SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Tile Importer Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Steel Trap and Bronte Beach leading the charge. Interesting race with a few needing to find their best. One of those is STEEL TRAP (12), a G3 winning two-year-old who was poor first up when well backed in the Listed Cap D'antibes at Flemington behind My Gladiola. Willing to give another chance up in trip and down sharply in the weights. SNEAKY SUNRISE (3) resumes. She's a good mare who boasts a third in a fast run G2 behind Treasurethe Moment at Flemington. 1400m is on the sharper side for her but she'll be hard to hold out. BRONTE BEACH (11) is a lightly raced mare who was poor first up here as a $2.90 chance having shown good ability when unbeaten in two runs prior. Look for sharp improvement. KIRRIBILLI (10) was another who struggled badly fresh but was a talented filly who could do much better. BON MISTRESS (2) resumes with the ability to figure at her best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Steel Trap to win.
1 0x08x DOUBLE MARKET
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Rotuma (Mgr: T W Kynaston), S Mabb, Coopato Racing (Mgr: P J Cooper), P T T Syndicate (Mgr: L T James), J Presti, B E Douthie & B S Wilson
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas April 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wonder Boy with 58kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Typhoon Tracy March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Clean Energy with 58.5kg at $51. Watch the betting.
8
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Old Gold Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 5997x BON MISTRESS
KEN & KASEY KEYS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, S Fox & D Kelly
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 April 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Grey Ice carrying 60kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ballarat F&M Bm64 October 24 over 1400m defeating Changing Colours carrying 59.5kg at $4. Can run well fresh.
9
ZAC SPAIN
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
3 3648x SNEAKY SUNRISE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), Dr T F Birch, J Fry, G Campbell, W D Leslie, P P Victor, P N Smith, M R Smith, C Bacon, D K Furness, T A Myers, Mrs L Campbell & Ms S Ryner
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Adl Gneas May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind On Display carrying 55.5kg at $7. Previously first up; third of 8 at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Cilacap with 56kg at $5. Has ability, hard to hold out.
3
LOGAN BATES
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
4 x837x BRUNG KING
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 June 29 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Cameron Falls carrying 60kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Casterton Bm70 May 18 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sasqualah carrying 61.5kg at $16. Place hope.
2
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap
5 48x00 BEAUTANTES
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, T A McPherson, B W Harry, T J Altass, G N Elliott, R A Ryan, R S Ciobo, N J Brownlow, C L Lagerroth & W R Mellish
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 15 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind About To Explode with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up 11th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on September 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Per Sempre carrying 61.5kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
JORDAN CHILDS
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 6x739 SUBLIMINAL
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, R G Ralston, B L Riddle, Oh No Bill Racing , Dr S P De Graaff, Solitary Percent Racing , Mrs R E Burgan, L Ryan, P Johnson, D W Miller, L A Smith, W G Marshall, S C Bickley, A N Brown, G Papadakos & Balmoyne Racing
Most recently second last of 10 at Caulfield Mares Bm78 on September 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shadhavar with 59kg at $26. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind On Display carrying 59kg at $31. Minor hope.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
7 x387x STAUNCH
MATT LAURIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J G Ferguson, Ms J C Monk, B A Jamieson, Mrs L M Jamieson, C W J Ferguson, Mrs R D Scott, Pro Tour Racing (Mgr: Ms N J Van Den Dungen), Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie) & No Regrets Racing No 7 (Mgr: G B Same)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 June 1 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Preferential with 59.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 May 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Typhoon Harmony carrying 60kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Sleeves And Cap
8 5x221 BRITISH POET
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Graf Racing No 1 (Mgr: J S Urie)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Seymour Bm62 September 11 over 1429m on a soft track defeating Steel Move with 61kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on August 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 58kg at $6.50. Harder here, rough chance.
11
JYE MCNEIL
Lime Green, Yellow Sash, Red Double Armbands And Cap
9 85280 MARGIE'S BOY
PETER GELAGOTIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E Gelagotis, S J Moss, P A Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, G J Knight, P Manzie & B S Robb
Most recently second last of 12 at this track Bm70 on September 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Flying Valley carrying 60kg at $13. The race before that did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on August 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Glad You Think So carrying 57kg at $5.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
C NEWITT
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
10 3x5x0 KIRRIBILLI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri), P G Moody, B Davis, M K Walcott & P Cunningham
Second-up today. Last outing 10th of 12 at this track Bm66 on September 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 57kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Kev Hayes on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $9.50. Give another chance.
6
L NOLEN
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
11 1x1x7 BRONTE BEACH
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M Price, P A Donato, Bronte Beach (P Donato), R M P G (R Kovac), Peake Racing (P Edwards), B Hill, Mrs J Hill, H Bentley, Beams (P Allen), J Bester, K Weight, Mrs M Weight, N Champley, R Dixon, J Kirwan, H Kirwan, Mrs R Charalambous, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (C Charalambous), E Nathan & J Tinning
Second-up today. Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at this track Bm64 on August 27 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Flying Valley carrying 60kg at $2.90. At only start last preparation won by a head at this track 3yo F Bm64 March 26 over 1400m defeating Altermatum carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Can bounce back quickly.
7
ETHAN BROWN
Black, Rose Gold Vantage Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap
12 x21x0 STEEL TRAP
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yu Long Investments
Second run back. First-up after four months 16th of 18 at Flemington in the LR Cap D'antibes on September 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind My Gladiola with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Morphettville G3 David Coles May 10 over 1200m defeating Brave Design with 55.5kg at $1.80. Can bounce back sharply.
1
L CURRIE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap