Sandown Park Race 6 - Vic Nationals Sprint Series Ht2
ZELDA COVILHA (1) struggled to get involved last start after settling off pace at this track, but prior to that won by one length at this track (34.13) beating Espoir in a Mix 3/4 on July 23. Goes very well from this draw with five wins and three minor placings from 10 starts. Can discover winning form. AMRON DANCER (3) has a strong record here with three wins and four placings from nine starts. In the money last time at Geelong (26.07) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 0.8 lengths second. Looks well placed here and among the chances. HAPPY DAD (7) has missed the frame at his last couple of starts but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 525m at The Meadows, taking a Special conditions H in a flying 29.76. Must include on winning run three back. LINDENOW BUSTER (2) form at this course and distance reads well.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 595m. Last start finished 5th on July 30 over 515m at this track behind Wrongly Accused beaten 10 lengths (29.81) in a Grade 4/5. Leading contender.
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 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.13 | 0:34.13 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | FFA | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.32 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.59 | 0:27.59 | 0:26.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 4 length fourth (29.73) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at Sale. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 11 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.7L | $1.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.54 | 0:33.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:32.64 | 0:32.64 | 0:32.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Ritza Old Mate at Geelong last start over 460m (26.07). Made up good ground from the back and will be strong late again. Has to be included.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.37 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $1.65 |
Stats
Comments
Was in commission but ran below his best last start when sixth (32.06) over 537m at Darwin. Deserves another chance.
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 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.06 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second (29.59) at this track last time at big odds, making it eight placings in a row. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (30.25) at The Meadows over 525m. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 515m at this track beaten 10 lengths (29.86) behind Wrongly Accused in a Grade 4/5 on July 30. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $150,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 2 lengths over 525m at The Meadows in a handy (30.02), beating Paw Winkworth. Will find this a bit tougher, prepared to overlook.
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 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | FFA | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |