Sandown Park Race 11 - Aston Rupee At Stud
MELVIN BALE (2) has a fair record and proved too strong last time to win by 0.8 lengths at Geelong in a handy 26.12 beating Paw Norbert. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Hard to go past. HOCUS POCUS (5) comes off an average performance last start when fifth at this track over 515m behind Zipping Singh (30.27) in a Grade 4/5. Great chance to atone. MORAINE JOKER (4) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, rewarded with a win last time at Ballarat over 450m. Expecting another bold showing. PEPPER PIE (1) picked up a cheque last time and is in the mix again.
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Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when third (26.12) at Warragul, making it two placings on end. Has the inside draw this time. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.84 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.27 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.35 | 0:26.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Scored by 0.8 lengths last time (26.12) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win over 460m at Geelong. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Quickly out of the boxes with a slick early sectional clocking 25.65 with a neck win at Ballarat over 450m. Expected to run well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 17 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 NP | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.16 | 0:27.40 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.27) when fifth over 515m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and five places from nine starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
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 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.23 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.2L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.3 lengths at Warrnambool (22.37) beating Rothwell Bonnie in a Special conditions H on April 27. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | SE | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.85 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.36 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | 25 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.46 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.64 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (24.46) at Traralgon in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 2.75 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from eight starts. Looking to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.14 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.56 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.70 | 0:26.57 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.42 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |