Sandown Park Race 3 - Sportsbet Ht2
ZIPPING MEARES (7) hit the ground running off an inside draw last start and was never headed (27.87) at Bendigo in a Maiden over 500m. Winner at her latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Great chance again. EXCITED TWITCH (3) is struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (29.97) at this track over 515m. Expected to be in the finish again. WE CAN (4) was a course and distance placegetter (29.94) last time also from the same draw, finishing a 1.2 lengths second in a Mix 6/7. Harder here but expected to measure up. BLIZZARD BYRNE (2) has definite claims at his first try at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Had been in consistent form with four minors on end before missing the frame last start when sixth (25.90) at Warrnambool. Nicely drawn on the inside but needs to find best form to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Inside draw could be an advantage. Last start finished sixth in a Restricted WIN on October 1 over 450m at Warrnambool behind Melt Max, beaten 8 lengths (26.00). Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.14 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | GR 7 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, recording three minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when third (29.97) over 515m at this track. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/10/2026 | 19 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.41 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.02 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Bounced back last start after failing to finish two starts back when he finished 2nd in a Mix 6/7 on October 12 over 515m at this track behind Dorothy Jean beaten 1.2 lengths (29.94). This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 0/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:31.19 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.03 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 435m at Sale. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.15 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.39 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Made an impressive debut when pinging the lids and leading throughout to score an impressive win over 500m at Bendigo (27.87). Looks promising and rates on top here on debut effort.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.87 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth over 515m at this track, beaten 23 lengths (31.25) behind Kiwi Birchip in a Mix 6/7 on October 8. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.25 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 23.1L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 108 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.81 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $17.80 |