SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate pace only with Zorro's Flight leading Wats Normal. We kick off a big Australian Steeple/Hurdle day with a good little 3yo clash. ZORRO'S FLIGHT (1) resumes. He's a handy type who progressed to some nice races last time in, last seen running fourth to Benagil in a Vobis Guineas. That's good form to be featuring here. LEGACY BAY (11) was solid first up when in the market and should be fitter. Drawn wide but should be hard to hold out. DARKBONEE (7) has upside off a smart maiden win at Bendigo and is firmly in the mix. BOLD STRIKE (6) was too good fresh up for a modest field at Ararat just over 3 weeks ago and has the scope to take the nest step here. WATS NORMAL (6) made it 2 wins on the bouunce last time out at Kilmore nearly 4 weeks ago, and the hat-trick is not beyond him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zorro's Flight to win.
1 1244x ZORRO'S FLIGHT
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
D W Stutt
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas March 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Benagil with 58kg at $17. On debut third of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Anthophila carrying 58kg at $8. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Has the ability to take this out.
4
LOGAN BATES
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap
2 7x211 WHATELEY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D Zavitsanos, B D Nettlefold, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, M Psaltis, A K Racing, Carty Racing, Busuttin Racing & Loftus Park
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Cranbourne Cl1 May 16 over 1400m defeating Steadfast with 60kg at $1.45. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1400m defeating Touchdown carrying 58kg at $1.90. Well placed to win again.
3
TOM PREBBLE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 5x211 WATS NORMAL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T S Rocks, L A Davis, R N Gerbes, G L McLeod, S T H Racing (Mgr: S C O'Leary), C Baker, P K Saker & Mrs D L Saker
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Kilmore Bm58 May 5 over 1457m defeating Fire Tribe with 61.5kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1400m defeating All Business carrying 59kg at $3.20. Wouldn't shock.
3
HARRY COFFEY
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
4 3x154 SANTA ANA MOON
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), S S Roth, D J Searle, S M Shostak, Reagle Racing (Mgr: D Tolson), A Farr, M Ramsey, C Brumley, D Sharp & Eastwood Hackers (Mgr: J Madden)
Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 on May 23 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Highlands with 60kg at $3.80. Before that 5th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind King Of Enterprise with 57kg at $17. Each way.
5
BEN ALLEN
Red, White Suitcase, Deer And Collar, Quartered Cap
5 5x681 HOUDINI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Murphy, J Bartolo, T Bates, C Massey & A Sterpin
Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Pakenham Bm64 May 15 over 1400m defeating Fabrice with 57.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 8th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Conchiero with 58.5kg at $61. Have to respect again.
7
J MOTT
Lime, Purple Star, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Lime Armbands, Purple Cap
6 4x1 BOLD STRIKE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), F J Biviano, C Butler, M M Carmont, S W Hendry, Mrs R Lewis, S R Niven, P Ryan, Mrs S L Ryan, R J Ferris, C Williamson, Mrs F M Dugdale, C J Stillman & R Irving
Second-up. First start 4th of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1203m, 1.0 len behind Long Brew carrying 58kg at $2.90. Went for a break before returning favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Ararat Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1300m defeating Simply Outrageous carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. One of the chances.
2
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
7 31 DARKBONEE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Galadi (Mgr: J E Richards)
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Big Sexy with 59kg at $4. Second-up won by 2 len at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1400m defeating Source Of Delight with 58kg at $4.20. Has upside and may pay to follow.
5
L CURRIE
Green And Yellow Checks, Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
8 8x617 FAUCI
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs D W Dormer, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, T D Stewart, Mrs K J Stewart, K D Greenlees, J Green, B Smith, M J Bradley, K J O'Brien, J O'rourke, D G Speechley & N A Haase
Useful type. Last start 7th of 11 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Professor Pickles carrying 59kg at $3.30. The run before that won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1400m defeating Savamoon with 59kg at $3.20. Minor hope.
8
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
9 0x41 SO YOU WILL
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Nichols, B J Lindsay, Mrs J E A Lindsay, A Sudholz, M Sudholz, D Jenson, P M Schols, B J Bourke, A La Torraca, P La Torraca, J A Mcleish, F A Bayne, Dr A J Castellini, Mrs E L Castellini, J L Barton, Mrs M J Barton, I R Katz, A Porter & J G Wright
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1105m, slow going 3 len behind Electric Star carrying 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1421m defeating Hot Stomper carrying 59.5kg at $3. Tougher here and the ratings indicate he will struggle to feature in the finish.
1
C NEWITT
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
10 3x405 LINCOLNSHIRE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kalkallo carrying 54kg at $26. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 59kg at $13. Risking.
10
Red, White Gatecrasher
11 022x3 LEGACY BAY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
C J Barham & Mrs J M Barham
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo F Bm64 on May 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Miss Swift carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club on November 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jasmin Rouge with 56kg at $17. Fitter and right in this despite a tricky gate.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Old Gold, Royal Blue Stripe, Armbands And Cap, Old Gold Pom Pom