Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 6 August 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Sandown Lakeside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Molveno stands out as the top selection despite being unraced. The inside draw and gear additions (ear muffs, lugging bit) indicate readiness for a strong debut. While lacking race experience is a concern, the positives outweigh this for a confident selection.
Washington Lilac presents as a strong second pick.
Supergrace offers intrigue as our third selection. Coming off a spell with a moderate first-up run, the filly should improve second-up. The significant class drop from Group 2 to Maiden level is noteworthy. While yet to place, the experience and proven ability at a similar distance make Supergrace a solid contender in this field.
From the Moody stable, this unraced runner has potential for improvement. The gear changes (lugging bit, nose roll) suggest preparation for a strong debut.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Censori | 1 | Jamie Kah | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Washington Lilac | 2 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Supergrace | 5 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Molveno | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Celtic Viva | 3 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Highaboveme | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $9.00 |
Fastoso shows promising form with a strong 2nd place finish in his only start. Well-drawn in barrier 9 and carries a suitable weight. The slight increase in distance should suit his running style.
First-up specialist with an experienced jockey. The class drop is significant, but needs to prove form on soft tracks. Inside barrier draw is advantageous, but carries top weight.
Has soft track experience and carries a light weight. Well-drawn in barrier 5. The class step-up is a challenge, but the improving form and weight advantage make him a solid contender.
Duke Atreides offers value with consistent form in similar class races and soft track experience. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and has potential for improvement. The step up in distance is a question mark, but his running style suggests it should suit.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Duke Atreides | 4 | Ethan Brown | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Algorithmic | 1 | Blake Shinn | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Fastoso | 9 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Cisco | 2 | Jamie Kah | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Single Choice | 3 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mr Independent | 6 | M J Dee | Alexander Rae | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Swift Endorsement | 5 | Thomas Prebble | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 9 | The Archer | 8 | John Allen | N A Blackiston | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Punic War | 7 | Jacob Noonan | S J Richards | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | The Benchmark | 10 | Zac Spain | M J Mehegan | 58kg |
The gelding is dropping significantly in class and has proven soft track ability. While the wide barrier is a concern, the strong tempo should allow for a midfield position with cover. The 59.5kg is manageable given previous performances.
Sabi Storm showed promise on debut, placing third on a soft track. The light weight and booking of Jamie Kah are significant positives. The addition of blinkers suggests further improvement is expected. While inexperienced, the gelding has the potential to make a significant leap forward in just its second start.
Zambardo returns from a spell with consistent form from its first preparation. The significant gear changes, including blinkers off and tongue tie on, suggest the stable has addressed any issues. The class drop is favorable, but the long break and lack of soft track experience are slight concerns. Strong each-way chance if ready.
The mare has soft track experience and a good barrier draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Sabi Storm | 9 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Zambardo | 6 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ten Warriors | 12 | Blake Shinn | T Rogers | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 13 | Mislight | 3 | Jacob Noonan | Ms R Frost | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ask Your Mother | 11 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Ruscello | 5 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Lowestoft | 14 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Marine Grade | 4 | Ben Allen | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Pirrip | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Smother | 8 | John Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hula Dance | 7 | John Keating | Saab Hasan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Jawsome Rob | 2 | E J Walsh | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Kastun Star | 10 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Positivo | 15 | Thomas Prebble | Saab Hasan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Princess Painton | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57.5kg |
Delicate Lady presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win and two seconds from her last three starts. Her soft track record is impeccable, and she carries a favorable weight.
Princess Que drops significantly in class and boasts an impressive first-up record. Her consistent performance at this distance and the booking of Damian Lane are strong positives. However, the long spell and lack of soft track experience introduce some uncertainty.
Quebeck brings consistent form to this race, with a strong record at the distance and on soft tracks. The gelding is well-weighted and has the benefit of recent racing. While facing a slight class rise, his overall profile suggests he's a strong contender.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Princess Que | 4 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | British Poet | 1 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Big Watch | 10 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Delicate Lady | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Comic Hero | 2 | Dean Yendall | Dan O''Sullivan | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Tiz Time | 5 | Thomas Prebble | Shane Jackson | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Quantum Impact | 3 | Ryan Houston | J D Sadler | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Mclovin | 8 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 5 | White Bear | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Quebeck | 9 | Jordyn Weatherley | Nathan Dunn | 57kg |
The significant class rise suggests trainer confidence, and the lightweight gives an advantage. While the barrier is slightly unfavorable, the overall package is compelling.
Moonlight Circus shows an improving form trend and impressed with a strong last start performance. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, this horse is poised for a good showing. The class rise is a slight concern, but the overall form suggests it's ready for the challenge.
Stupendous offers a solid proposition with consistent form and suitability for the track condition. The strong win rate is encouraging, and experience at the distance is a plus. While facing a significant class rise, the overall profile suggests potential for a strong performance.
Tournelle presents as a value selection with consistent recent form and a favorable second-up pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Moonlight Circus | 3 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Stupendous | 4 | Logan Bates | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tournelle | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Chocolate Box | 6 | Jamie Mott | Ms W Kelly | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Nursery Chime | 5 | Ryan Houston | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Tierra | 9 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Autumn Slide | 8 | Thomas Prebble | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Mosamour | 1 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mrs Gossip | 2 | Nathan Punch | K E Horobin | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Norma''s Fleet | 10 | Joe Bowditch | Kerry Farrugia | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
Hanafubuki presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win and two seconds in last three starts. Well-suited by the distance and has performed well at Sandown-Lakeside previously. Likely to lead or be on-pace from a good barrier, which should be advantageous in these conditions.
Shrewsbury Road is a consistent improver who has been knocking on the door with two seconds from his last three starts. Gets in with a light weight and has shown ability on soft tracks.
Untethered is a consistent performer with a good record at Sandown-Lakeside. Has placed in 3 of last 5 starts and performs well on soft tracks. Well drawn and should get a good run from barrier 5. The step up in class and weight are slight concerns, but overall presents as a solid each-way chance.
Has won at Sandown-Lakeside before and boasts strong recent form with two thirds and a win from last four starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Legatus | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | J F Moloney | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Untethered | 5 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hanafubuki | 11 | Luke Cartwright | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Rosso | 8 | Thomas Prebble | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Djockovic | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Parvati Party | 4 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Shrewsbury Road | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Oceanic Flash | 6 | Ryan Houston | Andrew Payne | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Enzedder | 2 | Damian Lane | M C Kent | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Broadfield | 1 | Joe Bowditch | A Rosolini | 56kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Shultzy | 7 | Jamie Mott | Pat Cannon | 60.5kg |
Despite the class rise, her ability to perform fresh and at this distance makes her a standout. The booking of Blake Shinn adds further confidence to her chances.
Pula shows promise as a second selection with consistent form and a strong jockey booking. While facing a class rise, her proven ability at the distance and potential for improvement first-up make her a solid contender. The good barrier draw further enhances her chances.
Here The Crowd rounds out the top selections as a proven performer at the track and distance. The consistent form and potential improvement from the gear change make her a strong contender, despite carrying top weight. The wider barrier is a concern but her track experience could mitigate this.
The good barrier draw and weight advantage further enhance her value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hazel Baby | 5 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Happy Link | 7 | Daniel Moor | G Eurell | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Here The Crowd | 2 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Yachiyo | 3 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 4 | Princess Montecito | 9 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jordy Girl | 10 | Hannah Edgley | D J O''Prey | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Molly The Magician | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Disturbia | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pula | 6 | Damian Lane | D T O''Brien | 59kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Belmia | 11 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Simply Outrageous | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg |
Tuvalu stands out as the top selection with an impressive track record at Sandown-Lakeside and consistent form on soft going. Despite carrying top weight, the horse's proven ability at this track and distance, combined with a favorable barrier draw, makes it a strong contender. Recent form suggests readiness for this challenge.
Skyman presents as a strong second pick, with consistent form in similar class races and a proven ability on soft tracks. While drawn wide, the horse's strong finishing ability and experience carrying weight make it a serious contender. Slightly less track-specific form than Tuvalu, but overall class compensates.
Foxy Frida rounds out the top selections as an improving mare well-suited to the conditions. Her light weight and good barrier draw are advantages, and her soft track form is promising. While stepping up in class, her potential as a track specialist and recent form improvement make her a solid contender.
While recent form has been inconsistent, the horse's decent track record at Sandown-Lakeside and the possibility of thriving in these conditions make it an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Dragoon | 6 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Rogue Rocker | 8 | Mark Zahra | M M Laurie | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Howdy | 7 | Ben Allen | Michael Trotter | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Fiddlers Green | 4 | Jamie Kah | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Impending Link | 11 | Daniel Moor | G Eurell | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Presser | 14 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Vail Mountain | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Blondeau | 10 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Cinematic Star | 5 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 52.5kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 15 | Loose On Gin | 2 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Sacramental | 3 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Baroque Road | 12 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Flying Mikki | 13 | Joe Bowditch | D M Noonan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Justadeel | 15 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Laa De Sha | 16 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Artistic Genius | 1 | E J Walsh | P Koumis | 57kg |
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