Sandown Park Race 8 - Launching Pad (1-6 Wins) Ht4
BLACK STAR RIOT (1) looks overdue for a win having finished in the minors at his last three runs, the latest when third (29.94) at this track. Boasts an unbeaten record from this box. Has the inside draw and looks tough to beat. ON THE PROWL (3) was popular in betting last start but disappointed when 8 lengths away in seventh (30.58). Was in the money the start prior. The form out of last run is most impressive. Great chance to atone. ALGEBRA (2) has good early dash but last time was shuffled out the back and missed the frame, finishing seventh (26.11) in a Grade 5 at Geelong. Fast away and won (26.11) at Geelong the start prior. Is yet to taste defeat at this distance. Must be included in calculations. CONCEIVABLE (7) missed the frame latest (30.26) when eighth over 515m at this track in a R/A FIN. Already a winner from this draw.
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Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd over 515m at this track beaten 8 lengths (29.94) behind Tripped Out in a R/A FIN on March 5. Unbeaten in two starts from this box. Key runner.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $11,030.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 37 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.07 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $3.30 |
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Comments
Was strongly supported last time but ran below expectations when seventh over 460m at Geelong in 26.11. Has a low draw again. Forgive that last start failure.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $1.40 |
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Comments
Was a winner three back at The Meadows then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when seventh (30.58) at The Meadows. Better than last run and looks set to run well.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 5 | R/A FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.21 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.65 |
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Angle Park to win by 6 lengths in 30.43, beating Adhana Snappy. Last start finished 4th on February 5 over 530m at Angle Park behind Weblec Prince beaten 5.5 lengths (30.70) in a Special conditions race. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6/MDN | $2,790.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.43 | 0:30.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,790.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,640.00 | Gawler | 531m | 0:31.92 | 0:31.36 | 0:30.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Was in solid form before a spell but below expectations when resuming, finishing fifth over 525m at The Meadows in 30.35. Overall winning strike-rate moderate but rarely far away. This tougher and prefer for a place this time.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 154 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.22 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
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Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Warrnambool over 450m in 25.11 last start, beating Tribeca. Winner at the latest run in one of the quickest times on the card. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/01/2026 | 177 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | 16 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when eighth (30.26) at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate and will need the breaks to go his way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 19 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.63 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $1.90 |
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Comments
Lines up from box 8 for the first time after finishing a 7 length seventh at this track (30.30) in a Grade 5. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |