Sandown Lakeside and Hawkesbury - Midweek Best Bets
SANDOWN LAKESIDE
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +3m entire circuit
Midweek metro racing returns to Melbourne with an eight-race card at Sandown Lakeside this Wednesday, and punters can look forward to clear skies and a Good 4 surface throughout the afternoon. The rail is out 3m for the entire circuit, providing a fair racing pattern with every runner getting their chance.
The first race jumps at 1:00pm AEST, and we’ve got your form done and dusted — from short-course sprints to deep-distance battles.
Whether you’re building a midweek multi or hunting for that sharp early price, our Sandown tips will give you an edge on April 9.
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RACE 5: 1. Attain (1)
Trainer:R.E.Laing - Jockey:L.J.Bates - Weight: 62.5kg
Racing in great heart, winning two of his last three and only beaten by a smart one in between.
Boxed on strongly to score at this track last time and gets in light with Logan Bates' claim.
Drawn to do no work from gate 1.
Hard to knock – genuine winning hope.
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💰RACE 6: 13. Heavenly Shades (3)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:B.Shinn - Weight: 57kg
Won impressively first-up before drifting back from a wide gate and finishing off fairly second-up when 4th at Sandown over 1400m.
Third-up today and gets a softer draw.
Just wins…
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RACE 7: 1. Affluential (NZ) (3)
Trainer:J.Leek (Jnr) - Jockey:D.W.Stackhouse - Weight: 62.5kg
Won impressively first-up before drifting back from a wide gate and finishing off fairly second-up when 4th at Sandown over 1400m.
Third-up today and gets a softer draw.
Has upside and looks capable of improving.
Ignore the drift and back him Each-way!
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💰💰RACE 8: 9. She's A Hustler (NZ) (5)
Trainer:G.M.Begg - Jockey:J.Childs - Weight: 58.5kg
Dominant first-up winner over the mile at Pakenham before proving too strong again when rising to 1800m here second-up.
Third-up and peaking, she’s showing all the right signs early in her career.
Handles all conditions, puts herself in the race, and is the one to beat again.
HAWKESBURY
TRACK: GOOD4 - RAIL: +4m 1100m-450m, True Remainder
Check out our best bets for Randwick and see our picks for the quaddie legs.
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RACE 5: 8. State Of America (5)
Trainer:D.L.Payne - Jockey:Z.T.Lloyd - Weight: 55.5kg
Improved sharply second-up, closing strongly into 3rd at Kensington over 1800m after a plain resuming run.
Third-up now and proven at this stage of the prep, with Zac Lloyd taking the ride.
Back in form and looks suited up in trip again.
Wins if he holds that progression.
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💰💰RACE 6: 1. Written In Code (1)
Trainer:Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 60.5kg
Impressive return at Kensington, making ground from the back to win with authority over 1100m.
Handles soft going well and draws nicely again here.
Second-up form is sound and looks to have returned in top order.
Wins…
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RACE 7: 1. Lonhro's Queen (7)
Trainer:C.Crockett - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 61kg
Stormed home fresh to score a dominant win over 1000m on a heavy track at Scone.
Strips fitter now and steps up slightly in grade, but meets a field well within reach.
Handles wet ground, carries a light weight, and has a big finish.
Strong bet.
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RACE 8: 2. Mickey's Medal (6)
Trainer:Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald - Jockey:Z.Wadick - Weight: 60kg
Progressive type who’s building well this prep.
Hit the line nicely fresh over 1400m and just missed second-up over 1550m, going down narrowly.
Draws well, maps to get a soft run, and the rise in trip looks ideal.
Third up could surprise… Each Way.
