SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 08 Jan 2026
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Stow Storage Solutions Handicap 1400m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 28) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Good tempo expected with Girls Night, Queensbury and Homeward rolling forward. METALLIC RULER (1) has been solid in two runs back from a spell, finding the line nicely behind a smart winner at Cranbourne last time out to grab second when well supported. Comes back a notch in grade now and should take plenty of beating. TWO SIGMA (13) hasn't been beaten far in two runs back and did get a long way back from the wide gate at Cranbourne when last seen. She can land closer here with the light weight and the rise to 1400m suits much better. SO SUAVE (7) resumes having gone to the paddock a maiden winner at Doomben over 2070m. He may need further than this being a full brother to champion mare Verry Elleegant but can be staying on strongly late. DUAL AWARD (6) is lightly raced resuming for his second campaign. Williams on from a good gate helps. HOMEWARD (10) has won two in a row and deserves a shot in town. SUGGESTED PLAY: Metallic Ruler to win.
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METALLIC RULER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG EST S T Kavanagh, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), V Zafferano, D Zafferano, Mrs C J Sewell, D A Haynes, D D Gum, G Alvaro, N A Haynes, S R Ulrick, T A Allen, N Forrest, A Waters, M J Hourigan & Alpe d'Huez Racing (Mgr: L T O'Connor) Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm66 on December 10 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Primal Spirit with 60kg at $4.20. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 19 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Regal Tycoon with 58kg at $3.40. Can improve. Rates well and goes close. |
7 J MOTT |
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KAIROS LOUIE
JACKIE BERIMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J Farragher, Ms D C Griffiths, Miss E Thompson, Miss N Perkins, C Zintilis & R J Patterson Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 September 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Zaher carrying 60kg at $6. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 June 21 over 1666m, a long neck behind Boys Night Out carrying 52kg at $81. Market best guide. |
2 RYAN HOUSTON |
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QUEENSBURY
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J C Sampson Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Yarra Valley Bm56 December 19 over 1514m defeating Thinking Sensation carrying 62kg at $3.30. Before that ran last of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 36 len behind Flag Flyer with 58.5kg at $2.80. Minor hope. |
9 D W STACKHOUSE |
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UNTETHERED
PATRICK KEARNEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Kearney, P Rafferty, A Rafferty, C S McIntyre, W R Lynn, Country 2 Coast 2.0 (Mgr: M Fritsch), G J Mitchell, Ms M S Kaminski, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), D M Heslin, G I Mackay, G J Paten, K D Pitt, P Mannix & S Inglis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Bendigo Bm62 September 7 over 2400m, in the wet; 19 len behind Thurmond with 58.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign second of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 June 29 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Cameron Falls with 55kg at $16. Will need this one. |
3 JORDAN CHILDS |
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CURSE IT
GREG EURELL 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J A Kallinikos, Dr M J Maiden, Ms C H Nash, K J Joske, Trippers Warriors (Mgr: S Wintrip), Ms D L Eurell & Mrs W D Kallinikos Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Geelong Bm64 April 23 over 1715m, 7 len behind Ritzytwenties carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. On debut third of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 57kg at $13. Everything points to a bright return. |
14 LOGAN BATES |
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DUAL AWARD
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG L J Wright, Clayton Douglas Racing (Mgr: C Douglas), Palace Racing (Mgr: D S Lewis), Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou), A Roden, Double W (Mgr: Mrs J K Walshe), T A Wilson, Dr L K O'Halloran, Mrs C M Fang, M Langley, T A Syme & Mrs J S Syme Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since winning won by 0.8 len Mornington Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1500m defeating Mr Zeus with 59.5kg at $3.50. On debut second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Keep Thinking with 59.5kg at $13. Has upside, respecting. |
4 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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SO SUAVE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Hack Canter (Mgr: D A Farrington), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham), S J Katz, N Sable, A Sable, Montly Pty Ld (Mgr: P E Galwey) & L J Williams Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.7 len Doomben Mdn-Sw June 18 over 2070m defeating State Of Affairs carrying 58kg at $1.45. On debut ninth of 11 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Conchiero with 58kg at $81. Should be running on strongly late. |
11 B MELHAM |
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TWO WOLVES
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Martin Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Cl1 on December 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Volta carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Legacy Bay with 59.5kg at $11. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
6 L CURRIE |
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TASMAN PARK
PETER SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J Smith & B W Andersen Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Healesville Pic-Trpy on November 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Annoy'en One carrying 73.5kg at $3.20. Second-up second last of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on December 18 over 1422m, 5 len behind Homeward with 60.5kg at $17. Risking. |
12 R MCLEOD |
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| 10 | 52811 |
HOMEWARD
PAUL MCVICAR 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG John Bourke Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at Seymour Bm62 December 18 over 1422m defeating Brave Charm with 56.5kg at $18. The race before that won by a neck at Wodonga Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1400m defeating Determinato with 57.5kg at $12. On-pacer tackling a tougher race but you can't knock winning form. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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INTIMEOFNEED
DENNIS JULIUS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs V M Pascoe, T R Pascoe, Mrs J Cunningham, A Cunningham, P J Bow, C W Julius, W Jones, M A Bell, T G Beaton, Mrs S L Roderick, P J Julius, M Smith, Mrs J Smith, D Young, Mrs M W Julius & B Polley Last start won by a nose at Yarra Valley Bm56 December 19 over 1209m defeating Asmita carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1300m, 7 len behind Vaderlee carrying 60kg at $3.90. Harder here, rough chance. |
1 LACHLAN KING |
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GIRLS NIGHT
DANIEL KELLY 4YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Mrs V M Kelly, Ms L Rankin, Ms N W Ruggero, E J Cassell & S Jolly Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on December 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind El Paso Citie with 55kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm62 on December 28 over 1430m, long-neck behind Top Of The Ridge with 57kg at $3.90. Each way hope. |
8 ALANA KELLY |
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TWO SIGMA
REECE GOODWIN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, S Madden, McNewell Racing, G J Nelson, T A Scanlon, S J Pertile, R L Spencer, Osinaround, Mangan Racing, Mrs B J Quigley, A Quigley, Sigma Boys, C W Kwok, Stressed Racing, Mrs V M Stackhouse, T G Scanlon & RGR No 2 Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Cl1 on December 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Markdel carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on December 19 over 1300m, 3 len behind Regal Tycoon with 53.5kg at $17. Hard to hold out. |
2 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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HIDDEN WITNESS
BRITTANY GOODWIN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms S E Idnurm, B R Goodwin, Ms D L Dunstan, N J Starkie, S Q Hardy, Miss M Y Laidlaw, G M Lee, D G Beach, S R Coulson, Mrs L E Goodwin, K Goodwin, Mrs D L Raymond & Miss A E Ward At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kerang 0 - 56 on December 27 over 1400m, head behind Seattle Hope carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Naracoorte 0-54 on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Take Me To Church carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Looks tested in this lineup. |
5 LUCINDA BOYD |
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