SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap 1800m

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

Expecting a strong gallop with Makdane and Blushing Tycoon taking up the running over Zakouma. MAKDANE (11) has struck form of late and looks the one to beat again. He was far too good on heavy ground at Sale when last seen, leading throughout to score by 2.25 lengths. Up in grade again but looks an improving type who will have no issue with another 200m in distance. BAVICIA (13) bounced back to form second up with a solid win at Cranbourne after struggling first up. Can strip fitter again and the rise in trip will only suit further. RUAKAKA RAIDER (9) was much better here last start despite being beaten four lengths by an impressive winner. His best form would go close in this and last start suggested it may be back on the radar. ZAKOUMA (17) has been turned over at very short quotes her past two since a dominant first-up win. Wary of the Begg/Childs combination, he could improve quickly. REZONE (14) was just fair fresh but will be fitter and has the ability. SUGGESTED PLAY: Makdane to win.
1 x00x0 PRIX DE TURN
MATTHEW BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T A Hartley, B D'Abaco, P Emini, P Emini, J R Hicks, P T Tancredi, D Prins, R Rastogi, P Boulton, W J Rilen, W R Rilen, B J Rilen, M Rudy, W Rudy, N De Prazer, P Deveney, M F O'shea, F De Pasquale, D Painter & Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 22 len behind Zou Sensation with 50kg at $201. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 17 2024 over 1968m, 20 len behind Suizuro carrying 54kg at $41. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.
13
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
2 9x598 CAWDOR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J A K Racing, A P Grant, R Peel, W Benson, M Gleadow, J Merton, C Schembri, A Salter, Dr C Broxham, Mrs C O'dea, BASTM Racing, B Ford, A Branson, G McCourt, North Beach Old Boys, J Widdows, W Flowerday, T E A B Racing & F L R Cawdor
Most recently ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mickey's Medal carrying 58.5kg at $15. Looking to others for the winner.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
3 718x0 PURE GRUNT
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs L A Patching, Mrs G M Frenken, H J Frenken, M J Priestley, R D Edwards, Coconutters (Mgr: S Hadley), I M Baker, Mrs L M Baker, M W Cornell, T C Royal & T Byrnes
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Black Storm carrying 61kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm64 December 12 over 1800m defeating Salsita with 59kg at $4.20. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
4 x8899 STATION ONE
LIAM HOWLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss E McDonald, S M Croxford, F Howley, R O'Connor, M V O'Connor, B Bicknell, G Bicknell, X Stevenson, P Stevenson, L Wood, J Clough, P O'Donoghue, J Wells, R Sangster, E Lindon, S Neville, D Watson & Platform One Racing (Mgr: D A Jones)
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 9th of 14 at this track Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Juja Kibo with 59kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 9 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Catani Gardens with 56kg at $19. Not going well enough.
3
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Green, Purple Star On Cap
5 43176 BLUSHING TYCOON
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), S Hill, Mrs G Hill, Miss M E Holloway, R M O'Dwyer, Mrs C D Greeneklee, B Greeneklee, M G Peart, G E T Racing, L Burns, Big Fish Racing, G C Daniels, Horses Cause Divorces Syndicate, WezzaVale Racing, NMSC Racing, Masked Eight, L P Keane & J L R Racing
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Black Storm with 58kg at $21. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 23 over 2080m, 4.5 len behind Slane carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Can give cheek.
8
C NEWITT
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
6 15028 CORONA LAD
NATHAN DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A G Perks, C H Perks, Mrs L C Perks, H Perks & Miss S Perks
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lake's Folly with 56kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on June 21 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Magnetic Edge with 61kg at $6.50. Place chance.
11
JETT STANLEY
Teal, White Band And Armband With Black Outline
7 x4717 PROMISED LAND
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), B Danaher, T Danaher, J Danaher, R L Charley, N R Grieve & Mrs P L Grieve
Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on July 9 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Catani Gardens carrying 56.5kg at $13. Before that won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Elmore Cup June 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Altruist carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Rough chance.
10
TOM PREBBLE
Black, Red Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
8 30573 FLOSSING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Busuttin Racing, L Morrison, S Matthews, B Martin, Flying, J G Beatson, P A O'Dea, M Ryan, M J Ryan, M Salvadori, Wavic Racing, Plaqstock Racing, D McGoldrick, P F Morrison, Tavistorm Racing Syndicate & Tredstone Racing Group
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 58kg at $20. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 28 over 1950m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Test The Law with 56.5kg at $11. Not the worst.
1
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
9 x5872 RUAKAKA RAIDER
CINDY ALDERSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms C Alderson, T Powell, V Reid, Mrs B Reid, J O'Regan, Mrs B O'Regan, P Richards, G Farmer, Mrs E Farmer, J Leury, Mrs S Leury, Ms M Batterham, G Crulli & P Fama
Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Juja Kibo with 60kg at $4.60. The run before that 7th of 15 at Flemington Bm100 on June 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Flash Feeling carrying 51kg at $7.50. Better last time, hard to hold out.
6
J MOTT
Maroon, White Shamrock And Sleeves, Maroon Chevrons, White And Maroon Shamrock Cap
10 49x03 LIKE A TIGER
MATTHEW SMERDON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Cosgriff, Mrs C E Cosgriff, Miss M C Cosgriff, H Barby, Miss A Cosgriff, J Partington, Miss G R Cosgriff & M Cosgriff
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 on June 29 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cameron Falls carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Spylark with 61kg at $26. This will test.
15
RYAN HOUSTON
Maroon, White Stars, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 72211 MAKDANE
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K C Selleck, D P Chila, F Ambrosino, P J Etheredge, M T Selleck & D L Selleck
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sale Bm64 July 6 over 1600m in heavy going defeating House Of Lords carrying 60.5kg at $2.05. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1715m in soft going defeating Lygon Street Luigi carrying 61.5kg at $3. On the up and can make it three in a row.
12
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Red Cap
12 14417 SUPERSTOCK
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I Kavanagh, B E Saxild, Oz Racing Super (Mgr: B Saxild), G Cain, C Joannidis, J Purdey, P Frith, M Legrand, Sixintofive (Mgr: P Baker), S Lockwood, I Bond, M Carey, W Kalender, Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Saxild) & D Ferguson
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Mornington Bm74 on June 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Captain Electric with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Bm70 May 25 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Off His Roca with 57.5kg at $4.80. Minor hope.
4
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
13 3x0x1 BAVICIA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C A A Little & S Carroll
Having second run back today. Last run won by a head at Cranbourne Bm64 July 17 over 1600m in soft going defeating Lygon Street Luigi carrying 58kg at $11. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Roadcone with 58kg at $26. Fitter and can go on with it.
2
EMILY POZMAN
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves, Red Lightning Bolt Cap
14 536x8 REZONE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D F M, Mrs A W Ross, Mour Magic, The Boom, Dodgy Bros Inc, Old Collegians, Sb Racing, Scopri Lunch, C A Gapes, K N Shearer, P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, S Truin, W Ryan, S J Ryan, C J Ryan, T J Burmeister, P G Ryan & M J Burmeister
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Black Storm with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on December 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Saltcoats carrying 53kg at $21. Fitter, can improve.
14
BEAU MERTENS
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
15 612x9 SPEAK
CIARON MAHER
6YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
H P Sambor, D Cantillon, P G Wells, Mrs H Pentifallo, P A Moroney, Miss C S Bruggeman, Mrs F A Christie, Ms S Sarkies, Perrys Army (Mgr: TW Greene) & League Of Gentleman (Mgr: A Kolenda)
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Moscow Red with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on December 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mixxit with 59kg at $6.50. Fitter but need to see again.
13
JAMIE MELHAM
Aqua, Red Star, Hooped Sleeves, Stars On Cap
16 2x967 BOGUES
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, S Roberts, Mrs K Roberts, W Phillips, C Phillips, G F Nelson, Brown Shoe Racing 2 (Mgr: M Callinan), S D R Bloodstock (Mgr: D Brady), Ms N W Strang, F J Howley, D A Jones, G McLarty, D Glover, M C Byrne, P Thomson, Mrs R Thomson, PRD Racing & M Connick
At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track Bm70 on July 16 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Juja Kibo with 58.5kg at $19. Before that got back early 6th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Reset The Jazz with 59.5kg at $13. Tested again.
7
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green, Purple Star On Cap
17 5x145 ZAKOUMA
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy)
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on July 11 over 1740m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Yes I Know carrying 59.5kg at $2. Before that 4th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 22 over 2025m, 2.5 len behind Empress Of The Sun carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Don't rule him out.
9
JORDAN CHILDS
Pale Blue, Green Hoops And Cap