SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 04 Jun 2025
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Sportsbet BlackBook Plate 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo expected with California Flyer, Champagne Express and Mauna Kea Miss prominent. ILLYIVY (8) goes on top. Three runs to date have all been very good, resuming with a strong showing at Pakenham over 1100m behind the highly regarded Tuscaloosa Gem. Fitter for that, draws well, she should get her chance to break through. MELBOURNE MAGIC (2) was well supported on debut at Ballarat and was okay in a small field. Gave the impression there that 1200m is exactly what he's looking for and the Zahra booking is noteworthy. MAUNA KEA MISS (9) has placed in both runs back from a spell at big odds on both occasions. Going well and has each way claims again. HABENARIA (7) was rock solid on debut at Moe when in the market and is open to improvement. CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS (6) shouldn't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Illyivy to win.
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HABITUAL
M LAWSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG W J Nuttall, S Hill-Smith, C F Menzies, S A Lawson & Mrs A T Menzies Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Ziggy Starcraft with 59kg at $19. On debut ran last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1203m, 7 len behind Naina with 59kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
5 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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MELBOURNE MAGIC
SYMON WILDE 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG S W Wilde & D L Ludeman Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Oceansprint carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Huge chance with Zahra booked. |
7 M J ZAHRA |
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MOONBOLT
COLIN SCOTT 3YO GR/CH GELDING 58.0KG D W Stutt Gelding by Puissance De Lune making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Pakenham Synthetic on May 20. Aided by a nice alley but others profile better. |
2 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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| 4 | 8x |
SOUTHAMPTON FLARE
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L D Prior, Mrs C Briggs, R L Legato, F Legato, M D Wiener, S Eckstein, J Wiener, C Sita & T Briggs Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn on September 18 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Mergeila with 58kg at $21. Watch the betting. |
8 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 5 | 3225x |
CALIFORNIA FLYER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs) Racing No 1, S A Hounihan, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), A J Johnson, S Uebergang, Mayor's Merry Men (Mgr: L Georgiadis), K J Crouch, B J Moloney, K Sedgwick, R Leemon & Get Punted Racing Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sacred Rocks carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. On debut fifth of 8 at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1009m, soft track; 6 len behind Give Faith carrying 56kg at $7.50. Has ability, each way chance. |
4 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 6 | 394 |
CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Go For Gold, Ms M Anderson, Mrs J Avon, Ms L Bezzi, Champagne Express, Mrs A Collery, Mrs A Forsyth, Mrs J Game, Mrs J Greven, Ms S Heffer, Ms M Hempenstall, Mrs J James, J O C's Racing, Miss Johnson, Mrs T Jolly, Dr E Ryan, Mrs N Scaunich, Ms J Sheldrake, Wink Wink & Miss K Walsh At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Behaviour carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 9th of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind Bold Strike with 57.5kg at $9.50. Encouraging effort last start. Should be right there. |
5 LOGAN BATES |
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HABENARIA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson) Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sun Setting with 57.5kg at $3.50. Fitter and should be hard to hold out. |
8 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 8 | 23x2 |
ILLYIVY
RAY BESANKO 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG N A Besanko, D J Moore, G Moore, R J Bayliss, R L Evans, Ms L A Wilson, C J Wilson, P G McGuinness, Mrs R A Ross, G R Ross, B Coopersmith, C Levi & Mrs D A Knol Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Tuscaloosa Gem carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1221m, 1.3 len behind Sea Poem with 55kg at $5.50. Looks the one to beat. |
3 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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| 9 | 6x32 |
MAUNA KEA MISS
RORY HUNTER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG A Sangster Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Thunder Hawk with 58kg at $41. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, neck behind Behaviour with 56kg at $26. Fitter now and making headway. Should take beating again. |
6 MELEA CASTLE |
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ZOUTARA
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Tarabai, P Baker, A Ballard, Mrs E Grant, A Hall, Ms T Jennings, Mrs S Kyrlazis, A Mackey, B Mackey, Mrs C V Russell, C Russell, B Taylor, M Veselik, R Wells, H L I Williams, R Willing, Dominant 2 Racing, Carpe Diem, Red Lions Racing No 4 & Pupcat 5 Last start 4th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1112m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Maingirlmaddy with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind No Fooling with 57kg at $17. Not out of this. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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