Sandown Park Race 7 - Christmas In July At Sandown
MEPUNGA ENVY (8) has been in super consistent form, finishing in the minors at his last five runs. Last start finished 2nd on June 7 over 350m at Healesville behind Cumulate beaten a neck (19.31) in a Mix 6/7. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from three starts. Expected to feature in the finish again. ASTON MACHINE (6) charged out of the boxes with a strong early split and went straight to the front, scoring an all the way win (29.90) over 525m at The Meadows. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. CREATING (1) had the drop on the lead and went on to be beaten 7 lengths into second (29.90) at this track in a Mix 6/7 over 515m. Can measure up. BRAVE ISLAND (4) cannot be written off despite a miss here at his latest outing.
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (29.90) over 515m at this track. Gets the rails draw this time. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,430.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $1.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | MDN FIN | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.63 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MDN H | $2,920.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 99/1 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (23.38) at big odds over 410m at Horsham. Has a low draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.12 | 0:23.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.81 | 0:27.71 | 0:27.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $46.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when sixth (30.11) at this track in a Mix 6/7 FIN. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/06/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 H | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.45 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | MDN FIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | 10 | MDN H | $2,920.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (30.74) over 515m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome and prefer the place this line-up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.45 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $3,370.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance leading throughout to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Grade 7 last start at The Meadows, recording a flying 29.90 over the 525m journey. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Geelong | 596m | 0:35.07 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | MDN FIN | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 525m at The Meadows beaten 7 lengths (30.84) behind Two Wheel Johnny in a Grade 7 on May 30. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 13/05/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $4,030.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 13 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.72 | 0:37.12 | 0:37.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, recording five minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when second (19.31) over 350m at Healesville. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.30 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 H | $3,370.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |