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1:15 PM- Dennis Hanrahan (Bm70)

Fri 26th Dec, 2025 1:15 PM | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m
Benchmark 70, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo, Handicap
Prize Of $65,000 : 1st $35,750, 2nd $11,700, 3rd $5,850, 4th $3,250, 5th $1,950, 6th $1,300, 7th $1,300, 8th $1,300, 9th $1,300, 10th $1,300
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Zebra Finch

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Exceed And Excel
Dam: Painted Firetail
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Steps out for third run new stable/region. Ran on soundly into second in the small field at Ballarat at second run back. Should appreciate stepping up in distance. Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best.
Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
6: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$157,400.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$26,233.33
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
4310x62
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-1-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-1
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 1-1-1
Previous Race
2-7 Hd1.3L , Ballarat, 06/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo (Bm78), $150,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:26.55 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
6-7 1.34.7L , Rosehill Gardens, 12/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 1, 3yo (Bm68), $60,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: K Mc Evoy, Bar: 5 , 60kg, 1:09.78 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
8-9 1.54.6L , Rosehill Gardens, 24/10/2025 900M, Soft , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 10 , 0kg, 0:54.13 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
14-16 1/210.3L , Eagle Farm, 14/06/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, J.J. Atkins, $1,000,000.00 (), Jockey: K Mc Evoy, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:34.93 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-12
1-7 Hf NkL , Rosehill Gardens, 31/05/2025 1300M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Hcp, $160,000.00 ($82,500.00), Jockey: K Mc Evoy, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:20.95 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

2. Wrigley Field

Barrier: 5
Jockey: H Coffey
Trainer: T & C McEvoy
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Doubtland
Dam: My Last Fling
Bio: 3yo Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Useful galloper. Ran home into the minors in soft going 3yo (Bm78) at Ballarat. Should relish the rise in distance. Warrants attention.
Win: 40%
Place: 60%
CAREER
5: 2-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$59,165.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$11,833.00
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
8x1413
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-1
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
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
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 2-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-1
Previous Race
3-7 Hd1.5L , Ballarat, 06/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo (Bm78), $150,000.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 7 , 56.5kg, 1:26.55 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
1-7 1L , Ballarat, 03/11/2025 1400M, Heavy , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:29.64 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-4
4-10 3/41L , Bendigo, 18/10/2025 1300M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($1,215.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:17.83 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
1-8 Sh NkL , Swan Hill, 28/09/2025 1200M, Good , Race 1, 3yo Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:10.27 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
1-10 Hf HdL , Donald, 18/09/2025 850M, Good , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 10 , 0kg, 0:54.30 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. The Mean Fiddler

Barrier: 3
Jockey: W Egan
Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Highland Reel
Dam: Gymea Lily
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Plumpton
Comments
Launched his career in dominant fashion at Traralgon 30 Nov. Good gate. Untapped and deserves a crack in town.
Win: 100%
Place: 100%
CAREER
1: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$17,600.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$17,600.00
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-9 5.5L , Traralgon, 30/11/2025 1430M, Heavy , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:29.27 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-7 Ns1.4L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:59.83 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-8 16.7L , Bendigo, 19/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:02.72 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-12 Nk4.7L , Caulfield Heath, 13/08/2025 900M, Soft , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:52.73 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-9 1.34.7L , Caulfield Heath, 20/03/2025 1000M, Good , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Stephanie Hateley, Bar: 9 , 0kg, 0:59.94 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Flying Done

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Trainer: M J Williams
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Kermadec
Dam: Flying Tessie
Bio: 3yo Gelding
Location: Warrnambool
Comments
Too strong in choppy conditions 3yo Mdn Plate at Warrnambool. Minor money hope at best.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$53,655.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,413.75
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
8x631
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
2: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
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
4: 1-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-1
Previous Race
1-11 3L , Warrnambool, 30/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($23,375.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 1:25.44 , , Settled-4 800-1 400-1
3-7 1/22.8L , Warrnambool, 11/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:26.06 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-6
6-14 Ns1L , Warrnambool, 30/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3,4&5yo Mdn, $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 1:10.58 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
8-8 3.88.7L , Swan Hill, 06/06/2025 1300M, Good , Race 4, Elvstroem Classic, $125,000.00 ($2,500.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:17.73 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-7 20.8L , Horsham, 20/05/2025 800M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:48.35 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. Helioson

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: The Autumn Sun
Dam: Teodora
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Plumpton
Comments
No match when 2.2 len 5th in the small field at Caulfield Heath at his second race start. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 50%
Place: 50%
CAREER
2: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$19,250.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,625.00
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
15
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-7 Hf Hd2.2L , Caulfield Heath, 03/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo (Bm64), $55,000.00 ($1,650.00), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:40.01 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-6
1-9 1L , Kyneton, 18/11/2025 1472M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 5 , 68kg, 1:32.54 , , Settled-4 800-6 400-4
7-8 Hf Hd6.9L , Caulfield Heath, 30/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:01.85 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-8 Hd9.8L , Tatura, 01/10/2025 850M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:51.87 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Horatius

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Trainer: C W McDonald
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Super Seth
Dam: Polska
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Showed plenty of fight to secure victory at Cranbourne last start. Only for wider exotics.
Win: 33%
Place: 33%
CAREER
3: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$26,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,833.33
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
761
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
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
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-0-0
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 1/2L , Cranbourne, 12/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $45,000.00 ($24,750.00), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:30.10 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-8 3/42.2L , Mornington, 27/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, 3yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:32.91 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
7-9 3/44.7L , Cranbourne, 31/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo Mdn Plate, $45,000.00 ($900.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:12.24 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7

7. Princing

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: Jerome Hunter
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Casino Prince
Dam: Jesmond Girl
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Led and asserted total authority winning the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Werribee 1 weeks back. Warrants attention.
Win: 33%
Place: 67%
CAREER
3: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$26,600.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,866.67
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
521
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-1-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
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: 1-1-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-9 2.3L , Werribee, 15/12/2025 1608M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:37.56 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-8 3/40.1L , Mornington, 27/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, 3yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($7,650.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:32.91 , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-10 3/46L , Racing.Com Park, 14/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $45,000.00 ($1,350.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 9 , 58kg, 1:12.77 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

8. Black Frost

Barrier: 6
Jockey: J Duffy
Trainer: Craig Weeding
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Frosted
Dam: Dark Confidant
Bio: 3yo Gelding
Location: Wangaratta
Comments
4 weeks since last run. Started $3.90 when made a mess of them in the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Tatura. Steep class rise. Others with more appeal.
Win: 25%
Place: 75%
CAREER
4: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$26,375.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,593.75
BEST HCP RATING
59
LAST 10
4231
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-1
SOFT
1: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
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
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-1-0
Previous Race
1-11 2.3L , Tatura, 22/11/2025 1980M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: J Duffy, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 2:03.41 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-5
3-10 Sh Hd1.4L , Gundagai, 15/11/2025 1800M, Good , Race 1, Plate (C1), $27,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: J Duffy, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:49.83 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-5
2-9 1/20.1L , Corowa, 03/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 2, Mdn, $27,000.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: J Duffy, Bar: 9 , 57.5kg, 1:39.19 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 36.8L , Wodonga, 18/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $25,000.00 ($1,125.00), Jockey: Logan McNeil, Bar: 9 , 57.5kg, 1:22.91 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-7
9-10 1.510.8L , Albury, 11/10/2025 900M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Justin W Stanley, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:52.82 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

9. Make Me A Star

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: M J Seyers
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Star Turn
Dam: Rose Ahead
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Murray Bridge
Comments
Broke maiden at Gawler 26 Nov. Trailed speed, kept coming but winner too strong at Gawler. Drawn more favourably. Rates highly.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$26,810.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,702.50
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
0413
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
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
4: 1-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
3-11 Lg Nk0.5L , Gawler, 13/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 9, Hcp (64), $50,000.00 ($4,450.00), Jockey: Alysha Warren, Bar: 11 , 53kg, 1:29.75 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-12 2.3L , Gawler, 26/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $25,000.00 ($12,500.00), Jockey: Alysha Warren, Bar: 11 , 53kg, 1:32.04 , , Settled-9 800-11 400-11
4-11 2.36.2L , Bordertown, 14/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $19,500.00 ($1,500.00), Jockey: D Caboche, Bar: 1 , 54.5kg, 1:10.58 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
10-12 2.810.8L , Murray Bdge, 29/10/2025 900M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $25,000.00 (), Jockey: D Caboche, Bar: 12 , 54kg, 0:51.85 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10
6-10 24.5L , Balaklava, 05/06/2025 1050M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jessica Tzaferis, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:02.27 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
Address

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Phone​

Trainer - Matthew Williams
0409 705 006

Racing Manager - Ultra Williams
0407 518 074

Email

mwracing@bigpond.net.au

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