Sandown Race 2

Ecycle Solutions Grand National Hrdl

Prize Money: $250,000

Onto the Grand National Hurdle and ANDY WIN (1) looks clearly the one to beat. He's yet to miss the quinella in five hurdle runs, dominant at Warrnambool two back before just bumping into The Cunning Fox who is a bonafide star himself. Doubt there's anything quite of that quality here and he's not poorly in with the 68kg. ONGATITI (2) is a talented jumper. He was beaten 15 lengths by ANDY WIN at Warrnambool but has since won a steeplechase at Hamilton impressively. He meets ANDY WIN 3.5kg better off and can bridge back some of the margin. ARDAKAN (4) was dominant winning his maiden hurdle two back, sent out a $3.40 chance when third to The Cunning Fox & ANDY WIN last time, only a long neck behind ANDY WIN there. He has to be a huge chance off that. EMBEZZLER (5) was a strong Coleraine maiden hurdle winner last time and could surprise with a bit more ground.

Distance: 4200m
Class: HDLE
Track: Heavy8
Weather: FINE
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: TRUE 400m - WP, Out 4m Remainder.

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Andy Win (2) 04x3212112
Trainer: Shane Jackson(Warrnambool)
Jockey: Tom Ryan (Last 50: 10-8-8)
Weight: 68kg
Prize Money: $160,036
Win / Place: 25% / 56%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Trainer / Jockey Combo

Jockey Flying

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALMANZOR (FR)

Dam: WAGUAR (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Thewayyouare

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 4-4-1

Track

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

3: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

13: 3-3-1

Turf

16: 4-4-1

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

10: 4-4-0

Anti-Clockwise

16: 4-4-1

Hurdle

5: 3-2-0

Handicap Rating

128

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 3-2-0

Last 50

50: 10-8-8

Trainer

W 31% P 65%

Distance

W 8.33% P 58%

Track

W 18% P 45%

Trainer/Track

W 25% P 75%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

2150m - 3400m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished second in a small field at Hamilton Hdle-Swp on July 12 over 3400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind The Cunning Fox with 68kg at $2.40. The run before favourite; ran on from midfield to post a big 11 len win. Warrnambool Hdle-Qlty on June 28 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Mr Waterville carrying 65kg at $2.70 in a hurdle. Racing well. Class jumper who looks the one to beat.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	20/7/26	Coleraine	2800m	Trial	-	Tom Ryan	-	Soft	3:27.33	48.6 km/h	-	16.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Palentino Heights 2. Wayed To Go 3. Hit The Road Jack
2nd of 4	12/7/26	Hamilton	3400m	HDLE	2	Dean Parker	68kg	Heavy 10	4:09.98	49.0 km/h	-	7.0L	3-3	$2.40f	14	$81,000	$15,400	1. The Cunning Fox 2. Andy Win 3. Ardakan
1st of 5	28/6/26	Warrnambool	3200m	Qlty HDLE	1	Tom Ryan	65kg	Heavy 10	3:46.32	50.9 km/h	-	11.0L	2-1	$2.70	14	$101,000	$56,000	1. Andy Win 2. Mr Waterville 3. Ongatiti
1st of 7	14/6/26	Warrnambool	3200m	BM115 HDLE 3	1	Tom Ryan	72kg	Heavy 10	3:49.63	50.2 km/h	-	5.5L	5-2	$1.70f	14	$35,000	$21,450	1. Andy Win 2. Ardakan 3. The Claimant
2nd of 8	31/5/26	Sandown-Lakeside	3400m	BM120 HDLE	2	Tom Ryan	70kg	Heavy 8	4:04.10	50.1 km/h	-	2.3L	3-3	$3.40	26	$50,000	$9,600	1. Ongatiti 2. Andy Win 3. Ferago
1st of 10	5/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	MDN HDLE	2	Tom Ryan	69.5kg	Heavy 8	3:46.65	50.8 km/h	0:37.94	1.3L	5-3	$2.70f	16	$50,000	$31,200	1. Andy Win 2. Mr Waterville 3. Sunday Buzz

Ongatiti (5) 95x1313131
Trainer: Ciaron Maher(Ballarat)
Jockey: Will Gordon (Last 50: 5-10-7)
Weight: 64.5kg
Prize Money: $160,017
Win / Place: 25% / 55%

Dominant Win Last Start

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEYNESSE (AUS)

Dam: HINUERA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Librettist

100

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-1-5

Track

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-2

Metro

5: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 4-1-5

Turf

19: 5-0-5

Good

9: 2-0-2

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

8: 3-0-3

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

20: 5-1-5

Hurdle

5: 2-0-3

Steeple

1: 1-0-0

Handicap Rating

121

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 5-10-7

Last 7 Days

29: 2-6-5

Trainer

W 40% P 40%

Distance

W 4.76% P 42%

Track

W 13% P 47%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

3200m - 3400m

Comments

Impressive in recent runs. Last run favourite; won by 7 len Hamilton Mdn Chase on July 12 over 3400m in the wet defeating Christmas carrying 69.5kg at $2.35 in a jumps. The run before finished third in a small field at Warrnambool Hdle-Qlty on June 28 over 3200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Andy Win carrying 65kg at $4.20. Should be right there.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	12/7/26	Hamilton	3400m	MDN STPL	7	Steven Pateman	69.5kg	Heavy 10	4:21.63	46.8 km/h	-	7.0L	1-1	$2.35f	14	$35,000	$21,450	1. Ongatiti 2. Christmas 3. Fierce Flight
3rd of 5	28/6/26	Warrnambool	3200m	Qlty HDLE	2	Dean Parker	65kg	Heavy 10	3:46.32	50.9 km/h	-	15.0L	1-2	$4.20	28	$101,000	$9,000	1. Andy Win 2. Mr Waterville 3. Ongatiti
4th of 5	15/6/26	Warrnambool	2800m	Trial	-	Steven Pateman	-	Heavy	3:55.01	42.9 km/h	-	21.4L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Christmas 2. Goondiwindi 3. Sing For Peace
1st of 8	31/5/26	Sandown-Lakeside	3400m	BM120 HDLE	1	Dean Parker	70kg	Heavy 8	4:04.10	50.1 km/h	-	2.3L	2-1	$4.80	24	$50,000	$31,200	1. Ongatiti 2. Andy Win 3. Ferago
3rd of 7	7/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	HDLE	6	Tom Ryan	67kg	Heavy 10	3:46.25	50.9 km/h	0:39.3	7.2L	2-2	$3.90	2	$50,200	$4,320	1. Mr Waterville 2. Fengarada 3. Ongatiti
1st of 10	5/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	MDN HDLE	1	Steven Pateman	69.5kg	Heavy 8	3:44.89	51.2 km/h	0:39.1	10.0L	2-1	$2.50f	16	$50,000	$31,200	1. Ongatiti 2. Shamarkand 3. Sirius Black

Ardakan (1) 0050234213
Trainer: Ciaron Maher(Ballarat)
Jockey: Martin Kelly (Last 50: 4-6-9)
Weight: 64kg
Prize Money: $359,449
Win / Place: 10% / 46%

7 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: RELIABLE MAN (GB)

Dam: ALASKAKONIGIN (GER)

Dam's Sire: Sternkoenig

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 3-5-5

1st Up

6: 0-1-2

2nd Up

5: 1-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

20: 2-3-3

Non-Metro

8: 1-2-2

Turf

28: 3-5-5

Good

14: 1-3-2

Soft

7: 0-0-1

Heavy

6: 2-2-2

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

6: 2-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

22: 1-4-4

Hurdle

6: 1-2-2

Handicap Rating

116

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Last 50

50: 4-6-9

Trainer

W 14% P 42%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 3.03% P 24%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

3200m - 3500m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished third in a small field at Hamilton Hdle-Swp on July 12 over 3400m, in the wet; 7 len behind The Cunning Fox carrying 65kg at $3.40. Race to post a big 15 len win. Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on June 28 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Gripping carrying 69.5kg at $2.30 in a hurdle. Should give another bold sight.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 4	12/7/26	Hamilton	3400m	HDLE	1	Martin Kelly	65kg	Heavy 10	4:09.98	49.0 km/h	-	7.3L	1-2	$3.40	14	$81,000	$6,930	1. The Cunning Fox 2. Andy Win 3. Ardakan
1st of 8	28/6/26	Warrnambool	3200m	MDN HDLE 3U	2	Martin Kelly	69.5kg	Heavy 10	3:48.77	50.4 km/h	-	15.0L	1-1	$2.30	14	$35,000	$21,450	1. Ardakan 2. Gripping 3. Noble Steed
2nd of 7	14/6/26	Warrnambool	3200m	BM115 HDLE 3	4	Steven Pateman	68.5kg	Heavy 10	3:49.63	50.2 km/h	-	5.5L	1-1	$4.40	28	$35,000	$6,600	1. Andy Win 2. Ardakan 3. The Claimant
5th of 5	5/6/26	Traralgon	2800m	Trial	-	Steven Pateman	-	Soft	3:43.91	45.0 km/h	-	6L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Zedwilldo 2. Flashlight 3. Khant Bee
4th of 9	17/5/26	Casterton	3500m	MDN HDLE	2	Steven Pateman	69.5kg	Soft 6	3:56.15	53.4 km/h	-	3.2L	5-3	$2.00f	12	$35,000	$1,320	1. Ferago 2. Untethered 3. Jungle Jet
3rd of 10	5/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	MDN HDLE	6	Steven Pateman	69.5kg	Heavy 8	3:44.13	51.4 km/h	0:39.84	3.0L	6-3	$1.90f	16	$50,000	$4,320	1. Fengarada 2. Untethered 3. Ardakan

Embezzler (4) 90x4745901
Trainer: Symon Wilde(Warrnambool)
Jockey: Dean Parker (Last 50: 12-6-9)
Weight: 64kg
Prize Money: $120,220
Win / Place: 14% / 25%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

Jockey Flying

Dominant Win Last Start

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CONTRIBUTER (IRE)

Dam: STOLE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Desert Fox

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-3-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

12: 2-1-0

Non-Metro

16: 2-2-0

Turf

28: 4-3-0

Good

6: 1-1-0

Soft

8: 2-1-0

Heavy

14: 1-1-0

Clockwise

12: 2-3-0

Anti-Clockwise

16: 2-0-0

Hurdle

3: 1-0-0

Handicap Rating

115

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 12-6-9

Trainer

W 31% P 58%

Distance

W 11% P 22%

Track

W 25% P 50%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

2000m - 3300m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Tie, Winkers]

Comments

Last start won by 5 len Coleraine Mdn Hdle-Sw on July 19 over 3300m slow going defeating Highness with 69.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished 13th of 14 starters at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Shultzy with 60.5kg at $31. Go close. Harder now but not discounting.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	19/7/26	Coleraine	3300m	MDN HDLE 3U	5	Dean Parker	69.5kg	Soft 7	4:04.93	48.5 km/h	-	4.8L	1-1	$4.00	30	$35,000	$21,450	1. Embezzler 2. Highness 3. Gripping
13th of 14	19/6/26	Geelong	2440m	BM66	13	Jake Noonan	60.5kg	Heavy 9	2:42.61	54.0 km/h	0:38.86	27.4L	13-14	$31	12	$35,000	-	1. Shultzy 2. Customer Service 3. Omamori
9th of 10	7/6/26	Casterton	2000m	BM78 3U	7	Jack Hill	56kg	Heavy 8	2:07.06	56.7 km/h	0:37.14	8.7L	10-8	$12	31	$50,000	$1,000	1. Miracle Spin 2. I Catchem Fox 3. Savatoff
31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	7/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	HDLE	2	Luca Remondet	65kg	Heavy 10	3:46.25	50.9 km/h	0:39.3	30.2L	4-5	$14	2	$50,200	$960	1. Mr Waterville 2. Fengarada 3. Ongatiti
4th of 10	5/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	MDN HDLE	6	Jordan Hart	66.5kg	Heavy 8	3:46.65	50.8 km/h	0:37.94	9.3L	8-5	$21	23	$50,000	$1,920	1. Andy Win 2. Mr Waterville 3. Sunday Buzz
7th of 12	12/4/26	Terang	2150m	OPEN 3U	9	Melissa Julius	54kg	Heavy 10	2:20.73	55.0 km/h	0:38.1	15.5L	12-11	$151	57	$80,000	$1,600	1. Alder 2. Khor 3. Unseen Ruler
57 Day Freshen-Up

Fierce Flight (3) 2061x366x3
Trainer: Mark Walker(Cranbourne)
Jockey: Luca Remondet (Last 50: 7-9-6)
Weight: 64kg
Prize Money: $275,436
Win / Place: 15% / 34%

8 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: FLYING ARTIE (AUS)

Dam: FIRST BLOOM (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Dylan Thomas

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 7-6-3

1st Up

7: 0-0-2

2nd Up

6: 0-0-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-0

4th Up

5: 0-1-0

Metro

31: 5-6-0

Non-Metro

15: 2-0-3

Turf

46: 7-6-3

Good

10: 2-1-1

Soft

22: 2-3-1

Heavy

14: 3-2-1

Clockwise

11: 3-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

35: 4-5-3

Hurdle

7: 1-2-1

Steeple

1: 0-0-1

Handicap Rating

112

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Last 50

50: 7-9-6

Trainer

W 0% P 66%

Distance

N/A

Track

W 0% P 50%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

3200m - 3400m

Gear Changes

[Nasal Strip]

Comments

Having second run back today. First-up after two months finished third of 10 runners at Hamilton Mdn Chase on July 12 over 3400m, in the wet; 12 len behind Ongatiti carrying 68kg at $16. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Terang Bm115 Hdle on April 19 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Golden Crusader with 70.5kg at $31. Has a bit to find, place perhaps.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	12/7/26	Hamilton	3400m	MDN STPL	10	Luca Remondet	68kg	Heavy 10	4:21.63	46.8 km/h	-	12.5L	8-2	$16	66	$35,000	$2,970	1. Ongatiti 2. Christmas 3. Fierce Flight
66 Day Spell
2nd of 6	29/6/26	Cranbourne	1400m	Trial	-	Stephanie Hateley	-	-	1:29.77	56.1 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Chartwell House 2. Fierce Flight 3. Malborough Bay
1st of 5	15/6/26	Warrnambool	2800m	Trial	-	Luca Remondet	-	Heavy	3:37.46	46.4 km/h	-	0.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Fierce Flight 2. Charlie Messy Hair 3. Golden Crusader
6th of 7	7/5/26	Warrnambool	3200m	HDLE	5	Martin Kelly	67kg	Heavy 10	3:46.25	50.9 km/h	0:39.3	35.7L	6-6	$101	18	$50,200	$400	1. Mr Waterville 2. Fengarada 3. Ongatiti
6th of 7	19/4/26	Terang	3200m	BM115 HDLE 3	4	Martin Kelly	70.5kg	Heavy 8	3:41.69	52.0 km/h	0:40.58	22.5L	4-4	$31	24	$35,000	$400	1. Golden Crusader 2. Alibey 3. Mr Lincoln
3rd of 4	26/3/26	Warrnambool	3200m	HDLE 3U	1	Steven Pateman	66kg	Soft 6	3:46.75	50.8 km/h	0:38.62	16.0L	2-3	$7.00	188	$35,000	$2,970	1. Sing For Peace 2. Fabalot 3. Fierce Flight
188 Day Spell

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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