Lady Puissance is the clear form horse. The rise to 1717m suits her staying pedigree, and returning to maiden grade gives her a significant class edge. Barrier 12 is a negative, but a slow tempo should let Jye McNeil find a prominent spot. She fits Sale's maiden winner profile and is the most likely winner.
Victoria · Friday 21 August 2026
Sale tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Sale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sale Cup October 25th Now On Sale Mdn Plate
Wolves' Den brings the strongest recent formline. The inside barrier is a major asset at Sale, where prominent runners hold a clear edge, and the blinkers going on suggests he is ready to race more sharply. The main query is that all his best form is on wet ground, while today is Good 4. If he handles it, he is the principal threat.
He has a better Good-track credential than his main rival and the Hayes/Dee combination adds confidence. The wide gate is the principal negative, but with a slowly run race likely, he should have enough early speed to slot into a forward position and be in the first three at the 400m.
That is a key formline with Steal Away (4th) and Baldoni (7th) also in today's race. His previous Sale runs were poor, but they came under different conditions.
- 1st6Velvet CityLuke Nolen$19.00
- 2nd5Just BasilDaniel Stackhouse$21.00
- 3rd12HakusanBlake Shinn$3.90
- 4th13Milvian BridgeDamien Thornton$8.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Velvet City | 3 | Luke Nolen | Nathan McPherson | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Just Basil | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Hakusan | 16 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 13 | Milvian Bridge | 11 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Belfast Boy | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Lady Puissance | 12 | Jye McNeil | J Leek Jnr | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Bolshie | 15 | Bailey Kinninmont | C C Parry | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Wolves' Den | 1 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 4 | Hirarkee | 10 | Caitlin Hollowood | R C Manning | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Truly Fierce | 5 | Nathan Punch | Cameron Templeton | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Steal Away | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Fantastic Beast | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Peter Gelagotis | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Now Perform | 6 | Melea Castle | C G Murray | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Baldoni | 8 | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Vespasian | 14 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Roxolani | 9 | Jamie Mott | Ms C Alderson | 57.5kg |
Programmed Property Services Mdn Plate
He drops dramatically to maiden company for a leading stable with Blake Shinn engaged. If close enough early from the wide draw, he is the horse to beat.
Lollie's Galore placed on Good ground over 1459m last prep and improved sharply when second-up, which is exactly the pattern he faces today. The blinkers go on for the first time and the Moody/Coleman stable is rarely patient without reason. An outside barrier is a concern, but he maps to be handy enough and has the form profile to run a bold race.
The Hayes stable and Michael Dee combination is a strong pointer, and he comes here fit from 17 days ago. The outside gate and switch from synthetic to turf are queries, but in a weak maiden his recent exposed form makes him a major threat.
The step to 1400m and first-time tongue tie could unlock improvement, while barrier 3 and Jordan Childs' remarkable Sale strike rate add to the appeal.
- 1st10CignettiBlake Shinn$1.90
- 2nd12PassioThomas Stockdale$8.50
- 3rd13AbayaJye McNeil$6.50
- 4th5Victory EditionJason Maskiell$101.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cignetti | 16 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 12 | Passio | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Abaya | 12 | Jye McNeil | A & S Freedman | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Victory Edition | 13 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zoudeadly | 14 | Jamie Mott | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Don'tdoubtdagoose | 7 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bling Baby | 20 | Emily Pozman | Brian McGrath | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Silver Maid | 11 | Teodore Nugent | Ms S Trolove | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Raghnall | 9 | Nathan Punch | Shannon Roughan | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Diamond Mila | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | D J Walkley | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Manahi | 3 | Jordan Childs | Lloyd Kennewell | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Obsidian Stone | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 13th | 18 | Good De Lune | 1 | T Kilgower | 57.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 14th | 9 | Tapir | 8 | Jade Da Rose | Christine Sexton | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Just Desserts | 17 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Lollie's Galore | 18 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Willy Wizenheimer | 10 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Kerry Farrugia | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Challenging | 15 | C Maher | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | No Ombrays | 19 | Liana Wood | P Foster | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Aniketos | 5 | Dylan Dunn | Brett Scott | 59.5kg |
Cabinet Connections Mdn Plate
Ektifire is the clear form anchor. She was far from disgraced in a Rosehill Group 3 after a solid Canterbury maiden fifth, and is now given a significant class drop to a provincial maiden. The Freedman polish and a strong jockey/trainer strike rate add confidence. The 159-day freshen is the only major query; if she returns anywhere near her best, she should outclass this field and is the most likely winner.
Melham is a capable booking and the lack of exposed form means there is upside. The wide barrier and first-time tongue tie are negatives, and without any race history he is a place play rather than a confident win selection.
Jordan Childs' outstanding 47% strike rate at Sale and the inside barrier give her every chance to settle closer and improve sharply.
- 1st10Mystical RealmThomas Stockdale$12.00
- 2nd4He's RegalBlake Shinn$2.45
- 3rd12Stay IndoorsLuke Nolen$8.00
- 4th9MasochisticBen Melham$2.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Mystical Realm | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | He's Regal | 3 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 12 | Stay Indoors | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Masochistic | 13 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Ektifire | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Turbo Babaa | 2 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Nick Knockdown | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Barwon Heights | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Do The Dirty | 10 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 55kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Finardi | 14 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Salamanca Six | 6 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Golden Cicada | 11 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Platinum Pearl | 9 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Stipulation | 1 | Jye McNeil | C Maher | 56kg |
Bennett Electrical Mdn Plate
Sealand has the strongest overall profile for this Sale maiden: placed over today's 1100m on Good, drawn the inside, and Jordan Childs has an exceptional 47% strike rate at this track. The second-up scenario after a 31-day freshen should bring improvement, and from barrier 1 she can position on the speed before the home turn - the key edge at Sale. While her last two runs were plain, her debut Pakenham second reads well for this grade. Rates as the most likely winner.
Shiny Diamond is the obvious danger after finishing a creditable second on debut at Pakenham over 1400m on Good.
Boss Bundle is the class runner of the race, having raced in Hong Kong Class 4 company and placed there, but he is yet to win in 10 starts and returns from 207 days away with a 0-0-0 first-up record. His last two Hong Kong runs were well below his best. Still, if the Hayes stable has him ready and Blake Shinn gets a good run from barrier 10, this significant drop in grade could be enough to run a big race. Place value rather than a win selection.
The 313-day layoff is the obvious concern, but the stable has added a tongue tie and Jake Noonan has been riding with confidence.
- 1st10La ZoomJamie Mott$4.80
- 2nd13SealandJordan Childs$8.50
- 3rd2Boss BundleBlake Shinn$5.50
- 4th6YoutellhimthatLachlan Neindorf$31.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | La Zoom | 7 | Jamie Mott | Ms C Alderson | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Sealand | 1 | Jordan Childs | Lloyd Kennewell | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Boss Bundle | 10 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Youtellhimthat | 18 | Lachlan Neindorf | Nathan McPherson | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Shiny Diamond | 11 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Ilovediamonds | 9 | Jake Noonan | Shawn Mathrick | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Jupiter's Girl | 19 | Sam Kennedy | N J Harnett | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Commandeur | 12 | Valentin Le Boeuf | F Stockdale | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Profile | 13 | Nathan Punch | Tim Hughes | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Pudsy's Girl | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Jak Nardino | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Servenia | 14 | Michael Dee | Vincent Hall | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Barossa Baron | 15 | Ms S Trolove | 59.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 13th | 1 | Ain't A Bad Day | 3 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Lost The Plot | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Shannon Roughan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Damoiseau | 19 | Melissa Page | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Midnight Man | 16 | Billy Egan | M J Mehegan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Banned Witness | 4 | Luke Nolen | B J McCarthy | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Rhencullen | 2 | Christopher Pang | Kerry Farrugia | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Piccina | 17 | Damien Thornton | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Sheeze Ominous | 8 | M Croston & G Gilmour | 57.5kg |
Kwik Tip Bins Hcp (56)
Brings the strongest recent formline: a close second in a BM56 on Heavy10 at Moe, with two handy provincial runs either side. The 1100m trip is a slight query and he is untried at Sale, but he has tactical speed to hold a prominent position and Blake Shinn is a positive.
Maps ideally from barrier one in a race lacking genuine speed. His only win came on Good 4 and he has shown enough in heavy-track placings to suggest he can measure up at this restricted level. The main knock is a modest overall profile, but the inside draw and on-pace pattern give him a strong chance of featuring in the finish.
Draw 10 makes the map tricky, but with no clear leader the race may not be run at a frantic tempo, leaving him a genuine place chance.
Veteran rarely wins, but his profile is well suited to this race: he has placed at Sale on Good ground, drawn well, and drops to a Restricted 56 from tougher BM62/BM56 assignments. The moderate tempo and on-pace map should allow him to use barrier 3.
- 1st8A Penny SpentSam Kennedy$101.00
- 2nd6Think I'm DivineThomas Stockdale$5.50
- 3rd4Listening Is DoingCarleen Hefel$6.00
- 4th2Mont Saint MichelDamien Thornton$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | A Penny Spent | 7 | Sam Kennedy | Ms H Stephens | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Think I'm Divine | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | Kasey Besanko | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Listening Is Doing | 1 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Mont Saint Michel | 10 | Damien Thornton | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Bring The Thunder | 6 | Blake Shinn | Luke Oliver | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Elly Dee | 2 | Emily Pozman | T Kilgower | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Ellmaknifico | 5 | Nathan Punch | Brian McGrath | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Heartattack Jack | 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | D J Walkley | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Ranakye | 8 | Jake Noonan | Julius Sandhu | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Irresistible Sir | 3 | Valentin Le Boeuf | R C Manning | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
Long Leaf At Grassdale (Bm66)
Mainmankash is the clear form anchor: he has won twice and placed once from three starts at this exact Sale 1000m trip and comes off a last-start third in stronger BM74 company. He maps to roll forward from barrier 5, well suited to Sale's on-pace bias.
He drops back to BM66 after competing in BM70 and Open grade, and barrier 4 gives Luke Currie options. The only blemish is a poor last run before the spell, but that was on Soft ground; today's Good surface suits.
He returns second-up with a solid fourth in BM70 grade on a Heavy 9 last start. The Maher-trained gelding is lightly raced and progressive, and should improve sharply on a Good surface with fitness now in place.
Soju is an overlay in an open BM66. From barrier 2 she can take up a prominent position, exactly the pattern Sale's statistics favour.
- 1st1MainmankashJason Maskiell$2.50
- 2nd3FoxenbergLuke Currie$6.00
- 3rd9Pure PassionLuke Nolen$8.50
- 4th6King WestMichael Dee$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mainmankash | 5 | Jason Maskiell | K F Milham | 62kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Foxenberg | 4 | Luke Currie | Clayton Douglas | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Pure Passion | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | King West | 10 | Michael Dee | E Jusufovic | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Royal Rendezvous | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Go To Hollywood | 3 | Ben Allen | John R Allen | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Soju | 2 | Damien Thornton | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Tower Bridge | 9 | Carleen Hefel | C Maher | 60kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Dollar Chaser | 11 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Room For Bingo | 7 | Remi Tremsal | Ms R Waymouth | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lonstar | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Superliv | 12 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 53kg |
Johnson Plumbing & Gas (Bm62)
Smart Little Miss comes from much stronger metro BM74 form, finishing third at Sandown last start, and drops sharply in class for a provincial BM62. The wide-open tempo should suit her finishing run.
Crocodile is the clear class horse of the race after competing in Group 2 races during the autumn. He has previously won first-up from a spell and is now dramatically dropped to BM62 grade. However, the wide draw and a first start over 1200m are genuine concerns on a track that rewards prominent runs.
Illuminance is the most consistent 1200m performer in the race with five starts at the trip producing two wins and two seconds. From barrier 2 she maps to be prominent, which fits Sale's strong on-pace profile, and the 3kg claim keeps her well in at the weights. The query is whether she can finally convert a string of placings into a win against a deep field; however her place claims are strong.
Allinthetiming is overpriced given his excellent 1200m record (2 wins, 3 places from 6) and strong Good-track strike rate. He drops back from BM70 grade, draws barrier 3, and his stable does well with fresh horses.
- 1st8Let It BeelLuke Nolen$6.00
- 2nd4CrocodileBlake Shinn$3.20
- 3rd7IlluminanceCaitlin Hollowood$8.50
- 4th9Smart Little MissEmily Pozman$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Let It Beel | 5 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Crocodile | 13 | Blake Shinn | C Maher | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Illuminance | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | Julius Sandhu | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Smart Little Miss | 6 | Emily Pozman | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Russian Front | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Andrea Leek | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Dirty Diana | 12 | Carleen Hefel | Charlotte Littlefield | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Abrafo | 7 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Crypt | 1 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Superset | 9 | Bailey Kinninmont | Shawn Mathrick | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Midnight Devil | 4 | Stephanie Hateley | E Jusufovic | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Diamond Indaruf | 11 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Allinthetiming | 3 | Patrick Payne | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | King's Coronation | 8 | Jade Da Rose | D C Harrison | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hustle | 14 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Cresta Crystal | 15 | Jamie Mott | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Naughty Sort | 16 | Daniel Stackhouse | Glen Thompson | 57kg |
Lords Cleaning Services (Bm62)
Lofty Thoughts is the most reliable form runner, having placed in both starts at Sale including a close second over this exact 1400m trip last start. His recent pattern reads 3rd-3rd-2nd, he maps to be prominent from barrier 7, and the visors go on for the first time.
He has the highest ceiling of the main chances and is trained by one of Victoria's leading stables with Luke Nolen aboard. The query is surface - he is yet to fire on Good turf - but his progression suggests he can measure up to BM62 company.
Angland Lass did everything right on debut, winning a Bendigo maiden with Jye McNeil in the saddle. She has the profile of a progressive mare and maps nicely from barrier 3, but this is a meaningful step up in class and she is yet to run over 1400m or on a Good track.
- 1st2Lofty ThoughtsLachlan Neindorf$2.45
- 2nd4EarthingLuke Nolen$4.80
- 3rd6Godtfred KirkBen Allen$9.50
- 4th3CoronationherculesDylan Dunn$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lofty Thoughts | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | Alexander Rae | 60.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Earthing | 9 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Godtfred Kirk | 11 | Ben Allen | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Coronationhercules | 4 | Dylan Dunn | Brett Scott | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Belcony | 12 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Angland Lass | 3 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Of The View | 1 | Michael Dee | Patrick Payne | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Delightful Journey | 17 | Teodore Nugent | Christine Sexton | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 15 | I'm Dynamite | 10 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | The Mansman | 14 | Thomas Stockdale | Peter Gelagotis | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Neck High | 2 | Carleen Hefel | Paul Worthington | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | She's Pretty Rich | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Matthew Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Victory Tune | 6 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ocean Bay | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Valedictorian | 16 | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Russian Benefits | 15 | Sam Kennedy | M J Mehegan | 54kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Shout Out Girl | 8 | Sally Wynne | Ms D Wynne | 54kg |
Ladbrokes Switch (Bm62)
Placentia Bay is the clear form anchor. He returned from a spell with a strong second in BM66 company at Bendigo over 1600m, and now drops to BM62 with an ideal barrier. His racing pattern fits Sale, where being prominent at the 400m is crucial. The main knocks are a modest win rate and Mott's current form, but the overall profile is the most reliable winning chance in the field.
Jewel Bay has been racing in stronger company than this and should appreciate the drop to BM62.
Left Hook is a marginal but legitimate third pick. The knock is that he is yet to win on a Good track and has little margin for error.
He has won and placed several times at Sale over 1717m, and his 7 Good-track wins give him a clear edge on the surface.
- 1st13Saxon BloodSam Kennedy$21.00
- 2nd10Left HookBlake Shinn$7.50
- 3rd8RazanneLachlan Neindorf$5.50
- 4th3Placentia BayJamie Mott$4.60
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Saxon Blood | 14 | Sam Kennedy | Nathan McPherson | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Left Hook | 8 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Razanne | 16 | Lachlan Neindorf | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Placentia Bay | 4 | Jamie Mott | Shane Jackson | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Foix | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Auto Max | 18 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Clansman | 5 | Jye McNeil | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Grand Sage | 17 | Caitlin Hollowood | R C Manning | 51.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Marlin | 9 | Paul Worthington | 54kg | $71.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Bank Heist | 19 | Billy Egan | Vincent Hall | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Two Sigma | 1 | Damien Thornton | Reece Goodwin | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Jewel Bay | 10 | Jackson Radley | Andrea Leek | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Heff | 6 | Ms S Trolove | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 14th | 16 | Stella Cantante | 3 | Carleen Hefel | N J Harnett | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ashau Valley | 12 | Jake Noonan | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Women In Uniform | 2 | Luke Currie | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Acheter | 15 | Michael Dee | A W Noonan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Redwood Shadow | 7 | Jade Da Rose | F Stockdale | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Toronova | 11 | I M Pankhurst | 54kg |
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