Sandown Park Race 12 - Photo Man At Stud (250+ Rank)
TOMMY MARRA (8) kept coming to win after stalking the lead from a low draw (30.39) at The Meadows in Grade 5 over 525m. Looks the testing material. CENTAUREA (4) started big odds in far stiffer grade latest when finishing 7th over 510m at Sale. Won an easier race the start before that at Sale. Worth another chance. BE A SHADOW (2) finished well back at this track last time when a 6 length fifth (30.22) but scored three back at Sale (24.66). Has ability and is one of the better chances. SON OF WITCHY (1) is new to this circuit but should be in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back over 410m at Horsham. Last start he finished 3rd over 485m at Horsham beaten 1.5 lengths (27.78) behind Little Bont in a Grade 5 on August 11. Draw likely to suit. More than capable and ready to find best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.78 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.77 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:26.25 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
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Comments
At the last start finished last over 515m at this track beaten 6 lengths (30.22) behind Hi Big Ben in a Grade 5 H on August 10. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Sale over 510m. Last start finished 7th over 510m at Sale beaten 14 lengths (29.93) behind Mighty Scar in a Grade 5 H on August 9. Brought a two-start winning streak to an end last time when he missing the frame. Worth another try.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.93 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.7L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 59 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:26.32 | 0:26.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.93 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish fourth in a Grade 5 on August 12 over 525m at The Meadows behind Cloncurry Gold, beaten 2.25 lengths (30.70). Others favoured this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.30 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.93 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by 1.5 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (30.39) beating Peaky Collinda in Grade 5 on August 12. Can continue the winning form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.54 | 0:26.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.45 | 0:30.93 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |