SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 08 Jan 2026
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Sportsbet Race Previews Plate 1400m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 28) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Texture leading the way. MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA (9) looks a good each-way play to kick off the delayed meeting. Two runs back this time in have been good, beaten narrowly at Geelong in each. Put up a decent figure when third last time and that has her firmly in the mix. North of 20-1 available in early betting seems generous. SOMERSAULT (11) is another at an early double-figure quote who has claims. She was just ahead of Mystery 'N' Drama when they met and has been good again since. She draws for every chance. MISSAPPREHEND (8) ran on well late with the tempo against as a beaten favourite when last seen at Cranbourne. She draws to sit closer now and profiles well. PHINEAS (2) ran well fresh at Sale and should be fitter now. MISS MARANDA (7) maps for a soft run behind the leaders and has claims in an open race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mystery 'N' Drama each-way.
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| 1 | 38x52 |
ANIMAL
NIKKI BURKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Seven Oceans carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1300m, head behind Theology carrying 58kg at $5.50. Each way chance. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 2 | 66x3 |
PHINEAS
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J G Falcke, J A Forrest, R I Darrah, H McDonald, Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley), Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), Miss S M Parkinson & Mrs K Lovett Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at Sale 4Upmdn-Sw on December 21 over 1415m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lafont with 59.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vincentina carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
8 B MELHAM |
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SONIC SURGE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon, M McNeil, Mrs S McNeil, Ms F Wallis & P B McCloskey At debut, 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1170m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Hotspur Reale with 58kg at $11. Not discounting. |
6 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 4 | 46x2 |
TEXTURE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after two months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Carnival Riches carrying 58kg at $2.45. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Chokuto carrying 58kg at $11. Fitter and takes catching. |
9 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 5 | 23342 |
VALEDICTORIAN
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG T F Yeung Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on December 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kings Commission with 58kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1207m, 2 len behind Regeneration with 58kg at $16. Had a few chances but has claims again. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 6 | 5x552 |
ANTALIAN
NIGEL BLACKISTON 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, R Wilkinson, S E Racing, L B Allsopp, Mrs A Allsopp, I R Sest, P G Cochrane, H J Asher, Butchers And Collectors, A C Myott, R J Kennelly, G A Mcrae & Nath Racing Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Suze Spritz carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Path To Profit with 58kg at $26. Rough hope at best. |
10 R WHEARTY |
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| 7 | 44 |
MISS MARANDA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 57kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Toy Queen carrying 57kg at $3.50. Coming along well and should be competitive. |
1 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 8 | 45 |
MISSAPPREHEND
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG A Kheir, Cressfield, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, J A O'Neill, Ciaron Maher Racing, A K Racing, R W Gamble, B J O'Brien, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, SVDA Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, Carty Racing, D Edmonds, S A Lewin & Kaela Racing Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1207m, 0.9 len behind Shystar carrying 57kg at $3.80. Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Talladega Girl with 56kg at $2.10. Pieces are there to say she'll improve. |
2 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 9 | 76x23 |
MYSTERY 'N' DRAMA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1135m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Nostra Bella carrying 55kg at $6. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1247m, 0.6 len behind Pinot For Mike with 57kg at $7. Peaks now and should go close. |
5 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 10 | 0x8 |
SKYDREAM
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden, C Bredbury & M J Caporale Third race start. First start second last of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Heiwana Tamashi with 56kg at $14. Went for a break before returning 8th of 13 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1422m, 4.5 len behind Dihheri with 57kg at $31. Not keen on her chances. |
4 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 11 | 6223 |
SOMERSAULT
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), TEBE Investments (Mgr: T F Henderson), P L Ward, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, Mrs B M Larmer, Mrs A M Henderson, G A Snow, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Ms A K Freeman, D Walls, A D Callander & Ms C Plowright Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 17 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Toy Queen with 57kg at $3.30. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1247m, long-neck behind Pinot For Mike carrying 57kg at $9.50. Expected to go well again. |
3 JORDAN CHILDS |
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