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Sandown Park Race 8 - Sportsbet Supporters Of Having A Crack

EXCAVATION (7) was strongly fancied latest and proved too good with a 8 length win at The Meadows in a handy 29.47. Wide box to overcome but has the ability and in winning form. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Has hit winning form and can measure up again. VINCENT BALE (2) has a strong record this trip with 16 wins and 12 placings from 41 starts. Placed last time (29.32) at this track in a Free For All, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Among the main chances. BAGMAN (1) was a Free For All winner two back then out of the placings latest at The Meadows but moves to Box 1 this time where he has performed well. Can feature with the right run. PAW OSWALD (5) is likely to have admirers.

Race Time:11:31 AM

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Bagman (1)3212252216

Trainer: Dawn Johnston (Boisdale)12 mths 79: 21-17-14

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: ABSOLUTE RUBY (LATE SLIGHT OF HAND)

Stats

Career79: 21-17-14

Win %26.58%

Place %65.82%

Prize Money$116,900.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.79) at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 17 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and eight places from 14 starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	06/09/2025	9	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.79	0:29.61	0:29.47	N/A	7	1. Traumatise 2. Stomping 3. Hot Nanu	17.8L	$8.00
1/7	28/08/2025	18	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.24	0:29.24	0:29.23	N/A	1	1. Bagman 2. Vincent Bale 3. Dr. Asher	1.3L	$2.80
2/7	10/08/2025	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:29.01	0:28.93	0:28.82	N/A	3	1. If Only 2. Bagman 3. Whipping It	1.3L	$1.40
2/7	03/08/2025	10	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:28.69	0:28.61	0:28.61	N/A	1	1. Here Comes Dezel 2. Bagman 3. Make Me King	1.5L	$1.70
5/6	24/07/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.15	0:29.09	0:29.09	N/A	6	1. Tim Zoo 2. Smooth Plane 3. Paw Oswald	15.1L	$5.50
2/7	17/07/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.30	0:29.07	0:29.07	N/A	8	1. Deadly Avenger 2. Bagman 3. Paw Oswald	3.8L	$10.00

Vincent Bale (2)2712525x52

Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 59: 23-15-5

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: HELGA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career59: 23-15-5

Win %38.98%

Place %72.88%

Prize Money$327,363.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (29.32) when second at this track in a Free For All. Has one success and three minors from six starts from box 2. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	28/08/2025	6	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.32	0:29.24	0:29.23	N/A	7	1. Bagman 2. Vincent Bale 3. Dr. Asher	1.3L	$4.80
5/8	22/08/2025	78	NG	$3,430.00	Wagga	525m	0:30.76	0:30.03	0:30.03	N/A	6	1. Champlain 2. Leoni Bale 3. Unleash In Miami	10.3L	$4.00
5/8	05/06/2025	7	OPEN	$107,830.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:30.80	0:30.50	0:30.50	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Reward 2. Tim Zoo 3. Warm Cockles	4.1L	$9.00
2/8	29/05/2025	21	OPEN	$12,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:30.65	0:30.40	0:30.22	N/A	5	1. Mepunga Reward 2. Vincent Bale 3. Art Of Deception	3.5L	$3.70
5/8	08/05/2025	8	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.73	0:29.32	0:29.01	N/A	7	1. Morton 2. Field Day 3. Werris Bale	6.3L	$3.20
2/8	30/04/2025	6	SPEC G2	$57,500.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:24.83	0:24.64	0:24.64	N/A	1	1. Matt Loch 2. Vincent Bale 3. Zipping Gryllis	3.0L	$2.90
99/1	01/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cannington	520m	N/A	0:29.72	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Vincent Bale	0L	$0.00

Schillaci (3)6211211451

Trainer: Jihad Talgi (Devon Meadows)12 mths 64: 24-14-4

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: FLYING HAREEBA (AUS)

Stats

Career64: 24-14-4

Win %37.50%

Place %65.63%

Prize Money$1,328,875.00

Comments

Hit the ground running last time with a fast early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 4 lengths (29.54) over 515m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	08/09/2025	9	MX 3/4	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.54	0:29.54	0:29.50	N/A	7	1. Schillaci 2. Paw Harris 3. Fastened	4.0L	$2.80
5/6	30/08/2025	9	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.42	0:29.71	0:29.50	N/A	5	1. Vista Yttrium 2. Spritely Sian 3. Zipping Mayer	10.0L	$3.10
4/7	21/08/2025	8	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.69	0:29.26	0:29.26	N/A	8	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Paw Oswald 3. Smooth Plane	6.1L	$7.50
1/6	13/08/2025	6	MX 3/4	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.88	0:29.88	0:29.88	N/A	1	1. Schillaci 2. Paw Quinby 3. Utrillo Bale	1.2L	$1.40
1/8	07/08/2025	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.27	0:29.27	0:28.93	N/A	2	1. Schillaci 2. Weblec Joel 3. Mortality	2.8L	$2.00
2/5	31/07/2025	10	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.30	0:29.17	0:29.13	N/A	2	1. Delicate 2. Schillaci 3. Elite Intention	2.0L	$2.10
99/1	24/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Murray Bridge	395m	N/A	0:22.11	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Schillaci	0L	$0.00
99/1	02/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Wentworth Park	520m	N/A	29.70	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Schillaci	0L	$0.00

Dr. Asher (4)5111311112

Trainer: Judith McMahon (Giffard West)12 mths 75: 32-15-15

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SWEET DEMI (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 32-15-15

Win %42.67%

Place %82.67%

Prize Money$131,095.00

Comments

Placed last time (24.30) at Sale in a Free For All, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting five wins and six places from 12 starts. Looks a place chance at best.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/4	14/09/2025	3	FFA	$3,360.00	Sale	435m	0:24.30	0:24.25	0:24.19	N/A	4	1. Spring Miles 2. Dr. Asher 3. Zinging Hot	0.8L	$1.20
1/8	11/09/2025	4	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.43	0:29.43	0:29.43	N/A	2	1. Dr. Asher 2. Paw Ultra 3. Fled The Scene	0.5L	$3.30
1/8	07/09/2025	3	FFA	$3,360.00	Sale	435m	0:24.04	0:24.04	0:24.04	N/A	7	1. Dr. Asher 2. Dr. Dylan 3. Zippity Zippin'	7.3L	$1.50
1/7	04/09/2025	4	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.42	0:29.42	0:29.23	N/A	3	1. Dr. Asher 2. Fast Freddy 3. Shima Time	0.5L	$2.20
1/5	31/08/2025	3	FFA	$3,360.00	Sale	435m	0:24.01	0:24.01	0:24.01	N/A	5	1. Dr. Asher 2. Dr. Yannick 3. Dr. Dylan	3.1L	$1.20
3/7	28/08/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.35	0:29.24	0:29.23	N/A	8	1. Bagman 2. Vincent Bale 3. Dr. Asher	1.8L	$3.00

Paw Oswald (5)1331222211

Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 53: 21-12-6

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DYNA WINTER (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 21-12-6

Win %39.62%

Place %73.58%

Prize Money$221,100.00

Comments

Strong performance to score by a 0.8 lengths in a NG last start at Broken Hill, recording a dazzling 30.07 for the 525m journey. Should be in this for a long way.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	14/09/2025	7	NG	$7,580.00	Broken Hill	525m	0:30.07	0:30.07	0:30.07	N/A	7	1. Paw Oswald 2. Paw Qwan 3. Isabella's Blitz	0.8L	$1.60
1/7	07/09/2025	8	NG	$3,430.00	Broken Hill	525m	0:29.95	0:29.95	0:29.95	N/A	3	1. Paw Oswald 2. That Smile 3. Springvale Rita	7.8L	$1.10
2/6	30/08/2025	9	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.95	0:29.65	0:29.65	N/A	7	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Paw Oswald 3. Nova Owen	4.8L	$3.20
2/7	21/08/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.55	0:29.26	0:29.26	N/A	5	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Paw Oswald 3. Smooth Plane	4.1L	$4.60
2/8	14/08/2025	5	SE	$17,400.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.80	0:29.68	0:29.68	N/A	4	1. Mepunga Reward 2. Paw Oswald 3. Tim Zoo	2.0L	$15.00
2/7	09/08/2025	7	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.75	0:29.71	0:29.66	N/A	1	1. Smooth Plane 2. Paw Oswald 3. Deadly Avenger	0.7L	$3.60

Spring Regency (6)4125465412

Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 50: 14-6-8

2 yo LT BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BURNING FUEL (AUS)

Stats

Career50: 14-6-8

Win %28.00%

Place %56.00%

Prize Money$67,875.00

Comments

Found the going tougher last start when second over 500m at Bendigo. That followed a win two back in 28.55 beating Dr. Fanatical over 510m at Sale. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	12/09/2025	5	MX 3/4	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.31	0:28.17	0:28.17	N/A	5	1. Reaper 2. Spring Regency 3. Ethanol Volume	2.0L	$3.30
1/8	07/09/2025	10	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:28.55	0:28.55	0:28.55	N/A	5	1. Spring Regency 2. Dr. Fanatical 3. Elle Gem	1.2L	$2.00
4/7	28/08/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.52	0:29.24	0:29.23	N/A	6	1. Bagman 2. Vincent Bale 3. Dr. Asher	4.3L	$15.00
5/7	21/08/2025	5	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.70	0:29.26	0:29.26	N/A	4	1. Lakeview Emily 2. Paw Oswald 3. Smooth Plane	6.2L	$34.00
6/6	16/08/2025	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.00	0:29.18	0:29.18	N/A	4	1. Explicit 2. Talcott Bale 3. Peaky Joe	11.8L	$16.00
4/7	09/08/2025	9	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.98	0:29.67	0:29.66	N/A	4	1. Tim Zoo 2. Lakeview Emily 3. Shima Time	4.4L	$23.00

Excavation (7)8x711113x1

Trainer: Jason Thompson (Pearcedale)12 mths 43: 19-5-7

3 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: THRIVING (AUS)

Stats

Career43: 19-5-7

Win %44.19%

Place %72.09%

Prize Money$483,865.00

Comments

Put a space on them to win by 8 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (29.47) beating Intrepid Bale in Free For All on September 6. Returned in great order and can make it two on the bounce.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	06/09/2025	72	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.47	0:29.47	0:29.47	N/A	8	1. Excavation 2. Intrepid Bale 3. King Owen	8.8L	$1.60
3/7	26/06/2025	7	OPEN	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.69	0:29.60	0:29.22	N/A	8	1. Gambella 2. Star Turn 3. Excavation	1.3L	$3.30
1/7	19/06/2025	14	OPEN	$23,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.82	0:29.82	0:29.21	N/A	1	1. Excavation 2. Morton 3. Inconspicuous	1.5L	$2.10
1/6	05/06/2025	12	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.34	0:29.34	0:29.34	N/A	2	1. Excavation 2. Intrepid Bale 3. Zipping Gryllis	1.9L	$1.90
1/8	24/05/2025	9	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.13	0:30.13	0:30.10	N/A	4	1. Excavation 2. In The Hub 3. Jorogumo	2.5L	$2.10
1/8	15/05/2025	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.09	0:29.09	0:29.09	N/A	4	1. Excavation 2. Paw Qwan 3. Shiv Roy	1.9L	$1.50

Shima Time (8)1155123335

Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)12 mths 34: 9-7-5

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SHIMA PEARL (AUS)

Stats

Career34: 9-7-5

Win %26.47%

Place %61.76%

Prize Money$98,465.00

Comments

Finished fifth (30.43) last start at The Meadows. Prior to that had recorded four minor placings in a row. Has a decent strike-rate from the draw but will need everything to go his way.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	13/09/2025	9	FFA	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.43	0:29.63	0:29.63	N/A	2	1. Explicit 2. Smooth Plane 3. King Owen	11.3L	$7.50
3/7	04/09/2025	10	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.58	0:29.42	0:29.23	N/A	1	1. Dr. Asher 2. Fast Freddy 3. Shima Time	2.3L	$3.30
3/8	25/08/2025	16	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.87	0:29.34	0:29.34	N/A	6	1. Overland Boy 2. Packham Power 3. Shima Time	8.0L	$4.20
3/7	09/08/2025	14	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.93	0:29.67	0:29.66	N/A	1	1. Tim Zoo 2. Lakeview Emily 3. Shima Time	3.6L	$5.00
2/8	26/07/2025	7	S/E Group 1	$110,000.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.28	0:29.73	0:29.70	N/A	1	1. Slick Splits 2. Shima Time 3. Paw Quinby	8.3L	$3.60
1/8	19/07/2025	9	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.95	0:29.95	0:29.84	N/A	7	1. Shima Time 2. Valenzuela 3. Select Kyron	0.8L	$3.90
99/1	07/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. 99-Shima Time	99L	$0.00