Sandown Lakeside tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $16.00 · Craig Williams

The likely fast tempo suits his racing style, and the step up to 1400m looks ideal.

Our price $7.00 · SP $19.00 · Harry Coffey

Texture brings solid form credentials with a close 2nd last start at Echuca over this distance. The McEvoy stable is in good form and Harry Coffey is a positive jockey booking. The wide barrier is a concern but has shown tactical versatility in previous runs. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Jamie Melham

Sonic Surge showed promise on debut with a close 3rd at Wangaratta. The application of blinkers for the first time is a significant gear change that should sharpen his focus. From the strong Lloyd Kennewell stable with Jamie Melham aboard, he's well-positioned to improve second-up. The barrier draw suits his racing pattern, though the step up in distance is a query.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Ethan Brown

This Maher-trained filly has been competing in much stronger company and drops significantly in class for this assignment.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.60 · Jamie Mott

While carrying top weight, he's shown he can handle it effectively and should get a good run from barrier 8 with the expected fast tempo likely to suit his racing pattern.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.20 · Luke Cartwright

Two Sigma offers strong place credentials with her consistency and weight advantage. She's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which should allow her to secure a good position in the run. While she's stepping up in class, her recent form suggests she's ready for the challenge, and the 52.5kg impost gives her a significant advantage over the top weights.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

While stepping up in class, he's an improving 4YO who should handle the 1400m distance well. The wide barrier is a concern, but with his tactical versatility, he should be able to find a good position midfield.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.80 · Ethan Brown

Progressive stayer who has been knocking on the door with three consecutive second placings. Though stepping up in class, he's shown tactical versatility and strong finishing ability that should be well-suited to this track and distance. The moderate-fast tempo predicted should allow him to settle midfield and unleash a strong finish.

Our price $4.60 · SP $4.40 · Craig Williams

Reliable mare who brings strong staying credentials to this race. Her previous win over 2400m at Sandown-Lakeside demonstrates her affinity for the track, while her recent 4th at Geelong showed she's holding form. The step up in class is the main query, but her overall profile suggests she can handle it.

Our price $9.00 · SP $15.00 · Celine Gaudray

Progressive mare who brings winning form into this race, having won her last start at Yarra Glen over a similar distance. Though stepping up significantly in class, she's on an upward trajectory with consecutive placings followed by a win. The quick 10-day back-up suggests she's thriving, and her light weight of 56kg gives her an advantage.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.00 · Michael Dee

Lightly-raced filly who has shown good ability winning 2 from 4 starts including last start at Seymour. Gets all the favors from barrier 1 with the lightweight of 56kg and Michael Dee aboard. Should be able to utilize the inside draw to secure a good position in running. Progressive type who can measure up to this grade.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Luke Cartwright

Gets significant class relief here and draws perfectly in barrier 2. Has tactical versatility to either lead or sit just off the pace.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.00 · Luke Currie

Lightly-raced 4YO gelding who has shown ability with solid recent form including a 4th at Cranbourne over 1400m. While unproven at the track and distance, his tactical versatility and strong connections give him claims in this field.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Jamie Melham

Six-year-old gelding coming off a strong win at Morphettville over this distance. Has a strong record at the mile (3-2-1 from 12 starts) and brings solid recent form into this race.

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.30 · Ryan Houston

Attachments brings an impressive 50% win strike rate and perfect record at the distance. Her on-pace style is ideally suited to Sandown-Lakeside's leader-favoring layout, and she's drawn well in barrier 5. While carrying top weight, the compressed scale minimizes the disadvantage. The tongue tie first time could spark further improvement. Strong winning chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $20.00 · Ethan Brown

While stepping up in class, she gets in with just 56.5kg from a perfect barrier 3 draw. The 42-day freshen-up is the main query, but her raw ability and scope for improvement make her an excellent value proposition.