Sandown Park Race 7 - Happy Birthday Rene Laverdure
STEAL THE STAGE (1) was strongly supported last start when a short priced favourite and duly saluted winning by 4.5 lengths at The Meadows in a handy 34.62. Nicely placed here on the inside and has a good record over this journey. Great chance again. POINT BREAK (2) has a strong record this track and trip with six wins and four placings from 17 starts. Below best last time at this track (30.10) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fourth. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. KEEP ROLLING (6) has missed the frame at his last two runs but could not have been more impressive the run prior in his convincing 25.67 win at Geelong over 460m. Must include on winning run three back. GENERAL FRANKY (7) has ability and can find the frame.
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 4.5 lengths at The Meadows over 600m (34.62) beating Aston Machine in R/A FIN on October 3. Looks the one to beat again.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.62 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | GR 6 | $3,680.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 515m at this track beaten 7 lengths (30.10) behind Eventuate in a Grade 5 on October 1. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.71 | 0:33.96 | 0:33.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when second (29.84) over 515m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won by a neck at Sale (28.88) beating Wax Off in a Grade 4/5 on September 20. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (31.02) at Ballarat in a Grade 4/5, finishing second and beaten 5 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Others appear better placed.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.02 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.16 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 520m at Wentworth Park beaten 7 lengths (30.22) behind Shaq Keeping in a NG on October 3. Has run blistering time here with a 29.22 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 79 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 6 lengths over 515m at this track in a handy (29.42), beating Paw Nimbus. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | GR 4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.06 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/08/2026 | 43 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth last start at Angle Park but prior to that had been racing consistently. Boxed out wide and looks a each way chance only this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $6,320.00 | Angle Park | 595m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.22 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.35 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |