Sandown Park Race 2 - Sandown Cup Friday 22 May
INDY MELMEN (1) continues to race in super honest form hitting the frame at all five career runs, winning two back before finishing second last time (29.60) over 515m at this track. Tends to go well on this box draw. Drawn the fence and expected to go close. FLYING TOXIC (2) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, hitting the frame latest when 2nd at this track over 515m. Overdue and expected to feature again. OTTO ROSE (6) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing third (28.93) at Sale in a Mix 6/7 over 510m. Racing well and deserves a win. DR. BEYOND (7) is a last-start placegetter worth considering.
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Won two starts back over 525m at The Meadows. Last start he finished 2nd on April 16 over 515m at this track behind Corban Yaxley beaten 4.5 lengths (29.60) in a Restricted WIN. Draw likely to suit. Has run blistering time here with a 29.39 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | MDN FIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.64 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished second at this track in 29.78 last time but the start prior clocked a slick 29.53 over 515m finishing third at this track. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won by 2.75 lengths at Warragul (22.76) beating Tuesday Hustler in a Maiden on April 10. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.33 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at The Meadows over 525m. Happy enough to avoid.
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 | 16 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:26.38 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd on April 19 over 510m at Sale behind Just Jezebel beaten 2 lengths (28.93) in a Mix 6/7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a R/A FIN on April 16 over 515m at this track behind Lamia Nonna Mim beaten 6 lengths (29.74). Hasn't been far away. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 51 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.04 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
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Comments
Has been in the money at last three starts, the latest at big odds when third (28.42) at Bendigo. Jumps from the outside. Has to do a bit more.
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 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.42 | 0:27.81 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |