Sandown Park Race 7 - Easter Gift (G3)
DRAMATICAL (7) missed the frame last time at Shepparton but was in the finish the start prior when sixth (25.14) and goes well this journey. Meets a moderate line up and rates on top this time. DEADLY AVENGER (6) has a strong record here with four wins and five placings from 12 starts. Was out of placings last time (30.27) at The Meadows in a S/E Group 1, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Looks suited here and can measure up. AVENGEMENT (1) hit the frame latest (34.25) when second at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has already won two times from this draw. Makes strong appeal on best. PAW MATIC (3) profiles nicely here at this trip.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 595m. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 4/5 on March 26 over 595m at this track behind Gambella beaten 5 lengths (34.25). Form from this box is very strong, including two 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 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.25 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.18 | 0:33.88 | 0:33.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, recording three minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when third (29.80) over 515m at this track. This appears within her reach.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.27 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 168 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.58 | 0:33.92 | 0:33.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by a nose over 525m at The Meadows (29.95). In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.30 | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.28) when eighth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a NG. Goes very well off the draw boasting two wins and two places from five starts. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:33.88 | 0:33.88 | 0:33.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.65 | 0:30.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on March 28 over 520m at Wentworth Park in a NG. Likely to struggle this time.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $14,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $287,020.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $19,820.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th on February 14 over 525m at The Meadows behind Mepunga Reward beaten 6 lengths (30.27) in a S/E Group 1. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.61 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | S/E Group 1 | $1,450,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 23 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 7 for the first time after finishing a 6 length sixth at Shepparton (25.14) in a Special conditions G2. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.86 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $440,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on March 28 over 600m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Looking to others this time.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.62 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,910.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $19,820.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.30 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.61 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |