Sandown Park Race 10 - Book Tickets For The Nationals
BLACK STAR RIOT (4) boasts a consistent overall record including seven wins from 20 starts, but missed the frame latest when fifth (30.27) over 525m at The Meadows. Looks well placed here and should prove hard to beat again. ZIPPING COLUMBUS (1) has a terrific record here with two wins and three placings from five starts. Scored by 1.2 lengths last time (34.25) in a Grade 5 over 595m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. NANGAR CHARM (8) drew an outside box and was game in defeat when only a neck from the winner ZIPPING COLUMBUS in second(34.82) at The Meadows. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Expected to be in the finish again. PRECIOUS ROBE (2) cannot be ruled out.
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance tracking the speed and going on to score by 1.2 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a fast 34.25 over the 595m trip. In form and rates on top again.
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 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.7L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.19 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.19 | 0:27.06 | 0:26.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won easily by 5.5 lengths at Sale (28.91) beating Found Treasure in a Grade 5 on July 26. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.57 | 0:26.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fifth over 525m The Meadows in 30.27. Key chance on best form.
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 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 2.75 lengths in 34.90, beating Dr. Fanatical. Last start finished 5th on July 30 over 595m at this track behind Valenzuela beaten 11 lengths (35.11) in a Free For All. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 4/5 on July 25 over 600m at The Meadows behind Zipping Columbus beaten a neck (34.82). The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,320.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.51 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.10 |