Sandown Park Race 5 - Launching Pad Tix On Sale Now
AMRON TOY (3) is a progressive type who recorded his 4th career win last time out (29.86) at this track. Form here sound including two wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Sure to prove hard to beat. ASTON SUMMIT (1) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fourth (30.06) from Box 8 at this track over 515m. Has ability and can atone. REMUS LUPIN (2) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (30.27) in a Grade 5 at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Can hit the frame this time. RIVERS MEET (7) placed here at this trip last start - cannot be ignored.
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th over 515m at this track beaten 4 lengths (30.06) behind Obscurus in a Grade 5 on January 22. Placed two back at The Meadows. Unbeaten in three starts from this box. Key runner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.6L | $10.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 11 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.31 | 0:27.31 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on January 22 over 515m at this track behind Mighty Scar beaten 13 lengths (30.27). Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $17.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after tracking the speed to win by half a length at this track over 515m (29.86) beating Paw Vince in Grade 5 on January 19. Looks the one to beat again.
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 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 22/12/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 5 for the first time after placing latest at The Meadows (30.28) in a Grade 5. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 2 | SE | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.9L | $6.70 |
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth last start at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently. Has a wide draw to navigate and looks tested this line up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | R/A FIN | $7,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.34 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 32 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.16 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.92) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length third. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $7.20 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.70 |
Stats
Comments
Closed last campaign finishing sixth at The Meadows over 525m 11 weeks ago. Good beginner but wide draw and prefer the place.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.35 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/09/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.26 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |