Please note that no further Track Condition Reports outside of the four Racing Victoria submission timeframes and deadlines outlined below are required to be submitted unless there is a change in Track Rating. If there is a change in Track Rating at any stage an additional report will be entered by the Victorian Club Track Managers.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
| Item | Inspection Timeframe | Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted | Non Submission Follow Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day of nominations close | Prior to nominations closing by 10am |
By Racing Victoria Post 10am and prior to 12pm |
| 2 | Day before acceptances close [after nominations close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 3 | Day of acceptances close [before acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am [where there has been significant weather conditions overnight resulting in a change in Track Rating since the prior day's report] |
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| 4 | Day before Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 5 | Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am |
By Racing Australia Post 6:50am |
| 6 | Horse Arrival Times |
Country/Picnic - 1 hour Metro Midweek & Night Meetings, Jumps Races - 90 minutes Metro Saturday (9 races) - 2 hours Metro Saturday (10 races) - 90 minutes (Races 1 & 2), 2 hours (Races 3-10) *Notices regarding changes to arrival times will be sent to trainers when applicable |
Sportsbet Sandown Hillside: Melbourne Racing Club Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: Out 12m Entire Circuit
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Heavy 9
Weather: Showers
Penetrometer:
Track Information: Inspection 9:01AM 27/8;
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Heavy 9
Weather: Showers
Penetrometer:
Track Information: Inspection 9:01AM 27/8;
Nominations Last Published: Thu 27-Aug-26 2:28PM AEST
Weights declared by: Fri 28-Aug-26 4:00PM AEST
Acceptances must be declared before: Mon 31-Aug-26 9:00AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Mon 31-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Wed 02-Sep-26 7:30AM AEST
Weights declared by: Fri 28-Aug-26 4:00PM AEST
Acceptances must be declared before: Mon 31-Aug-26 9:00AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Mon 31-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Wed 02-Sep-26 7:30AM AEST
| Race 1 - VOBIS Silver Three-Years-Old Fillies Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $55,000.1st $30,250, 2nd $9,900, 3rd $4,950, 4th $2,750, 5th $1,650, 6th $1,100, 7th $1,100, 8th $1,100, 9th $1,100, 10th $1,100 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Fillies, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 15 + 4 EM |
| Race 2 - 3YO Maiden Plate (1500 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $55,000.1st $30,250, 2nd $9,900, 3rd $4,950, 4th $2,750, 5th $1,650, 6th $1,100, 7th $1,100, 8th $1,100, 9th $1,100, 10th $1,100 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices cannot claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 15 + 4 EM |
| Race 3 - VOBIS Silver Three-Years-Old BM64 Handicap (1300 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 64, Handicap, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 13 + 4 EM |
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
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| 1 | 10x503x8 | ALMOST AN ANGEL | F | 3 | Robbie Griffiths | 66 |
| 2 | 534x1 | AUTUMN LOVER | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 62 |
| 3 | 3 | BOYS BOUNCE | C | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 61 |
| 4 | 6x1x57 | BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU ![]() |
C | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 62 |
| 5 | 1 | CRUDENS TYCOON | G | 3 | Greg Eurell | 63 |
| 6 | 1x | GIVE IT A YEAR (NZ) | G | 3 | Patrick Payne | 63 |
| 7 | 1 | GREENWICH BOY ![]() |
G | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 63 |
| 8 | 3614x | LA BARRITA | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 65 |
| 9 | 45x6455 | MADAME DOUBTFIRE | F | 3 | Ricardo Meunier | 55 |
| 10 | 20 | SANTA BARBARA | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 65 |
| 11 | 30x1 | SOMETHINGS BURNIN’ | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 65 |
| 12 | 4721 | TAUTO BAR (NZ) | G | 3 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 62 |
| 13 | 1x | TOLAGA BAY ![]() |
F | 3 | Mark Walker | 63 |
| 14 | 51x44 | VALLICE ![]() |
C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 64 |
| 15 | 2242954x2 | ZAMBALES ![]() |
C | 3 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 80 |
| Race 4 - BM66 Handicap (1800 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 66, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 15 + 4 EM |
| Race 5 - BM70 Handicap (1500 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 70, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses This race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 15 + 4 EM |
| Race 6 - F&M BM74 Handicap (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 74, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 12 + 4 EM |
| Race 7 - BM78 Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 78, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 15 + 4 EM |
| Race 8 - BM78 Handicap (2400 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $50,000.1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 78, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Heavy 9 Field Limit: 14 + 4 EM |
















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