SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 31 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Sportsbet Australian Steeplechase 3900m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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The champ STERN IDOL (1) is looking to go back to back and will need to carry a new record high weight to do so, assigned a whopping 76.5kg having simply been too strong again in the Brierly at Warrnambool under 75kg last time. He's virtually untouchable over the bigger fences and it's hard to see how they match him, weight and all. SING FOR PEACE (5) is the danger. He's a good hurdler switching to the bigger fences off a solid steeple trial. Thought he was a touch disappointing last time at Hamilton when third but he still ran a solid race and 11.5kg off Stern Idol is plenty. FABALOT (3) tried hard chasing Golden Garden (who would've given Stern Idol a race) at Casterton last time and he drops sharply in weight. CASTROFRANCARU (4) comes through the same form with some claims while COUNT ZERO (2) needs to find form but will stay. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stern Idol to win.
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| 1 | 4x411 |
STERN IDOL
CIARON MAHER 9YO BAY GELDING 76.0KG G T Ryan, N E Grant, M O'Reilly, F A Sedgman, D J Kelly, S Kekovich, L A Wiegard, J Carnavas, J Ribot De Bresac, P J Blunden, J R Sutcliffe & A McPherson Chasing a hat-trick. Last run to post a big 4.5 len win. Warrnambool Brierly on May 5 over 3450m on heavy track defeating Hit The Road Jack carrying 75kg at $2.10 in a jumps. Race before to post a big 25 len win. Terang Chase on April 19 over 3850m on heavy track defeating The Mighty Spar with 72kg at $1.40 in a jumps. Definite winning chance. Champion who can lug a record weight and win again. |
2 STEVEN PATEMAN |
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| 2 | x8100 |
COUNT ZERO
SYMON WILDE 11YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG B Ciullo, Davton Racing (Mgr: R T Davies), N P George, I K Edwards, G A Andrew, A J Hughes, Mrs V A Hughes, Mrs H F Edwards, D P D'ortenzio, M F Halfpenny, Mrs M V Ciullo, S J Mirenda, T Dravitzki & Komoko (Mgr: L Koomen) Useful type. Last run didn't finish the race at Warrnambool Gr Annual on May 7 over 5500m. The start before that; ran last at Stawell Bm62 on April 5 over 2700m, 19 len behind Whisky Moon carrying 57.5kg at $71. Fought on last time. Needs best but will stay. |
3 DEAN PARKER |
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| 3 | x2243 |
FABALOT
SHANE JACKSON 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG M Krauser, D Davidson, P W Riedel, Mrs J N Krauser, M M Krauser, Mrs E Zelikova, Mrs B B Watkins, M T Watkins, M B Davidson, M Olenski, M Wolper, Mrs L Davidson, Ms D K Wright & J Davidson Useful type. Last start came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Casterton Chase on May 17 over 3800m, on slow going 10 len behind Golden Garden with 71.5kg at $5.50. Run before made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 6 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind The Storyteller carrying 66kg at $11. Going well and should be thereabouts. |
7 BRAIDON SMALL |
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| 4 | 00334 |
CASTROFRANCARU
MITCHELL LEEK 8YO B/BR GELDING 65.0KG Miss L K Walker Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing came from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Casterton Chase on May 17 over 3800m, slow track; 22 len behind Golden Garden carrying 71kg at $5.50. The start before that; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 7 starters at Warrnambool Brierly on May 5 over 3450m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Stern Idol with 65kg at $15. Rates well. Chance on the Brierly placing. |
1 MR LUCA REMONDET |
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| 5 | x5513 |
SING FOR PEACE
PATRICK PAYNE 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Racing well. Freshened for 54 days. Last run ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Hamilton Hdle on April 7 over 3200m, slow track; 5 len behind Point Nepean carrying 69.5kg at $2.80. The start before that; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len Warrnambool Hdle on March 26 over 3200m slow track defeating Fabalot with 67.5kg at $2.05 in a hurdle. Makes steeple debut and has the class to challenge. |
5 TOM RYAN |
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| 6 | 0x2ff |
BAZINI
SYMON WILDE 8YO B/BR GELDING 65.0KG Wilde Racing, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), P F Blain, Mrs A M Bonjer, K E Brown, A J Hussey, Mrs K M McKinnon, J J McKinnon, K Heffernan, C Jackson, B J Dillon, R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs A M Lynch, P M Lynch, B L Shannon, J K Hutson, Mrs M M Mugavin & D W Lilley Last run fell at Warrnambool Gr Annual on May 7 over 5500m. Run before fell at Terang Bm120 Chase on April 19 over 3200m. Can't have. |
6 DEAN PARKER |
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| 7 | 67607 |
NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM 10YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett Last start ran last at Warrnambool Brierly on May 5 over 3450m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Stern Idol carrying 65kg at $151. Run before didn't finish the race at Terang Bm120 Chase on April 19 over 3200m. Can't enthuse. |
4 M KELLY |
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| 8 | 9x437 |
MR LINCOLN
CHRIS RYAN 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG C P Ryan, Mrs N L Ryan, C E Ryan & Ms B R Ryan Useful gelding. Last outing ran last at Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 55 len behind Mr Waterville carrying 67kg at $20. Before that finished third of 7 starters at Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Golden Crusader with 70.5kg at $21. Need to see. |
8 CILLIN LEONARD |
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