AU - Sandown Lakeside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Potentially a very handy race, albeit two key chances have come out. TRAPDOOR (15) doesn't and can get the job done. He just found Enamorada too strong first up but ran a good race and that form line should hold up. He draws wide which isn't ideal for the negative stable but if the track is playing fairly he'll be very hard to hold out. STEEL TRAP (3) resumes. She didn't fire fresh last time but has ability and draws well having run in some good races last time in. She can track the speed and dash through. ALERO (1) is going well having won 2 of his past 3, winning dominantly at Pakenham last time. He lands on speed from out wide and will take catching. NOBLER (14) is a Waller import who resumes here. This will be on the sharp side but he has the ability and can be running on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
15	Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 25 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Enamorada with 129lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Flying Valley carrying 126lbs at $2.25. Has upside through a strong race, go close. 1st Pick 15 Trapdoor Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes J: Beau Mertens T: M, W & J Hawkes	117	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 25 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Enamorada with 129lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Flying Valley carrying 126lbs at $2.25. Has upside through a strong race, go close.
7	Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 12 over 6f defeating Stuntman with 131lbs at $3.60. Last start won by a head at Pakenham Cl3 February 26 over 7f defeating Savoyard carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Progressive through a series final win who can go right on with it. 2nd Pick 7 Plunger Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Enver Jusufovic J: Non Runner T: Enver Jusufovic	140	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 12 over 6f defeating Stuntman with 131lbs at $3.60. Last start won by a head at Pakenham Cl3 February 26 over 7f defeating Savoyard carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Progressive through a series final win who can go right on with it.
5	Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 October 15 over 7 ¼f, 9 len behind Surfin' Bird with 133lbs at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.8 len Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 September 24 over 6 ½f defeating Observer carrying 132lbs at $6. Classy type with upside, keep safe. 3rd Pick 5 Thebelmontgangster Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Non Runner T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	137	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 October 15 over 7 ¼f, 9 len behind Surfin' Bird with 133lbs at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.8 len Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 September 24 over 6 ½f defeating Observer carrying 132lbs at $6. Classy type with upside, keep safe.

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