SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Stow Storage Solutions Handicap 3000m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting a solid tempo with several of these capable of pushing on early. SUFFOLK STAR (5) comes here off a dominant win at Sandown Hillside over this distance in a similar race, coming away to score by five lengths on that occasion. This doesn't look any harder and he'll be hard to hold out once more. HIGHLAND BLAZE (2) resumed with a very respectable sixth in the Listed Roy Higgins at Flemington, only beaten three lengths there as a 60/1 chance. He's one of the best jumpers in the country en route to Warrnambool but he can certainly win this on the flat. CABLE DANCER (4) hasn't won in a while but is going okay in some trickier races and 3000m should be up his alley. ENCHANTED ELLE (6) ran much better second up in the Country Oaks at Ballarat, up in trip only suits better for this jumping mare too. WHISKY MOON (7) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Suffolk Star to win.
1 x70x9 SHAMARKAND
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler), L M Nestadt, Mrs P S Hall, G T Hall, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 10 (Mgr: D You), N G Lamond, Mrs K J Lamond, D You, P L Ward, F Giuffre, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), H Tam & W Ebert.
Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 2600m, slow going 9 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 56kg at $101. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 17 over 2400m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Bella Montagna carrying 60kg at $51. Fitter but see again.
1
JACKSON RADLEY
Maroon, White Epaulettes
2 211x6 HIGHLAND BLAZE
SHANE JACKSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Pallot, Ms D M Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, Catas No 1, M L Dalton, L Armstrong, G J Armstrong, Quail Kings, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, R O C Ingle, J R Dalton, C W Dalton, S A Dalton, D Dalton, W J Pallot, Mrs R P A Pallot, M W Badrian & Four Brothers
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 2600m, slow going 3 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Moe Bm64 on June 3 2024 over 2400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Lukan with 60.5kg at $8.50. Suited this level and rates well.
6
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
3 231x1 KARBURAN
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bobbin Racing, Ronball, R Power, RWR Racing, K J Jones, P A O'Dea, P Dwyer, A B Buckley, M R Ward, Ms D Walkerhorst, K Moore, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, D C Moore & Our Lucky Train Ticket
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw March 26 over 3200m on a soft track defeating Balinor carrying 69.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track Bm78 on July 9 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Catani Gardens carrying 57.5kg at $16. Back on the flat a niggle but respecting.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
4 x9546 CABLE DANCER
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Nar Nar Goon (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind The Western Front with 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on March 21 over 2400m, 2 len behind Zulu Angel carrying 57kg at $19. Can be an improver.
7
M J ZAHRA
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
5 19x51 SUFFOLK STAR
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T D Racing, A P Grant, C J Bourke, C McLeish, Goddard Crew, Stumbling Out Of Bars, G N Franklin, Q J Basser, B M Basser, Dr S Basser, P B F F Racing, A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, G J Weir, W O W W , T B C Racing, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, B N Bannerman, Koala Dreaming & Shinko Syndicate
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hurry Curry carrying 55kg at $81. Second-up favourite; won by 5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 11 over 3000m defeating Balinor carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Dominant last time and is well placed to repeat the dose.
5
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
6 11x64 ENCHANTED ELLE
SYMON WILDE
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), S C Phelan, Ms T S Bryant, M J White & McKeast Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at Warrnambool Bm66 on March 9 over 1700m, 7 len behind Both Sides Now carrying 59.5kg at $31. Last start 4th of 9 at Ballarat Country Oaks on April 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 56kg at $81. Suited this trip now, have to respect.
8
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
7 26x31 WHISKY MOON
ALEXANDER RAE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D G White, Ms V Ritchie, S Attardi, D J Hill, C J Hill, D Tyler, G Attardi, R K Pratt, D I Macneil, Ms K Hodges, G A Arnott, Mrs K E Arnott, A Attardi, L K Tomkinson & T Deriu
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1950m, 2 len behind Xtrarevz with 58kg at $4.80. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Stawell Bm62 April 5 over 2700m defeating The Claimant with 58kg at $3.50. Have to respect again down in the weights.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Tangerine, Black Diamond Armbands, Black Star Cap
8 43354 HOLLANDIA
JOHN MOLONEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J C Sampson
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on April 2 over 2550m, 1.4 len behind Eye For An Eye with 57.5kg at $12. Before that 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on March 19 over 2500m, slow going 2.75 len behind Twilight Elegance with 58kg at $11. In the minor mix.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
9 6x635 PRESLEY
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ready To Run And Have Some Fun, A J Sammartino, Ms L Campbell, N J E Lovett, B R Smith, Mrs J A Smith, King Cantona, Soon To Be Billionaires, G Tosswill & Feek Racing
Most recently 5th of 12 at Werribee Bm56 on April 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Here Comes Ruby carrying 62kg at $5. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm62 on March 27 over 2025m, slow going 5.5 len behind So Suave with 59kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
10 99664 TRIORA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Warrack Racing (Mgr: D A Huebner), M R Everett, Happy Tuesdays (Mgr: P A Thompson), B W Mollison, S A Phillips, Our Lucky Train Ticket, LAPD, Sartig Racing, G W Hall, S T Jessup, D B McAuley, B Pawlowski, PSS Racing, D Riseley, Mrs K J Craperi & L J McLennan
Most recently 4th of 11 at Stawell Bm62 on April 5 over 2700m, 2 len behind Whisky Moon carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that second last of 7 at Swan Hill Bm56 on March 15 over 2400m, 3 len behind Cliste carrying 59.5kg at $6. Not keen on her chances.
3
JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star