Sandown Park Race 9 - Happy Birthday Brendon
CORBAN YAXLEY (3) overcame a check in the run and hit the line hard to place (30.09) at this track over 515m in a Grade 5. Expected to feature again. MIGHTY SCAR (6) has been mixing form lately, hitting the frame two back before finishing fourth (29.73) at this track in a Grade 4. Can feature with the right run. UNCHECKED (7) showed great speed to lead all the way last start. Right in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 2.25 lengths at The Meadows (29.89) beating Handsome Ratio in a Grade 5 on April 25. Likely to struggle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to score by 4.5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Sale, clocking a fast 28.81 over the 510m trip. In form and worth thought again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/8 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.27 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on April 30 over 515m at this track behind Uncle Stiltskin beaten 6 lengths (30.09). More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
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 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (29.73) in a Grade 4, finishing a 4 length fourth. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.2L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 6 lengths over 525m at The Meadows (29.91). Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.08 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 28.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 111 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.01) when seventh over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.88 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.49 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |