Sandown Park Race 3 - Happy Birthday Ryder Pearce
FLEEING (2) was in the money last time at this track (29.72) in a SE, finishing a 6 length third. Already a winner from this draw. Looks suited here and rates on top. MEPUNGA PHANTOM (8) recorded his 4th career win last time at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths (34.66). Hard to fault his recent form and can win again. MOONLIGHT MILLER (1) has been in the money at his last two runs, most recently when second beaten 1.2 lengths (29.59). Looks suited by the longer journey this time. Hard to beat again. OUTSIDES (4) should bounce back after an unplaced effort here recently.
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Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 1.2 lengths second (29.59) over 515m at this track. Has been thereabouts of late and is among the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.84 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.88 | 0:34.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
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Returns from a break and was a winner at only other try fresh, which was at first career start scoring at Wentworth Park over 520m. Looks a key chance here fresh.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SE | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior was just edged out when third (34.65) over 600m at The Meadows. Tough draw to overcome but is in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $4,510.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.61 | 0:34.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.42 | 0:39.11 | 0:39.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:41.18 | 0:34.25 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 595m at this track (34.66,) beating Midnight Phantom. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.66 | 0:34.66 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 0/8 | 30/05/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:37.11 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | GR 7 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |