Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 3 August 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Sandown Lakeside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Stern Idol stands out as the clear top pick. His recent form is impeccable with three consecutive wins, including over this course and distance. He's a proven performer in jumps races with an outstanding record and handles all track conditions. The weight is a slight concern, but his class should overcome it.
Not Usual Dream is a consistent performer in jumps races, often placing without winning. His recent form shows improvement, and he gets a significant weight advantage over the favorite. While he's yet to win over jumps, his consistency and weight pull make him a solid place chance.
Instigator is an experienced jumper with consistent recent form. He handles soft tracks well, which is a plus for today's conditions. While his win rate is low, his experience and consistency make him a place chance. The class rise is a concern, but he's shown ability at this level before.
His jumps form is improving, with a recent second place in similar company. He gets a significant weight advantage over the favorite.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Stern Idol | 6 | Steven Pateman | C Maher | 71kg | $1.09 |
| 2nd | 2 | Not Usual Dream | 1 | Tom Ryan | Rachael Cunningham | 66kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Field Of Lights | 5 | William Mc Carthy | Symon Wilde | 65kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Instigator | 4 | W Gordon | Aaron Purcell | 65kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pressfal | 3 | Martin Kelly | S B Laming | 65kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Mokele Mbembe | 2 | Cillin Leonard | Ms S Houston | 65kg | $101.00 |
Charcoals brings the strongest recent form into this race, with two wins from his last three starts. While carrying top weight, he's proven he can handle it and should be well-suited by the soft track conditions.
Harpalee comes off a last-start win in similar conditions and drops 1kg here. While stepping up in class, her consistency and ability to handle soft tracks make her a strong contender. She's likely to get a good run from barrier 6 and should be finishing strongly.
Nepravda presents as an interesting lightweight chance. Her first-up record is excellent, and the addition of winkers could sharpen her up. While facing a class rise and coming off a long break, her overall win rate and weight advantage make her a genuine contender in this field.
He drops significantly in weight and draws the inside barrier, which should allow him to save ground. While facing a class rise, the weight relief and good draw make him an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Charcoals | 4 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Nepravda | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | The Bantam | 1 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Harpalee | 6 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Brandjam | 2 | Declan Bates | Glen Thompson | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 4 | Stormbourg | 3 | Jordan Childs | J F Moloney | 57kg | $9.50 |
Farag presents as the standout selection with consistent form, including multiple placings in recent hurdle starts. The soft track suits perfectly, and the significant class drop from his last start should see him very competitive. While yet to win over hurdles, his overall profile suggests he's ready to break through in this company.
Normandy Bridge has been knocking on the door with three consecutive placings in hurdle events. His soft track record is impressive, and the booking of Steven Pateman is a significant positive. While stepping up slightly in distance, his overall profile suggests he'll be right in the finish.
Sing For Peace comes off a last-start hurdle win and has been consistently in the placings. The soft track should suit, and William Mc Carthy is a positive booking. While rising in class and weight, his recent form suggests he can be competitive in this field.
Bignight Rebel comes off a last-start hurdle win and shows improving form. While stepping up in class, he carries less weight than the top contenders and has an experienced jumps jockey aboard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Farag | 6 | W Gordon | Aaron Purcell | 68.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Normandy Bridge | 2 | Steven Pateman | C Maher | 70.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sing For Peace | 4 | William Mc Carthy | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 70.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Cool King | 3 | Arron Lynch | Symon Wilde | 70.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pearlman | 1 | Martin Kelly | Amy McDonald | 69kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Bignight Rebel | 5 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 69kg | $11.00 |
Affluential brings strong jumps form and consistency to this race. The weight is a concern, but his class should see him competitive at this level.
Highland Blaze comes off a strong win and has an impressive jumps record. While this is a step up in class, his ability to handle soft tracks and recent form make him a strong contender. The distance is a question mark, but his jumping ability should serve him well.
Loft brings high-class form to this race, dropping down from Group level. His jumps record is solid, and he's been consistent in recent starts. The distance is a concern, but the class drop could be significant. The weight is a challenge, but his quality may offset this.
Coming off a hurdle win and with a good record on soft tracks, he could surprise. The inconsistent form and class rise are concerns, but the lightweight and recent winning form make him an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Highland Blaze | 7 | Jordan Hart | Shane Jackson | 64kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Affluential | 3 | W Gordon | J Leek Jnr | 66.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Right Now | 8 | Arron Lynch | S B Laming | 64.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Loft | 2 | S Flanagan | Shane Jackson | 64kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Mighty Spar | 9 | William Mc Carthy | M W Walker | 66.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Vadarchie | 5 | Cillin Leonard | Aaron Laing | 64kg | $201.00 |
| 1 | The Cunning Fox | 6 | Tom Ryan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Prismatic | 1 | M W Walker | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Gambu | 4 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 64kg |
Her soft track ability and favorable weight and barrier draw position her well for this race. While facing a class rise, her consistent performances and strong finishing ability make her a standout pick.
Whistle Down brings class and experience to this race, with a strong record on soft tracks. Recent consistent placings demonstrate good form. While carrying top weight from a wider barrier, her proven ability at this level and track condition make her a solid second pick.
Perfect Ten shows an improving form trend and gets in with a light weight. A recent soft track win demonstrates ability in these conditions. While facing a significant class rise and untested at this distance, her progressive profile suggests potential for further improvement, making her an interesting third pick.
Infinity Imperial represents value as she drops in class for this race. Her consistency and proven ability at the distance are positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Dreams Come True | 3 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 2 | Whistle Down | 9 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Perfect Ten | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ms N Burke | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Infinity Imperial | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Champagne Jenni | 4 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Outcast Girl | 8 | Thomas Prebble | M C Conners | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Kauai | 1 | Ryan Houston | M & L Cerchi | 52kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Capulet | 2 | Jamie Kah | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dempsey Girl | 7 | Tatum Bull | J G Brooks | 54kg |
Bring Forth stands out with consistent form, including a recent win and multiple placings. The significant class drop from Open to BM64 is a major advantage. Top weight is offset by strong form and class edge.
The weight advantage and good barrier draw are positives. While stepping up in distance and class, the gelding has potential for improvement. The Waterhouse & Bott stable is in good form, adding confidence to this selection.
Blacklist has shown consistent form with multiple placings and a recent win. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, Blacklist is a solid contender despite stepping up in distance and facing a slight class rise.
The mare is dropping in class and has proven ability at the distance and on soft tracks. Jamie Kah's booking is a significant positive. While recent form has been inconsistent, the class drop and suitable conditions make Speak an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Morrissette | 10 | Jordan Childs | Reece Goodwin | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bring Forth | 3 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Shultzy | 1 | Jamie Mott | Pat Cannon | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Mawhera | 12 | Thomas Prebble | Mick Nolan | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Anthurium | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | M C Kent | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Untethered | 11 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Blacklist | 8 | Jye Mc Neil | Richard Laming | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Tavistock Dancer | 5 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Purveyor | 6 | Ethan Brown | S B Laming | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Speak | 7 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5 | Aloysius | 2 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | She Said | 13 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Tomboulder | 9 | Carly Cook | 54kg |
Blazing Sword presents as the top selection with consistent form, proven soft track ability, and a favorable weight. The 1600m is new territory, but breeding suggests it should suit.
Flowerdale is on an upward trajectory with improving form and a last-start win. The lightweight and booking of Jamie Kah are significant positives. While facing a class rise and untested at 1600m, her heavy track win suggests she'll handle the soft going well.
The inside barrier is advantageous at Sandown-Lakeside. While facing challenges with the soft track, class rise, and new distance, his overall profile suggests he could be up to the task.
His soft track record is excellent, and he's a consistent placegetter. Recent form is strong, and the gear changes could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mr Vivaci | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Genrichero | 6 | Luke Cartwright | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lygon Street Luigi | 3 | Jacob Noonan | Denis Pagan | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Flowerdale | 7 | Jamie Kah | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Bold Strike | 1 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Shiny New Deel | 2 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Blazing Sword | 10 | Thomas Prebble | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Gymkhana | 4 | Ms D Keane | Angus Townley | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Amphactor | 13 | Jamie Mott | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Red On Red | 5 | Brad Rawiller | John Pascoe | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | The Englishman | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | J Leek Jnr | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Emmcee | 8 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Private Jumbo | 12 | Emily Pozman | Michael Huglin | 60.5kg |
Gallant Prince drops significantly in class from Open company and brings strong form credentials. While fresh, his first-up record is solid and he's well-weighted. The inside draw should allow him to settle forward in a race likely to suit. Main concern is the long break between runs.
Cameron Falls brings strong recent form including a last-start win. He has an excellent record at this distance and performs well on soft tracks. Likely to settle on-pace from a good draw, which should suit the predicted race pattern. The class rise is the main query, but he appears ready for the challenge.
Male Model is in good form with a win and place from his last three starts. He boasts an impressive record at this distance and handles soft tracks well. The inside draw should allow him to find a good position. The main concern is the significant step up in class to metropolitan grade.
He has been racing consistently and won 3 starts back. With a strong record at the distance and metropolitan experience, he shouldn't be out of his depth.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Nearing Liberty | 1 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Teser | 10 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Miss Trustful | 8 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Male Model | 3 | Craig Atkinson | John Thom | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Cameron Falls | 5 | Billy Egan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Smoke ''n'' Oakum | 11 | Celine Gaudry | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Marlion''s Dream | 6 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Gallant Prince | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 5 | Norwoods | 14 | Adam Mc Cabe | Rachael Cunningham | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Miso | 13 | Ben Allen | Daniel Bowman | 62kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Always Hapi | 12 | Declan Bates | V L Malady | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Warparty | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Thomas Conlan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Gamegirl | 15 | R W Harrison | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Biden Time | 2 | Jett Stanley | S J Richards | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Moor Mumm | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg |
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