Sandown Park Race 4 - Sandown Cup Heats 14 May
LIGHTNING QUICK (1) has an excellent record over this journey having never missed the placings in four starts, including two wins and two placings. Scored by 11 lengths last time (41.72) in a Grade 5 over 715m at this track. Looks well placed and should feature. LAKEVIEW HUNTER (5) is progressing well scoring last time out (42.12) at this track and bringing up his 9th career win. Has a good record at this journey. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Bold showing expected again. CHARLESTOWN (7) missed the frame last time when fourth (34.60) at this track but prior to that had two placings in a row. Has a good record at this journey. Has never been out of the placings from two starts out of this box. Cannot be underestimated. MEPUNGA BREEZE (2) placed last time (42.24) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Has two wins already from this draw.
Stats
Comments
Effortless winner showing plenty of speed to score by 11 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a solid 41.72 over the 715m trip. In form and rates on top again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.16 | 0:43.12 | 0:43.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.14 | 0:38.63 | 0:38.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.13 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors at big odds last time when third (42.24) at this track, making it two placings on end. Has a low draw. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.24 | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.32 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.01 | 0:42.65 | 0:42.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.43 | 0:43.12 | 0:43.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.79 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.93 | 0:42.90 | 0:42.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $12.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 2 lengths over 715m at The Gardens in a handy (41.99), beating Joanne. Will find this a bit tougher, happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 | NG | $13,730.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.35 | 0:41.77 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $100,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.76 | 0:41.51 | 0:41.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.07 | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $179,390.00 | Cannington | 715m | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 715m at this track (42.12,) beating Amron Toy. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.92 | 0:42.92 | 0:42.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.31 | 0:41.33 | 0:41.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.86 | 0:42.86 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:38.72 | 0:38.72 | 0:38.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:39.71 | 0:39.71 | 0:39.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (34.60) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 10 lengths. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.60 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.16 | 0:42.92 | 0:42.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.27 | 0:41.33 | 0:41.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.28 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.25 | 0:37.88 | 0:37.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fourth but before that won easily by 3.5 lengths at The Meadows (42.65) beating In Bloom in a Grade 5 on April 18. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.61 | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.65 | 0:42.65 | 0:42.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.47 | 0:43.25 | 0:43.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.56 | 0:42.90 | 0:42.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |