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Sandown Park Race 6 - Launching Pad Final 2 April
ROSS THE BOSS (8) has been out of the placings at his last two outings but shapes well for this if he can recapture his dominant win a few runs back, getting around Ballarat over 450m in 25.00. Expected to push the clock again here. MEPUNGA ZIRCON (6) could manage only seventh at The Meadows last time but caught the eye when clocking a blistering 29.36 over 515m at this track three starts back. Has the ability and looks a key chance. ASTON GOZO (2) was below best last time at this track (35.11) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 15 length sixth. Has five wins already from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run. SMOOTH RANGER (1) surprised many when in the placings last start - deserves some thought.
Race Time:9:40 AM
Thursday, February 26, 2026Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:595m
1
Smooth Ranger (1)1252424153
Trainer: Malcolm Carr (Devon Meadows)12 mths 119: 9-25-15
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)
Dam: FREEDOM FIRE (AUS)
Stats
Career119: 9-25-15
Win %7.56%
Place %41.18%
Prize Money$32,915.00
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (35.42) over 600m at The Meadows. Has the inside draw this time. Must be included.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.42 | 0:34.84 | 0:34.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
2
Aston Gozo (2)3111255146
Trainer: Robert Pallotta (Ripplebrook)12 mths 67: 19-9-9
3 yo BL/WH Bitch
Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)
Dam: ASTON GWEN (AUS)
Stats
Career67: 19-9-9
Win %28.36%
Place %55.22%
Prize Money$95,430.00
Comments
Last start finished last on February 19 over 595m at this track behind Ethanol Secret beaten 15 lengths (35.11) in a Grade 4/5. Has won five races from this box. Expected to feature.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 24 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.70 |
3
Dolan (3)7562431343
Trainer: Matthew Clark (NAMBROK)12 mths 46: 7-16-10
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)
Dam: IZZA LEKTRA (AUS)
Stats
Career46: 7-16-10
Win %15.22%
Place %71.74%
Prize Money$35,455.00
Comments
Placed last time (34.72) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 5.5 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Tough field and looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.38 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.73 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 99/1 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.30 | 0:36.44 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
4
Wile Coyote (4)756x272532
Trainer: Marlene Schmidt (Devon Meadows)12 mths 39: 5-5-5
3 yo RED/BDL Bitch
Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)
Dam: PARTY LIGHTS (AUS)
Stats
Career39: 5-5-5
Win %12.82%
Place %38.46%
Prize Money$15,360.00
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when second (30.14) over 515m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.14 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.45 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.55 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 74 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
5
Count The Stars (5)3714744115
Trainer: Dylan Sharp (Lara)12 mths 51: 8-9-8
2 yo BLU Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: STARLIGHT AMY (AUS)
Stats
Career51: 8-9-8
Win %15.69%
Place %49.02%
Prize Money$41,285.00
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Geelong to win by 5 lengths in 25.94, beating Paw Jasta. Last start finished 5th on February 19 over 595m at this track behind Ethanol Secret beaten 10 lengths (34.77) in a Grade 4/5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.34 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
6
Mepunga Zircon (6)2412411127
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (Anakie)12 mths 21: 8-6-1
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)
Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)
Stats
Career21: 8-6-1
Win %38.10%
Place %71.43%
Prize Money$43,025.00
Comments
Missed the frame last start when seventh but had been in strong form prior to that, winning three on end before placing two back. Shapes well here on best and gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
7
Shadows Of Blue (7)6264453366
Trainer: Angela Langton (Anakie)12 mths 75: 13-11-10
3 yo BLU Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: ART NOVEAU (AUS)
Stats
Career75: 13-11-10
Win %17.33%
Place %45.33%
Prize Money$113,990.00
Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at The Meadows over 600m. On best form is more than capable. Keep safe.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | FFA | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.34 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.49 | 0:34.00 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
8
Ross The Boss (8)1382764144
Trainer: Paul Galea (Melton West)12 mths 31: 9-3-3
2 yo BL/WH Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: BLACK ROBIN (AUS)
Stats
Career31: 9-3-3
Win %29.03%
Place %48.39%
Prize Money$58,615.00
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Mix 3/4 on February 21 over 525m at The Meadows behind Highly Connected beaten 5 lengths (30.18). Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 17 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 |