Sandown Lakeside tips and results

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.70 · Steven Pateman

Golden Crusader has the strongest heavy track credentials in the field with a 42% win rate on the surface. He also boasts an outstanding record at Sandown-Lakeside, winning half his starts there. Despite the top weight and class rise, his on-speed running style and barrier 5 are ideal for the leader-biased circuit. The recent hurdle win shows he retains ability, and Pateman's course form adds confidence.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.30 · Jackson Radley

She carries only 55kg with the claim, and her last start 5th on Heavy10 at Warrnambool was a creditable effort against older horses. She steps up to 1600m for the first time and wears blinkers, which could bring improvement. She can place but is not the most likely winner.

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.50 · Jason Lyon

Wings Of Carmen is a proven performer at this track and distance, having won over 1600m at Sandown-Lakeside on Good4. From barrier 2 he can settle on speed, which is critical at this leader-biased circuit. While recent form is inconsistent, he drops back from a Listed race and gets a good draw.

Our price $10.00 · SP $16.00 · Cillin Leonard

Draws wide but Sandown's middle-to-outside barriers have performed well. If he can slot into midfield early, he's capable of a bold showing. Solid place contender.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · John Allen

Like A Tiger is the clear form pick with a proven heavy track win and consistent recent form. He is an on-pace runner ideally suited to Sandown-Lakeside's leader-biased circuit. Barrier 6 is optimal, and John Allen retains the ride.

Our price $15.00 · SP $14.00 · Damien Thornton

Gripping is a heavy track specialist who has been in terrific form with two runner-up efforts in a row. His running style as a backmarker is a clear negative at Sandown-Lakeside, but if the race sets up for closers due to a moderate tempo, he could run into the placings.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Damien Thornton

Tempesti is the standout in heavy conditions with 5 wins from 6 starts on heavy tracks. His recent third on Heavy10 at Warrnambool confirms he handles the wet. Barrier 7 is ideal at Sandown-Lakeside, where on-speed runners dominate. The only query is the 3200m trip, but his stamina from 2600m runs and class suggest he can see it out.

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.00 · Declan Bates

Sir Chartwell is building nicely with three solid runs this prep, headed by a close third in the Listed 2800m at Flemington. He maps well from barrier 6 and the light 55kg is a plus. The main concern is his lack of heavy track experience, but his soft track form is reasonable.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Emily Pozman

Legio Ten comes into this race in outstanding form with back-to-back wins at Pakenham. He is a natural on-pace runner who should benefit from the leader-biased nature of Sandown-Lakeside. The major query is his heavy track ability, having been well beaten on his sole start on the surface.

Our price $15.00 · SP $13.00 · Jackson Radley

Kengero is a heavy-track specialist who has won two of six starts on the surface. He returns from a spell dropping to his lowest class in over a year, which is a positive pattern. The middle gate is ideal for Sandown-Lakeside, and he can settle just behind the speed. While his recent form on top of the ground is poor, the wet track could spark a return to his best.

Our price $20.00 · SP $26.00 · Jye McNeil

Margie's Boy is a genuine heavy-track specialist with four career wins on the surface. He has won at Sandown-Lakeside previously and drops back in grade. His last start was deplorable, but that run may have been an anomaly on a testing Heavy9.

Our price $11.00 · SP $9.00 · Jamie Mott

Capricorn Star ticks almost every box for a heavy track BM70 at Sandown-Lakeside. She boasts a win and a second on heavy, is dropping in class after a solid first-up performance, and draws barrier 8 which has historically outperformed at this track.

Our price $6.50 · SP $5.50 · Luke Currie

She is lightly raced and progressive, carrying only 56kg. The main queries are the long spell and stepping up in class, but her raw talent and strong finish make her a strong contender. She rates as the second best winning chance.