Sandown Park Race 3 - Happy Birthday Tina Marotta
COBBLE HILL (5) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (29.54) at this track. Solid record here including two wins. Makes plenty of appeal. PAW CHRISTIE (3) is having her first look at this course. Comes here an impressive winner latest at Sale in a Grade 5 in one of the quickest times of the program (28.92). Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Has definite claims. LADY RAPID (1) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (30.31) last time in a Mix 3/4 at The Meadows. Form at the trip sound including three wins. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings four times from six starts. Has ability and is one of the better chances. ELLIS UNIT ONE (7) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when second (25.39) at Ballarat in a Grade 4/5.
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.31) at The Meadows in a Mix 3/4, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed four times from this draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Latest effort finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 7 lengths (30.37) behind Aston Machine in a Grade 5 on September 5. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Good effort to score just four days ago over 510m at Sale by 1.4 lengths in a Grade 5. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with her.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.45 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.17 | 0:24.17 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/6 | 11/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.91 | 0:27.28 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 570m at Traralgon. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:34.59 | 0:33.06 | 0:33.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.11 | 0:29.11 | 0:28.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.36 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Well supported last time and rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but had to settle for the minor money, finishing a 3.5 lengths second (29.54) over 515m at this track. Going well and can bounce back to winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.46 | 0:34.46 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/4 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 81 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by a head at The Meadows over 525m (30.15) beating Spiralling in Grade 5 on September 2. Has claims if at her best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on August 10 at this track over 515m. Last start was second over 450m in 25.39, behind Slick Badger. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.24 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 515m at this track. This will test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |