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Sandown Park Race 8 - Schillaci At Stud
SPARRING (1) has a strong record here with five wins and three placings from 13 starts. Placed last time (29.86) at this track in a Mix 4/5 FIN, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Rates a leading player. BLACK STAR RIOT (3) can keep on winning after a brilliant last start success, getting around the 450m at Ballarat in 24.89. This tougher but looks a leading chance again. MEPUNGA EXPRESS (2) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by 2.25 lengths at this track in a handy 29.71 beating SPARRING. One of the key runners again. HAPPY DAD (7) is among the chances again if he runs up to the latest effort.
Race Time:10:37 AM
Thursday, October 22, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Fine
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:515m
1
Sparring (1)1262312312
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 43: 17-6-4
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: STEPPING (AUS)
Stats
Career43: 17-6-4
Win %39.53%
Place %62.79%
Prize Money$79,105.00
Comments
Won two starts back over 450m at Ballarat. Last start he finished 2nd over 515m at this track beaten 2.25 lengths (29.86) behind Mepunga Express in a Mix 4/5 FIN on October 15. Draw likely to suit. Form from this box is very strong, including five wins. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 25 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
2
Mepunga Express (2)5286x42131
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 31: 12-2-5
2 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)
Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)
Stats
Career31: 12-2-5
Win %38.71%
Place %61.29%
Prize Money$45,235.00
Comments
Quickly out of the boxes with a slick early sectional clocking 29.71 with a 2.25 lengths win at this track over 515m. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.08 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2026 | 92 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
3
Black Star Riot (3)1215351111
Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi (BACCHUS MARSH)12 mths 24: 11-3-4
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: BLUE SKY RIOT (AUS)
Stats
Career24: 11-3-4
Win %45.83%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$63,500.00
Comments
In sparkling form, last time showing brilliant early pace and proving too slick around Ballarat over 450m in 24.89, making it four wins on end. On a hot winning streak and likely to score again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.72 | 0:30.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
4
Flying Ducati (4)2112321542
Trainer: Terrence Erenshaw (CASEY (C))12 mths 36: 14-9-5
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: FLYING UNICORN (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 14-9-5
Win %38.89%
Place %77.78%
Prize Money$98,330.00
Comments
Looks close to another win after his success on September 24 at Warragul over 460m. Last start was second over 515m in 29.77, behind Paw Orenthal. Rates among the chances this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | Group Listed | $22,700.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
5
Jorogumo (5)1131354136
Trainer: Ned McDonald (DEVON MEADOWS)12 mths 95: 23-16-18
4 yo FWN Dog
Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)
Dam: RUBY GIRL (AUS)
Stats
Career95: 23-16-18
Win %24.21%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$102,205.00
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 7 length sixth (30.16) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at Sale. Has ability but this tough and looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
6
Aston Aquitaine (6)2621115324
Trainer: Ned McDonald (DEVON MEADOWS)12 mths 17: 7-4-2
2 yo FWN Bitch
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: ASTON ELEANOR (AUS)
Stats
Career17: 7-4-2
Win %41.18%
Place %76.47%
Prize Money$51,560.00
Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a 1.75 lengths fourth (29.92) over 515m at this track. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.13 | 0:24.09 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.29 | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.14 | 0:23.78 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.70 |
7
Happy Dad (7)1566543311
Trainer: Dylan Sharp (AVALON)12 mths 33: 7-7-5
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: NEED A MARGARITA (AUS)
Stats
Career33: 7-7-5
Win %21.21%
Place %57.58%
Prize Money$47,535.00
Comments
Won his last couple, most recently at this track on October 15 over 515m in 29.57 and showed promise. Has ability and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/09/2026 | 36 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.27 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
8
Paw Oswald (8)2112216f12
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (BALLIANG)12 mths 100: 38-27-15
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: DYNA WINTER (AUS)
Stats
Career100: 38-27-15
Win %38.00%
Place %80.00%
Prize Money$386,255.00
Comments
Placed last time (29.63) at this track in a Special conditions race, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Has four successes and six minors from 12 starts from box 8. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 27 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 43 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.56 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.06 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |