Sandown January 26th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Sandown Race 3
2
The Instructor $2.35
The Instructor looks poised here after an impressive debut win at Pakenham.
From an inside draw, I expect him to jump positively, lead, and win, easing down.
The Russian Revolution colt is in all conversations regarding the Blue Diamond.
His quote for the Group 1 event will shorten further after he wins here.
Krakarib looks the obvious danger after winning well at Flemington.
The draw is tricky, and the 58kg might test the Simon Zahra-trained colt.
There has been good market support for the first starter Goodes.
Next Best - Sandown Race 1
9
Wahine Toa $4.20
Wahine Toa can bounce back here after shying at the camera last start.
She looked the winner on straightening but was found wanting late.
The win two starts back at Moonee Valley was fantastic, and that form has her well placed here.
The 1.5kg apprentice claim helps, and I expect her to be in the finish again.
The drop in class could prove a winning move.
Max Mercury can run well from an inside gate.
He savaged the line late last start, and the 2400m looks ideal at this stage of his preparation.
Best Roughie - Sandown Race 5
2
Reckoning $11/$3.40
Reckoning can run well here despite the double-figure quote.
He has a 50% winning strike rate fresh, and the 2kg apprentice claim brings him into winning calculations.
The Nick Ryan-trained gelding usually runs well at Sandown, and I expect him to make his presence felt late.
Just Johnno will run well from the inside barrier.
He has a handy turn of foot, and I expect a peak run third-up from a spell.
If he can see daylight on turning, he will be there in the shadows of the post.
The in-form Savvy Sovereign can win despite the awkward alley.
QUADDIE
Q
$40 for 100%
Star Patrol and Gentleman Roy are our standout selections in the second and fourth legs, respectively, for the quaddie.
They both look well-placed, fresh, and increasingly hard to beat.
We have gone wide in the remaining legs on a very competitive program.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
Leg 2: 5
Leg 3: 1, 5, 6, 9, 10
Leg 4: 3
Outlay: $40
Flexi Percentage = 100%
