Sandown Park Race 11 - The Nationals 25-30 August
ESCAPING BINDI (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing seventh (26.65) in a Grade 5 at Warragul. Should bounce back. JOAN'S GEM (8) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (35.21) last time in a Grade 5 at The Meadows. Must be included in calculations. SAY MY GRACE (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (30.41) in a Grade 5 at this track. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. PAW RAZOR (1) is new to this circuit but can play a major role.
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Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by half a length at Warrnambool (22.57) beating Inga Johnny in a Grade 5 on July 30. Major threat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.76 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.68 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.36 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
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Latest effort finished last over 460m at Warragul beaten 6 lengths (26.65) behind Runway Blue in a Grade 5 on August 4. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.17 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.47 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.41) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Has two placings from four starts from the draw. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.79 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 18 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.08 | 0:24.15 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
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Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on August 1 over 600m at The Meadows behind Show Me Style beaten 9 lengths (35.21). Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.21 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.4L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |