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Sandown Park Race 11 - Onthestraight.com.au

SO HE THINKS (3) has some solid form under his belt and proved too strong last time to win by 7 lengths at this track in a handy 34.18 beating Tiger Rocks. Boasts two wins from four starts out of this box. Form reads well for this. BLANKET GAME (7) has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 5 length third over 390m Ballarat in 22.20. Well-placed to take this out. PAW VARNA (8) well back settling but did wind up strongly to finish 4th and beaten only 1.5 lengths (30.05) at this track. Key player if finds best. OLIVER KELTON (2) collected a minor prize last start and must be considered.

Race Time:12:34 PM

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Black Thumb (1)5183452553

Trainer: Jye Formosa (Heathcote)12 mths 59: 12-5-7

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: MANILA ROSE (AUS)

Stats

Career59: 12-5-7

Win %20.34%

Place %40.68%

Prize Money$38,470.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (34.93) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Has two successes and two minors from six starts from box 1. Will need the right run.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/4	25/06/2026	26	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.93	0:34.77	0:33.99	N/A	8	1. Motor City Rossi 2. Mepunga Shadow 3. Black Thumb	2.3L	$26.00
5/8	30/05/2026	7	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.73	0:35.50	0:34.60	N/A	5	1. Urana Taurus 2. Belair Crown 3. Goblin	3.4L	$13.00
5/8	23/05/2026	7	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.25	0:34.90	0:34.21	N/A	8	1. Magic Scotch 2. Wyong Houston 3. Belair Crown	5.0L	$8.00
2/8	16/05/2026	7	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.92	0:34.80	0:34.34	N/A	2	1. Handsome Ratio 2. Black Thumb 3. Wyong Houston	1.8L	$7.00
5/6	09/05/2026	10	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.74	0:30.36	0:29.79	N/A	8	1. Hartland Willow 2. Paw Phelps 3. Papa Easy	5.5L	$26.00
4/6	29/04/2026	7	GR 4/5	$4,510.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.87	0:34.53	0:34.53	N/A	2	1. Nigel Devere 2. Gorringe 3. Handsome Ratio	5.0L	$31.00

Oliver Kelton (2)3615564312

Trainer: Barry Toner (Bunyip)12 mths 43: 8-9-8

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: ITA LOUISA (AUS)

Stats

Career43: 8-9-8

Win %18.60%

Place %58.14%

Prize Money$28,085.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Traralgon over 425m in 24.18. Followed that up with a minor placing over 515m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. In form and another win would not surprise.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	25/06/2026	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.12	0:29.74	0:29.43	N/A	1	1. Elijah Rose 2. Oliver Kelton 3. Blue Trombone	5.5L	$3.10
1/7	19/06/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Traralgon	425m	0:24.18	0:24.18	0:23.76	N/A	4	1. Oliver Kelton 2. Sweet Trilby 3. Dr. Ulma	2.3L	$3.10
3/7	14/06/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:29.15	0:28.89	0:28.81	N/A	4	1. Trendy Art 2. Scout Ace 3. Oliver Kelton	3.8L	$11.00
4/7	09/06/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:22.89	0:22.67	0:22.62	N/A	2	1. Righteous Fury 2. Paw Kristelle 3. Whisky Point	3.1L	$5.00
6/8	31/05/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:29.26	0:29.04	0:28.96	N/A	7	1. He Shines 2. Jumbuk Sachin 3. Elle Gem	3.5L	$18.00
5/6	24/05/2026	9	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:29.13	0:28.70	0:28.54	N/A	4	1. Always Share 2. Elijah Rose 3. Hey Presto	6.3L	$6.00

So He Thinks (3)1635143431

Trainer: Stefano Cassar (Creswick)12 mths 22: 6-0-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DEEP DIVE (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 6-0-7

Win %27.27%

Place %59.09%

Prize Money$15,975.00

Comments

Effortless winner showing plenty of speed to post a big 7 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a solid 34.18 over the 595m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	22/06/2026	7	GR 5	$4,030.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.18	0:34.18	0:34.18	N/A	3	1. So He Thinks 2. Tiger Rocks 3. Hey Presto	7.5L	$2.20
3/6	15/06/2026	19	GR 5	$4,000.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.72	0:34.66	0:34.41	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Midnight Phantom 3. So He Thinks	1.0L	$6.00
4/7	27/05/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.36	0:30.78	0:30.78	N/A	6	1. Overland Boy 2. Reuben Hill 3. He Shines	8.3L	$4.60
3/8	19/05/2026	38	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.69	0:27.34	0:27.28	N/A	5	1. Paw Jasta 2. Paw Lampades 3. So He Thinks	5.0L	$8.00
99/1	13/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	425m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-So He Thinks	99L	$0.00
4/8	11/04/2026	10	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.92	0:30.48	0:30.04	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Brockie 2. Zelda Braga 3. Cloncurry Gold	6.3L	$3.40
1/6	01/04/2026	14	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.98	0:29.98	0:29.98	N/A	8	1. So He Thinks 2. Weblec Pepper 3. Zipping Fiyero	9.0L	$3.20

Moraine Bluey (4)7331721226

Trainer: Briana Robertson-Leech (Smeaton)12 mths 29: 7-6-2

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: FERDINAND BOY (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA REMI (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 7-6-2

Win %24.14%

Place %51.72%

Prize Money$11,670.00

Comments

Finished sixth last start at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently. Awkwardly drawn and looks safely held.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	22/06/2026	7	GR 5	$3,430.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.69	0:29.86	0:29.58	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Flyer 2. Mepunga Lilly 3. Oklahoma Bale	11.9L	$31.00
2/6	15/06/2026	7	GR 5	$3,430.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.91	0:29.87	0:29.35	N/A	6	1. Mepunga Whiskey 2. Moraine Bluey 3. Full Noise	0.8L	$34.00
2/8	08/06/2026	10	GR 5	$3,460.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.05	0:30.03	0:29.39	N/A	8	1. Paw Missy 2. Moraine Bluey 3. Tommy The Hood	0.3L	$20.00
1/8	29/05/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.20	0:24.20	0:23.59	N/A	1	1. Moraine Bluey 2. City Limit 3. Moraine Leah	1.2L	$4.00
2/8	25/05/2026	5	GR 5 NP	$3,460.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.31	0:30.04	0:29.45	N/A	7	1. Bengal Beast 2. Moraine Bluey 3. Sit And Steer	3.9L	$12.00
7/8	20/05/2026	9	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.43	0:25.24	0:25.02	N/A	4	1. Ultimate Warrior 2. Paw Cornelius 3. Aston Reeves	17.0L	$35.00

Aston Finniss (6)x621181147

Trainer: Danielle Keane (Koroit)12 mths 36: 9-5-4

3 yo WH/BL Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON RHONE (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 9-5-4

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$12,720.00

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 450m at Warrnambool. Happy enough to avoid.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	25/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.00	0:25.41	0:25.41	N/A	4	1. Paw Sapphire 2. She's Primed 3. Contradiction	8.5L	$81.00
4/8	18/06/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.76	0:25.48	0:25.19	N/A	3	1. Air Speed 2. Bindy Blazer 3. Paw Oakley	4.3L	$26.00
1/7	11/06/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.27	0:22.27	0:21.77	N/A	3	1. Aston Finniss 2. Bush Profit 3. Gold Stripes	0.3L	$2.60
1/8	08/06/2026	5	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.09	0:22.09	0:22.01	N/A	2	1. Aston Finniss 2. Ocean Gold 3. Collective Kaos	3.0L	$3.20
8/8	03/06/2026	16	GR 5 H NP	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:23.21	0:22.45	0:21.95	N/A	3	1. Major Wait 2. Argyle Emma 3. Inga Johnny	11.0L	$3.10
1/8	18/05/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.15	0:22.15	0:22.08	N/A	6	1. Aston Finniss 2. Aston Excess 3. Lilly's Wish	2.5L	$1.50

Blanket Game (7)4752353133

Trainer: Peter Inguanti (Camperdown)12 mths 33: 6-6-8

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL TEASE (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 6-6-8

Win %18.18%

Place %60.61%

Prize Money$16,510.00

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 5 length third over 390m Ballarat in 22.20. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	24/06/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.20	0:21.84	0:21.84	N/A	3	1. Moyarra Kongk 2. Find The Sun 3. Blanket Game	5.1L	$4.20
3/8	19/06/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.28	0:28.13	0:28.13	N/A	2	1. Kraken Tommy 2. Hartland Willow 3. Blanket Game	2.3L	$3.10
1/8	11/06/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.53	0:25.53	0:25.43	N/A	4	1. Blanket Game 2. Kaelix Comet 3. Lektra Skip	0.5L	$3.80
3/8	04/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.89	0:25.52	0:25.52	N/A	4	1. Nova Owen 2. Air Speed 3. Blanket Game	5.3L	$8.50
5/8	28/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.87	0:25.51	0:25.35	N/A	6	1. Rivers Meet 2. Paw Missy 3. Barooga King	5.3L	$3.60
3/5	21/05/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.42	0:25.27	0:25.27	N/A	2	1. Springer's Boy 2. Paw Estrella 3. Blanket Game	2.3L	$8.00

Paw Varna (8)3723431424

Trainer: Luke Harris (Lara)12 mths 39: 7-7-8

2 yo DK BDL Bitch

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: IYLEE BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 7-7-8

Win %17.95%

Place %56.41%

Prize Money$18,905.00

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (25.62) over 450m at Shepparton. Has a wide draw to navigate 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
4/7	25/06/2026	3	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.05	0:29.94	0:29.43	N/A	2	1. Paw Winkworth 2. Mepunga Turbo 3. Paw Missy	1.5L	$11.00
2/8	22/06/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.62	0:25.52	0:24.99	N/A	6	1. Paw Fable 2. Paw Varna 3. Paw Danger	1.5L	$13.00
4/8	17/06/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.32	0:22.02	0:21.80	N/A	8	1. Black Business 2. Western's Nasiah 3. Fluent Action	4.3L	$20.00
1/8	12/06/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.62	0:22.62	0:22.36	N/A	1	1. Paw Varna 2. Starship Atlas 3. Paw Uma	1.5L	$3.60
3/8	09/06/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.45	0:23.24	0:23.00	N/A	4	1. Paw Elodee 2. Patriot Niamh 3. Paw Varna	3.1L	$13.00
4/8	01/06/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:26.05	0:25.79	0:25.37	N/A	6	1. Argyle Whiskey 2. Ascend Igloo 3. Gumtree Hill	3.7L	$3.90