Sandown Park Race 3 - Thanks National Coursing Association
BRAVE ISLAND (7) is rarely out of the finish, recording 16 places from 32 starts. Finished in the minors latest when second (29.79) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Form here sound including two wins. Can go on with it. ASTON MACHINE (3) missed the frame last time at The Meadows but the start prior rocketed around 525m at The Meadows in 29.87. Expecting another bold showing. COOL DISGUISE (2) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 2 last run (30.07) at this track. Is yet to miss the placings from this draw, including two wins, from four starts. Expected to be in the finish again. SPRING MILES (8) must be included in calculations.
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (30.07) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to miss the frame from four starts from the draw, including two wins. Leading chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.35 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Meadows over 525m. Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on September 12 over 600m at The Meadows behind My Mate Leo beaten 5 lengths (35.56). Had won two on end prior to the latest effort. Can atone.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.56 | 0:35.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 31/08/2026 | 47 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:37.62 | 0:30.69 | 0:30.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.25 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by 3 lengths last time (34.50) in a Grade 4/5 over 600m at The Gardens. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.70 | 0:34.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | 17 | NG | $3,560.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | GR 3/4 | $3,560.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.73 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on September 12 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.17 | 0:34.91 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth on September 12 over 525m at The Meadows behind Uncle Stiltskin, beaten 6 lengths (30.75) in a Grade 5. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.62 | 0:34.91 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.62 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.56 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.16 | 0:36.88 | 0:36.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 29.79 over 515m at this track. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.77) when eighth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and six places from 16 starts. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on September 12 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Has failed to show enough to come into contention.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.13 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.49 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.48 | 0:30.95 | 0:30.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |