SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   10 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Kris Kalifatidis Plate 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Anticipating Celestra to be prominent but one or more of the first starters should add to the early pressure. THANKS GORGEOUS (11) has had a few chances with four minor placings from six starts but looks very well placed back in maiden grade having run a cracker in the G3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes behind top filly Inkaruna. Her form is largely in better races than this and the 1200m seems to be key. Gets her chance to break through. YELLOWJACKET (13) is the danger. She was very good on debut from a mile back at Pakenham over 1000m, charging home into second. She should relish the extra furlong here and will be hard to hold out despite a tricky map. LAYLA (6) is a filly by Justify on debut for the Hayes yard. She's been trialling and jumping out well and looks to have plenty of ability, respect. CELESTRA (1) resumes having run well on debut last time in. Can improve this time around and has claims. SASS APPEAL (9) can run well on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thanks Gorgeous to win.
1 3x CELESTRA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hilldene Farm (Mgr: N Wakim)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd in a small field at this track 2yo F Hcp on July 2 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Savannah Chill with 58kg at $3.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can improve this time around, respecting.
7
J MOTT
Lilac, Navy Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
2 x3554 EDEN ROSE
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Last start got back early 4th of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Arabella Star with 56kg at $3.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Caffettiera carrying 57kg at $11. Has had a few too many chances.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Gatecrasher
3 FASTOCA
GREG EURELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
S N M M Australia (Mgr: S Wang)
Filly by Hanseatic facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on November 24. Tricky gate so happy to watch this time.
12
BEAU MERTENS
Brown, Tangerine Horseshoe And Head, Seams Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
4 FOREVER JO
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
K J Murphy, Mrs S M De Kretser, Clarity (Mgr: P D De Kretser), J R Swan, P W Kelly, A Fogarty, D Duke, M J Duke, J G Murphy, G J Beck & Mrs A Beck
Filly by Impending facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Seymour jump-out on November 14. Others profile better so prepared to watch this time.
5
C J PARISH
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 KARREN
LLOYD KENNEWELL
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Edgar Park (Mgr: M A L Stevens)
Filly by Shamus Award making her first appearance. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on December 1. Watch the betting.
3
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
6 LAYLA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese)
Three-year-old filly having first run by first season sire Justify out of Belhamage. Purchased for AUD $ 280,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Won a Flemington jump-out on November 28. Looks very smart, keep safe.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
7 57x LICENTIOUS
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Morrissy, Mrs R J Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy), D I Syme & Miss D Patton
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1430m, soft track; 9 len behind Our Chief with 56kg at $41. On debut second last in a small field at this track 2yo F Hcp July 2 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Savannah Chill with 58kg at $26. Prefer to see.
2
BEN ALLEN
Black, Malua Christmas Emblem, Pink And White Christmas Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
8 5 MAY BE BUBBLES
MARK WALKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1115m, 6 len behind Elonia with 56kg at $2.50. Inclined to risk.
8
MICHAEL DEE
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 SASS APPEAL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D O B Racing Cristal Eyes Synd, T Rourke, Cowarrie Partnership, Maughold Racing Synd, M Blomeley, B Blood, B Coopersmith, Mrs M Dean, Ten B D P 2 Synd, One Eyed Jack Synd, T Petterd, M Burton, R Hawker, P Hill, D Miles, Studleaf Synd, S Mitchell, Dr J Morgan, R Tucker & D Storey
Three-year-old filly by leading sire So You Think out of Cristal Eyes who was bought for AUD $ 120,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). She has five recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on December 1. Aided by a nice alley so could well play a big role.
1
BILLY EGAN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 0 SNITCHY
JASON WARREN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, D W Spicer, M J Saadie, S K McNamara, Ms K Syer & R P G C Syndicate (Mgr: G R Wilson)
Jumped at long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 4.5 len behind Bold Bordeaux carrying 56kg at $26. Can't have.
13
L CURRIE
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
11 23x24 THANKS GORGEOUS
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh & Mrs C L Kavanagh
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Cavern carrying 56kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club on November 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Inkaruna carrying 56kg at $61. Way back in grade and rates highly to break through.
10
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
12 WITCH'S TREASURE
SHANE STOCKDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs H A Stockdale
First starter by Tagaloa out of Pocket Goddess purchased for AUD $ 4,500 (Inglis 2024 MAY (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
6
THEODORE LADD
Green, White Band And Sleeves, Green Armbands, White Cap
13 2 YELLOWJACKET
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C F Menzies, Mrs A T Menzies, Mrs C Menzies, M L Cain & R L Connolly
Was well-supported at debut, took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 57kg at $3.90. Excellent there from a hopeless spot, draw the query again but goes close.
11
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red, Yellow Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap, Red Pom Pom