Sandown Racing Tips
Track: Good 4. Rail: Out 10m entire circuit
Best Bet: Race 4 – SHOKO
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Race 1: 3YO Maiden Plate 1300m
PRINCE OF CAVIAR (5) will be in the spotlight no doubt for being the son of the undefeated mare, but he showed plenty at his first trip to the races. He got well back here on the inner track before charging late and was sent to the paddock. Expect there to be plenty against him because of his breeding and the knockers, but if the money comes late the confidence will improve.
Dangers:
A tough race to start the day with so many unknowns and likely improvers. SMILING CITY (6) was good here a fortnight ago on debut, he ran on hard after getting a stack of support in the betting. MR EXCLUSIVE (4) ran on well on debut in a harder race, was sent to the paddock but has trialed well. EXTRA BURST (3) ran on hard from the back on debut, although this is harder she looks to be above average. It looks a super form reference going forward this race.
Race 2: 3YO BM70 Handicap 1000m
MASTER ROCK (7) is on debut for the Robbie Laing stable, he has trialed nicely for this and is beautifully bred. Expect that there will be good money for him in a race where there are some already established winners.
Dangers:
ZAIDIN (5) settled closer last time but was wide without cover around the Flemington 7 furlongs, not an easy task. The blinkers go on for the first time and he maps well. AL DORAMA (1) is a former Snowden runner now with the all-conquering Weir team. He showed plenty of speed at his first two starts, it wouldn’t surprise if he came out and brained them here fresh. ESTHETIC (2) was a winner on a very heavy track on debut, hard to gauge off that but he obviously has talent.
Race 3: BM64 Handicap 1500m
SOLLEVARE (10) showed more tactical speed last time to eventually lead, kicking clear at the top of the straight for a dominant maiden win. This is obviously harder but from the good draw he should be up on the speed again for a long way.
Dangers:
AKHURST (5) has only missed a place at one of his four career runs, that was fresh this campaign when he had no luck and was held-up at vital stages. He will get through the line strong and getting out near the mile for the first time looks ideal. MUTAMAYEL (1) was only fair when resuming, he had excuses though and was coming off a trip to the UAE. This looks a more suitable assignment and has won second-up previously. SUNDAY NIGHT TEA (2) was going well prior to last start when beaten out of sight. He copped a check mid-race though on that occasion and was out the back, he never recovered and should be forgiven.
Race 4: Fillies and Mares BM70 Handicap 1600m
SHOKO (3) is undefeated in two career starts, she has plenty of tactical speed and will go forward from the inside gate. If she jumps away with them she will attempt to lead all the way. She goes up in weight after winning in similar grade last time but gets the services of one of the nation’s leading front-running riders.
Dangers:
OPEN THE HATCH (6) was a dominant winner running on hard from the back last time in an easier race. She has had a long prep and may need a break soon but is still racing well and can take the next step. OUR LIBRETTO (9) charged home from nowhere when resuming to get her maiden win, she was heavily backed from double figures in and has obviously improved a stack in her time off. She hasn’t been to the races for 6 weeks but has trialed since. JUST LIKE MUM (8) was huge odds when winning on debut up on the speed, this is harder sure but was it a fluke?
Race 5: Fillies and Mares BM70 Handicap 1000m
NARIKO (10) was super winning on the heavy track last time when sitting wide, most of his form is around wet tracks but she did win her maiden on a good track by 5 lengths. She should go forward from the wide draw and try to control the race from outside the leader.
Dangers:
GENEVA DIVA (9) showed plenty of speed to lead all the way resuming, back in trip here looks ideal for her. WEEKEND ESCAPE (8) also has good speed but may want to take a sit here, she has been up a while this campaign but is consistent. TUSKAR BROOK (7) should let it all unfold early off the inside gate, if ridden for luck she can finish off strong as the pace could be a cracker.
Race 6: BM84 Handicap 1000m
PREZADO (5) was heavily backed when resuming up the straight at Flemington in what was a harder race than this, he has won second-up before, but this is his first go around here. He was well in the market at Group Two level second-up last start. This looks a great race for the mid-weeks.
Dangers:
ISAURIAN (3) looks the obvious danger, he has won both fresh runs previously and was racing in tougher class than this before going to the paddock. He is likely to be giving them a start but will be winding up late! INVINCIBLE AL (1) was good in the same race as Prezado last time, he was back closest to the inside rail which was clearly not the place to be. HOLY BLADE (7) is resuming and comes through the same SA run as Isaurian where he showed speed.
Race 7: BM64 Handicap 2400m
MIRIMAR (1) is a last start winner after having to chase a strong tempo throughout, hit the lead at the top of the straight and was still strong through the line. He maps well again and does have to carry the extra weight, but with the claim actually meets some of his opponents better.
Dangers:
STEEL PRINCE (4) is one of those that he meets better at the weights, he was a black booker last time when running on hard. A little concerning that the string tempo may have suited him from back in the field and the run looked better than what it was. SAN REMO (7) comes through that same race and wasn’t beaten far, FLAAJ (6) next best but looks a place bet only. Fairly confident in Mirimar being able to make it back-to-back wins.
Race 8: BM64 1300m
SARGEANT (13) was poorly away at Flemington and was further back than you would have expected with him. He was super up on the speed at his first two career starts, but he can do that and miss away. If he jumps, expect that he will be up on the speed for a long way.
Dangers:
GAELIC DREAM (14) was super winning on debut, he showed a stack of speed and never looked threatened. The transition from synthetic to the grass can be tough but she looks to have untapped ability. FIRSTCLASS DREAMER (12) is still a maiden, has had 5 weeks off since not far away in a Listed event across the border last time. He has trialed well enough on a heavy track in between runs. I AM QUEEN (10) showed a stack of speed at her first run in Australia and wasn’t beaten far, she was a winner in NZ at her debut.
Race 9: BM70 Handicap 1800m
GOLDEN AUTHORITY (3) is an interesting runner resuming here. He has not raced for 39 weeks and may need the run, but he looks a potential staying star in the making. He obviously has issues, with only the 5 starts to date, he has won three of them including both fresh. Expect them to roll forward with him, he doesn’t have a lot of brilliance but should have the speed in his legs fresh.
Dangers:
OCEAN’S FOURTEEN (4) looked to hit the lead too early last time but stuck on well to only go down narrowly. He should also roll forward and be up on the speed. TAGREEDA (13) was in a much higher grade against the girls last time but appeared to have every chance after getting the run of the race. She maps well again here but looks well under the odds in early markets, expect her to get out in the betting and I wouldn’t entertain the though of backing her in single figures. ROOM TO RHYME (10) is very consistent this time in and maps well, any rain around would certainly enhance her chances.