Sandown Park Race 4 - Sportsbet Ht1
PAW SAPPHIRE (1) ran below best last time finishing sixth (30.44) over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Won at her only start from this box. Has ability and is a key runner. PAR EXCELLENCE (7) has been in super consistent form, finishing in the minors at his last five runs. Last start finished 3rd on April 20 over 450m at Shepparton behind Croydon beaten 3.5 lengths (25.36) in a Grade 4/5. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Expecting another good run. TREBLE BEERS (4) is a last start placegetter when a 3.5 lengths third at The Meadows over 525m (30.44). Missed the frame only look here. Expected to feature. LOVES A CHAT (2) placed last start as favourite and is in the mix again.
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Missed the frame last start when a 7 length sixth (30.44) at The Meadows. Previous form sound including a win three back at Ballarat. Better than last run and looks set to run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.15 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.32 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
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Finished second last start (26.09) over 460m at Warragul. Has a low draw. One of the better hopes.
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 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 27 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.56 | 0:27.26 | 0:27.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
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At the last start finished 5th over 410m at Horsham beaten 11 lengths (24.15) behind Cheeky Mila in a R/A FIN on April 21. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.15 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 34 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
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Latest effort finished 3rd on April 1 over 525m at The Meadows behind Jetstream Icon beaten 3.5 lengths (30.44) in a Grade 4/5. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 41 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (30.46) when fifth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Strong record off the draw with four wins and four minors from 10 starts. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 99/1 | 30/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mandurah | 488m | N/A | 0:27.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 29.92 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.71L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has struggled to jump cleanly in recent outings and the results have been disappointing, the most recent effort a seventh over 515m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.06 | 0:26.78 | 0:26.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.16 | 0:26.45 | 0:26.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.33 | 0:26.60 | 0:26.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.96 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
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Comments
Racing well without winning, recording five minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a scorching early sectional but finishing in the minors again at Shepparton, clocking 25.36. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
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 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at this track. Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | SE | $5,880.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.31 | 0:25.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |