SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Race Previews Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Although on a small field the presence of some first starters should ensure a solid clip. Tricky race to open but leaning to WASHINGTON LILAC (6) who debuts for the Moody & Coleman yard. She's a filly by Snitzel who has had plenty of jumpout experience, winning one. This doesn't look the deepest metro race and the booking of Blake Shinn is a strong lead. MOLVENO (4) is a filly by I Am Immortal on debut for the McEvoy yard who has been jumping out well, not far away in a recent Ballarat Synthetic heat. Tipping she runs well. SUPERGRACE (5) was just fair when last seen at Geelong, in the market thee but fading to finish seventh. She's jumped out well since and could be an improver. HIGHABOVEME (3) was well fancied on debut at Geelong, struggling there when getting back from an inside gate. Loathe to write off anything from the Grahame Begg yard. CENSORI (2) is a filly by Russian Camelot who has jumped out well enough to be a factor. SUGGESTED PLAY: Washington Lilac on top.
1 CELTIC VIVA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
D J Molloy & Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Molloy)
Filly by Shamus Award making her first appearance. Finished fourth in a Pakenham jump-out on July 22. Can run well.
3
ETHAN BROWN
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 CENSORI
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D T O'Brien & Mrs J O'Brien
Filly by Russian Camelot on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Flemington on July 18. Watch the market closely from this strong yard.
1
JAMIE MELHAM
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 9 HIGHABOVEME
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing (Mgr: G M & Mrs S R Begg), P Fusca, W Guy, I H Miller, Elite Park Racing (Mgr: Miss M J Davie), B M Watson, T Prodromou, D R Young, Ms M G C Caliste, W Fraser, Better With Neighbours (Mgr: M Karmelich) & Tennessee Lamb (Mgr: J Lalor)
Was well-supported at debut, second last of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1150m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Redders with 56kg at $3.70. Can do much better.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
Red, Black Striped Cap
4 MOLVENO
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), N Alexopoulos, P Donovan, M G Hinds, Golden Harbour Racing (Mgr: R E Baxter), Ms L M Stonehouse, P.U.T.S Racing (Mgr: D Jones), M L Walsh & T Samuel
Filly by I Am Immortal facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on July 17. Looks handy and can run well.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 8x7 SUPERGRACE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy) & Mrs R J Morrissy
Third race start. First start 8th of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 8 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Palm Angel carrying 56kg at $101. Went for a break before returning 7th of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1212m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lope De Lardo with 57kg at $5.50. Has experience on her side.
5
BEN ALLEN
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
6 WASHINGTON LILAC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 57.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Mrs C S McNabb & C W McNabb
First start. By leading sire Snitzel out of Zighy Bay. Purchased for AUD $ 625,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fitter for a jump-out on July 15 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Have to respect with Shinn up.
2
B SHINN
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap