Sandown Park Race 8 - Happy Birthday Jo Forden
O'KEEFE (1) is a talented type who boasts a strong winning strike-rate at this distance. Has been on speed to score at his last couple of runs. Last start won The Meadows in a handy 30.19 beating Dewana Missile. Has a strong record out of this box with five wins and two minor placings from eight starts. Looks the one to beat. MATCHBOX BEAST (3) ran below best last time finishing fourth (25.69) over 450m at Shepparton from Box 6. Comes through a solid form race last start. Leading chance. PANTHER'S WAY (6) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey here having won two of three starts. Scored by a neck last time (29.85) in a Grade 5 over 515m at this track. Can feature with the right run. INDIAN PRINCE (7) is building a nice picket fence and can add to the tally.
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 0.6 lengths winner (30.19) over 525m at The Meadows. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 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 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.21 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 515m at this track. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.4L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.58 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.15 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last couple of starts have been ordinary but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.7L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.45 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/05/2026 | 76 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.32 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 20.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | 66 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 595m at this track. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.33 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.36 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.80 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.40 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.10 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.9L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 515m at this track in a handy (29.89), beating Focus Franky. Can bring up a hat-trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 17/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.76 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at Healesville when only a neck from the winner but did record a solid 19.39 over the 350m trip. Place prospects appear best again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 34 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.17 | 0:34.52 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |