Sandown Park Race 5 - Sandown Vet Clinic
MEPUNGA EXPRESS (2) comes off a useful 29.49 placing at this track over 515m. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest. LAUNCH MODE (1) finished fifth last time but the start prior broke the clock when winning over 525m at The Meadows, taking a Grade 5 H in a slick 30.10. Rates a leading chance if runs up to recent winning time. JOROGUMO (3) was out of placings last time (30.35) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing seventh and beaten 9 lengths. Has already won two times from this draw. Among the main chances. I'M FABULOUS (6) is worth including after a top-three finish most recently.
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Comments
Last start finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 10 lengths (30.62) behind Paw Gertrude in a Grade 5 FIN on February 28. Unbeaten in four starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:36.02 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 22.3L | $4.80 |
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Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 0.8 lengths third but did clock a fast 29.49 over the 515m trip. Has the ability and looks hard to top.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.9L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (30.98) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length fifth. Strong record off the draw with two wins and two minors from five starts. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.21 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd over 600m at The Meadows beaten 6 lengths (34.69) behind My Boy Bingo in a Grade 5 FIN on March 7. Hard to recommend this time.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.17 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.46 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.78 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Rocketed out of the boxes with a scorching early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (30.26) at The Meadows over 525m. In the money last time and looks well placed. Can go one better.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 16/02/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |
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Comments
Was a little disappointing last start, fading in the run home at this track over 515m. The start prior was at her best with a one length win over 435m at Sale. Is a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.30 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 42 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished fourth over 525m at The Meadows, beaten 6 lengths (30.26) behind Gambella in a Free For All on March 7. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.60 | 0:27.33 | 0:27.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.4L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |