Sandown Lakeside tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.90 · Craig Williams

Zebra Finch represents the class runner of the field, having competed at Group 1 level previously. The Maher-trained colt will need to overcome the top weight of 60kg, but the significant class drop compensates for this. Craig Williams' tactical nous will be crucial from barrier 6.

Our price $7.50 · SP $7.50 · Logan Bates

The Jerome Hunter-trained gelding is a perfect 1 from 1 at the mile and carries just 55.5kg. His recent maiden win at Werribee indicates he's on an upward trajectory, and the 11-day turnaround suggests he's thriving. While this represents a significant class rise, his progressive profile and lightweight status make him an attractive each-way proposition.

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Patrick Moloney

Consistent gelding with strong recent form including a win and a second from his last two starts. Has drawn the inside barrier which is a significant advantage at Sandown-Lakeside's tight-turning 1000m start. The class rise is a concern but he's proven at this distance with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 10 attempts and should get the perfect run in transit.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.50 · Liam Riordan

Talented sprinter with an exceptional record at this distance, winning 4 from 6 starts. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and his natural speed should allow him to overcome the wide barrier and be prominent in the run.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Craig Williams

Hanafubuki brings solid credentials with a consistent record at Sandown including a close 3rd last start over this track and distance. The 5YO mare handles good tracks well and gets the services of Craig Williams. While she's yet to win beyond 1800m, her staying ability is not in question, and she maps to get a good run from barrier 8.

Our price $6.50 · SP $13.00 · Craig Williams

Markdel brings strong second-up credentials (1-1-0 from 2 starts) and comes off an impressive win at Cranbourne. His tactical versatility and proven ability at the distance (1-1-1 from 4 starts) are significant assets. Craig Williams is a major positive, and despite the wide barrier, he has the early speed to overcome it. The class rise is offset by his progressive profile.

Our price $12.00 · SP $14.00 · Sheridan Clarke

The significant class drop is a major positive, and he's well-drawn in barrier 5. While his win strike rate is poor, he's a consistent placegetter who should be suited by the likely fast tempo. Second-up from a spell but has placed in this situation before.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Jordan Childs

Colour Our World represents excellent value coming off an impressive first-up win at Warrnambool. Now second-up from a spell, she should improve further and has a strong record at this distance (3: 1-2-0). The perfect barrier draw gives her options, and she's dropping in class from her previous assignments. The 59.5kg is a concern, but her class should offset this.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Jamie Melham

Her overall statistics (6 wins from 16 starts) demonstrate her quality, and she's well-weighted for this assignment. The mare should appreciate the likely fast tempo and has the turn of foot to finish strongly if she can overcome her disappointing last-start performance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Tom Madden

Major Share represents outstanding value given his exceptional strike rates (46% win, 69% place) and consistent form. While this represents a significant class rise, his tactical versatility should allow him to adapt to the race shape. His record on Good tracks is excellent, and he's shown enough in recent starts to suggest he can be competitive at this level despite the step up in class.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.00 · Jamie Melham

Precious Charm brings compelling credentials with a last-start win over the same distance at Werribee. While stepping up in class, she gets weight relief and has shown tactical versatility that should help overcome the wide barrier. Her second-up record (2 wins from 4 attempts) adds further confidence.

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.60 · Craig Williams

Craig brings strong distance credentials with 1 win and 2 places from 4 attempts at the mile. His Good track record is excellent with 3 wins and 3 places from 7 starts. While he's coming off a disappointing 7th last start, he's generally consistent and has proven himself at Group level. The top weight is a concern, but he's shown he can carry weight effectively. His second-up record suggests improvement is likely today.

Our price $12.00 · SP $51.00 · Craig Newitt

Her recent form is improving with a solid 4th last start at Pakenham over this distance. While she's yet to win at the mile (0 from 8), she's placed once and gets significant weight relief with just 54kg. The fast tempo should suit her backmarker style, and Craig Newitt is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.00 · Jamie Melham

Consistent mare who brings strong credentials to this race. Her record at the distance is excellent with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 7 attempts, and she's won at this track and distance before. The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at Sandown-Lakeside.

Our price $10.00 · SP $19.00 · Harry Coffey

She's a consistent mare with a strong record at the distance (3 wins from 5 starts) and comes into this race off a last-start win. The likely fast tempo should suit her racing pattern.