Sandown Park Race 9 - Hooked On Scotch At Stud
ESPOIR (3) has a strong record this journey with five wins and a minor from six starts. Comes off a (34.48) win last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths in a R/A FIN over 600m at The Meadows. Appeals as a leading chance in this. PAW FORTRESS (8) chased the lead early from the inside and boxed on well to finish third, beaten 8 lengths (38.25) at Ballarat in a Grade 5 over 660m. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Winning chance. MAKE THEM CRY (7) boasts a consistent overall record including 13 wins from 51 starts, but missed the frame latest when seventh (30.79) over 525m at The Meadows. Form at the trip sound including seven wins. Looks suited and expected to run well. TIGER ROCKS (1) should be thereabouts despite an unplaced run here most recently.
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.22) in a Mix 3/4, finishing a 6 length fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and seven minors. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.54 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (35.36) over 595m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.36 | 0:35.24 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/04/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.20 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.7L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.39 | 0:36.45 | 0:36.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 600m at The Meadows (34.48,) beating Fast Reply. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.48 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 16 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 68 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.44 | 0:34.44 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.7L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Warragul over 460m in 26.27. Followed that up with a minor placing over 515m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.27 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (30.22) over 515m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 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 |
| 6.3L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (34.50) at this track. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.28 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.37 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.79) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths. Has two successes and two minors from eight starts from box 7. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.21 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.07 | 0:31.07 | 0:31.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NG | $6,610.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 62 | NG | $3,460.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/3 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 515m | N/A | 0:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won over this track and trip. Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on April 22 over 660m at Ballarat behind Amron Toy beaten 8 lengths (38.25). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.25 | 0:37.68 | 0:37.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.46 | 0:37.25 | 0:37.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.7L | $4.00 |