SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   08 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet More Places Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting a strong tempo with Path To Profit, Fluent and Stellar Mofeed going forward ahead of Written Bligh and Brilliant Horizon. STELLAR MOFEED (6) resumes. She doesn't win out of turn but was racing in good form last preparation, placing in her past four starts before the break in comparatively strong races. She goes very well fresh with 2 wins and should go well here. ESCARPA (4) is flying this time in. She tested a very progressive horse in Tennessee Bound two back and was good again last time in a similar race. She'll be hard to hold out. ATTACHMENTS (1) is a progressive sort off a smart win at Kilmore when scoring by 2.25 lengths. She has plenty of upside at just her sixth start and can go on with it now. BRILLIANT HORIZON (9) is another with upside who has been solid in two runs back. She gets Willo on from the inside gate now and can win. PATH TO PROFIT (10) got her maiden out of the way last time and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stellar Mofeed to win.
1 10x21 ATTACHMENTS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 62.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Third-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Mornington Bm66 on November 2 over 1200m, head behind Recon carrying 58kg at $13. Last start won by 2.25 len at Kilmore Bm66 November 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Cameron Falls carrying 58kg at $3.10. Found her best form now. Big chance again.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
2 74x60 WRITTEN BLIGH
GRAHAME BEGG
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing (Mgr: G M & Mrs S R Begg)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 on December 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mauna Kea Miss with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm78 on December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 55kg at $13. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage.
6
LOGAN BATES
Red, Black Striped Cap
3 1x314 DRONE ATTACK
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track F&M Bm66 on December 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bedtime Angel with 57kg at $41. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Kyneton F&M Bm56 November 18 over 1115m defeating Pure Rain carrying 61.5kg at $7. Form fair but needs to do more.
2
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Salmon
4 x1322 ESCARPA
GREG EURELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Ms D L Eurell, Mrs V A Forbes, C J Forbes, R Boef, B J Riky, R M Worbey, J E Merifield, Mrs C Merifield, D R Bewick, R Pograri & Horsome Racing (Mgr: V Geddes)
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Bm66 on December 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bedtime Angel with 60kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on November 19 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Tennessee Bound carrying 57.5kg at $15. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Red And White Stripes
5 6x452 FLUENT
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
G Barker, Dr A C Gay, Ms M A Smith, Milano Bloodstock (Mgr: M A Milano) & G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Bm66 on December 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mercurial Lady with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Ballarat Vg Stockade on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Steel Move with 57kg at $14. Not far away last start. Going well and has each way claims.
8
HARRY COFFEY
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Green Sleeves And Yellow Cap
6 2323x STELLAR MOFEED
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C Y Corstens & Mrs K S Stephenson
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 March 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Nodachi carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Mornington Bm58 January 1 2025 over 1200m, 3 len behind Araletta carrying 61kg at $4.20. Consistent sort who can run a good race fresh.
7
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Orange, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue And Orange Seams Sleeves And Cap
7 38x42 ICHIBERU
JASON WARREN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Warren, M J Saadie, D W Spicer, T Herbert, Mrs S M Halchenko, Ms C D Drinkwater, J De Ryk, G J O'Brien, DBM Equine (Mgr: M D O'callaghan), R G Teasdale, P Lakiss, Ms G Plunkett, Mrs K A Nunan, J Nunan & T Nunan
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at Mornington 0 - 62 on December 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rhia with 55kg at $13. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Mornington F&M Bm62 on December 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 60kg at $3.10. Going okay but place looks best.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Cerise, Black Diamond Band, Black Sleeves, Cerise Diamonds Stripe, Black Diamonds Cap
8 x80x1 RUSSIAN BENEFITS
MICHAEL MEHEGAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, M J Mehegan, D M Gleeson, B J Mcinerney, S R Baldwin, D B Cook, S C Hargrave, P L Jamieson, S G Kishere, D J Neilson, R Wadley, Mrs S A Morritt, P Richardson, Miss S m Norris, J Burke & J H Duff
Second-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Mornington Bm62 December 23 over 1200m defeating Gracious Diva carrying 56kg at $12. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on July 13 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Sioux Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $151. Place claims.
9
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Brown And Green Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
9 1x42 BRILLIANT HORIZON
TONY NOONAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G M Fraser, D Tester, T J Graham, K Sykes, Laurel Oak Imelda, R A Lloyd, Company of Strangers, J & C Racing, P & M Ford, P T S D M Syndicate, J T Barry, E C Barron, A Westwood, D S Fairbrother, D R Ferguson, K D Lay, Mrs C Lay, S A Crawford & P T Aalto
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on December 3 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Job Done with 57.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Mornington 3yo Bm64 on December 17 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Esmahli carrying 57kg at $4.80. Thereabouts last time out. Can improve again and sets up well here.
1
CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 2421 PATH TO PROFIT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1200m defeating Koko with 56.5kg at $2. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ravens Bay carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Draws well and another big run is in store.
3
ETHAN BROWN
White, Red Stripes