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12:30 PM- The Valley @ Sandown Hcp

Sat 22nd Aug, 2026 12:30 PM | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m
Open, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo, Handicap
Prize Of $150,000 : 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Eurocanto

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Per Incanto
Dam: Shespending
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Pakenham 3
Comments
Sent out $5 when unable to threaten at Flemington first run back. Will be fitter second-up. Usually gets back. Craig Williams rides. In the mix.
Win: 20%
Place: 20%
CAREER
5: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$117,145.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$23,429.00
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
1x609x9
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
9-10 1.36.2L , Flemington, 01/08/2026 1000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 0:57.30 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-7
9-10 1.36.9L , Flemington, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, Sires Produce, $304,100.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:22.77 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
12-16 Lg hd7.2L , Caulfield, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, Blue Diamond Stakes, $2,024,000.00 (), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 16 , 57kg, 1:10.12 , , Settled-15 800-15 400-14
6-8 Sh Hd7.7L , Caulfield, 07/02/2026 1100M, Good , Race 3, Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G), $350,750.00 ($7,000.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:03.10 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-6
1-10 Hf HdL , Flemington, 04/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 2, Maribyrnong Trial Stakes, $177,145.00 ($107,145.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 0:58.44 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-9

2. Hydrobomb

Barrier: 3
Jockey: D W Stackhouse
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Shamus Award
Dam: Splat
Bio: 3yo Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Returns for second campaign (19-weeks). Placed at Sandown-Hillside on debut last campaign. Untested in wet. Could get into the placings fresh in this affair.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$81,150.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$20,287.50
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
2610x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
2: 1-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-1-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-1-0
Previous Race
10-11 1.35.8L , Royal Randwick, 11/04/2026 1600M, Good , Race 1, Fernhill Mile, $200,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:36.84 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
1-10 3/4L , Sandown-Lakeside, 25/03/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Open Hcp, $55,000.00 ($30,250.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:25.72 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-6
6-10 1.33.5L , Flemington, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, Sires Produce, $304,100.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:22.77 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
2-6 2.80.1L , Sandown-Hillside, 25/02/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Open Hcp, $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:19.41 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2

3. Milsons Point

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Blue Point
Dam: Ventura
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Freshened after return. Sent out $17 when unable to threaten on a soft deck at Caulfield off spell. Strips fitter and takes a 2kg claim. Each way.
Win: 20%
Place: 40%
CAREER
5: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$173,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$34,700.00
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
1206x6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 0-1-0
SOFT
2: 1-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
6-9 1.84.2L , Caulfield, 25/07/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 2, 2yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:04.21 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-7
1-7 2L , Caulfield Heath, 16/07/2026 800M, Soft , Race 14, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:49.17 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-12 5.37.4L , Caulfield, 14/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Vobis Platinum Showdown, $1,000,000.00 ($20,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:09.88 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
14-16 Lg hd9.2L , Caulfield, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, Blue Diamond Stakes, $2,024,000.00 (), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 1:10.12 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-9
2-6 Hd0.3L , Caulfield, 24/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 2, Blue Diamond Preview (C&G), $250,750.00 ($45,000.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 0:58.70 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5

4. Torture

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Sword Of State
Dam: Ruthless Lady
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham 3
Comments
Kept fresh following return. Raced in back half and never likely at Caulfield off long break. Fitter second-up. Has some claims.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$195,572.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$48,893.00
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
143x8
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-0-0
SOFT
2: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-1
Previous Race
8-9 1.810.4L , Caulfield, 25/07/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 2, 2yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 1:04.21 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
2-7 Hf Hd0.8L , Caulfield Heath, 16/07/2026 800M, Soft , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:46.96 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-14 2.52.7L , Ellerslie, 24/01/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 4, Karaka Millions 2yo, $1,000,000.00 ($75,000.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:12.01 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-8 14.5L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 3, 2yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:04.18 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
1-9 1/2L , Caulfield, 15/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 4, Debutant Stakes, $200,750.00 ($120,750.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 0:57.55 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

5. Commit

Barrier: 9
Jockey: B Shinn
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Profiteer
Dam: Lot's Wife
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Has done plenty right in short career. Fantastic effort when picked up smartly and only beaten a whisker at Caulfield Heath. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 25%
Place: 75%
CAREER
4: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$63,875.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$15,968.75
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
4x132
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-1-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 1-1-1
Previous Race
2-9 Lg Nk0.1L , Caulfield Heath, 08/08/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 2 , 53kg, 1:12.30 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
3-8 Lg Nk1.2L , Sandown-Hillside, 15/07/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Hcp, $50,000.00 ($4,500.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:13.66 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-10 Lg NkL , Sale, 28/06/2026 1205M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($23,375.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:13.60 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
2-7 10.5L , Caulfield Heath, 11/06/2026 900M, Soft , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:54.79 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-9 1/23.3L , Caulfield, 15/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 4, Debutant Stakes, $200,750.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 0:57.55 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7

6. Vallice

Barrier: 8
Jockey: M Zahra
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Maurice
Dam: Moselle Valley
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Cleared maiden ranks at Sandown-Lakeside 3 Jun. Snagged back and last at 400m before letting down late to just miss the minors at Caulfield Heath latest outing. Makes strong appeal.
Win: 33%
Place: 33%
CAREER
3: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$46,400.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$15,466.67
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
514
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
4-9 Lg Nk0.9L , Caulfield Heath, 08/08/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Jabez Johnstone, Bar: 9 , 53.5kg, 1:12.30 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
1-9 1L , Sandown-Lakeside, 03/06/2026 1400M, Heavy , Race 2, 2yo Open Hcp, $50,000.00 ($27,500.00), Jockey: Jabez Johnstone, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 1:28.33 , , Settled-1 800-3 400-4
5-8 Hf Nk1.2L , Donald, 02/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 2yo Hcp, $30,000.00 ($900.00), Jockey: E J Walsh, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:12.28 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6

7. Glide

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Lachlan King
Trainer: Dominic Sutton
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Proisir
Dam: Respect
Bio: 3yo Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
Stationed mid and sustained a strong run at Wodonga at second appearance. This will test his mettle.
Win: 50%
Place: 50%
CAREER
2: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$18,450.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,225.00
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
71
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-8 2.3L , Wodonga, 26/07/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 3, 2yo Open Hcp, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 1:14.63 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
7-11 1.35L , Sale, 09/07/2026 1213M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:14.60 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

8. Judas Tree

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: T & C McEvoy
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Blue Point
Dam: Laburnum
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Good debut at Ballarat Synthetic 2 Jul. Led from pillar to near the post in the 2yo Hcp this course. Possesses high speed and a nice weight drop. Must include.
Win: 50%
Place: 100%
CAREER
2: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$43,775.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$21,887.50
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
12
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 1-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-1-0
Previous Race
2-8 Lg Nk0.8L , Sandown-Hillside, 15/07/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Hcp, $50,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:13.66 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-9 1.8L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 02/07/2026 1200M, Synthetic , Race 1, 2yo Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($23,375.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:12.58 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

9. Autumn Lover

Barrier: 10
Jockey: M J Dee
Trainer: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
Weight: 54kg
Sire: The Autumn Sun
Dam: Courtesan
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Determined effort to secure victory at Pakenham Synthetic first run back. One for exotics.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$28,550.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,137.50
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
534x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
1: 1-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-1
Previous Race
1-12 Sh NkL , Racing.Com Park Syn, 03/08/2026 1100M, Synthetic , Race 4, Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:04.24 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-6
2-7 1/21.8L , Caulfield Heath, 16/07/2026 800M, Soft , Race 13, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Carleen Hefel, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:47.10 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-6 Hd3.9L , Racing.Com Park Syn, 07/07/2026 750M, Synthetic , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:44.06 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 Hd1.3L , Sandown-Lakeside, 25/03/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Open Hcp, $55,000.00 ($2,750.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:25.72 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-8 3/42.1L , Sale, 01/03/2026 1112M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($3,825.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:06.10 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

10. Madame Doubtfire

Barrier: 6
Jockey: V Le Boeuf
Trainer: R J Meunier
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Dubious
Dam: Starovski
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Never better than midfield in the 3yo Mdn Plate at Doomben for new trainer. Leaning towards others here.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
6: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$9,240.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,540.00
BEST HCP RATING
55
LAST 10
45x6455
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
4: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-9 2.53.4L , Doomben, 05/08/2026 1350M, Good , Race 2, 3yo Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: Montana Philpot, Bar: 3 , 53kg, 1:21.14 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
5-8 1/24.6L , Rockhampton, 11/07/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 1, Mdn, $32,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Adam Sewell, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:35.59 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-6
4-8 5.88L , Ipswich, 25/06/2026 1350M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Mdn, $30,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Tiffani Brooker, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:21.50 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
6-9 14L , Mackay, 23/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, Mdn Plate, $23,000.00 ($440.00), Jockey: Adam Sewell, Bar: 3 , 54.5kg, 1:10.88 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
5-5 3/49.4L , Gold Coast, 28/02/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn Plate, $30,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Tiffani Brooker, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 1:13.24 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5

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