Sandown Park Race 8 - Aston Rupee At Stud
PAW PETROV (2) won again in another strong performance after leading them home making it five straight, scoring at this track over 595m (33.98). Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Great chance again. HE'S MAGIC (1) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (34.22) at this track. Has a good record here including seven wins. Has never missed the frame from seven starts from this draw, including five wins. Hard to beat again. PAW VORTEX (8) has a terrific record this track and trip with three wins and one placing from four starts. In the money last time at this track (34.18) in a Group Listed, finishing a 3 length second. Makes strong appeal on best. PAW IKE (4) is among the chances again if he runs up to the latest effort.
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (34.22) at this track over 595m. Excellent record from this draw, including five wins. Go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 25 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.22 | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 17 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.71 | 0:36.32 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC G3 | $37,250.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.07 | 0:33.59 | 0:33.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 18 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.40 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded a 3 length win (33.98) in a Group Listed last time at this track. Has two wins and three placings from 10 starts from the draw. Has ability and should feature.
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 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.00 | 0:34.00 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.28 | 0:34.02 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.6L | $5.60 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 515m. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | 39 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.20 | 0:42.02 | 0:42.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.21 | 0:42.03 | 0:41.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong early pace and proved too slick around this track over 595m in 34.06, claiming a Grade 4/5 by 2.25 lengths. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Stay with him.
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 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.06 | 0:34.06 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.23 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.34 | 0:37.72 | 0:37.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.33 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.58 | 0:36.25 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.72 | 0:36.72 | 0:36.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (34.23) over 595m at this track. Looking to others.
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 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.23 | 0:34.06 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.09 | 0:31.09 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.86 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.60 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on January 25 over 600m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Will be tested in this company.
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 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.12 | 0:34.12 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when second (34.18) at this track, making it two placings on end. Jumps from the outside. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.18 | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |