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Sportsbet Sandown Hillside: Melbourne Racing Club Wednesday 25, February 2026

Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)

Rail Position: Out 9m Entire Circuit
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 5
Weather: Overcast
Penetrometer:
Track Information:
Total Number of starters for this meeting (including emergencies) 74

Finalised 25/2 - 7.30am

Race 1 - 3:40PM Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1300 METRES)
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 Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Weight Raised 4kg, Two-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $15,000 for qualified horses.This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horsesThis race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:19.41 Last 600m: 0:35.91 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 1 - 3:40PM Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1300 METRES)

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
Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Weight Raised 4kg, Two-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim.
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $15,000 for qualified horses.This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horsesThis race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:19.41 Last 600m: 0:35.91 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	4	LEOPARD SHARK	Clayton Douglas	Jye McNeil		5	58.5kg	$2.40
2	2	HYDROBOMB	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Daniel Stackhouse	0.06L	2	59kg	$3.40
3	6	TUZEMAK	Reece Goodwin	Lachlan Neindorf	2.81L	3	57kg	$14
4	3	OPTIMUS	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Craig Williams	3.01L	4	59kg	$3.10
5	1	DISSIDENT WOODS	Matt Cumani	Eoin Walsh	11.01L	1	59kg	$21
6	5	STOMPING GROUND	Emma-Lee & David Browne	Ms Celine Gaudray	12.76L	6	58kg	$61

Race 2 - 4:15PM Tile Importer Plate (1300 METRES)
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 $15,000 for qualified horses.This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horsesThis race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:19.55 Last 600m: 0:34.57 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 2 - 4:15PM Tile Importer Plate (1300 METRES)

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 $15,000 for qualified horses.This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horsesThis race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:19.55 Last 600m: 0:34.57 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	7	SPARKLING LUCK	Lloyd Kennewell	Damian Lane		6	58kg	$3.60
2	6	SHOMA (NZ)	Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	Ms Linda Meech	0.75L	2	58kg	$2.60
3	3	LET IT BEEL (NZ)	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Luke Cartwright (a/51kg)	1.15L	9	58kg	$16
4	11	PERFECT NIGHT (NZ)	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Michael Dee	1.4L	3	56kg	$5.50
5	4	LOLLIE'S GALORE	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Jordan Childs	1.9L	10	58kg	$31
6	9	WENTWORTH FALLS	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Daniel Stackhouse	2.65L	7	58kg	$6
7	10	AURORA'S BELT	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Ethan Brown	3.15L	8	56kg	$21
8	1	BON EROS	Clayton Douglas	Jamie Mott	4.15L	5	58kg	$31
9	8	STARS ALIGNED	Brian Lawlor	Jason Maskiell	5.65L	1	58kg	$71
10	13	SHEISTHEBOSS	Jack Laing	Logan Bates (a/52kg)	6.9L	4	56kg	$61
	2	FATTY FINN	Charlotte Littlefield	Zac Spain		0
	12	POMAH	Danny O'Brien	Lachlan Neindorf		0
	5	MELIAN	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Craig Williams		0

Race 3 - 4:50PM Sportsbet Feed Handicap (1500 METRES)
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 BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 55.5kg, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $15,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:31.56 Last 600m: 0:35.48 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 3 - 4:50PM Sportsbet Feed Handicap (1500 METRES)

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
BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 55.5kg, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim.
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $15,000 for qualified horses.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:31.56 Last 600m: 0:35.48 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Penalty	Starting Price
1	4	BEL MEZYAAN	Jerome Hunter	Lachlan Neindorf		6	59.5kg		$3.20
2	2	SUZE SPRITZ	Lindsey Smith	Luke Cartwright (a2/51kg)	0.25L	4	60kg (cd 58kg)	2	$8
3	10	RUSSIAN CHOICE	Andrew Noblet	Thomas Stockdale	0.45L	8	57.5kg		$4
4	5	HALLOWED HALLS (NZ)	Chris Waller	Ethan Brown	1.7L	2	59.5kg		$13
5	1	MCWOODY	Mark Walker	Craig Williams	1.95L	3	60.5kg		$15
6	11	CUSHIONED	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Jamie Mott	4.95L	1	56.5kg		$8
7	8	ORNOS	Danny O'Brien	Michael Dee	5.7L	9	59.5kg		$13
8	9	ORGANICS	Tony & Calvin McEvoy	Harry Coffey	7.45L	7	58.5kg		$21
9	7	MUSKITO	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Ben Allen	11.45L	5	59.5kg		$8
	3	VICTORY TUNE	Robbie Griffiths	Logan Bates (a2/52kg)		0
	6	HOTEI SENSHI	Luke Oliver	Damian Lane		0

Race 4 - 5:25PM Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1400 METRES)
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 BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:25.17 Last 600m: 0:34.36 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 4 - 5:25PM Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1400 METRES)

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
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:25.17 Last 600m: 0:34.36 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	5	TERILEE	Michael Kent	Luke Cartwright (a2/51kg)		4	57.5kg (cd 55.5kg)	$2.50
2	7	FLOWERDALE	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Ben Allen	1.75L	6	56kg	$6
3	3	TRIAL BY PRESS	Greg Eurell	Damian Lane	2.1L	1	59kg	$13
4	6	BRUTALINA	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Ms Jamie Melham	3.35L	5	57kg	$6
5	2	THIS TIME GIRL (NZ)	Grahame Begg	Jordan Childs	3.75L	2	59kg	$11
6	4	ALL BUSINESS	Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin	Logan Bates (a2/52kg)	4.5L	7	57.5kg (cd 55.5kg)	$6
7	9	DANCINGONMYOWN	Adrian Corboy	Harry Coffey	4.52L	3	54kg	$31
8	8	DOUBLE PI	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Zac Spain	6.02L	9	55.5kg	$13
9	1	NODACHI	Niki O'Shea	Declan Bates	9.02L	8	59kg	$41

Race 5 - 6:00PM Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (2400 METRES)
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 BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 2:34.59 Last 600m: 0:36.21 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 5 - 6:00PM Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (2400 METRES)

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
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 2:34.59 Last 600m: 0:36.21 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	9	HURRY CURRY (NZ)	Danny O'Brien	Michael Dee		6	56.5kg	$9
2	14	BRIGHT LEGEND	Joanne Mugavin	Cian MacRedmond	0.1L	7	54kg (cd 55kg)	$31
3	12	ZIBULON (FR)	Paul Preusker	Ms Celine Gaudray	0.2L	3	54.5kg	$26
4	5	TRAPALANDA (IRE)	Annabel & Rob Archibald	Ryan Houston (a2/51kg)	1.45L	1	58kg (cd 56kg)	$5.50
5	11	SUFFOLK STAR (GB)	Paul Preusker	Tom Madden	1.7L	4	55kg	$81
6	3	BLUESTONE (NZ)	Michael Kent	Luke Cartwright (a2/51kg)	1.95L	2	59kg (cd 57kg)	$2.50
7	2	AMERICAN WOLF (NZ)	Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	Jamie Mott	2.41L	10	59kg	$10
8	13	MOTIVER	Mitchell Freedman	Jye McNeil	2.91L	11	54kg	$41
9	8	RAINBOW DELIGHT (NZ)	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Daniel Stackhouse	4.66L	9	57.5kg	$10
10	7	LIGHTNING EXPRESS	Aaron Purcell	Ms Linda Meech	5.06L	12	57.5kg	$31
11	1	URBAN OUTLOOK (GB)	John Symons & Sheila Laxon	Ms Jamie Melham	5.26L	5	59.5kg	$9
12	6	DARTBOARD	Brady Cross	Jack Hill	5.32L	14	57.5kg	$71
13	15	HIGHLAND GLORY	Dan O'Sullivan	Lachlan Neindorf	8.07L	13	54kg	$51
14	4	EAGLE ANGEL (FR)	Gavin Bedggood	Declan Bates	16.07L	8	58.5kg	$19
	10	CUSTOMER SERVICE (NZ)	Patrick & Michelle Payne	Craig Williams		0

Race 6 - 6:30PM ive > Handicap (1300 METRES)
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 BenchMark 66, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:18.02 Last 600m: 0:35.12 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 6 - 6:30PM ive > Handicap (1300 METRES)

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
BenchMark 66, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:18.02 Last 600m: 0:35.12 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	7	ENAMORADA	Ciaron Maher	Ethan Brown		3	59kg	$2.90
2	8	TRAPDOOR	Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes	Ben Melham	0.46L	4	58.5kg	$2.80
3	9	BLUE HAWAIIAN	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Ms Emily Pozman (a3/54kg)	2.71L	2	58kg (cd 55kg)	$4.80
4	2	OVERACTIVE (GB)	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Jamie Mott	2.81L	5	60.5kg	$15
5	10	SAVITRI	Mitchell Freedman	Jye McNeil	3.56L	6	56.5kg	$6.50
6	6	HOT CHIPS	John McArdle	Ryan Houston (a2/51kg)	4.06L	1	59.5kg (cd 57.5kg)	$41
7	1	AQUEDUCT	Tony & Calvin McEvoy	Logan Bates (a2/52kg)	11.06L	7	60.5kg (cd 58.5kg)	$31
8	5	RICH LOVER	Pat Carey & Harris Walker	Ms Celine Gaudray	11.56L	8	60kg	$61
	3	ROCK THEM JOOLS (NZ)	Chris Waller	Damian Lane		0
	4	HARMONETT	Vincent Hall	Ms Dakotah Keane (a3/51kg)		0

Race 7 - 7:00PM Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1400 METRES)
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 BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Colts, Geldings and Entires, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:25.44 Last 600m: 0:34.70 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 7 - 7:00PM Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1400 METRES)

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
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Colts, Geldings and Entires, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:25.44 Last 600m: 0:34.70 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	5	TEST OF LOVE (IRE)	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Ben Allen		7	58.5kg	$2.60
2	6	WINSOME STAR	John Symons & Sheila Laxon	Daniel Stackhouse	4L	2	58.5kg	$4.20
3	9	KAAZI (GB)	Annabel & Rob Archibald	Ryan Houston (a2/51kg)	4.06L	6	56kg (cd 54kg)	$17
4	3	HEDONIST	Tom Dabernig	Jamie Mott	4.52L	4	59kg	$2.90
5	1	SPANISH BLAZE (IRE)	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Ethan Brown	4.62L	5	61.5kg	$20
6	7	BOGA LEGEND	Mitchell Freedman	Jye McNeil	5.87L	3	58kg	$13
7	4	KURAKKA (FR)	Ciaron Maher	Thomas Stockdale	9.12L	1	59kg	$26
	2	RHINOCEROS (NZ)	Emma-Lee & David Browne	Will Gordon		0
	8	LEGIO TEN	Reece Goodwin	Damian Lane		0

Race 8 - 7:30PM Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1800 METRES)
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 BenchMark 66, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:52.10 Last 600m: 0:35.60 Timing Method: Electronic

Race 8 - 7:30PM Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1800 METRES)

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
BenchMark 66, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Hillside Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 5 RATime: 1:52.10 Last 600m: 0:35.60 Timing Method: Electronic

Finish	No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Margin	Bar.	Weight	Starting Price
1	4	FLAG FLYER	Greg Eurell	Jake Noonan		11	60.5kg	$15
2	1	BRING FORTH (NZ)	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Luke Cartwright (a2/51kg)	0.3L	10	62kg (cd 60kg)	$12
3	9	UNDERSTUDY (NZ)	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Damian Lane	0.45L	2	58.5kg	$6.50
4	7	THINKING GOLD	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Zac Spain	0.51L	8	59.5kg	$21
5	12	SO SUAVE (NZ)	Chris Waller	Ben Melham	0.76L	7	57.5kg	$5.50
6	2	FIGLIO D'ARGENTO	Mark & Levi Kavanagh	Jordan Childs	1.01L	5	62kg	$3.60
7	10	EMPRESS OF THE SUN (JPN)	Ciaron Maher	Ethan Brown	1.03L	1	58kg	$14
8	3	SAVISANTA (NZ)	Chris Waller	Logan Bates (a2/52kg)	2.78L	4	61.5kg (cd 59.5kg)	$5
9	13	TWILIGHT ELEGANCE	Ciaron Maher	Ben Allen	4.03L	6	57.5kg	$20
10	6	REVOLVER (NZ)	Archie Alexander	Thomas Stockdale	4.28L	3	59.5kg	$19
11	8	FAM GORMAN	Clay Beasy	Daniel Stackhouse	8.53L	9	58.5kg	$26
	14	SQUANDER	Aaron Purcell	Tom Madden		0
	5	PERFECT ENDING	Matt Cumani	Eoin Walsh		0
	11	CYCLONE HARMONY	Peter Gelagotis	Jye McNeil		0

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