Sandown Park Race 8 - Vic Nationals Sprint Series Ht4
STORM HUSTLER (5) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and three minors from nine tries. Placed last time (29.26) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Appeals as a leading chance in this. VALENZUELA (1) has a fair record and proved too strong last time to win by 3 lengths at this track in a handy 34.32 beating Hurricane. Can continue on with his winning form. ON THE PROWL (7) ran below his best last time finishing fifth (30.21) over 525m at The Meadows in a Special conditions H. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Can measure up this time. VISTA WEIRD (2) is a last-start placegetter here at this trip - worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 595m at this track (34.32), beating Hurricane. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.32 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 69 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2.75 lengths third over 515m this track in 29.65. Excellent record from this draw, including two wins. In the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.56 | 0:34.32 | 0:34.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.45 | 0:26.70 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.11 | 0:26.76 | 0:26.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when sixth (30.02) at this track. Has ability but will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | FFA | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion before missing the frame last time out, finishing seventh (30.05) at this track. Boxed awkwardly and will need the right run to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 2.25 lengths second at this track but did record a blistering 29.26 over the 515m journey. Rates on top here on the time from last run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $150,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 16 | GR 3/4 | $5,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 525m at The Meadows clocking 30.00. In form and another win would not surprise.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.16 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2026 | 16 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th in a Special conditions H on July 18 over 525m at The Meadows behind Storm Hustler beaten 4.5 lengths (30.21). Placed two back at Q Parklands. More than capable and well placed to find his best form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.18 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 25.16 when a 1.5 lengths winner over 450m at Ballarat. Expected to run well again.
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 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.7L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 25 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 37 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |