Sandown Park Race 12 - Sportsbet Green Tick
DOONGALLA SERENA (1) scored well last start as odds-on favourite by 2.75 lengths at Bendigo in a handy 28.19 beating Urana Orbit. Draws the cherry and has the ability and in winning form. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Expected to be right there at the finish again. NOSEY BLUEY (5) finds it hard to break through. Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing second (29.78) at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Hard to beat again. DR. WARREN (3) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (32.93) at Traralgon behind Dr. Paris in a Restricted WIN. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Expected to feature again. I'M EASY (4) should be thereabouts.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just six days ago over 500m at Bendigo by 2.75 lengths in a Grade 5. Well-performed from this draw. Key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.19 | 0:28.19 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.11 | 0:27.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.4 lengths over 500m at Bendigo in a handy (28.43), beating Gumtree Hill. In winning form and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.43 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.57 | 0:26.93 | 0:26.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.29 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Dr. Paris at Traralgon last start over 570m (32.93). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:32.93 | 0:32.71 | 0:32.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:39.45 | 0:37.12 | 0:37.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 33.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.82 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has failed to fire at the last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.29 | 0:19.16 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (29.78) at this track over 515m. Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:31.54 | 0:24.61 | 0:23.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 595m at this track. Prefer in something easier.
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 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.50 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.26 | 0:24.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on May 2 over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.27 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 7th over 300m at Healesville beaten 3 lengths (17.09) behind Playback in a Grade 5 on May 3. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.56 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |