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tempo and lead all the way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDrawn a nice soft gate with Jamie Mott back in the saddle, he should give another big sight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 2 – Senet Gambling Law Experts Handicap (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 3 Cardone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe probably could have won last start out over 3000m if he wasn\u2019t held up at the top of the straght, but this still presents as a winnable assignment from an inside gate with the added fitness benefit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMark Zahra gets a crack in the saddle and if he can settle handy without using too much early petrol, the 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here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along the rail to get the upper hand and win well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHis late turn of foot is electric and in what appears to be another similar race, I can\u2019t see many beating him if he gets the rails run.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":15330,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-15378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":null,"md_market_url":"","tip_date":"26\/03\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"21","race_id":"a53198a4-385e-489a-880e-2ae6aaedabd9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cfc570be-5fae-4f46-8647-3ab57bdd2bf2"}],"summary":"FACILITATE (1) steps out ready to win off a break for Leon and Troy Corstens.\u00a0 The colt by Capitalist was fast into stride on debut at The Valley last 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The rail is back in the true position with the track rated a Good 4, and you can find our best bets and tip for every race, including a roughie in Race 2 and a short-priced favourite in Race 8 shooting for a hat-trick. <\/p>\n\n\n
FACILITATE (1) steps out ready to win off a break for Leon and Troy Corstens.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe colt by Capitalist was fast into stride on debut at The Valley last month, settling just off the speed and holding his own the whole way to finish runner-up.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSimilar tactics were on display in his recent jump out win at Headquarters where he burst clear early to establish the tempo and lead all the way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDrawn a nice soft gate with Jamie Mott back in the saddle, he should give another big sight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 2 – Senet Gambling Law Experts Handicap (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 3 Cardone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe probably could have won last start out over 3000m if he wasn\u2019t held up at the top of the straght, but this still presents as a winnable assignment from an inside gate with the added fitness benefit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMark Zahra gets a crack in the saddle and if he can settle handy without using too much early petrol, the pair should be tough to run down in the late stages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 4 – Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1500 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 10 Divine Thoughts<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n DIVINE THOUGHTS (10) presents fitter second-up for Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe daughter to So You Think gave a nice sight up on the speed first-up at Pakenham over 1400m, leading by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with the class of Blake Shinn taking over.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 5 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 2 Proved<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his 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The colt by Capitalist was fast into stride on debut at The Valley last month, settling just off the speed and holding his own the whole way to finish runner-up.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSimilar tactics were on display in his recent jump out win at Headquarters where he burst clear early to establish the tempo and lead all the way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDrawn a nice soft gate with Jamie Mott back in the saddle, he should give another big sight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 2 – Senet Gambling Law Experts Handicap (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 3 Cardone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe 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by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with the class of Blake Shinn taking over.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 5 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 2 Proved<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to 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Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0\u00a0 This talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.\u00a0 She was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"97149811-bd4f-469b-9a33-4a8479fcf382","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"10afb9f2-4f6d-4e2b-8371-8441ce092cb4"}],"summary":"Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.\u00a0 The Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0\u00a0 She\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.\u00a0 From a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"93dbaf2a-d0ad-44f8-8345-9c0e21ae2c2d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a0e9513b-9a3d-4553-96d5-bb3b5a71fd33"}],"summary":"PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.\u00a0 Still lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.\u00a0 A daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.\u00a0 Back slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"a04fd80d-6e22-4b95-bcdc-534dd1cf7bce","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3f08968a-289f-4399-a06a-7368e038ce96"}],"summary":"KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0\u00a0 The gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along the rail to get the upper hand and win well.\u00a0 His late turn of foot is electric and in what appears to be another similar race, I can\u2019t see many beating him if he gets the rails run.\u00a0\u00a0"}]}]},"yoast_head":"\nSandown Tips & Preview | Wednesday March 26 - TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visit the TAB NZ Punters Lounge for our expert Sandown tips and preview including best bets for the Melbourne races on Wednesday.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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Similar tactics were on display in his recent jump out win at Headquarters where he burst clear early to establish the tempo and lead all the way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDrawn a nice soft gate with Jamie Mott back in the saddle, he should give another big sight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 2 – Senet Gambling Law Experts Handicap (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 3 Cardone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe probably could have won last start out over 3000m if he wasn\u2019t held up at the top of the straght, but this still presents as a winnable assignment from an inside gate with the added fitness 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Drawn a nice soft gate with Jamie Mott back in the saddle, he should give another big sight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 2 – Senet Gambling Law Experts Handicap (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 3 Cardone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up 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\n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along the rail to get the upper hand and win well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHis late turn of foot is electric and in what appears to be another similar race, I can\u2019t see many beating him if he gets the rails run.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> 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CARDONE (3) made it look easy winning on return here a few weeks ago over the same distance under Tom Prebble.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a 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half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to 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with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.\u00a0 Still lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.\u00a0 A daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.\u00a0 Back slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"a04fd80d-6e22-4b95-bcdc-534dd1cf7bce","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3f08968a-289f-4399-a06a-7368e038ce96"}],"summary":"KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0\u00a0 The gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along 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The pair found a late split out of the turn to punch clear and win by well clear of a length in the end, showing plenty of sustained speed through the line to suggest there might be more to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe probably could have won last start out over 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Whether this son of Written Tycoon is looking for 1200m now is the question, but in with the 3kg claim with some decent second-up form to his name, I think he\u2019s a decent each-way play in a tricky race.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (3000 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 6 Lodbrok<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n LODBROK (6) has been racing well of late, cashing a cheque in his last two starts here at Sandown and The Valley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe probably could have won last start out over 3000m if he wasn\u2019t held up at the top of the straght, but this still presents as a winnable assignment from an inside gate with the added fitness benefit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMark Zahra gets a crack in the saddle and if he can settle handy without using too much early petrol, the pair should be tough to run down in the late stages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 4 – Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1500 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 10 Divine Thoughts<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n DIVINE THOUGHTS (10) presents fitter second-up for Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe daughter to So You Think gave a nice sight up on the speed first-up at Pakenham over 1400m, leading by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with 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DIVINE THOUGHTS (10) presents fitter second-up for Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe daughter to So You Think gave a nice sight up on the speed first-up at Pakenham over 1400m, leading by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with the class of Blake Shinn taking over.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 5 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 2 Proved<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at 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speed first-up at Pakenham over 1400m, leading by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0\u00a0 She\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with the class of Blake Shinn taking over.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"29ab169c-bbaa-4396-b541-17950decb716","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1e5abc53-ba6b-4443-94ab-aa9733aa8cac"}],"summary":"The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0\u00a0 This talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.\u00a0 She was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"97149811-bd4f-469b-9a33-4a8479fcf382","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"10afb9f2-4f6d-4e2b-8371-8441ce092cb4"}],"summary":"Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.\u00a0 The Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to score by half a length where she was really only warming up late.\u00a0\u00a0 She\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.\u00a0 From a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"93dbaf2a-d0ad-44f8-8345-9c0e21ae2c2d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a0e9513b-9a3d-4553-96d5-bb3b5a71fd33"}],"summary":"PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.\u00a0 Still lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.\u00a0 A daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.\u00a0 Back slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"a04fd80d-6e22-4b95-bcdc-534dd1cf7bce","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3f08968a-289f-4399-a06a-7368e038ce96"}],"summary":"KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0\u00a0 The gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along the rail to get the upper hand and win well.\u00a0 His late turn of foot is electric and in what appears to be another similar race, I can\u2019t see many beating him if he gets the rails run.\u00a0\u00a0"}]}]},"yoast_head":"\nSandown Tips & Preview | Wednesday March 26 - TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visit the TAB NZ Punters Lounge for our expert Sandown tips and preview including best bets for the Melbourne races on Wednesday.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/03\/sandown-tips-preview-wednesday-march-16\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sandown Tips & Preview | Wednesday March 26 - TAB NZ Punters Lounge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Visit the TAB NZ 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The daughter to So You Think gave a nice sight up on the speed first-up at Pakenham over 1400m, leading by several lengths before being worn down right before the judge in a three-way go for the line.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe\u2019s placed in both starts at this stage of her prep in the past and will likely adopt similar tactics from the inside barrier with the class of Blake Shinn taking over.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 5 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 2 Proved<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at Ballarat over 200m shorter, bolting in down the outside to 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The unbeaten PROVED (2) has gone up short odds again after saluting as the short-priced favourite at Pakenham a fortnight ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to 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This talented mare by Time Test hasn\u2019t put a foot wrong in all four wins, findng the centre of the straight last start where she was a little one-paced approaching the 100m mark, before unleashing with a quick burst to go on and win by over two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe was only competing against a small field that day, but her change up speed is exceptional and she only needs to settle handy enough to go on with the job here.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 6 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 7 Altermatum<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n Quite keen to see what ALTERMATUM (7) can produce here back out over 1400m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Zoustar filly won her maiden in impressive style last start at 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She\u2019s hard fit here with two runs under her belt and wasn\u2019t beaten far when she attempted this trip last October.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFrom a much better gate with Harry Coffey retaining the ride, I think she ticks a few important boxes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 14 Pula<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair 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PULA (14) has some claims here in an open race with a few of the top chances drawn poorly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStill lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> 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Still lightly-raced, there was a bit to like about her maiden win two back at Bendigo where she went 1.5 lengths clear over the final furlong to beat home a few talented types.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for 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A daughter to Pierro, she was never afforded a fair crack at them three weeks later here over 1500m, held up badly for a run when beaten two lengths by Phenom and Athanatos, who has since gone on to run well in the VOBIS Guineas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack slightly in trip now and drawn another inside gate, she should go well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1300 METRES)<\/div>\n No. 5 King Zephyr<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n \n \n <\/span>\n Race time: <\/span>\n <\/span> \n <\/div>\n KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run 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KING ZEPHYR (5) is an absolute ripper for Grahame Begg who should take beating here third-up.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe gelding by Hallowed Crown has put together two impressive wins to kick-start his prep, getting back early in the run here last start over the same trip before improving along the rail to get the upper hand and win well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHis late turn of foot is electric and in what appears to be another similar race, I can\u2019t see many beating him if he gets the rails run.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n View Results: Sandown Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> 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