SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap 2100m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 7m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo with Both Sides Now leading the way. Looks a good race for HOUDINI (7) to return to winning ways. He was too strong three back as favourite and has just found one better at his past couple, only beaten a long neck last start at Geelong. He drops 2kg into this and will take holding out in a winnable race. BON FETE (15) is struggling to win but is going well, just finding one better with some slick late splits here last time out. She'll be hard to beat. SO SUAVE (13) broke through for a smart win at Cranbourne last time when coming away late. He draws soft and can go on with it. ALL SO CLEAR (3) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away of late and certainly has the peaks to win. EN FLIQUE (11) is through the same race as Bon Fete and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Houdini to win.
1 x7663 MORRYL MORAL
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), P A Gorey, A J Gorey, J W Carter, Mrs J R Carter, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, D Edwards, B J Thomas, G A Buchanan & G P Young
Last start 3rd of 11 at Stawell Hcp on April 5 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Wymark with 54kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 Hcp on March 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Zakouma carrying 60.5kg at $31. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Can prove competitive again.
13
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Mauve And White Checks, Dark Green Sleeves And Cap
2 03156 EL JAMES
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D L Ludeman, Wilde Racing, P Moloney, B Dobson, Purnim C C, D M Lenehan, Mrs M F Lenehan, Miss B N Ludeman, Miss E C Ludeman, Mrs V A Ludeman, Youthful High, T F Lenehan, Mrs B L Lenehan, P C Daly, Mrs B Daly, Miss G Daly, Miss S Daly, Ms I Rains, P Rains & Stratco
Last start 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on March 21 over 2294m, 12 len behind Bring Forth with 58.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 21 over 2600m, 2 len behind Eventually with 56kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply.
18
D W STACKHOUSE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
3 57324 ALL SO CLEAR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), K Bliesner, Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), E Jackson, J M Johnstone, W G Reintals, M A Cowley, T D Mitchell, O P A Racing No 1 (Mgr: W M O'Neil), W Low, Mrs M B O'Neil, J W O'Neil, G Snooks, M Pietsch, R C Pietsch & J W Scott
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 18 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Hallowed Halls with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 20 over 2025m, long-neck behind The Western Front carrying 58kg at $4.20. Should be hard to hold out.
8
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 51231 CUSTOMER SERVICE
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne)
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Bendigo Bm70 March 27 over 2400m defeating Chocolate Royal with 57kg at $3.40. Before that 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on March 19 over 2500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Twilight Elegance with 59kg at $4.20. Will be strong late.
1
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 7x117 BOTH SIDES NOW
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
G W Evans
Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, 4 len behind Bold Strike carrying 60.5kg at $8. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Warrnambool Bm62 March 26 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Buzzaroon carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. Could bounce back from a nice draw.
2
J ALLEN
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
6 6005x CAPTAIN ELECTRIC
ANDREA LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss Z Leek
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 November 14 over 2500m, soft track; 7 len behind So Brave with 61kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Mornington Bm74 June 9 over 2000m on heavy track defeating Flamin' Romans carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. May need this one.
11
BEN ALLEN
Green And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 32122 HOUDINI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R H Murphy, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), A Sterpin, C Massie & A C Bates
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Geelong Bm66 on April 1 over 1700m, long-neck behind Lario carrying 60kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Pakenham 0-66 on March 6 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Mr Bannock with 60kg at $3.10. Racing very well and will take a power of beating in this.
7
M J ZAHRA
Lime, Purple Star, Epaulettes And Sleeves, Lime Armbands, Purple Cap
8 41130 POWERFUL TORQUE
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SA Miller, I R Dietrich, F A Harrison, M A Cameron, B Dragovic, C Hollier, JL Gay, T M Borschman, S T P McNeill, D J Collins, Miller Dietrich Yerfayze (Mgr: SA Miller), S W Tatham, Ms T J McDonald, Mrs K N McAuley, W J Parrish, Smash'd Racing (Mgr: D R Williams), J Warner & Feek Racing
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Cranbourne Bm70 on March 13 over 2025m, 10 len behind Bergasun with 58.5kg at $13. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 20 over 2025m, 0.7 len behind The Western Front with 58.5kg at $3.90. Needs to find best.
10
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Gold And White Stripes, Cherry Cap
9 14646 WARCHIME
BRETT SCOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I N Kinder, D V Godbee, W J Mitchell, A Bensley, P Kinder, N A Collins, Ms R J Jones, S Young, M T Johnson, S P Foster, K L Johnson & M W Johnson
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Bold Strike with 60.5kg at $41. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm70 on March 13 over 2025m, 1.0 len behind Bergasun with 58.5kg at $31. Hard to ignore the recent efforts so looking elsewhere.
15
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
10 x1107 DJOCKOVIC
SIMON ZAHRA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SZ Racing No 1, Donalds Racing Djoker, D Fayle, Miss D K Rose, A S Wilson, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, D E Godfrey, Mrs F Godfrey, Three Wise Men Racing, D W Headrick, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, Jolly Joker, D A Nesbitt, D Krushka, L Seminara, Mustangs & M Zahra
At the latest run second last of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 on March 21 over 2400m, 8 len behind Zulu Angel carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that second last of 11 at Pakenham 0-66 on March 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Mr Bannock carrying 60kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
3
JORDAN CHILDS
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
11 12144 EN FLIQUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J D Fowler
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track F&M Bm74 on March 25 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sapphire Siren with 57.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 8 at Cranbourne F&M Bm70 on February 27 over 2025m, 2.5 len behind Grey Ice with 59.5kg at $7.50. Each way chance.
6
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
12 227x3 SALSITA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Sparta Racing, D J Atkinson, J Jackson, J I Reid, Mrs N L McPhee, A R Dunne, D J Pearson, Hacks On Bracken, S J Caught, M R Pollard, L Morrison, Mrs K M Grossek, Ms D J Armstrong, Mrs J J Collins, Rise From The Ashes, R R Milne, K Riley, T Chan, We Love Zebra
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at Sale Bm62 on March 29 over 1717m, slow going 1.3 len behind High Tempo with 61.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, slow going 4 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 59.5kg at $12. Fitter and an each way hope despite a tough gate.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Navy, Orange And White Galloping Horse, Orange Seams And Cap
13 53551 SO SUAVE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm62 March 27 over 2025m on a soft track defeating Just Jenni with 59.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 9 at Ballarat Bm62 on March 10 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Khant Bee with 59.5kg at $3.30. Expected to go on with it.
1
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Grey, Blue Star of David, Olive Green Sleeves, Olive Green And Grey Striped Cap
14 4142x TSITSIPAS
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing, L F Muollo, T E Woodman, S A McVilly, D Albano, W C Bradnam, A C Schafer, D J Paolini, S Sarpa, W J Burgess, D D Dwyer, Mrs M M Fisk, D K W Hirst, Nags To Riches, Zoomin Dummen, H L Bowman, J R Gallimore & B Smith
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 February 5 over 2500m, 0.5 len behind Madame Lexis with 59.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 September 21 over 1630m, 10 len behind Gala Queen carrying 59kg at $91. Resumes after a recent trial win. Watch the betting.
5
J MOTT
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
15 62452 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate (J Reece), Ms K E A Warren, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Bm74 on March 25 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sapphire Siren carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Blistering carrying 58kg at $12. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.
5
JAMIE MELHAM
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
16 61691 FLASH OF DALLAS
DOMINIC SUTTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Belhus Racing Smoothing (Mgr: P V Morley)
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Echuca Bm56 March 21 over 2124m defeating Duke Of Bedford carrying 60.5kg at $7. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on February 12 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Djockovic carrying 58kg at $13. Others appeal more.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
17 90x11 PRINCE PINOT
ROD SYMONS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, S P Ousley, D C Miles, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks & J G Hicks
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Echuca 0 - 56 March 21 over 1618m defeating Wings Of Carmen carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Kilmore Bm62 March 31 over 2007m in soft going defeating Lunar Force carrying 58.5kg at $6. Tough draw and up in class, fancy the run comes to an end this time.
16
TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Black Yoke
18 25852 LE TROISIR
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), T R Maddern, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) & B D Nettlefold
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, nose behind Bold Strike with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on March 20 over 2042m, 4.5 len behind Ongatiti with 60kg at $4.40. Better last time and has claims off that.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap