SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Tile Importer Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Observer to take up the running at a moderate tempo. OBSERVER (1) should have taken plenty of benefit from a strong debut at Pakenham over 1200m when boxing on nicely for second. He's by Ghaiyyath who was a top class 2400m horse and the way he raced suggests the rise to 1400m will suit. Can roll forward and go one better. WENTWORTH FALLS (7) wasn't beaten far in a good race at Hawkesbury last time out on wet ground. That form should hold up well here. FIERCE FIGHTER (5) worked home okay over a shorter trip on debut at Sale and will improve up in trip. Did enough there to suggest he's a winning chance. THUNDERBOLT WAY (6) was well beaten on debut at Flemington but wasn't terrible and this is easier. Can do better. BLUE ENSIGN (4) perhaps next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Observer to win.
1 2 OBSERVER
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
At debut, 2nd of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Planet Red with 58kg at $18. Rates highly, go close.
7
M J ZAHRA
Royal Blue
2 PIERROBID
STEVE RICHARDS
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
W T Threadgold, Plenty Valley No.10 (Mgr: F Dintinosante), G G Johnson, J J McGauran, Mrs A J Burgess, F Dintinosante, C L Mcdonald, R P L Racing (Mgr: P J Mckinnon), S G Parker, A N Thomas, M P Bourke, R Hales, M L Parry & Mrs L Thomas
Gelding by Pierro on debut. Trialled on May 15 at Caulfield Heath over 1000m and finished fourth. Inclined to risk.
1
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, Black Quarters, Yellow Armbands, Black Cap
3 SKY DEEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
D Grose, Hunter Graeber Racing, G Burte, Mrs A Guida, N Guida, House of Pigs Racing, C Miller, J Sist, Mrs S Guest, M Hinds, H Reynolds, T Woodford, Triple Helix, The Landed Gentry No.3, Lucy Junior, P Green, MBS Racing No.2, N G V, Mrs J McDonald & MGBE Racing
Colt by Dundeel on debut. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on May 26. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Black And White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
4 7 BLUE ENSIGN
STEVE RICHARDS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Karreman
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on May 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Samudra with 58kg at $201. Can do better. Possible improver at odds.
2
JETT STANLEY
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
5 6 FIERCE FIGHTER
CIARON MAHER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
J G Stubbs & Mrs R A Stubbs
At debut, 6th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1112m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Maingirlmaddy carrying 57kg at $8. Can do better. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Hoop, Red Sleeves And Red Cap
6 9 THUNDERBOLT WAY
SIMON ZAHRA
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
J J Cross, Rhino Rewards (Mgr: G J Welsh), J J Abraham, A N George, J J McLaren, J Laurie, A Senechaud, E Wojcik & S M Frare
Jumped at very long odds at debut, got back early 9th of 12 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Highvol with 55.5kg at $101. This is easier, can improve.
6
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, White Spot With Royal Blue Horsehead Logo, Orange Diabolo Sleeves, Orange Cap
7 635 WENTWORTH FALLS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Hawkesbury Clarendon on May 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Aerodrome with 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Super 2yo Mdn on April 19 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Just A Journey carrying 57.5kg at $16. Brings the right form to this.
5
J MOTT
Royal Blue
8 9 ODA MAE
JACK LAING
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
E W Laing
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Planet Red with 56kg at $201. Can't have.
4
Gold, Green Diamonds, Tan Sleeves, Green Cap