Sandown Park Race 6 - Sportsbet Ht2 (1-6 Wins)
DISCOURAGED (1) goes very well at the distance with two wins and a placing from six starts. Was out of placings last time (19.88) at Healesville in a Grade 5 H, finishing fourth and beaten 2 lengths. Looks the one to beat with even luck. IN MODERATION (4) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (43.50) last time in a Special conditions H at The Meadows. Has a strong record at this journey including three wins. Some good form is emerging from his last run. Worth following up. XARA'S JAI (7) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at this track over 515m (29.80). Key runner on best form. OPALITE (3) has strong credentials over this journey.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.88) when fourth over 350m at Healesville in a Grade 5 H. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looks suited here and rates a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.17 | 0:33.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.93 | 0:36.93 | 0:36.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 350m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Racing well without winning, filling the minors at her last seven starts, the latest when third (30.47) at The Meadows. Drawn close to the inside. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.35 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.10 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.26 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.40 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (34.94) when sixth over 595m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $46.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.42 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.23 | 0:36.88 | 0:36.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.65 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.40 | 0:34.40 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't been that impressive recently but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.50 | 0:42.91 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.28 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.29 | 0:42.11 | 0:42.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.79 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.91 | 0:41.91 | 0:41.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
On debut at this trip. Last start finished fourth at this track over 515m in (29.80). Sure to run boldly.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | MDN FIN | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (29.76) at big odds over 515m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Will need plenty of luck.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.87 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |