoran, P Vinaccia, P Clark, D J Stewart & T J Cunneen Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Nails Murphy with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on February 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Redstone Well with 58.5kg at $6.50. Fitter but happy to bet around this time. |
4 C NEWITT |
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STAR VEGA
A & S FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, N J Young, L P Money, P R Money, Peake Racing, I C Edney, The Triumph T R 6 R Syndicate, P F Santucci, M A Karam, Mrs B J Hammon, F Parry, R L J Lyle, A J Chambers, J M C Emmerig, B R Butler & Ad Infinitum Racing well. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 24 over 2040m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lauding with 58.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Flemington Bm78 August 3 over 2000m in soft going defeating Rise To It with 55.5kg at $4.50. Normally gets back, so will need luck from the draw, but has talent. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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