Sandown Park Race 8 - Greyhounds Entertainment
ELUSIVE CURL (8) hit the ground running last time with a fast early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 6 lengths (29.34) over 515m at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. PAW VORTEX (2) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (23.24) at Horsham behind Paw Palmer in a Mix 3/4. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Expected to be in this for a long way. REAPER (4) clocked a superb 28.46 when winning over 510m at Sale last start. Harder here but expected to feature again. CHEEKY CHOMPERS (1) is worth some thought after placing last start.
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four months spell after being tipped out on the back of a minor placing (30.38) over 525m at The Meadows. Worth including among the chances.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showed brilliant pace early and gave a sight when a 7 length third over 410m Horsham in 23.24. Fought on last time. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 59 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.46 | 0:33.82 | 0:33.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.18 | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by one length at this track over 515m (30.04) beating Barking Blue in Grade 5 on April 20. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong early pace and proved too slick around Sale over 510m in 28.46, claiming a Grade 4/5 by 1.75 lengths. Hard to go past again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 19/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.30 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by a long neck in 29.82, beating Champagne Cuddle. Last start finished 4th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 6 lengths (30.90) behind Kiwi George in a Grade 5 on April 18. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.37 | 0:18.88 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Ballarat (25.43) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 2.25 lengths fourth. Has four successes and three minors from 11 starts from box 6. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at her last couple of starts, most recently at Traralgon over 425m. Others favoured this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:23.86 | 0:23.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.50 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.63 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.34 last start, beating Paw Imperial. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |