Sandown Park Race 3 - Home Of The Sportsbet Melb. Cup
ASTON MACHINE (2) has a strong record this track and trip with three wins and four placings from seven starts. Comes off a (29.32) win last time, scoring by half a length in a Special conditions race over 515m at this track. Expected to go close. CORBAN YAXLEY (8) could manage only fourth at this track last time but caught the eye when clocking a superb 29.25 over 515m at this track the start prior. Has the ability and can find winning form again. PAW OSWALD (1) was in the money last time at this track (29.64) in a Special conditions race, finishing a 3 length second. Loves this draw, having won 12 of 20 starts. Among the main chances. HUGO ROSE (6) is not to be discarded.
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (29.64) at this track in a Special conditions race, finishing second and beaten 3 lengths. Box stats strong with 12 wins and six placings from 20 starts. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 27 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 43 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.56 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance showing plenty of speed to score by a half a length in a Special conditions race last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 29.32 for the 515m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.57 last start, beating Dash Parr. Can measure up again with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/10/2026 | 18 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | 17 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.3 lengths second at this track but did record a respectable 29.48 over the 515m journey. Warrants respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 66 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (29.64) over 515m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Sale over 510m in 29.15. Followed that up with a minor placing over 515m at this track at Special conditions race a week ago. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 29.76 with a 1.1 lengths win at this track over 515m. 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 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 515m. Last start finished 4th over 515m at this track beaten 7 lengths (29.86) behind Aston Machine in a Special conditions race on October 29. Has clocked an excellent 29.25 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.25 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |