Sandown Park Race 10 - Aston Rupee At Stud (300+ Rank)
VINTAGE KING (1) settled down midfield and held his position to the line when finishing 4th (30.75) at The Meadows. Has ability and can bounce back. OPALITE (7) struggled for best form latest, finishing 5th (35.69) in a Restricted WIN H at this track. Has won here at this journey. Bold showing expected. LES NORTON (8) did a good job to finish second last time out over 500m at Bendigo (28.80) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Rates a winning chance on best. DASHING NANDO (4) has claims fresh from a recent placing.
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Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 4th in a Grade 5 on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows behind Paw Harry beaten 3.5 lengths (30.75). Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 0/7 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:35.11 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.01 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish fourth on April 22 over 500m at Bendigo behind Nicky's Secret, beaten 1.3 lengths (28.87) in a Grade 5. Holds top-three claims.
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 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.36 | 0:35.13 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.48 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/03/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.45 | 0:37.88 | 0:37.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (25.68) over 450m at Shepparton. Has a low draw. Has ability and should run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.49 | 0:31.12 | 0:31.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.57 | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.51 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.71 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $91.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last time (25.88) over 455m at Murray Bridge. Squeeze draw to overcome. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Murray Bridge | 455m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.82 | 0:30.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $3,680.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.45 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | GR 6 | $1,740.00 | Gawler | 531m | 0:31.39 | 0:30.90 | 0:30.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.69 | 0:43.25 | 0:43.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:39.72 | 0:38.72 | 0:38.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:40.72 | 0:39.71 | 0:39.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.83 | 0:30.87 | 0:30.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/1 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing last on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.30 | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.40 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when fifth (35.69) at this track in a Restricted WIN H. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Rates a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.69 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.48 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.40 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.86 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.55 | 0:30.51 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on April 2 at Bendigo over 500m. Last start was second over 500m in 28.80, behind Nicky's Secret. Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.80 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.58 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $91.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.74 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |