SANDOWN-LAKESIDE 31 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Sportsbet Samson Handicap 2100m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of pressure primarily from Up And Under, Morryl Moral and Royal Emblem. MR BLUNT (1) looks very nicely placed back in grade. He was a dominant winner in better company two back at Flemington before an even effort when very well supported last time in a bit of a dash home. This is a fair bit easier, he just needs to tick the soft track box which is an unknown. ROYAL EMBLEM (8) is a lightly raced former import who was well backed at Warrnambool for the Maher yard first up, battling away well enough for fifth. Second up in the UK he beat Mukhatalif who also came out here and won well. Respecting. LIKE A TIGER (4) is going well, a good winner two back at Warrnambool before just being nosed out last time. He'll be charging late. STRAAND DEAL (3) is fresh for this off a win at Morphettville and should measure up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Blunt to win.
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MR BLUNT
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG P A Schauble At the latest run 5th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on May 16 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 54.5kg at $1.85. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Flemington Bm74 April 25 over 1800m defeating Cavalry carrying 56.5kg at $16. Suited this class and will take beating. |
5 DECLAN BATES |
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| 2 | 5x511 |
BREATHLESS SPIRIT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T N Porter, S M W Charles, J Kadlecik, R Menchise, Porter Pelchen Bloodstock, S Seventis, A Tainsh, Mrs J S Tainsh, J G Wright, Mrs B E Porter, Mrs V L Pelchen, W S Pelchen, D J House, Mrs V M Moors, Lupino Lunches, D J Walker, The King No. 2 Syndicate & Beechworth Punter Club Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Ballarat Bm66 May 24 over 2024m defeating High Tempo carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Ballarat Bm62 May 10 over 2016m on a rain affected track defeating Milady carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Could measure up again. |
8 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 3 | 1x371 |
STRAAND DEAL
LLOYD KENNEWELL 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG G Harvey Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Morphettville Bm66 May 2 over 2014m defeating Aitch D'amico with 60kg at $3.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bring Forth carrying 57kg at $4.60. Hard to beat on that latest effort. |
4 M J ZAHRA |
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| 4 | x4512 |
LIKE A TIGER
MATTHEW SMERDON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G P Cosgriff, Mrs C E Cosgriff, Miss M C Cosgriff, H Barby, Miss A Cosgriff, J Partington, Miss G R Cosgriff & M Cosgriff Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Miracle Spin carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that won by a head at Warrnambool Bm66 May 5 over 1700m in heavy going defeating Amleto carrying 60kg at $12. Went close last time. Going well and looks a strong hope. |
5 J ALLEN |
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| 5 | 66389 |
MORRYL MORAL
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG 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 led to the turn then faded 9th of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Any Luck with 54kg at $26. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Ballarat Bm70 on April 30 over 2000m, 8 len behind Bold Strike with 61kg at $3.40. Rough hope. |
3 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 6 | 24337 |
ALL SO CLEAR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Aristonous carrying 60kg at $10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm70 on April 30 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Bold Strike with 58kg at $5.50. Can figure on an each way basis. |
11 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 7 | 67x89 |
GENRICHERO
MATT LAURIE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O Kerr, T E Deutsher, M D Laurie, D M Johns, P Trianta, A C Hall, T A Ginnane, Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), The Inlet 23 (Mgr: M Dwyer) & Inlet Racing (Mgr: M Dwyer) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Pakenham Bm70 on April 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Factcheck carrying 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Aristonous with 61kg at $18. Prefer to see him find something before backing. |
6 J MOTT |
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| 8 | 41x5 |
ROYAL EMBLEM
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing, Ciaron Maher Racing, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd, Webbmck Racing, S M L S Racing, B B Martin, P E Baker, T B Battese, Roll Away Racing, Strathmore Syndicate, Lincoln Racing, P D Robinson, A F Fletcher, Gardiner Racing, P A Palmer, M J Secombe & Vintage Racing Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Inherently with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Windsor 3&4yo Mdn Sw July 21 over 2011m on a soft track defeating Mukhtalif with 60.5kg at $15. Has upside and should improve quickly. |
2 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 9 | x6008 |
SUPERSTOCK
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs I Kavanagh, B E Saxild, Oz Racing Super (Mgr: B Saxild), G Cain, C Joannidis, J Purdey, P Frith, M Legrand, Sixintofive (Mgr: P Baker), S Lockwood, I Bond, M Carey, W Kalender, Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Saxild) & D Ferguson Last start from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miracle Spin with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Flemington Bm74 on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mr Blunt with 57.5kg at $201. Tested again. |
1 J BOWDITCH |
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| 10 | 1x251 |
PEARL KING
ANDREA LEEK 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Bm62 Hcp May 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating There Were Roses with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Easy Dun with 57.5kg at $5.50. Could go on with it. |
9 L NOLEN |
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| 11 | 25x22 |
GRIPPING
PETER LAFFERTY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs S M Lafferty, S C Targett, G Targett, N B B B (Mgr: A G Jones), Cake Eaters (Mgr: S Power), Mrs T Ferguson, Sivar (Mgr: Ms E Lafferty), F X McCarthy, A L Grieve, J J McKinnon, Mrs K M McKinnon, M McNamara, Ms V M Armstrong, A B Wilson, A J Blain & A D White Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 7 over 1700m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Astradeel carrying 55kg at $41. Last start 2nd of 12 at Casterton Bm62 on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Ghemme carrying 69.5kg at $5.50. This will test. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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HARD EVIDENCE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, I Bruce, CGO Racing Pty Ltd, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Forever Now Racing, T A Corkhill, J B Bongiorno, D Wilson, A J Serry, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, The Regal Three, Stewart Racing, D E Gwynne, Ms J E Gwynne & P Kearney Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on April 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Legio Ten with 59kg at $16. Second-up second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Easy Dun with 59kg at $21. Fitter for recent starts but may need more time. |
7 JYE MCNEIL |
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UP AND UNDER
DAVID NOONAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG N Gloury & Ms J V Joiner Most recently favourite; won by 2.75 len at Mornington 0-56 May 25 over 2050m on a soft track defeating Avonview with 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 14 at Ararat 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Fashion Fighter carrying 60kg at $6.50. This looks a bit tough. |
10 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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