Sandown Racing Tips
Track: Good 4. Rail: Out 3m entire circuit.
Best Bet: Race 6 – SUPRE
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Race 1: 3YO Fillies BM64 Handicap 1400m
CROWN DANCER (2) couldn’t have been more impressive at her racetrack return at Bendigo, she was double figure odds resuming, got well back before charging home late. She has had a fortnight in-between runs, she looks to have come back super. The small field suits as does getting-out to the 7 furlongs.
Dangers:
BEAUTY OPTION (3) has been on the soft tracks at both her last two starts, she got the maiden win after a tough run in a race that has been a good form reference. Expect her to be well backed. ROMACONI (1) is having her 6th run at her 1st prep which is a little worrying, but she has won 2 of her last three and maps well. AASIRA (6) is consistent but has been up for a while, likely to get back in the small field from the wide gate and there look better run-on chances. Stick with the top two selections.
Race 2: Maiden Plate 1800m
JENNIBEEL (11) gets the blinkers for the first time, she looks to be getting up to a more preferable trip here after running on hard over the mile last time. As can be with these Weir types, they take a few runs to get going, especially in their early years. She should run the trip out well.
Dangers:
SUBURBIA (8) has placed at his last couple, he sat up on the speed last time and although under pressure a long way out, he continued to kick which shows that the trip shouldn’t be an issue. MACLAIREY (3) has been to the races 10 times for 6 placings, this looks easier than his latest outing at the Valley where he was luckless before running on hard. FOR PETE’S SAKE (2) looks the leader, he has been consistent and handles all conditions, but he may just be a non-winner.
Race 3: 3YO BM70 Handicap 1800m
MR QUICKIE (1) looks suited by the small field, he has won three of his five career starts and although as stated earlier, it is a little worrying when horses go deep into their first prep, the Weir team seems an exception. He may need a little luck getting off the fence and should run on hard.
Dangers:
IGNITER (3) is dropping a stack in grade, he was beaten less than 5 lengths by the upcoming star Ringerdingding last time, he was no match for him and his finishing burst. He should be up on the speed here. GREY KHAN (4) looks the leader, he got his maiden win out of the way last time when strong through the line on the bunny all the way. LIMESHOW (6) is also from the Weir yard, she was unlucky last time at her first go out of maiden grade and narrowly missed. This is a lot harder though and she looks a great risk.
Race 4: BM64 Handicap 1000m
You wouldn’t dismiss any of these from having a winning chance. MANIHI MISCHIEF (1) probably wasn’t suited by the Valley last time when running on hard. He is a winner here previously, although he will be giving them a start there looks to be good speed and he looks a good each-way bet from the back.
Dangers:
EL MAGNIFICENCE (3) was only fair at Flemington on the last day of the carnival when well backed, he led all the way in a harder race than this previously and will try and do the same here. LA MAESTRA (6) has speed also but may have to sit outside the leader, FALLEN EMPIRE (7) is resuming he showed a lot of potential at his first prep but will find this harder. Watch for any money for him fresh.
Race 5: BM64 Handicap 1300m
BLINDER (8) was a winner on debut, got further back at start two before running on hard to miss narrowly at the Valley. He looks better suited back on the big track here, will get back from the wide draw, and run-on hard. He looks to have more upside than most of these.
Dangers:
BRUTUS MAXIMUS (5) has the wide draw also, he is first-up from WA and goes to the strong city stable. A big watch on the betting as that may be the best indicator. He ran on hard to win his maiden before coming east. SIR KALAHAD (4) won resuming, was beaten as a short priced fave second-up before an even effort here last week when up on the speed. ELITE DRAKE (1) was the winner of the race at the Valley mentioned in our top pick’s comments, he gets a good claim and will be one of the leaders for a long way.
Race 6: Fillies and Mares BM70 Handicap 1400m
SUPRE (11) has the blinkers for the first time, had no luck last time, she had placed at her four previous runs to that and maps beautifully here. She is up in class a little but with the apprentice claim, the great draw and the blinkers first time, I can see the jock taking her to the front or just behind the leader and ran on too well.
Dangers:
FRENCH GIRL (7) has had 6 weeks off since her win in an easier race after a perfect ride last time. She has the perfect draw to get the cold sit early. VITANI (6) has only missed a place once at her 7 career starts, she will roll forward and she would need to get to the rails first to be able to beat the other on-pace chances. YATTA IZU (5) is only lightly raced, she ran on hard from the back when resuming and should benefit from the plenty of speed here.
Race 7: BM64 Handicap 1500m
FRIEDENSBERG (7) won on debut, he has been back for two runs this time in and has showed good tactical speed on both occasions. He will be gunning for the lead, look how the track is playing over the first half of the card and if favouring the leaders, and he can get the front or outside the leader, he will be very hard to run down.
Dangers:
OUR CHIQUILLA (10) is also a go-forward type, she has been up for a very long time but continues to race well. She also needs to get it soft up on the speed. ELTIZAAM (6) is drawn to get a soft run a couple of pairs back, if the fence is not off, he should have plenty to offer late. He is up in class but his last start win was super. BRASADA (5) is a last start maiden winner that will obviously find this harder, he is a lightly raced 4YO that looks to still have plenty to learn.
Race 8: BM78 Handicap 1800m
Tough race with the huge field and most of the fancied runners featured here drawn horribly. TOPOFTHERANGE (3) drops a stack in grade from his run on Oaks Day where he was strong through the line, he will get back no doubt from the horrible draw but should be fully fit now and appreciate the class drop.
Dangers:
BENNY GOES BERZERK (13) is also horribly drawn, his run at the Valley was ok although well beaten, he placed at his previous two and if he gets cover he should be in the finish. CREDENCE (14) is drawn out with these two, he was a lot closer last start when winning an easier race at Cranbourne. All three of these should get back, the majority of the on-speeders look to be big odds, PERFECT RHYME (5) may be the best of those.