Sandown Park Race 1 - Launching Pad Final April 2
RADAR O'REILLY (2) profiles well and boxed nicely for his debut. Rates a leading player and bold showing expected. CHIVAS CHOICE (3) is a newcomer for the Paul Tharle kennel. Profiles strongly for this and can make an immediate impact. PAW LESTER (6) had the drop on the lead from the rails draw last start but could only manage second, beaten 5 lengths (30.72) at The Meadows in a Maiden over 525m. Can feature again. DAZZLING DYNAMO (4) will give backers a sight.
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at this track. Draws the rail but this will test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | MDN H | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 2 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.22 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
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Well bred first race starter by Fernando Bale from Mepunga Isla. He looks suitably boxed. Expected to measure up.
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Debutant by Bernardo from Easy Choice. From the Paul Tharle kennel. The market will give the best guide to his chances.
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Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (30.65) over 525m at The Meadows. Boxed awkwardly but in the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:32.41 | 0:30.62 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 27.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 63 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.20 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $13.90 |
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Has raced five times and is overdue for a win, the latest offering a second (30.72) over 525m at The Meadows. Should play a big role.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.11 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.9L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.15 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
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Has raced three times and is overdue for a win, the latest offering a second (26.54) over 460m at Warragul. Has been in the placings at his last two starts. Looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:26.50 | 0:26.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.39 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $18.00 |
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Was lining up for just the second time last start when she finished fourth over 525m at The Meadows. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |