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Sandown Park Race 6 - Book Your Xmas Function Here Now

ZELDA COVILHA (7) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (30.13) in a Special conditions H at The Meadows latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. WHITE CREST (2) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 4 lengths (22.27) at Ballarat. Has a good record here at this journey. Bold showing expected. ASTON RAYNER (6) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (30.00) at The Meadows. Has a good record here at this journey. Expected to feature again. NEVER EVER LATE (5) was in the money last time at The Meadows (29.97) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Already a winner from this draw.

Race Time:9:48 AM

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Hocus Pocus (1)8224635241

Trainer: Christian Schmidt (Devon Meadows)12 mths 76: 11-14-10

4 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: AMELIA CHRISTA (AUS)

Stats

Career76: 11-14-10

Win %14.47%

Place %46.05%

Prize Money$55,560.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by one length at The Meadows over 525m (30.24) beating Knurling in Grade 5 on December 6. Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.

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	06/12/2025	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.24	0:30.24	0:29.78	N/A	4	1. Hocus Pocus 2. Knurling 3. Devious Angel	1.0L	$15.00
4/8	27/11/2025	14	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.51	0:26.03	0:26.02	N/A	1	1. Somerton Mick 2. Darnum Diesel 3. Mighty Heighty	7.3L	$3.20
2/8	13/11/2025	12	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.03	0:25.90	0:25.90	N/A	7	1. Blinked 2. Hocus Pocus 3. Bengal Beast	1.9L	$3.30
5/8	01/11/2025	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.24	0:29.72	0:29.39	N/A	6	1. Scout Ace 2. South Thailand 3. Whatever George	7.8L	$3.70
3/8	27/10/2025	14	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.95	0:29.83	0:29.62	N/A	4	1. Angry Chief 2. Scott Me 3. Hocus Pocus	1.7L	$3.00
6/8	13/10/2025	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.25	0:29.87	0:29.40	N/A	8	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Rumour Confirmed 3. Billy Ray Mikado	5.8L	$2.50

White Crest (2)4426121584

Trainer: Ronald McCullagh (Lara)12 mths 130: 28-30-15

4 yo W/BDL Dog

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER SKYE (AUS)

Stats

Career130: 28-30-15

Win %21.54%

Place %56.15%

Prize Money$123,580.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.27) when fourth over 390m at Ballarat in a Grade 4. Has four wins and five placings from 14 starts from the draw. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	11/12/2025	5	GR 4	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.27	0:22.00	0:21.93	N/A	2	1. Interstate Girl 2. Better Banjo 3. Hunterview Lad	3.9L	$6.50
8/8	06/12/2025	8	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.74	0:30.01	0:29.78	N/A	4	1. Croydon 2. Panadero Ruby 3. Zelda Covilha	11.0L	$35.00
5/8	28/11/2025	9	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.58	0:29.91	0:29.78	N/A	5	1. Highly Connected 2. Aston Bugsy 3. Weblec Joel	10.3L	$11.00
1/7	19/11/2025	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.08	0:30.08	0:29.98	N/A	4	1. White Crest 2. Wren Bale 3. Paw Maud	2.3L	$5.00
2/5	12/11/2025	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.28	0:29.50	0:29.50	N/A	6	1. Traumatise 2. White Crest 3. Twisted Fantasy	11.1L	$11.00
1/7	07/11/2025	4	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.12	0:28.12	0:28.12	N/A	6	1. White Crest 2. Ultimate Warrior 3. Don't Tell Shell	2.0L	$11.00

Paw Vortex (3)6122684135

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (Anakie)12 mths 54: 15-8-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career54: 15-8-7

Win %27.78%

Place %55.56%

Prize Money$139,930.00

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 6 length fifth (30.03) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Has ability and worth including among the chances.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	11/12/2025	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.03	0:29.61	0:29.25	N/A	3	1. Paw Ultra 2. Come To Party 3. Paw Fabian	6.0L	$3.50
3/5	04/12/2025	5	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.61	0:29.25	0:29.25	N/A	7	1. Ascend Ecstatic 2. Lightning Speed 3. Paw Vortex	5.1L	$2.50
1/8	29/11/2025	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.22	0:34.22	0:33.59	N/A	3	1. Paw Vortex 2. Summer Quinn 3. Ascend Ecstatic	2.8L	$4.00
4/8	22/11/2025	8	SPEC H	$14,800.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.53	0:29.25	0:29.07	N/A	2	1. Daysea's Rory 2. Zelda Covilha 3. Sharapova Star	4.3L	$8.50
8/8	14/11/2025	6	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.33	0:29.54	0:29.10	N/A	3	1. Valedictorian 2. Weblec Joel 3. Extradited	12.0L	$4.60
6/8	08/11/2025	5	S/E Group 1	$110,000.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.77	0:34.17	0:34.17	N/A	8	1. Accredited 2. Shadows Of Blue 3. Urana Xavier	9.0L	$9.00

Slick Felix (4)3734323851

Trainer: David Geall (Lara)12 mths 46: 11-9-13

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: DANCIN' ETHICS (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 11-9-13

Win %23.91%

Place %71.74%

Prize Money$64,375.00

Comments

Strong performance to win by a neck at Hobart over 461m (25.92) beating Two Girls in Special conditions race on December 11. Hard to entertain this time.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	11/12/2025	7	SPEC	$10,900.00	Hobart	461m	0:25.92	0:25.92	0:25.76	N/A	7	1. Slick Felix 2. Two Girls 3. Rupee's Rocket	0.3L	$3.90
5/8	04/12/2025	7	SPEC	$9,520.00	Hobart	461m	0:26.31	0:25.97	0:25.58	N/A	8	1. Rhinestone 2. Matt Loch 3. Rojo Molly	4.5L	$6.00
8/8	27/11/2025	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.81	0:25.36	0:25.25	N/A	4	1. Shima Seal 2. Miner Mick 3. Westside Wizard	6.4L	$3.10
3/8	21/11/2025	8	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.24	0:30.10	0:29.88	N/A	2	1. Paw Waverly 2. Paw Winkworth 3. Slick Felix	2.0L	$6.50
2/8	13/11/2025	7	OPEN	$17,880.00	Hobart	461m	0:25.83	0:25.62	0:25.62	N/A	8	1. Appenzell 2. Slick Felix 3. Two Girls	3.0L	$15.00
3/8	06/11/2025	7	OPEN	$4,770.00	Hobart	461m	0:26.16	0:25.62	0:25.62	N/A	3	1. Appenzell 2. Supreme Leader 3. Slick Felix	7.8L	$11.00
99/3	11/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bulli	400m	N/A	0:22.07	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Slick Badger 2. 99-Slick Felix 3. 99-Looking Pristine	2.86L	$0.00
99/3	28/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	400m	N/A	0:22.67	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Swift Ethics 2. 99-Slick Felix 3. 99-Slick Badger	4.14L	$0.00

Never Ever Late (5)2213221123

Trainer: Joshua Formosa (Anakie)12 mths 22: 7-6-3

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (AUS)

Dam: COOL BOURBSKI (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 7-6-3

Win %31.82%

Place %72.73%

Prize Money$32,730.00

Comments

Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd on December 13 over 525m at The Meadows behind Vista Weird beaten 4.5 lengths (29.97) in a Special conditions H. Holds top-three claims.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	13/12/2025	16	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.97	0:29.69	0:29.36	N/A	1	1. Vista Weird 2. Aston Countach 3. Never Ever Late	4.3L	$2.30
2/8	27/11/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.28	0:25.25	0:25.25	N/A	1	1. Slick Badger 2. Never Ever Late 3. Overland Boy	0.4L	$1.70
1/7	21/11/2025	6	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.02	0:30.02	0:29.88	N/A	2	1. Never Ever Late 2. Lightning Speed 3. Hot Nanu	0.7L	$4.80
1/8	15/11/2025	7	GR 5 FIN	$15,250.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.89	0:29.89	0:29.76	N/A	1	1. Never Ever Late 2. Hot Nanu 3. Paw Waverly	0.3L	$10.00
2/8	08/11/2025	5	GR 5 H	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.73	0:30.05	0:29.75	N/A	8	1. Hot Nanu 2. Never Ever Late 3. Twilight Tori	10.3L	$3.60
2/8	03/11/2025	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.13	0:30.06	0:29.92	N/A	3	1. Jorogumo 2. Never Ever Late 3. Paw Quebec	1.0L	$4.80

Aston Rayner (6)1241043442

Trainer: Glenn Rounds (Devon Meadows)12 mths 21: 7-5-1

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MIRAGE (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 7-5-1

Win %33.33%

Place %61.90%

Prize Money$31,475.00

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at The Meadows when a 4 length second but did clock a slick 30.00 over the 525m trip. Looms as the one to beat this time.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	13/12/2025	21	SPEC	$15,250.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.00	0:29.74	0:29.36	N/A	1	1. Highly Connected 2. Aston Rayner 3. My Name's Eden	4.0L	$3.10
4/8	22/11/2025	8	SPEC H	$14,800.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.42	0:29.26	0:29.07	N/A	6	1. Valenzuela 2. Zipper On Time 3. Urana Xavier	2.5L	$15.00
4/8	14/11/2025	8	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.92	0:29.10	0:29.10	N/A	5	1. Slick Splits 2. Avengement 3. Cheeky Chompers	12.5L	$9.50
3/7	06/11/2025	22	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.72	0:29.26	0:29.24	N/A	7	1. Paw Oswald 2. Come To Party 3. Aston Rayner	7.0L	$9.00
4/6	15/10/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.55	0:25.00	0:25.00	N/A	7	1. Canya Excite Me 2. Paw Xena 3. Paw Toronto	8.5L	$4.80
0/8	09/10/2025	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:36.30	0:29.37	0:29.00	N/A	3	1. Canya Mayhem 2. Vincent Bale 3. Paw Ultra	99.0L	$5.50

Zelda Covilha (7)3662152734

Trainer: Thomas Dailly (Anakie)12 mths 36: 10-5-6

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC ANTON (AUS)

Dam: GYPSY ZELDA (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 10-5-6

Win %27.78%

Place %58.33%

Prize Money$96,185.00

Comments

Last start finished 4th on December 13 over 525m at The Meadows behind Ross The Boss beaten 4 lengths (30.13) in a Special conditions H. Has clocked a scorching 29.13 here at this trip. Leading player.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	13/12/2025	7	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.13	0:29.87	0:29.36	N/A	6	1. Ross The Boss 2. Off The Chart 3. Weblec Joel	4.0L	$4.20
3/8	06/12/2025	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.23	0:30.01	0:29.78	N/A	1	1. Croydon 2. Panadero Ruby 3. Zelda Covilha	3.3L	$2.00
7/8	29/11/2025	7	Group Listed	$22,000.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.81	0:29.30	0:29.14	N/A	8	1. Paw Oswald 2. Deadly Avenger 3. Smooth Plane	7.8L	$8.50
2/8	22/11/2025	14	SPEC H	$14,800.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.33	0:29.25	0:29.07	N/A	5	1. Daysea's Rory 2. Zelda Covilha 3. Sharapova Star	1.3L	$4.60
5/8	08/11/2025	5	S/E Group 1	$110,000.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.59	0:34.17	0:34.17	N/A	6	1. Accredited 2. Shadows Of Blue 3. Urana Xavier	6.3L	$6.00
1/8	03/11/2025	4	SPEC H	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.50	0:34.50	0:34.37	N/A	8	1. Zelda Covilha 2. Paw Vortex 3. Texas President	1.0L	$4.20

Prison Break (8)2552762571

Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 34: 9-9-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: ELANDA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career34: 9-9-2

Win %26.47%

Place %58.82%

Prize Money$34,050.00

Comments

Good performance to win by 4.5 lengths at this track over 515m (29.57) beating Whipping It in Grade 5 on December 11. Prefer in something easier.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	11/12/2025	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.57	0:29.57	0:29.25	N/A	2	1. Prison Break 2. Whipping It 3. Ivory Narwhal	4.4L	$2.40
7/8	02/12/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.53	0:23.23	0:22.84	N/A	2	1. Paw Ultra 2. Lektra Beta 3. Paw Utility	4.5L	$2.70
5/8	25/11/2025	19	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.50	0:23.14	0:22.77	N/A	4	1. Play Lab 2. Neo Devere 3. Paw Estrella	5.1L	$2.90
2/8	06/11/2025	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.04	0:21.94	0:21.94	N/A	2	1. Lauriston Girl 2. Prison Break 3. Touch Of Sin	1.5L	$3.00
6/7	30/10/2025	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.95	0:29.46	0:28.94	N/A	3	1. Come To Party 2. He Shines 3. Brute Force	7.5L	$7.50
7/8	24/10/2025	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.41	0:26.06	0:25.59	N/A	7	1. Reuben Hill 2. Winter Goes 3. Slick Felix	5.3L	$1.90