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Sandown Park Race 10 - Aston Rupee At Stud (300+ Rank)

VINTAGE KING (1) settled down midfield and held his position to the line when finishing 4th (30.75) at The Meadows. Has ability and can bounce back. OPALITE (7) struggled for best form latest, finishing 5th (35.69) in a Restricted WIN H at this track. Has won here at this journey. Bold showing expected. LES NORTON (8) did a good job to finish second last time out over 500m at Bendigo (28.80) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Rates a winning chance on best. DASHING NANDO (4) has claims fresh from a recent placing.

Race Time:12:13 PM

Monday, April 27, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:595m

Vintage King (1)85806262f4

Trainer: Jason Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 97: 9-7-20

4 yo BDL Dog

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S A FERNANDO (AUS)

Stats

Career97: 9-7-20

Win %9.28%

Place %37.11%

Prize Money$42,260.00

Comments

Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 4th in a Grade 5 on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows behind Paw Harry beaten 3.5 lengths (30.75). Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	22/04/2026	4	GR 5	$3,370.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.75	0:30.53	0:29.94	N/A	8	1. Paw Harry 2. Miss Sooky 3. Pacific Poppy	3.3L	$5.50
0/7	18/04/2026	5	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:35.11	0:28.18	0:28.18	N/A	1	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Serrated Edge 3. Les Norton	99.0L	$6.00
2/7	13/04/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.78	0:25.69	0:25.63	N/A	3	1. Go Pikachu 2. Vintage King 3. Ascend Igloo	1.5L	$14.00
6/8	06/04/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.03	0:25.82	0:25.39	N/A	6	1. Aston Rennes 2. Mr. Fortitude 3. Quick Aussie	3.0L	$27.00
2/6	02/04/2026	29	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.44	0:24.41	0:24.05	N/A	8	1. Spicy Assassin 2. Vintage King 3. Moraine Piper	0.5L	$41.00
6/6	04/03/2026	21	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.01	0:28.02	0:28.02	N/A	7	1. Salt Speckle 2. Laura May 3. Not Our Fault	15.0L	$21.00
1/3	08/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Launceston	515m	0:29.89	0:29.89	N/A	N/A	1	1. Vintage King 2. Random Sass 3. Perserverance	8.75L	$0.00
2/4	02/12/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Hobart	461m	N/A	0:26.16	N/A	N/A	1	1. Josie's Jewel 2. Vintage King 3. Like No Other	4L	$0.00

White Shiraz (2)1443664664

Trainer: Jye Formosa (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 144: 11-10-15

4 yo W/BL Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PEPPER SHIRAZ (AUS)

Stats

Career144: 11-10-15

Win %7.64%

Place %25.00%

Prize Money$23,625.00

Comments

Produced a good effort last start to finish fourth on April 22 over 500m at Bendigo behind Nicky's Secret, beaten 1.3 lengths (28.87) in a Grade 5. Holds top-three claims.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	22/04/2026	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.87	0:28.79	0:28.49	N/A	1	1. Nicky's Secret 2. Les Norton 3. Lizard Country	1.3L	$4.00
6/7	18/04/2026	5	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.95	0:28.18	0:28.18	N/A	6	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Serrated Edge 3. Les Norton	11.0L	$20.00
6/7	13/04/2026	7	GR 5 NP	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.36	0:35.13	0:34.48	N/A	7	1. Pumping Magic 2. Gusto 3. Bomb Rocky	3.5L	$9.00
4/6	06/04/2026	10	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.08	0:34.78	0:34.34	N/A	4	1. Duran Olly 2. Zipping Una 3. Best For Last	4.2L	$31.00
6/8	27/03/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.48	0:27.96	0:27.86	N/A	4	1. Barooga Jim 2. In A Bit 3. Handsome Ratio	7.5L	$81.00
6/6	20/03/2026	2	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Bendigo	660m	0:38.45	0:37.88	0:37.88	N/A	2	1. Joni Black 2. Galactic Spartan 3. Charlestown	8.3L	$91.00
99/1	28/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	425m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	8	1. 99-White Shiraz	99L	$0.00
99/1	14/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	425m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	7	1. 99-White Shiraz	99L	$0.00

Kunama Namadgi (3)1616474533

Trainer: Kate Jackson (GREATER BENDIGO (C))12 mths 33: 4-0-5

2 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: LET IT RAIN (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 4-0-5

Win %12.12%

Place %27.27%

Prize Money$5,645.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (25.68) over 450m at Shepparton. Has a low draw. Has ability and should 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
3/8	23/04/2026	3	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.68	0:25.24	0:25.24	N/A	7	1. Paw Farok 2. Berserker Viking 3. Kunama Namadgi	6.3L	$41.00
3/7	20/04/2026	5	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.49	0:31.12	0:31.12	N/A	4	1. Miss Sparkles 2. High Five Indi 3. Kunama Namadgi	5.5L	$18.00
5/8	15/04/2026	4	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.68	0:28.23	0:28.23	N/A	7	1. Him Tarzan 2. Lizard Country 3. Hooked On Gin	6.5L	$18.00
4/8	11/04/2026	9	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.57	0:31.18	0:31.18	N/A	5	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Athens Aura 3. Lady Breanna	5.5L	$35.00
7/7	02/04/2026	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:29.51	0:28.93	0:28.93	N/A	6	1. Les Norton 2. Wyong Knoxville 3. Patty's Dream	8.3L	$9.50
4/8	29/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.71	0:27.91	0:27.87	N/A	6	1. Aston Castle 2. Urana Taurus 3. Laura May	11.5L	$91.00

Dashing Nando (4)2456253543

Trainer: Barry Vaughan (HOPPERS CROSSING)12 mths 33: 4-4-6

2 yo RED/FWN Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DASHING WILMA (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 4-4-6

Win %12.12%

Place %42.42%

Prize Money$8,310.00

Comments

Finished third last time (25.88) over 455m at Murray Bridge. Squeeze draw to overcome. Deserves respect.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	17/04/2026	4	GR 6	$1,740.00	Murray Bridge	455m	0:25.88	0:25.76	0:25.43	N/A	7	1. Enhance 2. Adhana Martina 3. Dashing Nando	1.8L	$9.00
4/7	13/04/2026	17	GR 6	$1,740.00	Angle Park	530m	0:30.94	0:30.86	0:30.58	N/A	4	1. Duran Pantera 2. Hijinkery 3. Adhana Martina	1.0L	$15.00
5/8	27/03/2026	15	GR 5	$3,140.00	Wagga	525m	0:31.11	0:30.82	0:30.33	N/A	4	1. Cawbourne Noa 2. Havoc One 3. Magnificent	4.3L	$7.50
3/6	12/03/2026	4	GR 6	$3,680.00	Angle Park	530m	0:30.80	0:30.45	0:30.11	N/A	1	1. Weblec Stella 2. Big Boss Giblet 3. Dashing Nando	5.0L	$4.40
5/7	08/03/2026	15	GR 6	$1,740.00	Gawler	531m	0:31.39	0:30.90	0:30.64	N/A	7	1. Handover 2. Birdwood Franky 3. Duran Pantera	7.0L	$7.00
2/6	21/02/2026	9	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.53	0:28.52	0:28.25	N/A	2	1. Argyle Whiskey 2. Dashing Nando 3. Laura May	0.2L	$2.60

Kick On King (5)7x66366455

Trainer: Geoff Smith (WHITTLESEA (C))12 mths 32: 3-2-4

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SH AVATAR (USA)

Dam: ROCKIN' ROSIE (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 3-2-4

Win %9.38%

Place %28.13%

Prize Money$9,920.00

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Likely to find this a bit tough.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	22/04/2026	14	GR 5	$3,370.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.07	0:30.53	0:29.94	N/A	6	1. Paw Harry 2. Miss Sooky 3. Pacific Poppy	8.0L	$7.50
5/7	08/04/2026	15	RST WIN	$3,940.00	The Meadows	730m	0:43.69	0:43.25	0:43.25	N/A	1	1. Reggae Girl 2. Midnight Phantom 3. Just In Casey	6.5L	$81.00
4/7	24/03/2026	7	R/A FIN	$14,730.00	Warragul	680m	0:39.72	0:38.72	0:38.72	N/A	1	1. Lakeview Hunter 2. Lady Ness 3. Pumping Magic	14.3L	$46.00
6/7	17/03/2026	8	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	Warragul	680m	0:40.72	0:39.71	0:39.71	N/A	3	1. Lakeview Hunter 2. Lady Ness 3. Regal Spencer	15.3L	$41.00
6/6	09/03/2026	12	RST WIN	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.27	0:34.36	0:34.10	N/A	2	1. Paw Fortress 2. Irish Zoe 3. Slick Nitro	13.0L	$16.00
3/6	25/02/2026	9	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.83	0:30.87	0:30.87	N/A	7	1. Voltage Strike 2. Bronze 3. Kick On King	14.3L	$9.50
99/1	23/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Sale	435m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Kick On King	99L	$0.00

Athens Aura (6)7573353258

Trainer: Briana Robertson Leech (HEPBURN (S))12 mths 32: 5-1-6

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: JOE'S DOLLY (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 5-1-6

Win %15.63%

Place %37.50%

Prize Money$7,690.00

Comments

Backs up after finishing last on April 22 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	22/04/2026	7	GR 5	$3,460.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.84	0:30.39	0:29.94	N/A	8	1. Undercover Guy 2. Aunty Faye 3. Repellent	6.5L	$27.00
5/6	15/04/2026	4	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.25	0:34.43	0:34.43	N/A	5	1. Lamia Taya 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Magic Scotch	11.7L	$34.00
2/8	11/04/2026	5	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.30	0:31.18	0:31.18	N/A	7	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Athens Aura 3. Lady Breanna	1.7L	$4.80
3/6	06/04/2026	7	GR 5 NP	$1,740.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.14	0:29.86	0:29.58	N/A	8	1. Galloping Red 2. Talk That Talk 3. Athens Aura	4.0L	$10.00
5/6	30/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.56	0:29.74	0:29.42	N/A	4	1. Canya Terry 2. Paw Qwerty 3. Lorimer Street	12.0L	$34.00
3/8	25/03/2026	7	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.40	0:28.31	0:28.31	N/A	7	1. Amron Tommy 2. High Cotton 3. Athens Aura	1.5L	$8.50

Opalite (7)4126784415

Trainer: Matthew Clark (WELLINGTON (S))12 mths 15: 3-1-1

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LUNA CRUZ (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 3-1-1

Win %20.00%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$12,780.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fifth (35.69) at this track in a Restricted WIN H. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Rates a leading player.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	20/04/2026	7	RST WIN H	$4,000.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.69	0:34.47	0:34.47	N/A	2	1. Outsides 2. Mepunga Shadow 3. Zipping Una	17.5L	$14.00
1/5	13/04/2026	5	MX 6/7	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.48	0:34.48	0:34.48	N/A	1	1. Opalite 2. Perfect Ratio 3. Flying Discrete	6.8L	$8.50
4/7	08/04/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,530.00	Sale	435m	0:25.02	0:24.54	0:24.50	N/A	5	1. Dr. Ulma 2. Simba Rose 3. Head Of Staff	7.0L	$4.80
4/5	01/04/2026	3	T3 GR 6	$1,530.00	Sale	435m	0:25.40	0:24.87	0:24.29	N/A	2	1. Sub Station 2. Simba Rose 3. Head Of Staff	7.8L	$1.90
8/8	29/03/2026	11	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:29.86	0:28.61	0:28.61	N/A	3	1. Dr. Warren 2. Elijah Rose 3. Ballistic Brax	18.0L	$6.00
7/8	18/03/2026	6	MX 6/7	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.55	0:30.51	0:30.17	N/A	3	1. Fromelles Poppy 2. Lady Rapid 3. Reindeer Keith	15.5L	$9.00

Les Norton (8)6354651832

Trainer: Troy Dorrington (BRIMBANK (C))12 mths 31: 4-5-4

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: CROWN ELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 4-5-4

Win %12.90%

Place %41.94%

Prize Money$9,365.00

Comments

Working his way into winning form after his success on April 2 at Bendigo over 500m. Last start was second over 500m in 28.80, behind Nicky's Secret. Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	22/04/2026	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.80	0:28.79	0:28.49	N/A	7	1. Nicky's Secret 2. Les Norton 3. Lizard Country	0.3L	$2.90
3/7	18/04/2026	10	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.77	0:28.18	0:28.18	N/A	2	1. Doongalla Serena 2. Serrated Edge 3. Les Norton	8.5L	$5.50
8/8	08/04/2026	6	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.58	0:34.51	0:34.51	N/A	2	1. Espoir 2. Balding Sandy 3. Exclusively	15.5L	$91.00
1/7	02/04/2026	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.93	0:28.93	0:28.93	N/A	3	1. Les Norton 2. Wyong Knoxville 3. Patty's Dream	5.3L	$2.10
5/8	29/03/2026	4	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.74	0:27.91	0:27.87	N/A	2	1. Aston Castle 2. Urana Taurus 3. Laura May	12.0L	$3.60
6/7	25/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.00	0:30.62	0:30.15	N/A	8	1. Paw Quiver 2. Norton Bale 3. Rev Ian	5.4L	$6.00