Sandown Park Race 8 - Hooked On Scotch At Stud
ULTIMATE WARRIOR (1) hit the ground running from an outside draw with a fast early split, holding on for a minor placing when third and beaten 4 lengths at this track over 515m in 29.86. Has a strong record out of this box with three wins and a minor placing from five starts. One of the contenders. GIACOMO (2) boasts a strong record this journey here with eight wins and four minors from 19 tries. Hit the frame latest (29.73) when second at this track in a Free For All. Makes strong appeal on best. DR. WILL (6) got around the 515m at this track to take a Free For All in a respectable 29.57 for a 2.25 lengths win. This tougher but looks a leading chance again. GALENTO (3) is one of the chances after collecting a minor prize last time.
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (29.86) at this track over 515m. Should prove hard to beat.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | FFA | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | Group Listed | $74,500.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.37 | 0:27.56 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors six starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (29.73) at this track over 515m. Has an excellent 29.3 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led for much of the way before being grabbed late, finishing a one length third at Q Parklands over 520m in 30.03. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.87 | 0:18.60 | 0:18.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.91 | 0:18.91 | 0:18.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 5.5 lengths victory in a Grade 4/5 last start at Sale, recording a quick 28.75 over the 510m journey. In form and worth thought again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.7L | $1.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.54 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:32.64 | 0:32.64 | 0:32.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 515m at this track. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 99/2 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -10.29L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.50 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at this track over this distance running a time of 29.57. The one to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.24 | 0:24.15 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.31 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | Group Listed | $30,500.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.94 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ended last campaign with a sixth (30.09) in a SPEC H at this track and returns after a ten weeks break. Has never been out of the money from three first-up runs. Worth including among the chances.
Last Starts 69 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 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.31 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.00 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.32 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.70 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (30.31) when second at The Meadows in a Special conditions H. Has three wins and two placings from nine starts from the draw. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |