Sandown Park Race 8 - Launching Pad Ht6 (1-6 Wins)
COME TO PARTY (4) beaten last start over the 515m at this track but finished in the minors in a slick 29.51. Hard to top on the time from last start. BETTER CALL (7) is having his first look at this track. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 3 lengths (30.02) at Cannington. Comes through a solid form race last start. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. ZIPPING SWEENY (8) scorched around Albion Park over 520m in 29.93 for a 7 length victory. Expected to feature again. LOGISTICAL (3) should be thereabouts despite an unplaced run here most recently.
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Comments
Scored by 1.3 lengths last time (24.90) in a Restricted WIN H over 435m at Sale. Has two wins and three placings from six starts from the draw. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 30/03/2025 | 3 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.90 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
5/7 | 27/03/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.06 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.09 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.19 | 0:37.19 | 0:37.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won comfortably by 4 lengths at this track (29.60) beating Zipping Dargan in a Grade 7 on March 13. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
4/8 | 02/03/2025 | 56 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
4/8 | 05/01/2025 | 10 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.70 |
1/7 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.79 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a neck in 30.01, beating On Song Bobby. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on March 27 over 515m at this track behind Tanner Bale beaten 2.5 lengths (29.87). Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 27/03/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | 24 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
7/8 | 21/02/2025 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.1L | $1.40 |
1/8 | 17/02/2025 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
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Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 2 length second at this track but did record a decent 29.51 over the 515m journey. Hard to top with a repeat of that run.
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 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
5/7 | 20/03/2025 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
1/6 | 10/03/2025 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
8/8 | 24/02/2025 | 107 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
6/7 | 09/11/2024 | 9 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.52 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 31/10/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Found the going tougher last start when second over 485m at Horsham. That followed a win two back in 27.13 beating Settle For Less over 485m at Horsham. Tempted to look elsewhere.
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 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.56 | 0:26.96 | 0:26.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $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 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.02) at Cannington in a OPEN, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $19,820.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $28,700.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.67 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,910.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,250.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,250.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
5/8 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $5,250.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
4/9 | 21/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mandurah | 488m | N/A | 0:27.58 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Dominant winner tracking the speed and going on to post a big 7 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Albion Park, recording a flying 29.93 over the 520m journey. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 19/02/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Albion Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NOV | $9,300.00 | Albion Park | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
4/8 | 06/02/2025 | 5 | NOV | $9,300.00 | Albion Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.10 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
5/8 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | MDN | $107,830.00 | Ipswich | 520m | 0:31.47 | 0:30.29 | 0:30.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | MDN | $5,400.00 | Ipswich | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.61 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
1/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN | $5,400.00 | Ipswich | 520m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.58 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |