Sandown Blackbookers November 14 – Horses to Follow from CF Orr Stakes Day

Here are our blackbookers and horses to follow from the meeting.

Oceana Dream took a step forward at his second run this preparation after resuming with a fourth at Cranbourne on October 23. The former New Zealand galloper settled just worse than midfield over 1800m and worked into the race in the straight, producing the fastest final 200m of the race to finish just behind Killenaaule. The lightly raced five-year-old should take plenty of benefit from the run and looks worth following in similar company as he gets out over further.

The Sandown Guineas (1600m) helped launch Sheza Alibi into bigger things last year, and Consulate looks another filly worth following after her emphatic 4¼-length win. The Chris Waller-trained daughter of Home Affairs finished sixth in The Vanity (1400m) on Derby Day and improved sharply up to the mile, with James McDonald steering her clear of favourite Magna Sententia. It was her second win from seven starts, and the way she handled the rise in trip gives her something to build on heading into the autumn.

Natural Fling proved too classy in the Thoroughbred Club Stakes (1200m), but Cavill Avenue caught the eye charging home from last to finish second. The filly was slow to begin and settled at the rear of the 13-runner field before producing the fastest final 200m of the meeting. She was stepping up from a third in Benchmark 64 company at Ballarat and handled the jump to Group 3 level well. She’s worth keeping an eye on as she matures and gets out over further.