Sandown Park Race 5 - Sportsbet Sandown Cup Ht1
MAGPIE HECTOR (2) had won three in a row before finishing fourth (42.18) last time at The Gardens. Has a strong winning record at this journey. Has a strong record from box 2, including three wins. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. ELECTRIFY (3) comes off an average run last start when eighth at The Gardens over 715m behind Soiree (42.64) in a NG. Scored at his previous run. Some good form is emerging from his last run. Expected to feature in the finish. PAW QUINBY (1) jumped from the inside and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths (34.95) behind Dr. Paris at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Winning chance. POWER SQUEEZE (7) cannot be left out after placing in impressive time last start.
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Comments
In the money last time at this track (34.95) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 1.3 lengths second. Has three successes and five minors from 10 starts from box 1. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.95 | 0:34.88 | 0:34.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.13 | 0:34.09 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 715m. Last start finished 4th in a NG on May 1 over 715m at The Gardens behind Soiree beaten 4.5 lengths (42.18). Goes very well from this draw including three wins. Leading player.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $295,000.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.18 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:41.66 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $100,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.51 | 0:41.51 | 0:41.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $125,000.00 | Dubbo | 605m | 0:34.88 | 0:34.65 | 0:34.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,500.00 | Dubbo | 605m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 715m. Last start finished last in a NG on May 1 over 715m at The Gardens behind Soiree beaten 10 lengths (42.64). Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 41.33. Top chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $295,000.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.64 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.33 | 0:41.33 | 0:41.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.77 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.19 | 0:38.63 | 0:38.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $10,080.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:36.75 | 0:36.75 | 0:36.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 715m in 42.12. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 715m at this track at Special conditions race level. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.63 | 0:42.17 | 0:42.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd on May 7 over 715m at this track behind Lightning Quick beaten 5.5 lengths (42.55) in a Special conditions race. Hard to recommend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.55 | 0:42.17 | 0:42.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (42.20) over 715m at The Gardens. Must be included.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $13,730.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.20 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.30 | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.37 | 0:41.75 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $152,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.14 | 0:42.67 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.69 | 0:42.48 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.45 | 0:42.33 | 0:42.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd over 715m at The Gardens beaten 3 lengths (42.11) behind Soiree in a NG on May 1. Has ability and among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $295,000.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.11 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:41.98 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | MX | $6,460.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.05 | 0:42.05 | 0:42.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.8L | $1.10 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.90 | 0:41.93 | 0:41.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.98 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.34 | 0:42.06 | 0:42.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4.5 lengths over 680m at Geelong in a handy (39.11), beating Outsides. Will find this a bit tougher, good win last start but looks tested in this difficult assignment.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.11 | 0:39.11 | 0:39.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 715m | 0:42.84 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.86 | 0:42.65 | 0:42.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.53 | 0:43.12 | 0:43.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.03 | 0:42.86 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.25 | 0:42.90 | 0:42.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |