Sandown Park Race 3 - Sportsbet Ht3
PATIENCE (6) is 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 second (25.75) at Ballarat over 450m. Expected to feature in the finish again. MEPUNGA ENVY (8) is a Jeffrey Britton-trained newcomer by Fernando Bale out of Mepunga Isla with no trial form to work with. Profiles nicely but market best guide to ability. FLEX FACTOR (7) has been freshened since missing the frame on debut at Healesville over 350m (20.07). Expected to do much better this time. GLIMMERING (3) can fill a top-three spot.
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Ran a fair race on debut when settled off the speed early and held position to finish fourth (23.72) at Warragul over 400m. Further improved and drops down to the inside box this time. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
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Inside draw could be an advantage. Last start finished fourth in a Maiden on March 9 over 515m at this track behind Matchbox Cyclone, beaten 6 lengths (30.61). Thereabouts last start but looks tested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 19.0L | $17.00 |
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Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (30.18) at big odds over 515m at this track. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.29 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
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Was lining up for just the second time last start when she finished fifth over 515m at this track. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/03/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
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Has raced five times and is overdue for a win, the latest offering a second (25.75) over 450m at Ballarat. Has finished in the money at the last three starts. Expected to prove tough to beat.
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 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
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Ran a fair race on debut when jumped well and was on speed, fading to finish fifth (20.07) at Healesville over 350m. Should be further improved. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
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Royally bred debutante by Fernando Bale from Mepunga Isla. Looks well placed to feature.