Sandown Park Race 9 - Aston Rupee At Stud (1-3 Wins)
SLICK NITRO (1) looks close to win after hitting the frame last run (38.43) at Bendigo in a Restricted WIN. Has first look at box 1 this time. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Can find winning form. PAW FORTRESS (4) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at The Meadows in a handy 30.25 beating Inspection. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Expected to feature again. EDWARD NIGMA (8) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with two wins and a placing from five tries. Placed last time (34.96) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 2.5 lengths. Can feature with the right run. IRISH ZOE (7) cannot be ruled out.
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at Bendigo (38.43) in a Restricted WIN. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.43 | 0:38.10 | 0:38.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.6L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.33 | 0:28.22 | 0:27.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.91 | 0:38.65 | 0:38.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:44.23 | 0:44.03 | 0:44.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:38.32 | 0:37.66 | 0:37.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.70 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (31.83) over 545m at Ballarat. Has a low draw. Prefer others.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.83 | 0:30.87 | 0:30.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $1,990.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.66 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 77 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.24 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.44 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | 38 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.22 | 0:30.80 | 0:30.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.5 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (30.25) beating Inspection in Grade 7 on March 4. Excellent record from this draw, including two wins. Go well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.25 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (25.48) over 450m at Shepparton. Boxed awkwardly and needs to find best form to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.57 | 0:28.20 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.34 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.36 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 595m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 510m at Sale eight days ago. Draw will be an advantage solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | 49 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.51 | 0:34.92 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (34.96) over 600m at The Meadows. Wide draw here. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.06 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.29 | 0:34.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.22 | 0:35.04 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.29 | 0:30.94 | 0:30.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | 33 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |