The Hayes-trained colt has demonstrated ability on soft tracks and drops markedly in grade from Group 2 company. Despite the wide draw, his tactical speed and Stackhouse's skill should overcome barrier concerns.
Victoria · Wednesday 25 March 2026
Sandown Lakeside tips and results
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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The Maher-trained colt showed genuine ability when second at Ballarat and the addition of blinkers plus Zahra's booking suggests stable confidence. The class rise is concerning but his raw ability appears superior.
The improving filly has shown wet track ability and represents a quality stable.
The I Am Invincible colt has proven distance credentials and the booking of Craig Williams suggests stable confidence. His inside barrier provides tactical advantage on the tight Lakeside circuit, and the Freedman stable often improves horses significantly between runs.
- 1st2HydrobombDaniel Stackhouse$4.60
- 2nd9Prime PatternZac Spain$9.50
- 3rd7Russian RockJackie Beriman$71.00
- 4th10Autumn LoverLuke Nolen$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hydrobomb | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Prime Pattern | 8 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Russian Rock | 4 | Jackie Beriman | Michael Trotter | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Autumn Lover | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Khadira | 2 | Dean Yendall | E & D Browne | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 5 | King's Address | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 3 | Hakusan | 9 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Optimus | 1 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 9th | 1 | Cliff Runner | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Daynes Dahwun | 5 | John Allen | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Levate | 1 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 56kg |
Tile Importer (Bm64)
Billy Egan's current form (7 wins from 20 rides) adds confidence, though the 34-day gap is a minor concern.
Man Of The Sea brings winning momentum from his last start victory and the confidence of a perfect jockey combination. His improving form pattern and good barrier position are positives, but the class rise from maiden company and lack of soft track experience present risks in this stronger field.
Yauson represents excellent value as an impressive debut winner stepping up in class. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with young horses, and the 22% strike rate with Jett Stanley adds confidence.
- 1st2McwoodyDaniel Stackhouse$5.50
- 2nd1ObviousLuke Cartwright$3.70
- 3rd6Man Of The SeaThomas Stockdale$9.50
- 4th3YausonJett Stanley$4.20
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mcwoody | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | J G Symons & S Laxon | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Obvious | 6 | Luke Cartwright | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Man Of The Sea | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Yauson | 3 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Mongolian Mission | 2 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Chillies | 7 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Starfleet Command | 5 | Luke Nolen | Robert Hickmott | 59kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Heironaut | 8 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59kg |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 6 Mdn Plate
The significant class drop from Open company to maiden level, combined with first-time winkers and strong Hawkes stable preparation, makes this the most likely winner despite the wide barrier.
The 145-day break is a concern, but the stable's first-up record and the filly's soft track second suggest she can be competitive fresh.
Irreverent brings excellent consistency with 5 placings from 6 starts and draws perfectly in barrier 3 for Lakeside's tight layout. The recent Pakenham second confirms current form, and the strong Moody/Coleman stable with Luke Nolen booking suggests confidence in breaking the maiden.
The 181-day break is concerning, but the barrier 1 draw suits Lakeside's leaders bias perfectly, and the consistent form suggests ability to run a big race fresh.
- 1st4SantanaLuke Currie$2.50
- 2nd1Cavalry ScoutBen Allen$4.40
- 3rd2FastobulletLachlan Neindorf$7.00
- 4th7Avenue MontaigneJordan Childs$4.20
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Santana | 7 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cavalry Scout | 2 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fastobullet | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Avenue Montaigne | 3 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Zercardy | 4 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Interrogate | 6 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Western Miner | 5 | Jamie Mott | S V Brown | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Irreverent | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
LockettLED.au (Bm74)
Her soft track record (1:1-2-0) suits the expected conditions, and recent form shows consistent improvement. The narrow second at Ballarat followed by a maiden win demonstrates she's peaking at the right time.
Her fresh record (1:1-0-1) is impressive and recent close third at Pakenham shows she's maintained form. The lightly-raced profile suggests untapped potential, though the significant class rise from maiden company is concerning.
Empress Of The Sun offers course familiarity with a previous placing at Sandown-Lakeside and proven ability at 2100m. The Harbinger mare has staying credentials and John Allen's booking suggests stable confidence. However, her soft track record (3:0-1-0) is concerning for today's conditions, and recent form has been disappointing. The class rise adds further difficulty, but her course experience provides an edge.
Her recent close second at Cranbourne shows she's maintained ability, and Craig Williams' booking is a strong positive signal. The soft track win provides confidence for today's conditions.
- 1st6Sapphire SirenTeodore Nugent$3.90
- 2nd4Bon FeteDaniel Stackhouse$17.00
- 3rd9Lady ThinkabellJackson Radley$2.20
- 4th3En FliqueLachlan King$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sapphire Siren | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bon Fete | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lady Thinkabell | 3 | Jackson Radley | J G Symons & S Laxon | 51kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 3 | En Flique | 4 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Pink Chandon | 1 | Dean Yendall | Glen Thompson | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Empress Of The Sun | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Almago | 8 | Molly Bourke | M C Kent | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Cat Noir | 9 | Craig Williams | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Make It Sweet | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Craig Weeding | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Broadhurst | 7 | Jye McNeil | Liam Howley | 54kg |
Sportsbet Fast Form (Bm64)
Gold Coast Belle presents the strongest winning chance with a perfect placing record and impressive maiden victory last start. The So You Think filly has shown consistent improvement and her soft track placing suggests she'll handle today's conditions. The class rise is concerning but her upward trajectory and proven wet track ability make her the standout.
The Super Seth filly shows natural ability and the step up to 1400m should suit. While the class rise is significant, her winning form and proven ability at the Sandown complex make her a serious threat.
Lyrics 'n' Song brings valuable black-type experience and a perfect second-up record. The Written Tycoon filly has shown she can handle soft conditions and the inside barrier is a significant advantage at Lakeside.
The Kingman filly has a perfect record at 1400m and the booking of Craig Williams suggests stable confidence. While the class rise is significant, her recent improvement and distance suitability make her worth an each-way investment.
- 1st6Gold Coast BelleJordan Childs$2.70
- 2nd3Dirty LookDaniel Stackhouse$3.30
- 3rd2BefuddleMark Zahra$17.00
- 4th7M'lady RoseLuke Currie$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Gold Coast Belle | 2 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dirty Look | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Befuddle | 4 | Mark Zahra | J D Sadler | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 7 | M'lady Rose | 5 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Cooly | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Till Queen | 6 | Craig Williams | Archie Alexander | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Amping Lass | 1 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Lyrics 'n' Song | 1 | Logan Bates | M W Walker | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Epeiric | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Big Star | 9 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg |
Thoroughbred Club of Australia (Bm70)
King Tut presents as the most reliable winning chance despite the class rise. His dominant first-up victory at Caulfield Heath, carrying similar weight to today, demonstrates his current fitness and ability. The Ben Allen/Maher combination provides confidence, and his 40% win rate from limited starts suggests untapped potential. The barrier draw allows tactical flexibility on Lakeside's tight circuit.
Scenic Point offers strong each-way value as a quality filly dropping significantly in class. Her 50% first-up win rate and Hayes stable's expertise with fresh horses provides confidence despite the long spell. The wide barrier is concerning on Lakeside's tight layout, but her class advantage and proven first-up ability make her a genuine threat.
Highland Harley brings the best distance form to this race with an outstanding 1200m record. His recent placings at Cranbourne show he's racing in career-best form, and the Craig Williams booking suggests stable confidence. The wide barrier is a concern, but his proven distance ability and consistent form make him a strong each-way chance.
Persian Caviar represents exceptional value based on her elite breeding and perfect record. Being out of Black Caviar by Written Tycoon suggests she has untapped ability, and the Moody/Coleman stable's first-up record provides confidence.
- 1st9ShaimeLuke Cartwright$11.00
- 2nd4King TutBen Allen$7.00
- 3rd15Persian CaviarZac Spain$5.00
- 4th1Winsome StarDaniel Stackhouse$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Shaime | 7 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | King Tut | 4 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Persian Caviar | 3 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Winsome Star | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | J G Symons & S Laxon | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Nation State | 6 | Jackson Radley | J F Moloney | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Bedourie | 5 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Tango Jewel | 2 | Ryan Houston | Jamie Edwards | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Redders | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Highland Harley | 8 | Craig Williams | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Scenic Point | 10 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Akicita | 9 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Jett Smash | 13 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Loving Mandy | 6 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Fearless Writer | 2 | Logan Bates | A R McGregor | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Trak Chiller | 2 | Jackie Beriman | Michael Harrison | 56kg |
ive > (Bm70)
The 4-year-old is rising through the grades with consistent improvement and maps well from barrier 1. Despite the class rise, recent form and connections suggest he's ready to break through.
Blistering brings the best recent form credentials with a last-start win and proven soft track ability. The mare has been in excellent form with multiple wins and shows she can handle this class level. The inside barrier is a concern at Lakeside, but her current form trajectory and track/distance success make her a strong each-way chance.
Merchant Flyer offers solid each-way value with an excellent distance record and improving recent form. The 5-year-old has shown he can compete at this level and handles soft conditions well. The wide barrier is a concern, but his ability to settle and strong finishing kick could see him feature prominently in the finish.
The 4-year-old showed good form last campaign and has the class to compete at this level. While fitness is a query after the long break, his fresh record and wet track ability make him a worthwhile value play.
- 1st12House Of LordsCraig Newitt$12.00
- 2nd5Merchant FlyerBilly Egan$8.50
- 3rd10Savvie BlancZac Spain$14.00
- 4th4Georgie Get MadBen Allen$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | House Of Lords | 11 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Merchant Flyer | 10 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Savvie Blanc | 6 | Zac Spain | E J Bourke | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Georgie Get Mad | 4 | Ben Allen | Denis Pagan | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Staunch | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Factcheck | 1 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 7th | 9 | Heavenly Eagle | 8 | Celine Gaudray | S V Brown | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Winston | 5 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Blistering | 2 | Jason Maskiell | John Pascoe | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Rhinoceros | 7 | Jackson Radley | E & D Browne | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Boga Legend | 9 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Double Cherry | 10 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm70)
The three-year-old has shown consistent improvement and handles soft conditions well. Despite the class rise, the light weight and proven ability make this the most reliable winning chance.
Thebelmontgangster brings a strong strike rate and proven soft track ability to this assignment. The Freedman stable and Mark Zahra combination adds confidence, though the wide draw and first-up assignment present obstacles. Represents solid each-way value.
First Chorus offers strong each-way value with an impressive record and proven wet track ability. The Craig Williams booking and last start Flemington win provide confidence, though the first-up assignment and class rise present challenges. Strong place prospects.
The Group-performed filly showed outstanding speed in her last win and the weight drop makes her competitive despite the first-up assignment and track condition concerns.
- 1st15TrapdoorBeau Mertens$2.10
- 2nd14NoblerLuke Currie$11.00
- 3rd2Flying MikkiLogan McNeil$14.00
- 4th4Bon MistressZac Spain$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Trapdoor | 10 | Beau Mertens | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 14 | Nobler | 11 | Luke Currie | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Flying Mikki | 3 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Bon Mistress | 7 | Zac Spain | K & K Keys | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Alero | 9 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Steel Trap | 2 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Gates | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Almairac | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Cameron Falls | 5 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Legio Ten | 1 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 60kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Thebelmontgangster | 14 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Plunger | 15 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | First Chorus | 9 | Craig Williams | L Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Glenfinnan | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Russian Meteor | 2 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 59kg |
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