Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 20 August 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Sandown Lakeside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Wetumpka shows strong potential with a recent 2nd place finish and advantageous barrier draw. The horse's running style suits the expected race tempo, and its consistent class level performance is encouraging. While lacking extensive race experience, Wetumpka appears well-positioned for success in this maiden plate.
Kiwi Harmony presents a strong case with recent good form and suitability to soft track conditions. The horse's current fitness and weight advantage are positive factors. However, the wide barrier draw and limited race experience pose challenges. Overall, Kiwi Harmony has potential for a strong performance but faces more obstacles than the top selection.
The advantageous barrier draw is a plus, but being first up from a spell introduces uncertainty. The lack of soft track experience is a concern given the conditions. While showing potential, Getta Good Feeling faces more unknowns than the top two selections.
While the horse has limited race experience and is unproven on soft tracks, its consistent class level and good current fitness suggest potential for improvement. The advantageous barrier 3 is a positive factor.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Humble Trader | 8 | Jamie Mott | G Eurell | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Wetumpka | 5 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Getta Good Feeling | 2 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sparkling Luck | 7 | M J Dee | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Where''s Matilda | 3 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Kiwi Harmony | 11 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Frogs | 6 | John Allen | E & D Browne | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Scentrique | 9 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Wrenlee | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | J F Moloney | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Comradeship | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Mister Martini | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Stamped | 13 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Tallingas Indirose | 12 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 56kg |
Butternut Princess brings strong form from higher grade races, including consecutive seconds in BM70 and BM64 company. Her soft track record is solid, and the drop in class should suit. While yet to win at this track, her adaptability and weight advantage make her the top pick. The 21-day break is a minor concern, but overall she presents as the most likely winner.
Bold Strike has been knocking on the door with consistent placings in similar grade races. His ability to handle soft tracks is a plus, and he's proven at the track and distance. While he's yet to win beyond maiden grade, his recent form and good barrier draw suggest he's ready to step up. The slight class rise is the main concern, but he's a strong contender.
Miss Trustful comes into this race off an improving form line, including a close third in similar company last start. The drop in class from her previous runs should suit, and her ability to handle soft tracks is an advantage. While her overall record is somewhat inconsistent, the combination of weight relief and class drop makes her a strong contender.
Dubai Watch presents as an interesting value proposition. His recent win in similar grade and strong soft track record (3 wins from 8 starts) are significant positives. The main concerns are the weight and lack of experience at this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dubai Watch | 8 | Luke Currie | Vincent Hall | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bold Strike | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 8 | Miss Trustful | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Shidan | 5 | Emily Pozman | Adele Garraway | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Butternut Princess | 2 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $2.35 |
| 6th | 5 | Zoussential | 6 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | French Navy | 1 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Papal Army | 3 | Liam Riordan | E & D Browne | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
Leaders Listen brings strong recent form, including a win just 7 days ago. With a perfect record on soft tracks and at this course, he's well-suited to conditions. His ability to handle the distance is the main question mark.
Twilight Elegance shows strong consistent form and a high affinity for soft tracks. Her recent 2nd place finish and success on soft tracks make her a strong contender, but the distance is a question mark.
Legatus brings solid experience at this distance and track, with a good record on soft going. His consistent class level and proven ability make him a strong contender. The main concern is the top weight, but his overall profile suggests he can handle it. Recent form is consistent, making him a solid each-way prospect.
Morthan Efficient presents value with strong consistent form and a recent win. While facing a significant class rise, his good weight and strong form make him capable of handling the challenge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Leaders Listen | 2 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ziggi Rocks | 1 | John Allen | Ms M Cunningham | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Twilight Elegance | 6 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Highland Glory | 7 | Zac Spain | Dan O''Sullivan | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Legatus | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | J F Moloney | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Morthan Efficient | 10 | Declan Bates | Robert Hickmott | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Anthurium | 3 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Hanafubuki | 8 | Thomas Prebble | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 10 | Odyssey Arrow | 9 | Sheridan Clarke | P Koumis | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Chance Taken | 4 | Jacob Noonan | Chris Bieg | 58kg | $5.50 |
She Said stands out with her exceptional soft track record and strong recent form. While facing a slight class rise, her weight of 57kg is favorable for this level. The combination of soft track prowess and current form makes her the top selection.
Perfect Ten shows promising form with a soft track win and consistent placings. The inside barrier and light weight are significant advantages. While less experienced and facing a class rise compared to She Said, her recent performances and favorable race setup make her a strong contender.
Whistle Down brings solid credentials with soft track wins and strong course form. While the wide barrier and higher weight are concerns, her consistency and proven ability at this track and distance make her a worthy third choice.
Brave Miss offers value with her outstanding soft track record and strong second-up statistics. Despite inconsistent recent form, her proven ability in higher class races suggests potential for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | She Said | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Saxon Beauty | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shawn Mathrick | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Brave Miss | 2 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Infinity Imperial | 13 | Rose Hammond | Liam Howley | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Capulet | 4 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | The Autumn Belle | 9 | Harry Coffey | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Mon Etoile | 6 | Jett Stanley | E & D Browne | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Aberlutely | 3 | Logan Bates | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Perfect Ten | 1 | Damian Lane | Ms N Burke | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 10th | 6 | Whistle Down | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Symon Wilde | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 8 | Speak | 11 | M J Dee | C Maher | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Way Up High | 12 | Zac Spain | Dan O''Sullivan | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Morrissette | 7 | Jordan Childs | Reece Goodwin | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Vision Thing | 14 | Sarah Field | Renee Pola | 51kg |
Despite the wide barrier and top weight, her consistent recent form and proven ability in higher class races make her the top selection. Her strong second-up record (2 wins from 4 starts) further enhances her chances in this race.
Surfin' Bird is a lightly-raced, progressive mare with an impressive record on soft tracks. While facing a class rise, her weight advantage and favorable barrier draw position her well.
Pariah Pearl brings consistency and a strong soft track record to this race. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, her experience and proven ability on soft tracks make her a solid contender.
With a solid record on soft tracks and consistent recent form, she's well-positioned as a lightweight chance. While facing a class rise and drawn in the inside barrier, her ability to handle the conditions and consistent performances make her an interesting value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Surfin'' Bird | 5 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Stupendous | 1 | Logan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Realika | 4 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Pariah Pearl | 9 | Thomas Prebble | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Jazz Affair | 11 | Damian Lane | R & C Jolly | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Matriarch Rose | 8 | Sarah Field | Dan O''Sullivan | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Kira | 2 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | The Marg Factor | 7 | Hannah Edgley | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Disturbia | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Friday At Five | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Henry Dwyer | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Ataegina | 10 | Harry Coffey | Luke Oliver | 54.5kg |
Here The Crowd stands out as the top selection with consistent recent form and an impressive second-up record of 2 wins from 3 starts. While yet to win at this track, the mare has placed here and should be suited by the expected fast tempo. The slight class rise is offset by her strong form and suitability to conditions.
Damehood is a strong second pick, dropping significantly in class after a 3rd place finish in open company. Her first-up record of 1 win from 2 starts is promising, and the inside draw should allow for a favorable position. While lacking experience at this track and distance, the class drop makes her very competitive.
Nepravda is a solid third choice, coming off a strong 2nd place finish and boasting a perfect second-up record. With 2 wins from 3 starts on good tracks, she should handle the conditions well. The significant class rise is a concern, but her recent form and good draw suggest she can be competitive.
Coming off a win and with a perfect 2 wins from 2 starts at this distance, she has potential despite the significant class rise. However, the class jump and lack of track experience are notable concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Damehood | 2 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Nepravda | 5 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lygon Street Luigi | 12 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Climb The Ladder | 3 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Comic Hero | 9 | John Allen | Dan O''Sullivan | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Here The Crowd | 8 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Zethus | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Peter Smith | 61kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sharp Response | 6 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Mem''s Choice | 10 | Luke Currie | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Hot Chips | 1 | Daniel Moor | John McArdle | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Cosmic Rhapsody | 4 | Liam Riordan | Ms M Cunningham | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Mrs Secombe | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Robert Hickmott | 56.5kg |
Princess Que brings impressive recent form, including a win last start at this track and distance. With proven soft track ability and a perfect second-up record, she's well-positioned to handle today's conditions. The slight class rise is offset by her strong track record and consistent performances.
Documentary boasts an impressive win rate and has proven soft track ability. The lack of experience at this track is the main concern, but his overall form suggests he can overcome this.
Sun Setting brings consistent form and proven soft track ability to this race. With an advantageous barrier draw and strong jockey booking, she's well-positioned to perform. The slight class rise and lack of experience at this track and distance are the main concerns, but her overall form is encouraging.
While facing a significant class rise, the weight advantage could offset this challenge. The main concerns are the wide barrier and limited soft track experience, but his overall form and second-up record make him an intriguing value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Princess Que | 6 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Enright | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Sun Setting | 4 | M J Dee | M M Laurie | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 15 | Gentle Steel | 13 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Steel Move | 2 | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 6th | 7 | Honor Galore | 10 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Moonhaven | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Documentary | 5 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Riche D''amour | 7 | Craig Newitt | Ms R Day | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Harpalee | 8 | Ethan Brown | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Big Watch | 1 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Charmed Run | 14 | Thomas Prebble | Luke Oliver | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Crown Crusher | 9 | Emily Pozman | S V Brown | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Boltsaver | 16 | John Allen | Rhys Archard | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Better Link | 3 | Daniel Moor | G Eurell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ballon D''or | 15 | Brad Rawiller | C J Cassar | 58kg |
Second up from a spell, the gelding has a solid soft track record and is well-weighted. The class rise is offset by overall strong performance metrics.
One Long Day shows consistent form and a strong distance record. While having limited soft track experience, the gelding has placed well in similar conditions. The favorable barrier draw and consistent recent performances make it a solid contender. The class rise is a concern but overall form suggests strong chances.
Porter boasts an impressive win rate and excellent distance record. The inside barrier draw is advantageous, but being first up from a spell with a poor first-up record and lacking wins on soft tracks are significant concerns. However, the overall form and strong win rate keep it in contention.
Second up from a spell with a good second-up record, the gelding has shown ability on soft tracks. While the class rise and weight are concerns, the overall profile suggests potential for an upset.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Justadeel | 15 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Presser | 4 | Beau Mertens | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Just For Show | 6 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | He''ll Rip | 5 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Artistic Genius | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | One Long Day | 8 | John Allen | Ms M Cunningham | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 5 | True To Form | 12 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Kokoro | 9 | Thomas Prebble | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Porter | 3 | Ryan Houston | D T O''Brien | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Fiddlers Green | 10 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Eye Of The Eagle | 11 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Truffle Finder | 13 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Tijuana | 1 | Rose Hammond | Peter Smith | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Margie''s Boy | 16 | Damian Lane | Peter Gelagotis | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Prevailed | 17 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Rip ''n'' Rip | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Matthew Brown | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Howdy | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | Michael Trotter | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Keane Enuff | 18 | Andrea Leek | 56.5kg |
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