Sandown Park Race 8 - Happy Birthday Mel Fisher
REGAL JYLE (4) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (34.81) in a Special conditions H at The Meadows latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. ESPOIR (6) ran below best last time finishing fifth (34.97) over 600m at The Meadows in a Special conditions H. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Has won three of four starts from this draw. Leading chance. MEPUNGA VELVET (2) comes into this as a quickest on the card winner last time at Ballarat, scoring by 1.1 lengths (38.65). Capable of going close again. PAW DANNY (3) is worth some thought after placing last start.
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Good effort to win last start by 1.1 lengths over 660m at Ballarat in a handy (38.65), beating Flying Sara. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.65 | 0:38.65 | 0:38.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.30 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.44 | 0:41.97 | 0:41.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.18 | 0:42.01 | 0:42.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.06 | 0:37.89 | 0:37.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.66 | 0:42.24 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.71 | 0:42.46 | 0:42.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
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Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (29.66) over 512m at Mt Gambier. Drawn close to the inside. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/11/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.61 | 0:27.48 | 0:27.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.48 | 0:34.38 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/09/2026 | 18 | GR 3/4/5 | $1,980.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.27 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
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Out of the placings last time but the run prior he recorded a solid 34.28 over 595m finishing third at this track. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.37 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.28 | 0:34.01 | 0:34.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 5th in a Special conditions H on November 2 over 600m at The Meadows behind Eventuate beaten 4.5 lengths (34.97). Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/11/2026 | 21 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.35 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.66 | 0:34.22 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.09 | 0:33.96 | 0:33.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.64 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.28 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 510m at Sale. Not doing enough to be considered.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.87 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.66 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.35 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/1 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 350m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Hit the frame latest (30.25) when third at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/10/2026 | 90 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.92 | 0:42.39 | 0:42.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.95 | 0:42.67 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $251,570.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.72 | 0:41.43 | 0:41.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |