Sandown Park Race 5 - Happy Birthday Hugo
GALLOPING RED (1) jumped cleanly last start and led all the way (29.86) at this track in a Grade 5 NP over 515m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Will go close again if runs up to latest. ESCAPING BINDI (2) was well in the market last time but only managed fourth (25.02), beaten 4 lengths. Finished second the start before. Leading chance. DASH INTENTION (4) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 4th (26.72) at Warragul. Bold showing expected. LEVIATHAN (6) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
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Charged out of the boxes with a strong early split and went straight to the front, scoring an all the way win (29.86) over 515m at this track. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 NP | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th over 435m at Sale beaten 4 lengths (25.02) behind Valencia Jim in a Grade 5 on April 8. Placed two back at Warragul. Has been around the mark at her last couple and should make her presence felt.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.77 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:26.08 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.36 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Good effort last time when second (24.93) over 435m at Sale. Drawn close to the inside. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.27 | 0:26.45 | 0:26.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/03/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.33 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.5L | $20.00 |
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Goes well at this track and trip. At the last outing finished 4th over 460m at Warragul beaten 4 lengths (26.72) behind Big Duke in a Grade 5 on April 9. Has claims if at her best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.72 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.38 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.49 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished fourth in a Grade 5 NP on April 6 over 515m at this track behind Galloping Red, beaten 4.5 lengths (30.17). Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $1,740.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.86 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished sixth in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on April 8 over 510m at Sale behind Lose My Mind, beaten 9 lengths (29.26). Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.12 | 0:26.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.63 | 0:19.21 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Solid performance to post a big 5 lengths win at Geelong over 400m (22.72) beating Squeegee's Ride in Grade 5 H on April 7. Solid win last time out but this looks tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.63 | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.71 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |