SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   03 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Evergreen Turf Handicap 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Expect a strong tempo with Ultra Blue pressing on from an outside draw, with Vianarra nearby. Siding with the upside of ASTIQUER (10) who won dominantly on debut at Cranbourne before tackling a deep Class 1 at Bendigo last start, finding the line quite well for fourth behind Clever Trevor who has since come out and won impressively on Saturday. That form looks good and she should take plenty of holding out. ULTRA BLUE (1) is racing well, just finding one better last time at Casterton as favourite. He's pretty bombproof and will roll forward and give a sight if left alone. CHERISH ME (2) has been okay in two runs back in stronger company and looks well placed here third up. Her best would go close and she might be finding something like it. DOUBLE PI (11) ran on strongly for a narrow third on resumption and the rise to 1400m suits nicely. She'll be hard to hold out. CAMP CABLE (5) is going well and a chance for the hat-trick. SUGGESTED PLAY: Astiquer to win.
1 65132 ULTRA BLUE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Casterton Bm66 on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Freak Of Nature with 57.5kg at $2. Before that led but faded 3rd of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Dantooine carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. He'll push on and take catching.
10
LOGAN BATES
Black, Gold Maltese Cross And Seams, Black Cap
2 07x95 CHERISH ME
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, Miss W J Williams, C J Atkins, M D Delbridge, A P Lathlean, M S Patterson, S J O'Rourke & Ms C Kupeckyj
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Extragalactic carrying 56.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on May 9 over 1440m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jewel Of Heaven with 58kg at $10. Making strides and looks well placed here.
8
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Light Blue, Dark Blue Checked Sash And Cap
3 15261 SPARKLING LUCK
LLOYD KENNEWELL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
K Lay, P Ly, Y H Liang, A Horne, G A Mckay, N Gopaul, M J Lukies, Mrs C D Lukies, Ms A J Matthews, M A Bunce & Ms S Engel
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Morphettville Parks Cl2 May 16 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Liselle's Luck carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lady Sadler with 60.5kg at $7. Zahra on and should go close.
3
M J ZAHRA
Navy Blue, White V, Navy Blue Cap
4 12510 VIANARRA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms N Young, Mrs D W Dormer, Mrs S Juratowitch, Ms D Pope, Ms A Frawley, Miss A Burgess, Mrs C O'dea, Mrs R Sharp, Mrs B Ramsdale, Ms L Kakos, Mrs K Spillane, Mrs L Barry, Mrs C Felmingham, Mrs R Schultz, Miss G Sharp, Mrs R Jacobs, Miss F Deguara, Mrs L Rumble, Chelsar & Love A Vino
At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Dantooine carrying 58.5kg at $31. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 April 1 over 1500m defeating Simply Outrageous with 60.5kg at $11. Needs best.
2
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, Red Stripe, Royal Blue, Purple And Red Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, Red Star
5 x2411 CAMP CABLE
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Kalyan Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms P Howard), M K W Holmberg, A Mackinnon, S P Lewis, Squidheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), E J Harris, G Fernandez & Ms D A Hope
Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Pakenham Bm62 May 8 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Belcony carrying 58.5kg at $15. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Seymour Bm56 April 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating She's A Jett with 61kg at $3.60. Flying and can figure again.
7
JACKSON RADLEY
Blue, Yellow Spots, Yellow Sleeves, Blue Spots, Yellow Cap With Blue Spots
6 60x09 ELECTRIC BELLE
JACK LAING
8YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J Laing, C Hughes, S Batty, P Langdon, C Bilson, M Calder, B Bennetto & Ms R Paki
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Banknote Hustler with 60.5kg at $91. Last start ran last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm62 on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Chocolate Box with 64.5kg at $51. Needs to improve sharply.
1
J MASKIELL
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
7 223x0 MALE MODEL
JOHN THOM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Thom
Second run back. First-up after five months 11th of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Prince Tycoon with 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Geelong Bm64 on July 11 over 1230m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Electric Tommy with 59.5kg at $26. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
5
J NOONAN
Bottle Green, White Dollar Sign, Bottle Green And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
8 78221 THUNDER HAWK
LUCY YEOMANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic)
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at Seymour Bm62 May 21 over 1425m on a soft track defeating Mahmudah with 60kg at $9.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1450m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Super Paradise carrying 61kg at $3.40. Tough draw, have a few ahead this time.
12
B RAWILLER
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 9602x ZERRE
GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG

Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Pukekohe Rating 65 April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 12 at Te Aroha June 22 over 1150m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Bernie's Ego with 52.5kg at $6.70. Betting best guide.
11
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Black, Gold Zig Zag Band And Armbands, Red Cap
10 14 ASTIQUER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy), Newgate Bloodstock (Mgr: H A Field) & Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, scored a big 3.5 len win at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1200m defeating Dun Gracefully carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. Last start 4th of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Clevor Trever with 57.5kg at $14. Has plenty of upside and should go close.
6
L CURRIE
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
11 378x3 DOUBLE PI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), H C Webb, Mrs J A Webb, P Caruso, Ms J A Barnes, M W Mcdonald, Ms J Bartram, G W Wishart, P Esse, T Budds, A R Foster, R Nield, I S Gibson, T J Walker, P Wilson, Ms J McLean, Aww Nuh Racing, Maverick Racing, Trojan Empire V & Escaka
Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Zunna with 56.5kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Negotiator with 58.5kg at $6. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
9
L NOLEN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 79x42 GIVE SOME LIP
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R J Goodwin, P Godfrey & L Stathopoulos
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Zamparini Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $6. Risking.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap