Sandown Race 5 - Chef's Hat Hcp
Interesting race. Want to be away from the couple at the top of the weights who have been penalised heavily for winning good races at two. BUGGSY (12) gets in on the minimum here first up, He won well on debut over this route as favourite, solid at Caulfield when well backed again. Looks a speedy sort who draws ideally for Williams and will take catching. Also keen to have something on MULL OF KINTYRE (6) who was put away after a dominant maiden win at Echuca, running fast overall time with margins throughout. Liked her recent jumpout when shaded by My Gladiola, she'll kick up from the inside and also give a huge sight. SHOOTING BRAKE (9) resumes having placed in both starts to date, behind Natural Fling before a break which is top form. Hard to hold out. JACARANDA (5) was solid fresh in Adelaide against the 3yo's, she's in the mix from the resuming DIVINE DOT (3) who has good speed and looks suited here.
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Blue Diamond February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Streisand carrying 57kg at $5. At his first start won by 2.5 len Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic December 20 over 1100m defeating Ko Phangan carrying 58kg at $2.70. Pays for success at the weights, this is a good test.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:47.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:47.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/16 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 2 | $2,024,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:10.12 | 7-12-10 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $3,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:09.71 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $250,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 1:04.50 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Kindgarten April 4 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Blue Door carrying 56.5kg at $9. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Rosehill in the G3 Canonbury January 31 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hidrix carrying 57.5kg at $1.95. Has mixed form - best is good enough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 792m | Soft | Zac Lloyd | 0:45.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 745m | Heavy | Zac Lloyd | 0:44.85 | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Soft 7 | Zac Lloyd | 56.5kg | 1:03.96 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 12/16 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tommy Berry | 56.5kg | 1:10.53 | 16-15-12 | 13 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN CG 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 56.5kg | 1:10.37 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $302,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 56.5kg | 1:03.64 | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 119 | G3 OPEN CG 2 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 57.5kg | 1:04.03 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | G3 OPEN CG 2 | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 56kg | 0:57.31 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Flemington 2yo Hcp June 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Aethera with 59kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Warrnambool V Gold Strike May 5 over 1000m in the wet defeating Unkechaug carrying 57kg at $3.40. Speedy filly who will take catching.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 0:44.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:06.55 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/13 | 23/05/2026 | 18 | OPEN F 2 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 0:58.21 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 122 | OPEN F 2 | $125,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:00.46 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 1:01.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 55kg | 1:04.18 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 56kg | 1:13.42 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.95 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 in the LR Lightning Stakes at Morphettville on July 25 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cavalry Girl carrying 52kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 16 in the LR Inglis Millennium at Randwick on February 7 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Fireball with 54.5kg at $11. Solid return and can improve.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 147 | LR OPEN 23 | $120,295.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 52kg | 1:03.58 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,300.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 0:56.92 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/16 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $2,030,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 13-10-5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:05.34 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 2 len at Echuca on April 16 over 1100m defeating Running Rich with 56kg at $7.50. Time was strong on debut, hard to catch from the inside.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Luke Nolen | 0:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Luke Nolen | 0:44.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good 3 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 1:03.81 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 in a 2yo Final at Flemington on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Stars Of Dom carrying 55kg at $12. Last start settled well back; won by 1.5 len at this track on July 22 over 1000m in soft going defeating Egyptian Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. In the each way mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 18 | OPEN F 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 57.5kg | 0:57.89 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 182 | Qlty 2 | $151,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | 55kg | 1:12.74 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:50.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $105,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 55kg | 1:10.46 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Maloney | 55.5kg | 0:57.92 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $177,145.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 56kg | 0:58.44 | 5-7-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start failed to make an impression; 9th of 12 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham on March 19 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Chapados with 58kg at $2.90. Went for a break before returning was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 1000m in soft going defeating Azzurri Queen carrying 57kg at $2.80. This will test.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | 138 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 57kg | 1:00.33 | 8-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Carleen Hefel | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 0:44.52 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 58kg | 1:04.49 | 1-1-9 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp May 9 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Natural Fling with 58.5kg at $6.50. On debut second of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp April 29 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Rubare with 58kg at $13. Form last time reads well, should take holding out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:02.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:48.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:04.10 | 8-9-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 0:57.73 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo on July 30 over 1000m in soft going defeating Jinkies carrying 55kg at $2.30. Can improve and measure up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 55kg | 0:59.24 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Patrick Moloney | 0:45.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:51.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign settled back and ran on when 9th of 16 in the LR Inglis Millennium at Randwick on February 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Fireball carrying 54.5kg at $5. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by a head at Flemington on November 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Streisand with 56kg at $5.50. Finished sixth in a Cranbourne jump-out on July 27. Market best guide.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/16 | 07/02/2026 | 91 | LR OPEN 2 | $2,030,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 16-11-9 | 16 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 799m | Soft | Jason Collett | 0:46.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.72L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 08/11/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $405,649.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:00.71 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Caulfield in the LR Redoute's April 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Gin Twist with 57kg at $3. On debut won by 1.3 len this track 2yo Hcp March 11 over 1000m defeating Money Honey with 59kg at $2.20. Right down in the weights and sets up nicely.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:11.06 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/03/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 0:58.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |