David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Sandown 19/8/26

David Gately heads to Sandown Lakeside for Wednesday's midweek meeting, with conditions likely to play an important role across the eight-race card.

All ratings have been prepared for a Good/Soft surface, with some rain predicted for race day and very windy conditions expected.

The rail is True from the 400m to the winning post and +6 metres for the remainder, which is similar to the setup used at the most recent Lakeside meeting.

On that occasion there was no disadvantage being on speed or closer to the inside, although the strong winds could have a significant influence on how races are run this time around.

David's strongest play comes in Race 6 with Gold Chariot his Bet Of The Day, while Licentious opens the meeting as his Best Value Bet Of The Day at around $8.

 

Track: Sandown (Lakeside)
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good/Soft Ratings Applied
Rail Position: True 400m to Winning Post, +6m Remainder

 

 

Sandown Lakeside Horse Racing Tips From David Gately – Wednesday Racing Preview 18/8/26

Best Bet: Race 6 #14 Gold Chariot

David's Bet Of The Day and his standout betting selection across Wednesday's Sandown Lakeside program.

 

Best Value: Race 1 #9 Licentious ($8.00)

David wastes no time identifying some value, with Licentious his top-rated runner in the opener and Best Value Bet Of The Day at around $8.

 

David Gately's Sandown Lakeside Top Selections

Race 1 – F&M BM70 (1600m)
1st: #9 Licentious (Best Value Bet Of The Day – $8)
2nd: #8 Baywatch
3rd: #4 Sapphire Siren
4th: #6 Tempranillo
5th: #2 Lake Vostok

Race 2 – 3YO C&G Maiden (1200m)
1st: #9 Zambales
2nd: #7 Shooting Brake
3rd: #10 Zoehrer
4th: #8 Somethings Burnin'
5th: #4 Legality

Race 3 – 3YOF Maiden (1200m)
1st: #6 Ghana's Akan
2nd: #11 Resolutely
3rd: #3 All That And More
4th: #12 Saintly Dancer
5th: #14 Stipulation

Race 4 – F&M BM70 (2100m)
1st: #5 Street Lark
2nd: #2 Giggenbach
3rd: #3 Champagne Jenni
4th: #1 The Devil In Her
5th: #12 Almego

Race 5 – BM66 (2400m)
1st: #7 Parvati Party
2nd: #10 Pressurised
3rd: #6 Empress Of The Sun
4th: #4 Customer Service
5th: #9 Furthest Point

Race 6 – BM66 (1600m)
1st: #14 Gold Chariot (Bet Of The Day)
2nd: #15 Killenaule
3rd: #11 Melek
4th: #1 One Long Day
5th: #7 Emperor Tzu

Race 7 – BM70 (1200m)
1st: #9 Queen Christine
2nd: #11 Star Trip
3rd: #1 Farceited
4th: #5 Wolfy
5th: #3 Damas

Race 8 – BM66 (1400m)
1st: #14 Shamansara
2nd: #13 Proven Soul
3rd: #11 Celestial Zara
4th: #8 The Benchmark
5th: #2 El Tercero

 

Betting Strategy

Gold Chariot is the clear horse to build around as David's Bet Of The Day, while Licentious provides the value play at around $8 in the opener.

With strong winds and possible rain forecast, it will be worth watching the first few races closely for any change in the surface or racing pattern before committing more heavily later in the meeting.

 

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