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Ladbrokes Popular Srm Hcp (Bm74)
Sandown · Saturday 5 September 2026 · Race 2 · 1600
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Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
3. Jenni Gone Bonkers
Tony says the mile and cosy gate are the medicine—ready to bounce back at good odds.
2. Celestial Zara
Two on the trot, maps on-speed and handles the sting out—big danger, pal.
6. Blue Willow
Forgive the 1800m run; loves Sandown wet ground and gets in light.
4. Illyivy
Shinn sticks and the step to a mile looks spot-on—include the mare.
5. Ocean Bay
Soft-track specialist flying through the grades; draw is the little sting.
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Runners and racing form
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Race preview
Very tough. JENNI GONE BONKERS (3) can be an improver out to 1600m. The run on a strong speed two back at Caulfield was good before an even effort from a wide gate last start. Gets a much kinder run now out to her pet trip and looks well placed. CELESTIAL ZARA (2) has been impressive winning both starts this time in, stepping up to 1400m with no issues last time. Now to a mile but she gets every chance to run it out on speed from a good gate. BLUE WILLOW (6) won in tough conditions two back in what was a real test. He struggled last week in another strongly run affair, interesting that he backs up down in trip. ILLYIVY (4) has been close up her past two, fancy 1600m will suit nicely now and Shinn sticks which is a good lead. BAYWATCH (11) gets right down in the weights and could improve.