SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Sportsbet Australian Hurdle 3900m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

AFFLUENTIAL (2) and THE CUNNING FOX (1) ran the quinella in the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool which is clearly the premier formline. The Cunning Fox proved too strong there, now meeting Affluential 2kg worse off for a 1.3 length win. Affluential has since won on the flat at Mornington while The Fox has also run well at Sandown Hillside. Clearly there's very little between them but with that weight swing and potentially out to 3900m we'll lean the way of Affluential. PORT GUILLAUME (3) looks suited coming back to the hurdles where his best form would be competitive. HIGHLAND BLAZE (5) is progressive with 2/2 jumps wins to date. Takes on the top liners now. RIGHT NOW (4) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Affluential.
1 82115 THE CUNNING FOX
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 71.0KG
J V O'Neill, L R Buller, Mrs D J Duddy, Mrs L Harris, G Thiele, R M Allport, N D Rance, Dr D S Karpin & Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power)
Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Bluestone with 57.5kg at $19. Start before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on April 30 over 3200m slow going defeating Affluential carrying 69kg at $3 in a hurdle. Top jumper who will go close.
6
TOM RYAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
2 50121 AFFLUENTIAL
JOHN LEEK JR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Useful type. Last outing favourite; came from midfield and won by a head Mornington Bm70 on May 26 over 3000m defeating Heir To The Throne with 62kg at $1.90. Before that finished second of 8 runners at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on April 30 over 3200m, slow track; 1.3 len behind The Cunning Fox carrying 70kg at $2.35. Can keep improving.
3
WILL GORDON
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
3 35738 PORT GUILLAUME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hong Kong Bloodstock (A Fan), J Damiano, Jump into The Bool (D Hendry), T E Deutsher, Lindsay Park 11 (P Liebenberg), M J Norton, King Frog Racing, T Carman, T C Dwyer, D M Johns, Aus Racing Tours Warrnambool (J Mcgauran), N C Roylance, J Ferguson & Ms M E Ellis
Useful type. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last run got back early finished eighth of 10 runners at Warrnambool Brierly on April 29 over 3450m, on slow going 37 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 65kg at $7.50. Start before finished third in a small field at Pakenham Chase on April 13 over 3200m, slow track; 7 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 71.5kg at $2.90. Gets a chance to win. Best form goes close.
2
ARRON LYNCH
Deep Navy, White Wilannah Logo, White With Aqua Stripes Sleeves And Cap
4 3x335 RIGHT NOW
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings
Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 7 runners at Mornington Bm70 on May 26 over 3000m, 5 len behind Affluential carrying 58kg at $4.80. The start before that; finished third of 8 runners at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on April 30 over 3200m, slow track; 1.75 len behind The Cunning Fox carrying 67kg at $20. Each way chance.
5
CONOR BRASSIL
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
5 19411 HIGHLAND BLAZE
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
J W Pallot, Mrs D M Pallot, W Pallot, R Pallot,M L Dalton, L Armstrong, G J Armstrong, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, A L Stevens, Mrs E J Stevens, R O C Ingle, J R Dalton, C Dalton, S A Dalton, D Dalton, Catas No 1, Buffto's First Kiss & Quail Kings
Useful type. Last outing favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len Casterton Hdle on May 18 over 3500m slow track defeating Treasured Crown carrying 63.5kg at $1.65 in a hurdle. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 29 over 3200m slow going defeating Farag carrying 66.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Should measure up.
4
JORDAN HART
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
6 94565 EL DIEZ
ERIC MUSGROVE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs I E Musgrove, P J & Mrs S L Morgan, A G Hodgson, B A & Mrs J F Hodgson, G R Gray, J & Mrs P Tielen, J P Davies, C King, J L Wehlow & B R Johnstone
Last outing ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Casterton Hdle on May 18 over 3500m, on slow going 25 len behind Highland Blaze carrying 69kg at $61. The run before finished sixth of 8 runners at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on April 30 over 3200m, on slow going 37 len behind The Cunning Fox with 67kg at $101. Prepared to overlook.
1
M KELLY
Gold, Black Braces And Armbands, Red Cap
7 35412 BITCOIN
JESSICA PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
B J Spicer, D C Morison, Prestige Racing 3 (Mgr: S S Roth), A M Opie, G Kaparos, I McLean, C R Fisher, B P Morrissey, J Morrissey & Mrs L A McLean
Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last start finished second in a small field at Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 1 over 3200m, on slow going 4 len behind Loft with 67kg at $5.50. Start before came from midfield and won by 1.5 len Ballarat Synthetic Mdn Hdle-Sw on April 6 over 3250m slow track defeating Teewaters with 69.5kg at $2.15 in a hurdle. Has upside, don't discount.
7
WILLIAM MCCARTHY
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap