Sandown Park Race 12 - Toongabbie Lodge
LUSH HOUR (2) flew the lids with a slick early split last time and went on to clock 29.58 as a strongly fancied winner over 515m at this track. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. In top form and looks a key chance again. DASH INTENTION (4) missed the frame last time at The Meadows but was a Grade 5 winner the start prior (29.83) and goes well this course. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. DR. WARREN (6) drifted back settling but did best work late to finish 4th at Sale over 435m (24.81). Has ability and can measure up. DR. GIANNA (3) looks an each-way chance. Something for the Multiples: PAPA EASY (8) BIG DUKE (1)
Stats
Comments
Found the going tougher last start when second over 460m at Geelong. That followed a win two back in 26.46 beating Yorkshire Girl over 460m at Warragul. Needs further improvement to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.08 | 0:26.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.75 | 0:16.53 | 0:16.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded the fastest time on the card after leading to make it two on the trot at this track over 515m (29.58). Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 19 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.38 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.57 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Sale (24.66) in a Grade 5 H, finishing a 6 length fifth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 49 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th on April 18 over 525m at The Meadows behind Fromelles Poppy beaten 8 lengths (30.88) in a Grade 5. Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.72 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.38 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 4th over 435m at Sale beaten 2.25 lengths (24.81) behind Dr. Patrick in a Grade 5 H on April 19. Has run a slick time here with a 29.56 PB at the distance. Worth including.
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 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.82 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.73 | 0:26.24 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (30.01) over 515m at this track. Drawn out wide and will need to find best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.26 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.45 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on April 18 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.44 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |