SANDOWN-HILLSIDE 11 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Evergreen Turf Handicap 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo assured from Biratu and Bertrand leading the charge. ROULETTE KING (2) just gets the nod. He's a progressive gelding who was dominant first up at Ballarat over 1400m, coming right away to score by 4 lengths. He looks destined for good races and maps perfectly here for Mott from gate three. CROCODILE (3) has been tested in good races his past couple, wide no cover in the G2 Autumn Classic last time having stuck on fairly behind Observer the start prior. That reads very well for this and he should get every hope here. BRAVE DANZA (1) resumes having been in top form last time in. He got out over further but has won a recent trial very nicely and can make his presence felt. RUSSIAN DUCHESS (12) is a nice filly in her first campaign, just finding Zakouma too strong last time when sitting on a strong pace. She can run well. JOHNICH (4) was solid in the Tasmanian Derby last time and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Roulette King on top.
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| 1 | 3122x |
BRAVE DANZA
MATT CUMANI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M S S Cumani, B A G S Racing (Mgr: B J Haw), B O'Donnell, Ms C M Robbins, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), G A Walker, Ms M Gange, K P Oehme, S Hay, J F Brady, L E Bartle, Mrs P G Bartle, Y Ozaki, Ms L Laity, P C Pratt, S J Brady, A N C Bengough & Plodalong - Hunter (Mgr: P Podbury) Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Caulfield Melb Classic November 29 over 2000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Different Gravy with 57kg at $11. On debut ninth of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Trapdoor carrying 58kg at $6.50. Has the ability to run very well. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 2 | 41x1 |
ROULETTE KING
TREVOR ROGERS 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T Templeton, M A Templeton, Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, Mrs S Templeton & Mrs N Templeton Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 4 len at Ballarat Bm62 February 22 over 1400m defeating Cardi Bee carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1427m defeating Bonus Season with 58kg at $3.20. Dominant fresh and looks set to go on with it. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 9x179 |
CROCODILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Most recently 9th of 13 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Single Choice carrying 57kg at $8. Before that 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $14. Better than last start suggests and is one of the better hopes in the race. |
1 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 4 | 31625 |
JOHNICH
JASON WARREN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J Warren, R E Stensholt, Uput (Mgr: A R Allsop), Ms K Warren, P D Johnson, P L Sumich, Mrs N A Candy, C Waterman, J Waterman, M B Luca, Mrs L F Luca, A Carroll, M L White, Z S Sumich, S W Hitchcock, J N Johnson & Casino Bar (Mgr: A D White) Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Hobart in the LR Tas Derby on February 6 over 2200m, 2 len behind Dad And Dave carrying 57kg at $2.80. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on January 17 over 2000m, long-neck behind Our Chief with 58kg at $19. Will be running on. |
11 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 5 | 1 |
LUNAR FORCE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R Griffiths, High Calibre Racing, S Jimmieson, 8283 K G C, D Heffernan, Himex Racing, Mrs J Collins, C Cowley J Cox, R Currie, A Fly, Fourhorse Racing, P Gallivan, L Kenney, A Gleave, B Gleave, M Gleave, A Morrison, Beach House Racing & B R R S Syndicate Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1600m defeating Wonderdownunder with 58kg at $15. Have a few ahead. |
8 L NOLEN |
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| 6 | x9x10 |
ABRAFO
MARK WALKER 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG H F Riley & Mrs C A Riley Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 3 over 1429m defeating Sunburnt Country with 59kg at $1.60. Last start ran last of 13 at Caulfield in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Single Choice with 57kg at $26. Not out of this. |
10 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 7 | 1 |
BIRATU
TIM FITZSIMMONS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J B Cooke, V Elvin, J D Lanyon & Ms R A Harding Was well in the market at debut, won came from midfield and won by a nose at Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1600m defeating City Wok with 69kg at $4.20. Looking to others. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 8 | 212 |
BERTRAND
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs C Beck, Buffoon Racing (Mgr: P M Cook), G Birks, M Davidson, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), M Godby, J Tucker, P R Orrico, Mrs L M Orrico, R J Pawsey, P L Browning, G J Donnelley, C J Finnegan, NOJD Synd (Mgr: S Jenkins, J Shaw, G McFarlane, Mrs C Browning & B S Sellen Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on February 24 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Khant Bee carrying 62kg at $10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1600m defeating Born Survivor with 58kg at $1.60. Minor chance. |
9 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 9 | 63x10 |
VALIANT SUN
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D Hawkins), Banjo Bloodstock (Mgr: C McNaughton), R Chapman, R Gamble, BMD Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), Hilltop Hustlers (Mgr: D Maher), R G Mulcaster, S Noonan, D O'Leary, J O'Leary, Mrs N O'Leary, P Caldow, Mrs S Gamble, D Jones, G Penman & The Circus Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at Colac Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1600m defeating Shrewdness with 59kg at $9.50. Last start ran last of 11 at Pakenham 0-62 on February 26 over 2000m, 19 len behind Houdini carrying 59.5kg at $31. Happy to overlook. |
5 J MASKIELL |
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| 10 | 601 |
I BELONG
CINDY ALDERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG W J Sexton, Mrs P M Sexton, T A Sexton, Ms C L Sexton & Ms E K Sexton At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 20 over 2200m defeating Zinovation carrying 57kg at $3.90. Before that 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kaye Jay with 57kg at $41. Will take catching again. |
6 L CURRIE |
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| 11 | 735 |
SHOTARO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne Third race start today. At debut, got back early 7th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ballistic Blue carrying 59kg at $9. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mr Independent carrying 59kg at $10. Still needs a bit more. |
1 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 12 | 5212 |
RUSSIAN DUCHESS
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG L G C Le Metayer, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, Miss W J Williams, A P Lathlean, C W Dorsch, M A Hywood, Mrs A Rossi, V A Lianos & Ms L Yialas Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Cl1 on February 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Zakouma carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1440m defeating Succaforyou with 57kg at $4.20. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
3 JYE MCNEIL |
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