SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 31 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Sportsbet Australian Hurdle 3900m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Keen to stick with HIGHLAND BLAZE (1) who looks best suited stepping out to the 3900m here. Last time we saw him here he won the Australian Hurdle dominantly and he's building to something like that, narrowly beaten by THE STORYTELLER (2) at Warrnambool last time out. Highland Blaze started favourite there and meets The Storyteller slightly better at the weights, thinking he turns the tables. Also very wary of MR WATERVILLE (3) who belted the Novice Hurdle field at Warrnambool last time out. He's the one with plenty of upside who will stay 3900m no worries at all. KARBURAN (4) was well behind The Storyteller at Warrnambool two back but was much better at Casterton and could bridge back the margin. FENGARADA (5) also comes through the Casterton race and was in the market behind Mr Waterville prior, he too has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Highland Blaze to win.
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| 1 | 1x642 |
HIGHLAND BLAZE
SHANE JACKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 71.0KG 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 Useful gelding. Last outing made ground from midfield; finished second in a small field at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 6 over 3200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind The Storyteller with 70kg at $2.10. The start before that; finished fourth of 8 runners at this track Bm74 on April 15 over 3000m, slow track; 5 len behind Suffolk Star with 59.5kg at $4. Sure to improve again. Should peak to 3900m, go close. |
3 JORDAN HART |
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| 2 | 02311 |
THE STORYTELLER
JOHN LEEK JR 5YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG J Leek, P Couzens, N Donnelley, S Templeton, M Wootten, M Wootten & T Habel Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.3 len Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 6 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Highland Blaze with 65kg at $3.10 in a hurdle. Before that came from midfield and won by 3.5 len Terang Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 19 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Ardakan carrying 69.5kg at $3.40 in a hurdle. Continues to improve. Should take a power of beating again. |
4 MR LUCA REMONDET |
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| 3 | 07821 |
MR WATERVILLE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White, Beleura Lodge (Mgr: R N Douglas), D Allen, C J Waller & Ms S J E Baker Recent form hard to fault. Last to post a big 7 len win. Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Fengarada with 65kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. The run before sat on speed throughout then finished second of 10 runners at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Andy Win with 69.5kg at $5. Racing well. Progressive, can go on with it. |
2 STEVEN PATEMAN |
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| 4 | x1433 |
KARBURAN
ANDREW BOBBIN 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG 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 Recent form impressive for this race. Last run ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Casterton Hdle on May 17 over 3500m, slow track; 2.75 len behind Enchanted Elle carrying 65.5kg at $2.70. The run before finished third in a small field at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 6 over 3200m, on a wet track; 16 len behind The Storyteller carrying 65kg at $8.50. Continues to make headway. Should be thereabouts. |
1 M KELLY |
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| 5 | x4124 |
FENGARADA
JOHN LEEK JR 8YO GREY GELDING 65.0KG J Leek Recent form impressive for this race. Last start got back early finished fourth in a small field at Casterton Hdle on May 17 over 3500m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Enchanted Elle carrying 64kg at $3.50. The start before that; held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Mr Waterville with 67kg at $4. Good jumper who can run well. |
3 TOM RYAN |
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