SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Sportsbet More Places Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of pressure primarily from Blazing Sword, Emmcee and Lygon Street Luigi. Tipping EMMCEE (10) can run well at each way odds. He took a bit to break through but did so dominantly at Pakenham Synthetic when last seen, breaking his maiden at $1.65 by 3.5 lengths. This is no doubt harder however he looks capable of going on with it. BOLD STRIKE (9) is going well, not far away in a 3yo BM64 here last time out. His form over the Winter has been solid for this level and he gets Ethan Brown on from the inside gate now. FLOWERDALE (12) was a smart maiden winner at Bendigo last time out, just her third start. She's got upside and a nice profile. GENRICHERO (2) has been solid in two runs back and should be ready to fire now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Emmcee each-way.
1 4x534 PRIVATE JUMBO
MICHAEL HUGLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
G L Cross, E M McNulty & L P Galliott
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on July 23 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Reset The Jazz carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 61.5kg at $2.80. Suited this class, best goes close.
12
EMILY POZMAN
Black, Silver Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap
2 24x26 GENRICHERO
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
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 in the past. First-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Truffle Finder carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 12 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Savvie Blanc with 61kg at $4.40. Can improve again.
6
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
3 247x7 SHINY NEW DEEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, A N Sherlock, A N Woff, A J Graeber, T Hunter, N Hungerford, J Molinaro, D J Black, C Miller, T Wilson, B Kavanagh, J Colquhoun, S Blayden, G W Blayden, J P A Sist, D Gardiner, Lumpon Racing (Mgr: G R Sargent) & Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner)
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 23 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Castle On High with 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 12 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Ruminate with 61kg at $12. Fitter, can improve.
2
LOGAN BATES
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
4 6x541 RED ON RED
JOHN PASCOE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
J A Pascoe, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs K Witt, D Witt, J S Tulloch, Miss J B Schmidt, G Hill, Mrs M A Hill, J Hill, S L Briggs, J Hall & D J Pascoe
Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Bairnsdale Bm58 July 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Gymkhana carrying 62.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 4th of 13 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Makdane carrying 60kg at $31. Back in form but place prospects appear best.
5
B RAWILLER
Burgundy And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 52005 AMPHACTOR
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, T D Shearer, H P Nairn, J Lunn, Ms R Bullen, C R Paolini, J R Hearn, A Ramshak, N L Prestegar, S R Peake, D W Markham, M Roseman, D Sharp, Mrs E A Scilini, Beers & Cheers Racing, A Van Den Bosch, P R Brammer & S I Richardson
Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 20 over 2418m, on a slow track; 4 len behind St Vincents Garden carrying 61kg at $18. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track Bm70 on June 1 over 2100m, 7 len behind Preferential carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
12
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
6 736x6 THE ENGLISHMAN
JOHN LEEK JR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Colquhoun, R M Collins, R T Jones, C Segafredo, J R Staley, A Whittaker, M J Whittaker, P E Whittaker, M R Gawne, A L Dean, T C Devine, A B Harmon, Dr W M Wilson, M D Mitchell, J W Leek & Ms A Leek
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Dark Simba with 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 26 2024 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Space Age carrying 57kg at $12. See again.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
7 x3211 BLAZING SWORD
TIM FITZSIMMONS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J Fitzsimmons, A A Barlow, A Boyd, D Smith, D S Parkinson, G L Burke, J L Gregory, K G Scully, M Salvadori, N P Lockwood, N P Smith, Miss N Huynh, P B Gregory, P M Shannon, R Hunt, T Shannon, Three Legs Racing (Mgr: P M Shannon) & Yougottalovesports (Mgr: L Smith)
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Albury Cl1-Sw July 18 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Flutterby carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Albury Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1500m in the wet defeating Flutterby with 59kg at $2. Going well but this will test.
10
TOM PREBBLE
Blue, Red Band, White Sleeves, Blue And Red Quartered Cap
8 135x2 MR VIVACI
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, Mrs P Green, K Neville, Mrs C Neville, Mrs K Collie, G Collie, R C Robinson, Mrs K Robinson, R Grant & Mrs N C M Grant
Second-up. First-up after four months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 13 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on July 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind The Marg Factor with 59.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm64 on February 28 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Al Duca carrying 59.5kg at $2. Not out of this.
9
JYE MCNEIL
Purple, White Horse Shoe And Head Motif, Three Motifs On Sleeves
9 x1424 BOLD STRIKE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), F J Biviano, C Butler, M M Carmont, S W Hendry, Mrs R Lewis, S R Niven, P Ryan, Mrs S L Ryan, R J Ferris, C Williamson, Mrs F M Dugdale, C J Stillman & R Irving
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Legacy Bay with 56kg at $4. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Everain with 57.5kg at $3.20. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
1
ETHAN BROWN
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
10 33x21 EMMCEE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Dr F Carnovale, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), P Smith, P Donoghue, M Heinz, W Leslie, Gotham City (B Rantall), D Wockner, J Crone, Sanda (K Dyer), J Nolan, L Thomas, L Schoots, A Larkin, P Godde, M Khoury, C Brownhill, C Armstrong & Sandcastles (J Mahony)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind La Belle Grande carrying 58kg at $3.20. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1400m defeating Cyssan carrying 59.5kg at $1.65. Has upside and can take that next step.
8
BEN ALLEN
White, Black And Bottle Green Four Pointed Star, Bottle Green Collar, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 26222 LYGON STREET LUIGI
DENIS PAGAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, slow going head behind Bavicia with 59kg at $4. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on July 5 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Quamby with 59kg at $3.30. Finding it hard to win but looks one of the chances.
3
J NOONAN
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
12 421 FLOWERDALE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M C Price
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1400m in the wet defeating Star Angel with 57.5kg at $2.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1429m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Quello Dorato with 57.5kg at $2.50. Can measure up.
7
JAMIE MELHAM
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap
13 x3342 GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Most recently 2nd of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Red On Red carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Socially Sassy carrying 57.5kg at $4. Inclined to risk this grade.
4
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap