Welcome to our horse racing preview and betting tips for racing at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday, June 3rd.
The rail is in the true position and the track is rated a heavy 9. Expecting on pacers to be suited, but with the right tempo and position in running every horse should get its chance.
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Sandown Lakeside Racing Tips: Wednesday, June 3rd
Best Bet: Race 4 - (1) Gravistas
Best Value: Race 7 - (5) Connery
A 1400m contest for the 2yo’s here. (4) Chequerboard debuted over this distance on the synthetic and after getting a comfortable lead managed to hold on. A wet track and more pressure could see him come undone here, so whilst he’s ticked the 1400m box I have to take him on. (3) Restarted was good on debut, running 2nd with gaps back in the field. He led that day as a $2.10 favourite and Willo sticks here from barrier 2. The 5th horse in that race, Super Yulong won its maiden well at Pakenham. (1) Galactic Fury might appreciate the step up in distance and maps nicely but is well exposed. Have to respect (9) Glitzy Girl on debut for McEvoy/Oliver. I’d expect her to go back from the gate after settling last in a jumpout where she closed off well under her own steam. Restarted on top but not getting carried away early.
Very open race. (1) Splendoronthegrass was good on the Hillside last start in the same grade, and only goes up 0.5kg here thanks to Stockdale’s claim. There does look to be a bit of pace here which she’ll appreciate. Her only heavy run was solid in better company, and the So You Think filly does like it soft. Outside of her, (14) So You Beauty led all the way to win his maiden on a heavy track last start, (3) Brazen Song was good, also leading all the way and (2) Cirrina, also leading, was good at Flemington but was well beaten by the toppy two back. Keeping it simple here and having the class of Splendoronthegrass on top.
(1) Splendoronthegrass
$6.00
Another very open race at $6.50 the field, and again the race looks to have decent pace. Taking a punt on (4) Gina’s Hope who is first up here. This mare has always shown a bit of talent, taking on some group/listed races last preparation and running well. She has a solid fresh record and likes it wet. She also has a solid SP over (1) Atlantica who is going well and loves wet ground. Her last start effort at Flemington in a strong race was good, and she draws well to sit just off the speed. There’s not much between her and (5) Raktoff from their last meeting, but Raktoff may have to work to find the front. I think the horse at double figures that can run well is (9) Stravain. The form guide isn’t inspiring, but she was only beaten 1.9L last start, was okay in a listed race two back, and ran 2nd at this track and distance three back. She can be midfield from a good gate and is right in this. Chances don’t end there but happy to back Gina’s Hope who could drift on the exchange, and Stravain.
First of the two staying contests on the day and I’m pretty keen on the toppy (1) Gravistas. This UK galloper brings a great SP profile and a consistent record. He was good on his Australian debut over 1600m and after getting a bit flat footed in the small field, his last 200m was the 2nd fastest of the five runners. Up to 2100m is perfect and from the good draw I think he’ll go close. (3) Anything But is flying but this is a decent step up in grade and Egan will need to be at his best from barrier 1 as the horse does get back. If they’re coming off the fence, he might be able to sneak through but he’s a huge risk at the price. (7) Converging was poor in a solid listed race in Adelaide last start, but he’s been around the mark in similar races prior. (4) Upswing is 2/2 this preparation and has solid claims.
Up to 2400m for this BM78 and as you’d expect, it’s pretty average. (7) Meteor Light has a 5.5 length win on this track and distance on a heavy 8, but it was against genuine 3200m jumpers. Still, he likes wet ground and has solid form leading into this race. (9) Cernan is the equal favourite after a good 3rd last Friday at Geelong. Only 5 days between runs but trust Moody knows what he’s doing. He ran 2nd two back, beating (8) Big Sur 6 lengths away in 3rd but that was a weird race. (4) Fanciful Toff’s Warnambool Cup 2nd would probably win this but he ran 12th in Sydney last start and draws wide here so I’m happy to risk. With the extra fitness and quick backup, I’m leaning to Cernan.
Interesting contest over the 1600m. The favourite is (2) Grand De Flora, an ex-NZ horse coming off a 6 length demolition on its Australian debut albeit in a Seymour BM58. She dropped the bit early and took a while to wind up, but eventually let down impressively. Her run behind Two Illicit and Dragon Leap who are both group 2 winners, beaten 3.5L would be enough to win this well. The step up in trip is a huge plus for this filly by Savabeel and with a bit of luck from the gate she’ll go close. (1) Charleise probably should’ve won at Flemington last start and if she can get into a handy spot she’ll go close. I’m not entirely convinced on her at a mile, or on a wet track for that matter but she did win at the track first up. The only other proper winning chance in my opinion is (4) Quantum Mechanic who was good in stakes class behind Game Keeper in Adelaide, who won again at Flemington last week. She could box seat from barrier 1 and with Olly board that’s always a recipe for success. (11) Vivid Art led all the way on a heavy track to break its maiden last start, but this is huge step up in grade. She can run well but would need to step up again or hope the better hopes don’t handle the track.
(8) Adversary was good running 3rd last start, beating (1) Main Stage home by over 3 lengths. Main Stage wasn’t given much hope from back in the field, copping a couple checks and just holding its ground. Adversary probably should’ve won two back on a soft 7 at Bendigo in a similar race. (7) Taksu led all the way to win on the Hillside last start, with (11) Mr Stylish back in 5th after settling last from a wide barrier and running the fastest last 400m of the race, including a 10.97 400-200m split. From barrier 4 I expect him to be a pair or two closer, and with a bit more tempo here he can turn the tables. The value could lie with (5) Connery who bounced back to form last start with a 3rd behind Shot Of Irish and Duke of Plumpton on a heavy 10, running the fastest last 200m of the race. His 3rd up record is excellent and if Will Price finds cover midfield he’ll be finishing strongly. Making Connery the main result and having something on Mr Stylish.
Also backing: (11) Mr Stylish $5.50
The last race of the day brings the shortest favourite in the form of (4) Hidden Legend who was dominant on the heavy Hillside last start. Hopefully apprentice Will Price nailed the race before on Connery because he’s replaced Jamie Kah who isn’t riding at the meeting. The inside couple of lanes just need to be holding up for Hidden Legend to win again. There was almost nothing between (2) Hapaira and (9) Taberna last start, with Taberna getting a 2kg weight swing after flying home from last to just miss Hapaira, who did have to absorb some pressure on speed. (5) Sukoot has claims coming off a dominant first up win on heavy ground at Ballarat. Staying at 1400m in a tougher race has to be query for this staying type though. (8) Maximak next best who was impressive last start and is 2 from 3 on soft ground.
