Sandown Park Race 2 - Sb Sapphire Crown 15 May
IRISH BILL (8) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive three back in his flying 29.39 win at this track over 515m. Can return to winning form here if runs up to best figures. ALWAYS THE SUN (6) stalked the lead but wound up strongly to score (25.71) at Geelong in Mix 6/7 over 460m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Should be in this for a long way. SELECT KYRON (4) posted a good 29.53 when placed over 515m at this track last start in a Mix 6/7. Bold showing expected again. DESIRED RANGE (3) has been in the frame at his last two runs, most recently when second (30.48) in a Mix 6/7 over 525m at The Meadows.
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (30.12) at this track. Has a low draw. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 28/04/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 21/04/2025 | 13 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
0/8 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:32.95 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 01/04/2025 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
7/7 | 20/03/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.04 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 16/03/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 11/03/2025 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when second (30.48) at The Meadows, making it two placings on end. Drawn close to the inside. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.50 |
2/8 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
6/6 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
2/8 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Champlain at this track last start over 515m (29.53). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
6/8 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $27.00 |
2/7 | 03/04/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $14,650.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 13/03/2025 | 4 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in another winning performance after tracking the lead to make it two in a row at Geelong over 460m (25.71). Looks suited and should go close again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 18 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
1/5 | 07/04/2025 | 12 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.40 |
3/8 | 26/03/2025 | 30 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
2/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and looks safely held.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 21/04/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.43 | 0:34.94 | 0:34.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 31 | RST WIN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.16 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $9.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
3/7 | 10/03/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
1/7 | 03/03/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.68 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
6/7 | 24/02/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.47 | 0:34.64 | 0:33.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
99/1 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
99/1 | 01/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Special conditions race at this track when a 3 length third but did run a fast 29.54 over the 515m trip. Looms as the one to beat this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $37,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
4/7 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.47 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 03/04/2025 | 16 | SPEC H | $14,650.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
2/8 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.56 | 0:26.96 | 0:26.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | 0:26.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $1.50 |