SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   02 Jul 2025
 
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Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

No surprise if the first starters played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. Siding with the newcomer CELESTRA (1) for the Freedman yard. She's a well-bred filly by top sire I Am Invincible out of a Frankel mare who showed speed to win a recent jumpout at Cranbourne. This doesn't look the deepest midweek race and from the inside gate she can take plenty of catching. TOO MUCH TOO SOON (4) improved nicely at her second outing, getting within a neck of the winner at Geelong. Maps well and should take beating. SAVANNAH CHILL (3) is a filly by Savabeel on debut for the Hayes yard. She's been jumping out well and this looks a good kickoff point for her. Must respect the yard who have been going very well with their juveniles all season. IMZADA (6) was in the market first up at Caulfield but struggled. Can improve but will need to. HIS LADY BAY (5) wasn't bad on debut and could sneak into the minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Celestra.
1 CELESTRA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Hilldene Farm (Mgr: N Wakim)
Filly by I Am Invincible making her first appearance. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on June 16. Tipping she goes very well.
1
JYE MCNEIL
Lilac, Navy Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
2 LICENTIOUS
SIMON RYAN
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
S P Morrissy, Mrs R J Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy), D I Syme & Miss D Patton
Filly by So You Think making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Colac on June 19 over 1000m. Need to see a betting push.
4
MELISSA JULIUS
Blue And Pink Diamonds, Blue Cap
3 SAVANNAH CHILL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), R J Morton, J A Goodwin, M D Russell, C E Bradshaw, D V Egan, A C I Mastapha, J Nolan, Mrs J D Owen & K N Shearer
Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Werribee jump-out on June 20. Wary.
5
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
4 62 TOO MUCH TOO SOON
SHANE NICHOLS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S P Nichols, R J Atchison, D V Egan, G D Pease, Mrs L Jones, I R Katz, M I Mays, A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan), R Portaro, Yarra Valleys Finest (Mgr: M I Mays) & Mrs D P Revell
Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 13 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Loving carrying 56kg at $15. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1212m, slow going neck behind Lope De Lardo carrying 56kg at $26. Tough to beat on latest.
2
PATRICK MOLONEY
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
5 6 HIS LADY BAY
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M Raymond), Miss S Raymond, Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Mrs M E Nicol, R G Powley, J Sidak, P G Walsh, A D Wilson, Lockdown Lads (Mgr: T J Harvey), T A Beks, Ms D Teran, B L Justin, Ms H Gleeson, Ms J Fish, B J Fish, Gungadins (Mgr: A G Robinson) & C McDonald
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 12 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Signature Scent carrying 56kg at $61. Rough hope.
6
J ALLEN
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
6 6x6 IMZADA
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), G W Fielding, D A Limbrick, P A Davies, T Wheeler, F B Jackson, Tabby Racing (Mgr: T A Smith), Ms T P Rothwell & Mrs R J Morrissy
Second-up. First start 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR M Cooper on November 30 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Palm Angel carrying 56kg at $14. Returned from break 6th of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on May 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 54kg at $7.50. Fitter and a solid chance.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap