SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 06 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Quayclean Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo from Struggle Street, Auxiliary and Ole Daze. VANGOGH BANKCHEQUE (5) looks very well placed here second up. He was heavily supported first up at Flemington in a handy race and found the line well behind a good horse in Legacy Bound having jumped out very well leading in. Comes back a notch or two here and will be very hard to hold out. ALZARO (11) ran well fresh at Caulfield Heath and can improve off that but will need tempo to suit from a wide gate. STRUGGLE STREET (10) has won two on the bounce in easier company and could measure up. Will push forward from the low draw and be in this for a long way, helped further by the 2kg claim of Cartwright. AUXILIARY (7) tired late when resuming. Better for that and can give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vangogh Bankcheque to win.
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| 1 | 8877x |
BLONDEAU
NONI SHELTON 8YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Colin Butler, N Shelton, M Allman, S Howell & A Gillies Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Sale Bm70 October 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Keane Enuff with 60.5kg at $71. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 June 14 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Stylish with 59kg at $201. Can't have. |
2 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 2 | 1x785 |
NATION STATE
JOHN MOLONEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG J F Moloney, J D P Elsworthy, P B Comley, Mrs W L Daniels, D Murkies, M A Shelley, A W Crosby, R C Standish, N Primmer, C A Rogers, M Rogers, J A L Peut, A Kingsley, D A Sioufi, B Wong, B Couper & N Conidi Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Shaime carrying 57kg at $21. Before that ran last of 8 at Flemington Bm84 on March 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind Verdoux carrying 54kg at $51. Rough hope. |
5 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 3 | 0x80x |
MAHOGANY GIRL
CRAIG WIDDISON 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 61.0KG S C Robertson Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 November 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind Oakfield Jupiter with 57kg at $61. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 October 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Golden Straand carrying 57.5kg at $91. See this. |
6 HOLLY DURNAN |
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| 4 | 07363 |
MR MAGNUS
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, R B Wregg, Mrs A F Wregg, M A Wregg, J P Wregg, M Ramunno, Mrs G Ramunno, D R Healy, D J Mcbride, J E Matthews, N C Matthews, J F O'Neill, G E Delaney, Seventeen Black Racing (Mgr: P Doyle) & Halvatime (Mgr: C F Mighell) Most recently 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Bm62 on March 19 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind My Zephyr with 62.5kg at $4.40. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Flemington Vg Prelude on February 14 over 1100m, 3 len behind Perilous Fighter with 54kg at $14. Place chance again. |
7 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 5 | 13x3 |
VANGOGH BANKCHEQUE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M Kennewell, M Tsang, S Lewin, B Rae, S Bennett, Y Cheung, M McNeil, Mrs S McNeil, Ms F Wallis, G Ryan, M Needham, B Rogers, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Carpet Fact Racing (Mgr: Miss K Cardamone), Hilljen Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), S Pigram & J Carland Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Flemington 3yo Qlty on March 7 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Flemington 3yo SWP on November 4 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Pallaton with 57kg at $13. Good run fresh and is very well placed this level, go close. |
8 M J ZAHRA |
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| 6 | 62132 |
BRANDJAM
GLEN THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic) Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on March 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Lawborough with 58kg at $4.60. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Colac 0-66 February 6 over 1200m defeating Pentonville Road carrying 58kg at $2.80. Not far away last start. Not the worst. |
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| 7 | 112x5 |
AUXILIARY
GREG EURELL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms D L Eurell Second run back. First-up after five months faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Regeneration with 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Sale Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1205m defeating Paramount Plus carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up. |
4 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 8 | 4118 |
AZZACOOL
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Ice Cool, M F Clemenger, N S Burrows, M J Byrnes, R R Gabb, Cool Crew, M F Parris, J M Simmons, K J Weight, Mrs M Weight, B Yang, Dr B Barresi, D Caminito, Dr J C V Canty, Gramic Racing, Mrs M A Carroll, S O'Flynn, P J Sexton, M Stephenson & C A Stott Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Cl1 March 6 over 1200m defeating Hook 'N' Spur with 55kg at $4. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 3 over 1200m defeating Privateer carrying 57kg at $7.50. Very smart and should take beating again. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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OLE DAZE
VINCENT NOLEN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG V T Nolen Was well in the market at debut, won won by 1.5 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1170m defeating Yule Point carrying 59kg at $4.60. This is a tougher test. |
1 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 10 | 8x311 |
STRUGGLE STREET
REECE GOODWIN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG R J Goodwin Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 March 22 over 1200m defeating Cash Converter carrying 53.5kg at $2.90. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Kyneton F&M Bm56 March 13 over 1106m defeating Montjuic Magic carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Can measure up from an ideal draw. |
3 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 11 | 109x3 |
ALZARO
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG D J Topper, H Blend, T Jaques, H C Scheffer & C Scheffer Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm66 on March 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Red Roses on November 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Point Barrow with 55kg at $101. Fitter and will be running on. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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| 12 | 3157x |
SKETCH
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Godolphin 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 seventh of 9 at Mornington Bm70 December 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 52.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Grinzinger Champ carrying 57kg at $7.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Has ability and sets up well here. |
4 DAMIAN LANE |
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