SANDOWN-LAKESIDE   01 Jul 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Handicap 1400m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong tempo, primarily from Stay Silent and Chest Of Gold. Competitive finish. BOTANICAL BOY (8) resumes. He's a progressive sort who put up two strong winning performances last time in before being sent out $2.50 favourite in tougher company at Flemington. He's jumped out well and if ready to go, he's got the class. DANTOOINE (11) has the race fitness advantage, just finding one better over 1500m his past couple of starts. Fancy back to 1400m where he won prior suits a touch better, go close. Wary of the unbeaten CRUISERWEIGHT (17) who has won both to date, resuming at Swan Hill with a soft victory having bolted in New Zealand on debut. Draw makes it tough but look for him late. CHEST OF GOLD (6) struggled fresh on heavy going but is better than that and can improve sharply. KAHHOF (5) has claims in best and is capable of better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Botanical Boy on top.
1 24832 RAIKOKE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Peake Racing, Mrs K D Greer, Momentum 3, T Romeo, Martec Racing, Wasat Racing, A Miglori, Dr O K Chan, A P Goonan, N L Goonan, A J Greenstein, G T Corcoran, R Drummond, L Greenwood, S D Murray, C S Racing & D & D Racing
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Surreal I Am with 61kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm74 on June 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 59kg at $9. Has been racing well. Going well but needs another win.
12
EMILY POZMAN
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
2 77x16 IMPENDING LINK
GREG EURELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T K M Lam
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm74 May 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Ka Ying Cheer carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track Bm74 on June 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 60kg at $8.50. Needs to find best.
9
BILLY EGAN
White, Emerald Green Four Leaf Clover And Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 2x738 EMMADELLA
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J V O'Neill, D J Harrison, M Angell, J F Riordan, L Greasby, L F Robins, R J Fenton, R J Humphries, Mrs K H Long, T J Henderson, P A Carmont, R A Warren, B J Tom, M Oaten, P J Couper, D A Garlick, J M Casey, Mrs N M Humphries & E J Long
Most recently 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Thebelmontgangster carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Flyer with 58.5kg at $26. Can bounce back.
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B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
4 00143 I AM VELVET
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Baker Bucket List, Brittain Racing, J Clements, Brown Gecko Racing, S C G Racing Pty Ltd, Shepp Battlers, Royal Kialla, J Howse, R Shields, C Smith & Coronet Racing
Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Enna's Dream with 58.5kg at $4.40. Before that 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Gold Spirit with 55.5kg at $5.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Respecting.
14
HARRY COFFEY
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
5 29x47 KAHHOF
JOHN MOLONEY
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Moloney, Champagne Experts (Mgr: Mrs J Deagan), A J Veenman, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu) & J Elsworhty
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on May 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Impending Link with 60kg at $11. Second-up 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Roadcone carrying 55kg at $10. Can improve.
8
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 516x5 CHEST OF GOLD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul & L J Anderson
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last in a small field at this track Bm74 on June 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Didn't Miss Many carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 September 3 over 1400m defeating Deep Pleasure with 58kg at $5.50. Fitter and can do much better.
5
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 69816 FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner & N Gloury
Most recently 6th of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flying Valley carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Sale Bm62 May 17 over 1208m defeating Superset carrying 60kg at $6.50. Handy on his day but draw doesn't help.
15
DYLAN DEAN
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
8 4114x BOTANICAL BOY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Botanical One & Botanical Two
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Flemington Bm84 January 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Supernima carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 November 14 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Delicate Lady with 60kg at $2.50. Can pick up where he left off.
9
J MOTT
Gold, Black And Green Crossed Sashes, Black And Green Armbands
9 21832 STAY SILENT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Armac (Mgr: Mrs D Arnel), Bennett Racing Paulita (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead & J G Falcke
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm66 C,G&E on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Thinxzo with 61kg at $4.40. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Promised Land with 58.5kg at $6.50. Should take catching from the ideal draw.
2
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 x11x7 STORM SEASON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), R Lebrasse, L G Jackson, M A White & S D Cameron
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Thebelmontgangster with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Caulfield Heath Bm66 December 3 over 1500m defeating Swift Circle carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Can improve sharply.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
11 32122 DANTOOINE
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Glen Eden Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S E O'Gorman), G Wright, Miss B Wright, F N F Racing (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), L Beveridge, Dr L Mattick & PROF J Mattick
Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on June 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; head behind Prestige Forever carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Cg&E Bm66 on May 27 over 1500m, slow going 1.0 len behind Yam carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Flying and will take catching again.
7
BEAU MERTENS
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
12 8x525 KEANE ENUFF
ANDREA LEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Collins, R Verkaik & M Duncan
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Surreal I Am carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Bm70 on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Place hope.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
Green And White Hoops, Pink Sleeves And Cap
13 95x97 SHAALUTE
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L H E Koh
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on May 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Impending Link carrying 56.5kg at $10. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Moby Dick carrying 52.5kg at $14. Needs to do more.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Turquoise, White Star
14 5x131 THE NARRATOR
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Matthews, Mrs C J Connellan, Ms D K Matthews & Mrs P Matthews
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Casterton Bm62 June 7 over 1400m in the wet defeating Salsbury Hill with 62kg at $3.40. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Mt Gambier Blue Lake on May 22 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Geffina carrying 57kg at $2.20. Going well but looking to others.
1
J ALLEN
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
15 08x06 ZOURAIN
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Griffiths, R Atchison, Ms K Cravana-Bell, P Bell, P Blair, J Cravana, Daddyoh Racing (Mgr: A Italia), Danibran (Mgr: N Johnstone), T Dzelalija, G J Trezise, A Hale, R Hill, J Kitsou, I Marriott, J Matthews, N Matthews, Triple Jac Racing (Mgr: A Hale) & N Gardam
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flying Valley carrying 61kg at $31. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Barbaric Lad with 59kg at $71. Useful type but happy enough to avoid.
10
LOGAN BATES
Maroon, Gold Crossed Hammers, Sky Blue Sleeves And Cap, Gold Crossed Hammers, Maroon Peak
16 14x66 MASTERFUL
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L Williams
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Legio Ten with 59kg at $21. Last start 6th of 12 at this track Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Silent Shares carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Tested again.
3
SAM KENNEDY
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
17 1x1 CRUISERWEIGHT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock,J O'Neill,R & C Legh Racing(R Legh), C D'Silva,Cookie Racing(P Cook), J Pearce, M Anderson, J Acott, A K Racing(K Solomon), C U B Old Boys(P Sinclair), A Sievwright, J Steet, Carty Racing(B Carty), S Kay, Mamaray Racing(M Pearce), B O'Brien, S & D Racing (S Lappage) & S Bruhn
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Had his first run for this campaign last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 June 7 over 1200m in soft going defeating Very Torquee with 59.5kg at $3.50. Racing well. Handy type who can measure up again.
14
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Black, Yellow Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Yellow Striped Cap