SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   02 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong early tempo with Extreme Virtue and Ambassadorial leading the way. EXTREME VIRTUE (13) has been consistent while also a touch frustrating this preparation, beaten a combined 4 lengths in three runs. She tried hard after crossing from a wide gate at Sandown Hillside last time and the senior jockey going on may be the key. Gets one more chance. TRIAL BY PRESS (15) won two in a row prior to an even effort at Sandown Hillside last time. Did beat Extreme Virtue two back and should get a soft trail from an inside gate. KAHHOF (5) has been racing well against better opposition of late, trying hard in a driving finish behind Cafe Millenium at Flemington last time out. This is easier and he draws ideally. Rates well. CHAKADO (7) won two in a row at Cranbourne to start the campaign before measuring up well in this grade last time. Can give a bold sight here. AMBASSADORIAL (9) is off a let-up but has the ability to figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Extreme Virtue on top.
1 x0024 JACK THE LAD
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
The Scarparu (Mgr: L Trimboli), Solarshine (Mgr: L Kouflidis), Fussy Connection (Mgr: L A Davis), J Klaer, Fontana Racing (Mgr: B Fontanarosa) & Muscara Racing (Mgr: C Muscara)
Most recently 4th of 9 at Flemington Vgold Mile on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm86 on May 24 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Great Maximus with 59kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
11
HANNAH EDGLEY
Navy Blue, Turquoise Epaulettes, White Sleeves And Cap
2 x6999 CARINI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
6YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms K Flaherty, Mrs A Guida, Bootleggers (S Britten), N Guida, Metung boys (D Campbell), Bluebirds Old Boys, C Daly, Mrs C Elliott, Alan Woff, C Miller, S Murphy, Molly Racing (P Sharp), Wyuna Racing (J Ryan), D Hayes, G Burte, J Sist, Mrs K Radford, Hunter Graeber Racing & The Landed Gentry No.3
Most recently 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 5.5 len behind Cafe Millenium with 59.5kg at $51. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hughes with 59.5kg at $71. Looking to others for the winner.
12
TOM PREBBLE
Black And White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
3 10x4x FALCON OF MALTA
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, N Guida, Mrs A Guida, R L Charley, Camden Park, Three Generations Racing, Beartown 40,Balmoral Lodge,C Miller, J P A Sist, Wannaberich Racing,R T D Racing,G&C Bayview (Mgr: G N Franklin), Q J Basser, G S Blokkeerus, Mrs A Blokkeerus, S J Mcleod, D L O'Hanlon, Malta & Endigonians
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 4th of 7 at Yarra Valley Cl3 on March 29 2024 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Fire Of Etna carrying 60kg at $14. Won trial at Colac over 1200m on June 19. Has ability, watch the betting.
6
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
4 260x9 FENGARADA
JOHN LEEK JR
7YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Leek
Second-up. First-up after a year 9th of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Trosettee with 60kg at $18. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 2024 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pudding with 53kg at $7.50. Can't have.
14
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
5 x5713 KAHHOF
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Moloney, Champagne Experts (Mgr: Mrs J Deagan), A J Veenman, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu) & J Elsworhty
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Flemington Bm84-Qlty on June 21 over 1420m, 0.5 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm74 June 1 over 1400m defeating British Columbia with 59kg at $5. Rates well here.
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DECLAN BATES
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 61641 OUTTA COMPTON
MARK WEBB
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S M Crombie
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 June 18 over 1500m defeating Matawai with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kahhof carrying 56.5kg at $9. Can measure up again.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Beige Band, Armbands And Cap
7 1x113 CHAKADO
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on June 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Aztec State carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that won by a long-neck at Cranbourne Bm70 May 30 over 1600m defeating Blacklist with 60.5kg at $3.60. Should be right there.
2
J BOWDITCH
White, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
8 23047 OCEAN BEYOND
SIMON RYAN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
W A Gee, Mrs P Gee, R R Hahn & Mr J Gee
Last start 7th of 12 at Flemington Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 5.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $17. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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JACK HILL
Light Blue, White Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 x3245 AMBASSADORIAL
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J F Chapple-Hyam & Ms A E Peacock
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on May 17 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Liberami with 53.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1600m, neck behind Angry Skies with 55.5kg at $3.60. Should be thereabouts.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Red Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
10 04054 GEORGIE GET MAD
DENIS PAGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
At the latest run 4th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stylish with 57kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kahhof carrying 60kg at $19. Looking elsewhere.
13
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
11 x9040 BIGOLINO
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E M Brookes, D L Brookes, Dr S J Parnis, F X Parnis, T De Poi & Mrs L De Poi
Last start ran last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on June 14 over 1600m, 21 len behind Aztec State with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Marble Nine with 53.5kg at $31. Needs to find best.
8
BILLY EGAN
Light Blue, Pink Spots, Black Cap
12 x2212 BLACK STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K Lee
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Farnborough with 61kg at $3.90. The race before that won by a nose at Bendigo Bm64 May 14 over 1500m defeating Narbold carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Rough hope.
15
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
13 1x324 EXTREME VIRTUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & G R Henderson
Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Until Valhalla with 58kg at $5. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, head behind Trial By Press with 60kg at $4.60. Encouraging effort last start. Takes catching.
10
D W STACKHOUSE
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
14 568x1 FARNBOROUGH
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), R Burt, Mrs M J Jokich, H M Kelly, Latrobe Valley Racing (Mgr: J Szkwarek), K P J O'Brien, P A Palmer, A J Piddington, A Pino, M W Powell, Rosen Racing (Mgr: J K Rosen), B Smith, A K Voller, Darby Racing Farnborough (Mgr: S G Darby) & B J McKenzie
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 1.0 len at Swan Hill Bm70 June 6 over 1600m defeating Black Storm carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Canterbury Bm72 on November 29 over 1900m, in the wet; 6 len behind Concello carrying 61kg at $21. Looks safely held this time around.
9
J ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
15 0x115 TRIAL BY PRESS
GREG EURELL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M Rix, Mrs M Butler, Ms D L Eurell, J P Accurso, M P Holman, Natural Kraft (Mgr: A Harris), P A C Schultz & Ms J Harding
Most recently 5th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield F&M Bm70 May 31 over 1400m defeating Extreme Virtue with 57.5kg at $16. Beautifully drawn and can make amends.
1
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Royal Blue Stripes, Yellow And Royal Blue Stars Cap
16 320x0 VAN ROY
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R Brideoake, D G Egan, Mrs L J Egan, P Green, P G Bouchier, Mrs S M Bouchier, Miss A Sefton, G G Earsman, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls, Ms K A Penna & D S Coulson
Second-up. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Stylish carrying 56.5kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Torranzino carrying 58.5kg at $21. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
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MELEA CASTLE
Lime Green, Five Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
17 x19x6 IRISH ROCKSTAR
LINDSEY SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Knox Racing (Mgr: J H Knox), Mrs S M Flannery & B R Broomhead
Second run back. First-up after a year sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 5 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Belle Inferno carrying 61.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Bendigo Elmore Cup on June 15 2024 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind New York Hurricane with 59.5kg at $4. Others looked to have better credentials.
1
LINDA MEECH
Grey, Black Stars, Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
18 0x102 HEAVENLY EAGLE
STEPHEN BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P W Jones, R Brown, G J McCormack, D J Cappelli, Miss S A Morris & A Beecroft
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on June 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Diamond War carrying 63kg at $7.50. The race before that second last of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Stylish with 60kg at $11. Must be included.
5
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, White Diablo, Quartered Cap