Sandown Park Race 3 - Hooked On Scotch At Stud
DR. WARREN (2) sat on speed and lifted strongly to open winning account two back, then finished a 6 length fifth last start at Sale over 510m (29.44). Has five places this course. Key player on best and worth another chance. DR. BABETTE (4) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (29.74) last time in a Mix 6/7 H at Sale. In the mix. DR. PARIS (8) should enjoy clear running from the outside box. Below best latest at Sale (29.45) when 6th and beaten 7 lengths. Form here at this distance is strong including one wins. Shapes as one to consider. ELLIS UNIT ONE (5) cannot be ruled out. Something for the Multiples: DR. BABETTE (4) DR. BEYOND (1) DR. WARREN (2)
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Sale over 435m in 24.90. Followed that up with a minor placing over 510m at Sale at Mix 6/7 H four days ago. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 32 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $52.20 |
Stats
Comments
Ordinary effort last start when he was slow out over 510m at Sale. Prior to that won by 0.7 lengths at Sale (24.89) beating Hot Milo Rose in a Rank Limit - Maiden on January 21. Yet to win but has been in the money three times from six starts off this draw. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.44 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2026 | 41 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.69 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 5 | MDN FIN | $21,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | MDN SF | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 510m at Sale beaten 10 lengths (29.74) behind Memories in a Mix 6/7 H on January 25. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 6 lengths at Warragul over 400m (22.84) beating Chloe's Fault in Maiden on January 22. Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.
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 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 510m at Sale. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.48 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, must be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.45 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.50 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 43 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | MDN SF | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |