Sandown Park Race 7 - Sportsbet Sapphire Crown Final (G1)
DISTINCTION (2) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won three times from four starts. Recorded a 2 length win (29.74) in a Special conditions H last time at this track. Looks suited and should go close. SECRET BANDIT (5) recorded a 2.25 lengths win (29.38) in a Special conditions H last time at this track. Unbeaten in four runs from this draw. Looks well placed here and among the chances. HIGHLY POTENT (1) is an honest type in the frame at three of 10 starts including last time when second (29.54) over 515m at this track. Solid record here at this trip including two wins. Super consistent and can feature with the right run. SIMPLY STUNNING (7) is a course and distance winner worth keeping in mind.
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 2.25 lengths second at this track but did record a decent 29.54 over the 515m journey. Hard to top with a repeat of that run.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $220,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 29.74 when a 2 length winner over 515m at this track. Has a solid record from this box, including three wins. Expected to go well.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.77 | 0:26.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $460,000.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $14,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.65 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 29.69 over 515m at this track. Excellent record from this draw, including two wins. In the mix.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by 5.5 lengths last time (29.34) in a Special conditions H over 515m at this track. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Looks a place chance at best.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 2.25 lengths at this track over 515m (29.38) beating Highly Potent in Special conditions H on May 14. Unbeaten in four starts from this box. Key runner.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $54,000.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | NG | $3,460.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $15,080.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when second (29.92) over 515m at this track. Others preferred.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well and scored a good win last start at this track on May 14 over 515m in 29.47. Can measure up again with the right run.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $37,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage second but before that won by 1.3 lengths at The Meadows (29.98) beating Distinction in a Free For All on May 9. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.19 | 0:24.19 | 0:24.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 2.5 lengths third at this track but did record a solid 29.56 over the 515m trip. Can slot into the minors again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $34,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (29.72) at big odds over 515m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | SPEC G3 | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |