Sandown Park Race 5 - Hooked On Scotch At Stud
PAW IMPERIAL (1) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing sixth (30.26) in a Grade 5 at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Can make amends. DR. AZURE (6) tends to take a while to wind up, missing the placings two back but running on to last time finishing second (29.95) in a Grade 5 at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Bold showing expected. BELAIR BRINDLE (4) finished in the minors last time but the start prior broke the clock when winning over 512m at Mt Gambier, taking a Grade 5 in a scintillating 29.31. Has the ability and looks a key chance. UNCLE STILTSKIN (8) is worth consideration.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.26) when sixth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Has three wins and five placings from 14 starts from the draw. Looks a leading chance.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 1.5 lengths at Warragul (25.92) beating Dr. Paris in a Grade 5 on April 3. Racing well and has to be included.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $11,030.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded a half a length win (30.26) in a Grade 5 last time at The Meadows. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and two places from nine starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 25 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.95) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length third. Has two wins and five placings from 10 starts from the draw. Leading player.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,860.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.57 | 0:27.14 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (28.92) over 510m at Sale. Squeeze draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 112 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Paw Damon at this track last start over 515m (29.95). Right in the mix.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.03 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/4 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 2.75 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (30.21) beating Paw Gregson in Grade 4/5 on April 8. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 50 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at the last two runs, both at Geelong, the latest when beaten 11 lengths behind Juneau Rest over 460m. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.00 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |