Sandown Hillside Race Day – May 1st

Ladbrokes Handicap

(2yo Handicap - 1000m)

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Winning Horse: Qeyaady (Aus)

2yoC I Am Invincible (Aus) - Shaaheq (Aus)(Redoute's Choice (Aus))

4 starts - 2 wins 1 third $115800

Other Wins

1st Sandown-Hillside Ive > Print Mdn Plate 1000m (2021)

Other Placings

3rd Moonee Valley Ladbrokes Plate 1000m (2020)

Race Result:

1st: Quyaady (Blake McDougall/Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes) - $3.10F

2nd: Gulf Of Suez (Ben Allen/Ciaron Maher & Dave Eustace) - $3.90
3rd:
 Glamour And Glory (Damien Thornton/Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes) - $4.80

Winning Time: 57.13  Last 600m: N/A

Margins: 1¾L x 1¾L

Winning Trainer: Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes (rep by Dara O’Meachair)

“I like the way Blake (McDougall) fired him out of the gates and controlled the race. He gave a good kick and it was good to see him strong through the line.

“He’s a lovely little horse and the last time he ran here we said the dream is still alive having a beautiful pedigree and that remains true.

Possibility of further: “Possibly. He’s a fast little horse. He might get 1200 metres and he’ll get his chance in a black type race in Adelaide in a couple of weeks. He looks like he’s got that sort of ability so he’ll get his chance to prove it.”

Winning Jockey: Blake McDougall

“He’s a lovely two-year-old. It’s a shame we’re coming to the end of the season. He gave me a nice feel, very professional. It’s never easy when something is highballing on speed but we were going at a high tempo. He’s not fully attacking the line yet but he’s had his second start here and did it on his own so full credit to him.”

Up to 1200m: “Definitely. He’s so relaxed that he’ll probably get six furlongs taking a sit as well. He’s push-button, quickens up nicely.