SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Samson Handicap 1200m

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

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Noble Style. HERE THE CROWD (15) won well in a Class 1 at Pakenham last time out and maps for a good run just behind the pace. Can go on with it. WALLENDA (1) will find this easier than recent runs. His best form is in stronger company than this and he gets in well enough after the claim. HE'LL RIP (9) resumes and will get over further but has ability and can hit the line strongly. BEOUR BAY (18) was runner-up at Randwick-Kensington last start and that sort of form should have her in the money again. Each way value. GRONKOWSKI (3) has been freshened up since a last start tough win at Warnambool. A 2kg claim will help and he is worth including in all multiples in a competitive contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Here The Crowd each way.
1 21677 WALLENDA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
J B Wilson, Glentree Racing, C M Hosie, McMahon Family Racing, Mrs V L Canning, R Ciappara, Ms L Fair, O Mustafa, P Lawrence, P C McClure, R McClure, Mrs C Randalls, M P Brockhoff, T W L Dugdale, D L Guihot, R Irving, C G McKenzie, A Noble, A Sengupta & C J Stillman
Useful gelding. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Prancing Spirit with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 7 at Mornington Bm78 on April 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Namesake carrying 59kg at $8. Best form goes close.
11
LOGAN BATES
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
2 17x80 RANVEER
MATT LAURIE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
S Capsalis, J R Chantrell, S D Dighton, T Suter, G J Farrugia, B McCarthy & T J Young
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1100m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Able Willie carrying 58kg at $7. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sale Bm70 on October 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind He's Handsome with 60.5kg at $6. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
11
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Navy Blue With Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
3 22901 GRONKOWSKI
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Useful gelding. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Warrnambool Bm70 April 29 over 1200m in soft going defeating Mr Charismatic with 59kg at $2.70. The race before that 10th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pivot City with 55kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
TOM PREBBLE
Red, White Gatecrasher
4 117x0 HARALDUS
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
N J Young, L P Money, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), J M C Emmerig, Hold Your Horses (Mgr: D Morris), P R Money, Derryvode Racing (Mgr: J G Mcdermott), Ms S A Sproats, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, B R Butler, N P De Young, The Triumph T R 6 R (Mgr: C J Fox), G B Ward & K A Young
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Geelong Bm84 January 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mollynickers with 54kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Caulfield Heath Bm64 November 28 over 1200m defeating Rivkin carrying 59kg at $3.50. Has plenty of ability.
15
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Green And Gold Nordic Cross, Gold Cap
5 26185 ROCKET TIGER
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
N T Penfold, S Penfold & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold)
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Greatham Boy carrying 60kg at $5.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Compelling Truth carrying 54kg at $101. Place.
5
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Maroon, Cod Logo, Maroon And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 04634 VAIL MOUNTAIN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), L F Silk, A Henwood, Gooram Punters Club (Mgr: M Varley), R B MacDonald, J I Halsall, A Wilson, A M Eastick, A F Dixon, M I Banks, D Silk, Dr S P Silk, H Silk, J Silk, T W Wilson, A Fantasia, Green Sox 83 (Mgr: D Silk), S B Murfett & J N Dawson
Racing well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Empressive Enuff with 60.5kg at $8. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gronkowski with 58.5kg at $8.50. Not out of this.
14
HARRY COFFEY
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
7 18784 DOLLAR CHASER
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T M Scales, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, B R Cross, R M Scales, Mrs JM Scales, Mrs EK Anders, J A Robertson, N A Robertson, D A Wouters, H R Smart, J A F Rabl, Ms B J Patterson, Mrs M J Mattsson & M J Mattsson
Last start 4th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Stylish carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Dirty Grin with 58kg at $11. Not keen on his chances.
13
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
8 2x141 HIGHLAND HARLEY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Northwood Equine (Mgr: M K Dawson), P J Brown, N V Bullen, D B T (Mgr: J A Bieleny), E A Giannakopoulos, J Mustica, J Pezzimenti, G J Pezzimenti, L Calcagno, Mrs L Jones, C J Smith, D J Smith, D V Gilbert, G Attardi & S Attardi
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm64 May 16 over 1200m defeating Bold Response with 59.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Hard to knock on recent form.
14
EMILY POZMAN
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
9 2462x HE'LL RIP
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Malua Hellbent, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, P Shulman, G Lygoyris, G E Grant, Mrs K A Fraser, S Bluth, P L Ward, G P Donegal, M A Copley, R D Tregunna, Miss K Baldwin, Dominant 3 Racing, T T M C Racing, G A Snow, R Smith, Ms N Mantynen, Betta Pies, F Milenkovic & Studleaf
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 December 14 over 1600m, a nose behind Dragoon carrying 57.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Geelong Bm64 September 1 over 1125m, 5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 62kg at $8. Should be home hard.
9
BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
10 784x2 JEWEL BAY
ANDREA LEEK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Harmon, A B Harmon, S R Devenish, M G Breen, E Valenza, R E Weinzierl, Crow City Wanderers United (Mgr: E Valenza) & T Devine
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Ballarat Bm74 December 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Don't Hope Do carrying 57.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Seymour Bm74 October 13 over 1100m, 5 len behind Along The River carrying 57.5kg at $7. Looks all set for a positive return.
18
JYE MCNEIL
Green And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
11 654x3 ALWAYS HAPI
VINCENT MALADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Puyat
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Kyneton Bm64 on May 8 over 1203m, 0.9 len behind Tessa's Choice with 61.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm70 on October 30 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Floozie with 59.5kg at $61. Facing a tough assignment.
1
DECLAN BATES
Light Blue, Dark Blue Diamonds And Red Cap
12 1426x LA FRACAS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, R Smith, Glentree Racing, Malivale, G T Ryan, Vermont Racing N O T, Wright Racing, J B Wilson & C M Hosie
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track Bm64 January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Enxuto carrying 60kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kilmore Bm64 November 24 over 1200m in the wet defeating Crown Crusher with 59.5kg at $2. Strong top three prospect.
6
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
13 719x3 GUNDAROO
PETER SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Smith & Ms L H Smith
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 64 on May 15 over 1170m, 2.25 len behind Claymore Mine with 58kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track 2yo+ Bm70 on June 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lady Di Di carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Harder here though and may struggle.
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L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Gold V, Chevron Armbands And Cap
14 275x1 NOBLE STYLE
SMILEY CHAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms H W Yeung, H K Cheung, Ms K L Suen Sung, C F Tang, P Shum, K H Lam, P Y Ng, Miss Y C Lee, Ms P P M Or, Y P J Lee & Ms Y Y V Yau
Second-up. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Werribee Bm58 May 16 over 1110m defeating Grinzinger Love with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on May 12 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Denied with 53.5kg at $5. Place chance up in grade today.
8
LINDA MEECH
Turquoise, Purple Quarters, Checked Sleeves, Red Cap, Turquoise Star
15 43x01 HERE THE CROWD
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C A Stott, M J Byrnes, Mrs J Gibson, Mrs S M Montague, R H Montague, Mrs S Neill, Mrs B Ramsay, P J Sexton, N F Walker, R W Henebery, N S Burrows, Dr J C V Canty, G Chapman, M Cunningham, A W Foster, J D Sage, Mrs D S Strand, Smiths Beach (Mgr: K J Weight) & TwentyOneZero Racing (Mgr: C J Cain)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm64 on April 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 58kg at $11. Last start won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 15 over 1200m defeating The Grumpy Bear with 58.5kg at $3.10. Hard to beat again.
2
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, White Disc, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
16 x9712 MISS TALLCHIEF
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss N Bourke, R Bourke & J G Green
Useful type. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Casterton Bm70 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Sasqualah with 55kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Warrnambool Bm64 April 29 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Du Clisson carrying 55.5kg at $26. Near miss last start. Each way chance.
7
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
17 68x1 MAINGIRLMADDY
KEVIN MILHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs L F Milham
Second-up. First-up after six months won by a head at Sale Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1112m on a soft track defeating Forever With Ned carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Bairnsdale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rebillyous carrying 57.5kg at $21. Tougher here and the ratings indicate she will struggle to feature in the finish.
3
ALANA KELLY
Black, Silver Fern, Quartered Cap
18 96442 BEOUR BAY
SHANE NICHOLS
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S Nichols, A Buhagiar, Go Charlie (Mgr: L Dwyer), P Schols, AM & BS Racing (Mgr: B Ong Tan), Mrs H Coram, D Egan, D Foster, I Foster, Slightly Excessive (Mgr: D Howe), M Black, Mrs T Burgess, A Foord, R Fiorelli, P Grant, A Hughan, C Kelly, Mrs L Gysberts, T Cunningham & TBB Racing (Mgr: T Blum)
Useful mare. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 14 over 1250m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Cruel Summer carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Excess with 56.5kg at $7.50. Genuine chance on latest.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap