Sandown Park Race 12 - Christmas In July Tonight
HUGO ROSE (3) doesn't win out of turn but looks close to breaking through. Has been in the money the last three starts, the latest when third (24.72) at Sale. Well-placed to take this out. DASHING JIFFY (4) goes very well at the course and distance with two wins and a placing from five starts. Missed the frame latest (29.83) when fourth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Looks a key chance on best figures. BAROOGA JIM (1) has a strong record here with two wins and two placings from six starts. In the money last time at Geelong (25.71) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2.75 lengths second. Makes strong appeal on best. ASSASSINATOR (2) collected a minor prize last start and must be considered.
Stats
Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on June 15 at this track over 595m. Last start was second over 460m in 25.71, behind Canya Talk Now. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.54 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,480.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (30.41) over 525m at The Meadows. Has a low draw. Must be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | 55 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.16 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.9L | $2.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on July 26 over 435m at Sale behind Escaping Bindi beaten 3.5 lengths (24.72). More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.83) when fourth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 4 for the first time here. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/06/2026 | 31 | MX 6/7 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.46 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has recorded back to back wins. Scored most recently over 450m at Warrnambool in Mix 6/7 class a week ago. Will be tested in this company.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.21 | 0:25.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.48 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 63 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish third over 390m at Shepparton, beaten 1.5 lengths (22.46) behind Smiling Lily in a Grade 5 on July 27. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 65 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.04 | 0:30.41 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $46.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,910.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Warrnambool over 450m in 25.50 last start, beating Moraine Koby. Must be a winning chance 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 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.11 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.22 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after tracking the speed to win by 1.75 lengths at Bendigo over 500m (28.28) beating Ripper Rae in Grade 5 on July 24. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.28 | 0:28.28 | 0:27.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.15 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 99/1 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.55 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 H | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |