SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Ray Porter's 90th Celebration Classic 1600m

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

Amberite, Chakado and Karburan to take up the running at a decent tempo. ROADCONE (5) is in rare form and looks the one to beat again. He was dominant at Pakenham two back and went right on with it here last start, ridden aggressively by Luke Cartwright to put a margin on his rivals which he never looked like relinquishing. Similar tactics will surely be adopted here and he may just run them into the ground once more. AZTEC STATE (3) can run a good race while fresh. The 1600m is an ideal kick off point fro him having been good over 1400m first up last time in. He certainly has the class to be figuring. HIYAAM PROUD (6) was a bit disappointing fresh in Sydney on wet ground but should strip much fitter for that and her form around Oh Too Good last preparation reads very well. NATION'S CALL (7) should be ready to fire now third up off two even runs. CHAKADO (9) is flying and hard to knock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Roadcone to win.
1 215x8 AMBERITE
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M W Bayly & F J Hilliar
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 8th of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hughes with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on March 9 2024 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Major Major with 59kg at $15.70. Fitter but may need one more.
11
LOGAN BATES
Red And Black Stripes, Quartered Cap
2 8x8x4 BLANCHLAND
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J B Wilson, P C Larkin, TTI (Mgr: I C Burford), A G Zoanetti, D N Cundy, M Boland, F De Pasquale, L F Harrison, Ms M D Tichy, D A Banik, Mrs A Banik, A R Trevena, B Eddy, D N Larkin, K J O'Brien, B P Kneebone & M Tsang
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Roadcone with 57.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation 8th of 10 at Flemington 4yo+ Bm84 on November 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Angland carrying 58kg at $12. Should strip fitter and can challenge.
16
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
3 1551x AZTEC STATE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Flemington 3yo Qlty June 22 over 2000m defeating Dream All Day carrying 58.5kg at $7. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm70 Hcp April 1 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kahhof with 58kg at $3. Will get further but has the class.
13
D W STACKHOUSE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
4 19x05 MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 44 days. First-up got back early 10th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rubamos with 55.5kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Not Usual Glorious carrying 54.5kg at $11. Others rate better.
14
EMILY POZMAN
Red, White Sash
5 x2411 ROADCONE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A R Lawrence, J A Rattray, S C Montgomery & D N Mitchell
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.25 len at this track Bm84 May 24 over 1600m defeating Persian Spirit with 51kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 4.5 len at Pakenham Bm70 May 8 over 1400m defeating Nodachi with 58kg at $2.90. Rates highly and should take beating again.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, Orange Cap
6 421x7 HIYAAM PROUD
MATT LAURIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood), Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum, C J Lawler, Mrs L C Lawlor & Macedon Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M A Sheldon)
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Spione with 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final on November 7 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Electric Impulse carrying 54.5kg at $7. Is a second up winner in the past and can improve now.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Yellow, Royal Blue Vee And Cap
7 67x86 NATION'S CALL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Gauci, R D Griffiths, G W Aldridge, S A Baker, Dr O K Chan, N Farrell, C Gauci, D Gauci, Mrs E Gauci, L Gauci, M Gauci, D J Love, M McKelvie, R & D Racing (Mgr: R Bresnan), sixpak (Mgr: A Zappia), J R Smith, B A Robertshaw, D Shirley & Vaguely Noble Stables 2 (Mgr: C S Prebble)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket with 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Roadcone with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter and an each way hope.
8
BEN ALLEN
Orange, Purple Checks
8 0x904 BIGOLINO
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E M Brookes, D L Brookes, Dr S J Parnis, F X Parnis, T De Poi & Mrs L De Poi
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Marble Nine with 53.5kg at $31. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hughes with 56.5kg at $51. Win doesn't look likely.
12
TOM PREBBLE
Light Blue, Pink Spots, Black Cap
9 21x11 CHAKADO
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm70 May 9 over 1600m defeating Queen Of Tuscany with 58.5kg at $3.90. Second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Bm70 May 30 over 1600m defeating Blacklist with 60.5kg at $3.60. More depth here but is hard to knock.
6
J BOWDITCH
White, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
10 01393 RUSSIAN METEOR
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Robinson, Mrs A Robinson, D J Benger, S Benger, Ms K Kozaric, S Street, L T Caffrey, J Catt, R G Lee, B J Tatterson, M Rollo, Mrs N Rollo, M J Mattsson, Mrs M J Mattsson, A R Charles, B R Cross & T M Scales
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 21 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Surprise Coming with 62.5kg at $7. The race before that 9th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind King Zephyr with 59kg at $31. Each way.
1
TEODORE NUGENT
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
11 x5114 DILLINGER
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), G M Turner, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), L Petrevski, S Petrevski, S K Bennett, G J Fischer & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon)
Going well. Last start 4th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Surely Special with 61kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp April 16 over 1800m defeating Oxford Blue carrying 60kg at $13. Risking.
3
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Red, Gold Sun, Sleeves And Cap
12 464x5 GOTTABESAVVY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), J G Beatson, L A C Fenwick, K J O'Brien, M J Bradley, D A Kneebone, D Edmonds, R K Flintoff, Mrs S Flintoff, W N Luxton, Mrs J E Luxton, D Stefanetti, D Orlando, A P T L (Mgr: S Rachoff), Off the Tools (Mgr: L Toole), Flying Snag (Mgr: P Fowler) & H P Spooner
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on May 21 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Surprise Coming with 60.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Bm70 on January 10 2024 over 1800m, 3 len behind Star Vega with 59kg at $7. Fitter, not out of this.
3
D YENDALL
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
13 9419x GLENS TOP CAT
TRENT EDMONDS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Edmonds, T W Hennessy, D R Manton, K W Chia, C C Watts, H Clarke, T Lockwood, S F Loughran, S J Hurford, M R Magarry, J S Rooney, Ms D J Rochfort, D Routh, J A Livingstone & Mrs A Y Livingstone
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 February 1 over 2400m, 6 len behind Pure Grunt with 59.5kg at $11. First up last campaign second of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 September 24 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Boondocks carrying 60kg at $21. Might be better off following this outing.
4
EMILY POZMAN
Sky Blue, Navy Blue Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
14 5937x KARBURAN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing, D Zavitsanos, Dr C A Broxham, D Mason, S W Bruhn, S De Young, P E Grant, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, P A Tasker, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, J P Spence, J Murphy, R Menchise, L D Freeman, Mrs L J Freeman, J M Gurrieri, B & F Thoroughbreds & Webbmck Racing
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 January 24 over 3000m, 14 len behind Highland Blaze with 60kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Sale Bm70 September 11 over 1615m, 4.5 len behind Electric Impulse carrying 59.5kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
10
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
15 1868x ROARING ENGINE
DANNY O'BRIEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), W Dimery, Mrs W M Dimery, Ms J Briffa, Mrs A J Redden, Mrs B L Jobe, L French, T French, P French, R W Dimery, J T Dimery, Miss N Cooper, Ms E A Dimery, D H McClelland, M Harrington, J Dean, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr:M Ramsden), G Pell & Metcap Mgt No8 (Mgr:J Kanga)
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 February 1 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Pure Grunt carrying 60kg at $12. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track Bm78 September 28 over 1800m, 11 len behind Kingswood with 56kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
9
FRED W KERSLEY
Hot Pink, Yellow Star, Navy Blue And Yellow Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink And Yellow Star Cap
16 8x836 DRAMATICUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock P/L, N Young, M Clemenger, T P S Racing, R Clements, R Lyle, C Coolahan, J Emmerig, W Johnstone, B Johnstone, Jaybeeque Racing, Peake Racing, M Hansky, I Edney, M Linehan, D McDonough, M White, Montesa Impala & Fleet Of Foot
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Chakado with 58kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Stylish with 58kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more.
7
RYAN HOUSTON
Royal Blue, Green And Gold Nordic Cross, Gold Cap