SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   03 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Sportsbet BlackBook Handicap 2100m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Not a great deal of pressure likely in the small field, with Oak Beach a potential leader. OAK BEACH (2) looks well placed. Three runs this time in have all been very good, stepping up to the 2000m last start at Pakenham and sticking on solidly for fourth in a tougher race. Comes back a notch here and the Lakeside circuit should suit from a nice draw. REALIKA (4) looks suited rising in trip third up having just battled last time at Pakenham off a big run first up. Looked in need of more ground last time which she gets now, go close. MORISU OJO (6) has been solid in two runs back, beaten under 62kg in an easier race last time, dropping 8kg off that. She'll be fitter and the stable had a good opinion of her in some of the better 3yo races in the Spring. FOIRE DE TRONE (3) struggled on the heavy 10 at Warrnambool last time but had won well fresh and can bounce back. BURLINGTON GATE (5) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oak Beach to win.
1 0x800 ASHANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  GREY  MARE 62.0KG
Ontrack Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: G J Morgan)
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Pakenham Bm74 on May 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 24 len behind My Roca Fella with 59kg at $91. The start before that 10th of 12 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 5 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 53kg at $41. Looks safely held.
3
JACKSON RADLEY
Gold
2 1x264 OAK BEACH
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
N J Turnbull, Mrs R Turnbull, Ms S Turnbull & Ms D Turnbull
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm74 on May 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind My Roca Fella carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, 2 len behind Seafall carrying 52.5kg at $3.20. Working up to a win. Rates highly and drawn for a nice run.
3
J MOTT
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 42x10 FOIRE DE TRONE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P Driscoll, G C Keys, Mrs T Plumb, P M Plumb, The Special K's (Mgr: RA Kaczynski), Mrs Y Sopian, F Ouw & Five Sisters Group (Mgr: Ms M Driscoll)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose at this track Bm66apprentices April 15 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cardi Bee carrying 53kg at $6. Last start eased back early on 10th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 2000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Inherently with 58kg at $13. Should do much better this time.
5
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
4 29x26 REALIKA
GREG EURELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J A Kallinikos, K E Brown, Mrs P J Brown, Ooh Lala (Mgr: L P Dawes), L C Head, Ms D L Eurell, G A S Peddle, R Palleschi, M Somerville, R A Caldwell, Mrs K A Hansford, J Flaherty, P Hansford, Mrs K L Peddle, Club Sport Syndications 6 (Mgr: J Lishman) & W A C C (Mgr: C J Draper)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 -66 on April 29 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Cardi Bee carrying 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Maldini carrying 57.5kg at $20. Can bounce back third up.
1
BEAU MERTENS
Red And White Stripes
5 50x67 BURLINGTON GATE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock , R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), S E Racing (K Tan), M Clohesy, S Goh, S Cowan, Dr C Cowan, G Barnett, R Atchison, A Price, C Price, S Layton, D Stewart & B Hollow
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on April 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Legio Ten carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Easy Dun with 56.5kg at $15. Rough hope.
6
L CURRIE
Turquoise, Black Shamrock, Yellow Sleeves, Black Shoulder Band, Turquoise And Black Quartered Cap
6 80x23 MORISU OJO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, High Calibre Racing, Main Ridge Thoroughbreds, C Ward, H P P Racing, S L Jimmieson, Eades Racing, Mrs E Rushbrook, Mrs J Webber, A Fahey, G J Ahearn, Ms A T Stewart, The Charlecote Six, G G O'connor, W Glynn, G O'Mara, The HWYL Racing, Bay Region Racing, C Schembri & J McKinnon
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Werribee Bm56 on April 24 over 1625m, 1.0 len behind One More Star carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 15 over 2012m, slow going 6 len behind Parvati Party with 62kg at $4.20. Going well. Should take holding out.
2
LOGAN BATES
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x3542 HOTINHERRE
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Good Grass 2025 (Mgr: Ms C L Hains)
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 2112m, slow going nose behind Batoka Chief with 57.5kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Sale 0 - 62 on May 3 over 1717m, 5 len behind Bit Of Shoosh with 55kg at $6. Minor hope.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Brown, White Shamrock Outline, Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap