Sandown Park Race 5 - Hooked On Scotch At Stud
NOVA OWEN (7) finished in the minors last time but only a few starts back pushed the clock when winning over 525m at The Meadows, taking a Grade 5 H in a handy 29.97. Expected to push the clock again here. MIDNIGHT THUNDER (8) flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 7 length third (30.56) over 525m at The Meadows and making it two placings on end. Leading player again. DR. HOPPER (1) finished well back at this track last time when a 10 length fifth (30.11) but scored four back at this track (30.10). Has won three of four starts from this draw. Expected to run well. PANAMA RHODE (3) will be hard to beat with a drop in journey.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th on February 5 over 515m at this track behind Compton Gold beaten 10 lengths (30.11) in a Grade 4/5. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 15/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.74 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (30.22) over 525m at The Meadows. Drawn close to the inside. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.20 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.47 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (42.21) over 715m at this track. Has a low draw but will need a little luck to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.14 | 0:42.75 | 0:42.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.21 | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.94 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 12/01/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.79 | 0:36.06 | 0:36.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.66 | 0:36.32 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.4L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.2L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 515m at this track. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.49 | 0:16.46 | 0:16.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.33 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 21.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished last on February 7 over 525m at The Meadows behind Count The Stars beaten 15 lengths (31.23) in a Grade 5. Placed two back at Launceston. Forgive the latest run. Has solid claims on his best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.23 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $7,960.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/3 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bulli | 400m | N/A | 0:22.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.67 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.68) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from seven starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 7 length third over 525m The Meadows in 30.56. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |