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Sandown Park Race 7 - Book Tickets For The Nationals
SPARRING (1) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 2 last run (29.91) at The Meadows. Has never missed the frame from six starts from this draw, including four wins. Sure to be about the mark. AMRON DANCER (3) continues to race well, filling the minors at the last three starts, the latest at Bendigo in 28.14. Has a good record at this journey. Looks well placed here and has the ability. Go well. FLAMING SMOOTH (8) is on a hot streak recording a 29.90 win over 525m at The Meadows last start following on from an exceptional 29.93 success at The Meadows over 525m the start prior. Has the ability and can measure up again. GALENTO (7) profiles nicely here at this trip.
Race Time:11:13 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:515m
1
Sparring (1)4146631262
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 37: 15-4-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: STEPPING (AUS)
Stats
Career37: 15-4-2
Win %40.54%
Place %56.76%
Prize Money$62,450.00
Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.91) when second at The Meadows in a Free For All. Boasts four wins and two places from six starts off the draw. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.16 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
2
Capricorn One (2)1277233851
Trainer: Melinda Tharle (CASEY (C))12 mths 48: 13-7-4
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: WHAT A SURPRISE (AUS)
Stats
Career48: 13-7-4
Win %27.08%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$56,700.00
Comments
Scored by 4 lengths last time (29.50) in a Grade 4/5 over 515m at this track. Has two wins and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $12.90 |
| 3/5 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
3
Amron Dancer (3)3441247232
Trainer: Kelly Bravo (SURF COAST (S))12 mths 33: 11-8-3
2 yo FWN Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: AMRON LASS (AUS)
Stats
Career33: 11-8-3
Win %33.33%
Place %66.67%
Prize Money$47,165.00
Comments
Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but could manage only second (28.14) at Bendigo over 500m. Has run blistering time here with a 29.23 PB at the distance. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.14 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
4
Paw Qwerty (4)3221561733
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (ANAKIE)12 mths 33: 8-7-6
2 yo FWN Bitch
Sire: YOZO BALE (AUS)
Dam: WELSLY BALE (AUS)
Stats
Career33: 8-7-6
Win %24.24%
Place %63.64%
Prize Money$41,470.00
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (30.22) at The Meadows. Tricky draw to overcome. Prefer others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.11 | 0:27.91 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
5
Corban Yaxley (5)2374176835
Trainer: Ian Cockerell (SURF COAST (S))12 mths 21: 4-4-5
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: MADAM ROSMERTA (AUS)
Stats
Career21: 4-4-5
Win %19.05%
Place %61.90%
Prize Money$38,830.00
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Mix 3/4 on July 30 over 515m at this track behind Like A Rock, beaten 9 lengths (29.99). Others preferred.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.24 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.01 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
6
Point Break (6)1545711231
Trainer: Brett Mackie (CASEY (C))12 mths 38: 11-6-4
2 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: IVY ISOBEL (AUS)
Stats
Career38: 11-6-4
Win %28.95%
Place %55.26%
Prize Money$48,570.00
Comments
Hit the ground running last time with a fast early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 3 lengths (29.96) over 525m at The Meadows. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.24 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
8
Flaming Smooth (8)1116532211
Trainer: Kayla Cottrell (CASEY (C))12 mths 42: 12-9-4
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: GOLDEN SHIRAZ (AUS)
Stats
Career42: 12-9-4
Win %28.57%
Place %59.52%
Prize Money$55,670.00
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 525m at The Meadows by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 FIN. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 05/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.6L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |