Sandown Park Race 5 - Vale Robert Mccurdy
DR. WILL (1) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by a neck at Warragul in a handy 22.55 beating Blessed Rain. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. One of the key runners again. MASTER MCGRAW (4) was in the money last time at this track (29.74) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 2 length third. Has already won out of this draw. Suited here and expected to run well. ELUSIVE CURL (6) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 515m behind Secret Bandit (30.28) in a Special conditions H. Was in the money prior to that. Cannot be underestimated. ULENTA BALE (2) can finish much closer after missing a cheque at this track last start.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just three days ago over 400m at Warragul by a neck in a Free For All. Looks well placed and should be tough to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.00 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at The Meadows to win by 6 lengths in 34.74, beating Handsome Ratio. Last start finished last on May 14 over 515m at this track behind Whispered beaten 12 lengths (30.16) in a Special conditions H. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.49 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:31.09 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Special conditions H on May 14 over 515m at this track behind Secret Bandit, beaten 12 lengths (30.28). Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,540.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.20 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.19 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (29.74) over 515m at this track. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 22 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $6,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $34,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.72) when third at this track in a Special conditions H. Has three successes and six minors from 14 starts from box 5. Tough field and looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | SPEC G3 | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.28) when fifth over 515m at this track in a Special conditions H. Super consistent from the draw with a win and two places from three starts. Looks a key chance on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 515m at this track. 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 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished last over 525m at The Meadows beaten 13 lengths (30.66) behind Paw Zuri in a Free For All on May 2. Strong form emerging from the last run. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |