SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   06 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Stow Storage Solutions Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Sister Shay to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. LATHLAIN (10) looks very well placed here. The fresh win at Seymour was utterly dominant when scoring by 5.5 lengths, outclassed in the G2 Kewney behind Sass Appeal at Flemington last time on a tricky day. She's way back in grade now and will take beating. SISTER SHAY (3) wasn't far away in a bunched finish first up at Caulfield in a Vobis race. She'll be fitter now and can roll forward from out wide. LIKE A TIGER (6) returns. Wasn't far away on many of occasions last campaign, usually left with too much to do from wide draws. Has jumped out well in readiness and is drawn low. Don't take lightly. Last start winner FIRE TRIBE (7) is also worth respecting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lathlain to win.
1 76320 LEGIO TEN
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
R Goodwin, Apophenia Racing (D Brostek), J Clark, J Karantonis, Simanna Racing (S Jennings), Buckfed - Jarvola (D Devola), Deadly Ten (L Tarrant), C Dyson, B McCartney, G McCartney, M Thompson, C Butler, Track Rats Racing (P Osson), N Plant, Stapello Racing, Mrs H Coram, Buneek & P Laspatzis
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Trapdoor carrying 60kg at $19. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on March 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Betwitchery with 60kg at $31. Needs to find best.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
2 0x0x7 NEW SOVEREIGN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, T Romeo, J C Slattery, P A Vawdrey, T C J (Mgr: T Bellchambers), R Davis, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), T D Barrot, D S Matthews, A P Grant & M McGowan
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 23 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Castle On High carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Geelong 0 - 64 December 5 2024 over 1321m defeating Samurai carrying 58.5kg at $5. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on March 23. Has the ability, watch betting.
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LOGAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
3 813x5 SISTER SHAY
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, R A McNulty, B S Davis, B M Jackson, P Esse, Mrs R J King, Up the Den, W Henry, M W Mcdonald, S J Mulvogue, G W Wishart, Ms J Bartram, P A C Racing, B O Whittingham, J Stafford, T Malley, Mrs M J Polkinghorne & Miss Z Polkinghorne
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Betwitchery with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Wodonga Bm56 September 16 over 1400m defeating Farisha carrying 58.5kg at $11. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up despite a tricky draw.
7
SARAH FIELD
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
4 x1131 CRIPPS
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P Kearney, C J Grace, A Rafferty & P Rafferty
Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Superset with 63kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; won by a head at Launceston 3/4yo Hcp February 20 over 1400m defeating Magnaprime carrying 54kg at $2.60. Flying and has winning claims again.
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J ALLEN
Yellow, Grace Family Crest, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 x00x9 GLENFINNAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms D A Kroger, S P Kosa & Mrs S M Kosa
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lovelycut with 60kg at $31. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Benalla Bm70 September 26 over 1406m, 4 len behind Dark Journey with 60.5kg at $3.60. Resumes after a recent trial win. Best form would have some claims.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Red And Black Diamonds Band And Armbands, Black Cap
6 5334x 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
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Murtoa Bm66 October 4 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Meh Keffi with 60.5kg at $15. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 June 29 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Cameron Falls with 59.5kg at $51. Jumped out well in readiness and can make his presence felt.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Maroon, White Stars, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 x3531 FIRE TRIBE
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C J Shinn, R J Bannear, Mrs S M Bannear, Ms S R Hope, Mrs S L Thompson, D M Fallon, G P Crole, M P Adams, P Dwyer, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), The Ace of Spades (Mgr: A Petrovic), A B Buckley & Senior 1 (Mgr: A B Buckley)
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Echuca Bm62 March 8 over 1400m defeating Snappy Pierro with 60kg at $3.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Roulette King carrying 60kg at $13. Harder now, go both ways.
6
ETHAN BROWN
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 x4104 ROCK THEM JOOLS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
A J A Bosma, R A Lloyd, Dr K L Samson, A J Sutherland, E J Long, J H Mullins, W W Flaunty, K Robinson, G F Walling, J D Widdows, M W Scott, G T Williams, M L Solomon, R Noble, K J Eder, J W Durning, J G Williams & R G Holden
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on March 18 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Grand Omaha with 60.5kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on March 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Betwitchery carrying 58.5kg at $18. In the mix.
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DAMIAN LANE
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
9 575x8 FLYING FIZZ
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs U Williams, R S Jones, P Green, Mrs J McKenna, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, N J Rule, C J Crellin, A M Harris, M W Scholten, Bearman Racing (Mgr: L A Bearman), Mrs J Doolan, A Tainsh & Mrs J S Tainsh.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Betwitchery with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Caulfield Mares Bm78 on September 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shadhavar carrying 57kg at $10. Possible improver.
1
DECLAN BATES
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
10 97x18 LATHLAIN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Busuttin Racing, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, A Bruhn, Mrs N Stuart, M Millar, W Glynn, M Hartle, G Mansell, Jasper Racing, Lumari Racing, Dough Nutz & Packmore Racing
Third-up today. First-up scored a big 5.5 len win at Seymour Bm66 February 20 over 1400m defeating Strike Gold with 56kg at $1.45. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney on March 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 56kg at $7. Far better placed here, rates highly.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
11 69x51 CADILLAC SAM
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Standard Deviation carrying 59kg at $21. Last start won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1400m defeating Perfect Night carrying 58kg at $19. Could measure up.
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JYE MCNEIL
Red, White Gatecrasher
12 22124 BOHEMIAN ANGEL
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), M D Young, Bolr Racing, G H E Goyne, P Cunningham, P J Cormack, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, J S Sellen, E M Travaglini, A Xerri, G J P Van Ameyden, B M Jackson, M Davies, B Davis, W F Sharp, Utopia Racing, Mrs S Atkinson & EST M Atkinson
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on March 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Eternal with 56.5kg at $7. Before that won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 0 - 62 February 26 over 1200m defeating Cafe Au Lait carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Going well and should be hard to hold out.
2
ZAC SPAIN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
13 2158x LOTS TO LOVE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), C Giffin, N A Anderson, M Dikeakos, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), A Bailey, N J Young, N B Patterson, A J Willoughby, Hon. G J Williamson & Ad Infinitum (Mgr: D I Hollyman)
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Cranbourne Bm62 October 31 over 2025m, 4 len behind Frank Express with 59kg at $4.40. Previously first up; second of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw July 31 over 1523m, soft track; a nose behind Zoussential carrying 59.5kg at $15. Might find this too tough.
8
RYAN HOUSTON
Deep Navy, Mauve Sleeves With Deep Navy Band, Mauve Cap
14 65x34 THE ARROW
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano) & Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden)
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 on January 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nordic Strike with 58.5kg at $7.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at Kyneton Bm62 on February 10 over 1479m, 2 len behind Vianarra carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this lineup.
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BEAU MERTENS
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap