Sandown Park Race 8 - Grv Distance Racing
ROMANTIC RED (7) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 4th (37.75) at Shepparton. Yet to win here but has run some good races. Better than last start and worth following up. HANDSOME RATIO (6) took the sit on the lead from an outside box but levelled up and drew clear to score (34.80) at The Meadows in a Grade 5 over 600m. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. FAST REPLY (8) steps up 190m in distance at his first try over the longer trip. In the money last start when second (30.57) at The Meadows over 525m. Looks one of the chances. JUST IN CASEY (3) is likely to have admirers.
Stats
Comments
She hasn't been setting the track on fire and faces tougher opposition here. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.57 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.77 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 715m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fifth over 600m at The Meadows nine days ago. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.71 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $4,060.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.41 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.88 | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,570.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.04 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh in a Grade 5 on May 21 over 600m at The Meadows behind Eventuate, beaten 21 lengths (35.89). Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,060.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.89 | 0:34.41 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 21.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.54 | 0:32.88 | 0:32.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.42 | 0:32.62 | 0:32.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.51 | 0:41.33 | 0:41.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.46 | 0:43.25 | 0:43.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.25 | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 500m at Bendigo in a handy (28.52), beating Whodat Whiskey. Will find this a bit tougher, others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.83 | 0:34.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/05/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.86 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $4,060.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
On debut at this trip. Last start scored at The Meadows over 600m in (34.80). Worth serious consideration.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.18 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,510.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.53 | 0:34.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 4 length fourth (37.75) over 650m at Shepparton. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.75 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,030.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.86 | 0:34.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 69 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:44.21 | 0:42.60 | 0:42.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 24.3L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Steps up to 715m for the first time. Last appeared when second over 525m at The Meadows four days ago. Draw will be an advantage looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.30 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.4L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,570.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.18 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.35 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $46.00 |