Sandown Park Race 6

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Prize Money: $9,055

ABDULLA ZULU (5) has been in the money at three of 17 starts, winning two back before another minor placings latest when third (26.08) over 460m at Warragul. Form here is sound including four wins. Expected to feature in the finish. MEPUNGA SUMMIT (1) found the going tougher last start when finishing 4th over 515m at this track. Scored at this track in weaker company the previous run. Expected to run well. PAW ZHANA (3) is in hot form after clocking a dominant 25.80 victory two back then followed up with a 30.05 win at The Meadows over 525m last time. Flying lately and looks a key chance on that form. BIOLLANTE (7) racing over this course and distance brings the best out in her.

Distance: 515m
Class: Grade 4
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Mepunga Summit (1) 6318157314
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $26,390
Win / Place: 33% / 57%

2 yo White/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 7-1-4

Track

8: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 2-0-1

Distance

8: 2-0-1

Season

8: 3-0-1

Metro

18: 5-0-4

Country

3: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	1	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	6	2	1	2	5	1	2
1st	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 515m. Last start finished 4th on October 15 over 515m at this track behind Prison Break beaten 6 lengths (29.69) in a Special conditions race. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	15/10/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.69	62.4 km/h	5.8L	$26	0:29.28	0:29.28	SPEC	$9,060	$150	14	1. Prison Break 2. On The Prowl 3. Mepunga Willow
1st of 7	1/10/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.57	62.7 km/h	4.9L	$2.40	0:29.57	0:29.57	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Mepunga Summit 2. Especial Hugo 3. Paw Qwerty
3rd of 8	24/9/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.63	62.6 km/h	2.7L	$5.50	0:29.44	0:29.20	GR 5	$8,790	$915	12	1. Kiwi Evoca 2. Paw Gordy 3. Mepunga Summit
7th of 8	12/9/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.75	61.5 km/h	9.0L	$6.50	0:30.12	0:29.82	GR 5	$8,790	-	9	1. Paw Gordy 2. Regal Spencer 3. Paw Hades
5th of 8	3/9/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.08	61.6 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:29.83	0:29.31	GR 5	$8,790	-	8	1. Paw Fabian 2. Paw Raelia 3. Paw Winder
1st of 8	26/8/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.11	62.8 km/h	4.0L	$2.90	0:30.11	0:30.00	GR 4/5	$3,880	$2,600	6	1. Mepunga Summit 2. Maxi Grin 3. Aston Currency

Pleasant Dreams (2) 6411851387
Trainer: Brian Selleck (CASEY (C))
Prize Money: $14,250
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: NO TALKING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-1-4

Track

5: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-1

Distance

5: 1-0-1

Season

9: 3-0-1

Metro

7: 1-0-1

Country

12: 3-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	3	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	1	4	1	1	5	1
1st	1	0	1	1	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	3	0

Comments

Was out of placings last time when seventh (30.27) at this track in a Mix 3/4. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Can feature with the right run.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	15/10/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:30.27	61.2 km/h	9.5L	$41	0:29.60	0:29.28	MX 3/4	$9,060	-	5	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Flying Ducati 3. Biollante
8th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.42	60.2 km/h	15.1L	$31	0:30.36	0:29.69	SPEC SF	$9,060	-	11	1. Cruise Commander 2. Pure Silk 3. Bash Boy Giblet
3rd of 8	29/9/26	Warragul	460m	7	0:26.37	62.8 km/h	9.3L	$31	0:25.74	0:25.74	RST WIN H	$3,880	$400	5	1. Aston Lorenz 2. Perfect Symphony 3. Pleasant Dreams
1st of 7	24/9/26	Sandown	515m	5	0:29.72	62.4 km/h	1.0L	$61	0:29.72	0:29.20	RST WIN	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Pleasant Dreams 2. Indian Star 3. Swaying
5th of 8	17/9/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.79	60.2 km/h	13.5L	$18	0:29.85	0:29.12	GR 5	$8,790	-	5	1. Furious Falcon 2. Scott Vicious 3. Vesta Bale
8th of 8	12/9/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.12	60.7 km/h	15.5L	$6.50	0:30.03	0:29.82	GR 5	$8,790	-	13	1. Canya Tornado 2. Aussie Moss 3. Gold Class Cool

Paw Zhana (3) 5427513511
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (BALLIANG)
Prize Money: $43,660
Win / Place: 27% / 48%

Box Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: DYNA WESLYN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 10-4-4

Track

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Season

13: 3-1-2

Metro

22: 6-2-1

Country

15: 4-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	4	9	3	4	3	3
1st	3	0	2	1	2	1	0	1
2nd	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	1
3rd	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Turned in another winning performance after running them ragged to make it two on the trot at The Meadows over 525m (30.05). Appeals as a leading chance again.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 6	17/10/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.05	62.9 km/h	4.0L	$2.50	0:30.05	0:29.75	GR 4	$9,060	$6,100	4	1. Paw Zhana 2. Hartland Willow 3. Naringal Lad
1st of 8	13/10/26	Warragul	460m	4	0:25.80	64.2 km/h	0.1L	$6.50	0:25.80	0:25.80	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Paw Zhana 2. Lakeview Liam 3. Brooklyn Girl
5th of 7	6/10/26	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.29	63.0 km/h	6.5L	$2.80	0:25.85	0:25.80	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	7	1. Nova Owen 2. Rapido Ninja 3. Matchbox Cyclone
3rd of 7	29/9/26	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.25	63.1 km/h	4.8L	$2.10	0:25.93	0:25.74	GR 5	$2,930	$300	3	1. Especial Kai 2. Paw Lapras 3. Paw Zhana
1st of 8	26/9/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:29.84	63.3 km/h	6.0L	$5.00	0:29.84	0:29.73	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Paw Zhana 2. Count The Stars 3. Jetty Jumper
5th of 7	19/9/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.23	62.5 km/h	5.3L	$5.50	0:29.86	0:29.78	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. Shima Blush 2. Spiralling 3. Manifesto

Hugo Rose (4) 3454135144
Trainer: Jeffrey Chignell (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $22,395
Win / Place: 13% / 55%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SIMPLY LIMELIGHT (AUS)

Dam: SHANTELLE ROSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 5-5-11

Track

12: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-2

Distance

12: 2-2-2

Season

14: 2-1-4

Metro

14: 2-2-2

Country

24: 3-3-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	3	5	7	5	3	6	7
1st	1	0	0	1	1	0	2	0
2nd	0	0	1	2	2	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	1	2	1	1	1	4

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 515m. Needs to find a bit more to test these.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	15/10/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.83	62.2 km/h	5.0L	$17	0:29.47	0:29.28	SPEC	$9,060	$150	5	1. Point Break 2. Paw Oswald 3. Indy Melmen
4th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.26	62.5 km/h	8.2L	$17	0:29.69	0:29.69	SPEC SF	$9,060	$150	10	1. Surge 2. Mepunga Turbo 3. Indian Star
1st of 7	30/9/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.64	62.6 km/h	1.0L	$8.00	0:29.64	0:29.34	RST WIN H	$3,880	$2,600	6	1. Hugo Rose 2. Mepunga Gypsy 3. Dewana Lynette
5th of 8	24/9/26	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.19	63.2 km/h	6.8L	$27	0:25.73	0:25.58	Group Listed	$22,700	-	6	1. Flying Ducati 2. Little Amigo 3. Runway Blue
3rd of 6	18/9/26	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.01	63.7 km/h	1.5L	$51	0:25.91	0:25.57	SPEC H	$3,360	$345	8	1. Ellis Unit One 2. Flying Ducati 3. Hugo Rose
1st of 8	10/9/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.88	62.0 km/h	0.4L	$5.50	0:29.88	0:29.32	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	4	1. Hugo Rose 2. Tandanya 3. Paw Jasta

Abdulla Zulu (5) 1816642x13
Trainer: Victoria Koutsourakis (FRANKSTON (C))
Prize Money: $62,650
Win / Place: 52% / 70%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: CYCLONE JEBEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 9-1-2

Track

7: 4-0-1

Trk/Dst

7: 4-0-1

Distance

7: 4-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-1

Metro

7: 4-0-1

Country

10: 5-1-1

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	6	7
STARTS	4	4	2	3	4
1st	3	3	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	0	1	0

Comments

Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (26.08) at Warragul in a Grade 5 FIN. Has first look at box 5 this time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	13/10/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.08	63.5 km/h	2.1L	$3.20	0:25.93	0:25.80	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	$345	7	1. Panther's Way 2. Nova Owen 3. Abdulla Zulu
1st of 7	6/10/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:25.93	63.9 km/h	0.8L	$1.40	0:25.93	0:25.80	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	71	1. Abdulla Zulu 2. Paw Brutus 3. Fire Water Burn
71 Day Spell
2nd of 8	27/7/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	3.8L	$2.00	0:22.17	0:22.11	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	62	1. She Likes Beer 2. Abdulla Zulu 3. Kraken Babe
62 Day Spell
4th of 7	26/5/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.10	63.9 km/h	5.8L	$2.10	0:22.70	0:22.70	SPEC H	$3,360	$75	33	1. Zipping Columbus 2. Paw Palmer 3. Paw Winder
33 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	23/4/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:29.86	62.1 km/h	8.5L	$3.80	0:29.26	0:29.26	MX 3/4	$9,060	-	13	1. Vista Weird 2. Amron Dancer 3. Flying Dinar
6th of 8	10/4/26	Geelong	520m	7	0:30.39	61.6 km/h	7.3L	$6.00	0:29.89	0:29.87	SPEC H	$7,330	-	8	1. Paw Matic 2. Eventuate 3. Galento

Perfect Symphony (6) 2212122423
Trainer: Dawn Johnston (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $28,060
Win / Place: 13% / 62%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DUNDEE COTTON (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 5-12-6

Track

15: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

15: 2-3-3

Distance

15: 2-3-3

Season

9: 2-5-1

Metro

15: 2-3-3

Country

22: 3-9-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	2	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	10	5	4	6	2	4	2
1st	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0
2nd	0	5	3	1	1	0	1	1
3rd	1	1	0	1	2	0	1	0

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (24.55) at big odds over 435m at Sale. Others preferred.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	4/10/26	Sale	435m	1	0:24.55	63.8 km/h	4.0L	$8.50	0:24.28	0:24.04	FFA	$3,360	$345	5	1. Here Comes Billy 2. Lakeview Liam 3. Perfect Symphony
2nd of 8	29/9/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.14	63.4 km/h	6.0L	$5.50	0:25.74	0:25.74	RST WIN H	$3,880	$800	19	1. Aston Lorenz 2. Perfect Symphony 3. Pleasant Dreams
4th of 7	10/9/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:30.17	61.5 km/h	5.6L	$26	0:29.78	0:29.32	GR 4	$9,060	$150	4	1. Paw Monet 2. Stream It 3. Quinlee Bale
2nd of 8	6/9/26	Sale	510m	5	0:29.02	63.3 km/h	1.4L	$2.60	0:28.92	0:28.75	GR 5	$3,340	$690	7	1. Paw Christie 2. Perfect Symphony 3. Amron Mick
2nd of 8	30/8/26	Sale	510m	3	0:29.13	63.0 km/h	0.3L	$3.70	0:29.12	0:28.81	GR 5	$3,340	$690	7	1. Lamia Nonna Mim 2. Perfect Symphony 3. Matilda Rose
1st of 8	23/8/26	Sale	435m	2	0:24.54	63.8 km/h	1.6L	$2.80	0:24.54	0:24.03	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Perfect Symphony 2. Good Odds Rocky 3. Hugo Rose

Biollante (7) 5612211263
Trainer: Brett Mackie (CASEY (C))
Prize Money: $26,150
Win / Place: 23% / 76%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: WILL IT RAIN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 4-5-4

Track

13: 4-4-2

Trk/Dst

13: 4-4-2

Distance

13: 4-4-2

Season

11: 4-3-1

Metro

14: 4-4-2

Country

3: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	3	4	1	2	4	1
1st	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0
2nd	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	1

Comments

In the money last time at this track (29.95) in a Mix 3/4, finishing a 5 length third. Has one win and two placings from four starts from the draw. Makes appeal on best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	15/10/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.95	61.9 km/h	5.0L	$19	0:29.60	0:29.28	MX 3/4	$9,060	$935	5	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Flying Ducati 3. Biollante
6th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.71	61.5 km/h	14.6L	$19	0:29.69	0:29.69	SPEC SF	$9,060	-	10	1. Surge 2. Mepunga Turbo 3. Indian Star
2nd of 7	30/9/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.67	62.5 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:29.51	0:29.34	RST WIN H	$3,880	$800	6	1. Xara's Leon 2. Biollante 3. Marshal Lee Rose
1st of 8	24/9/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.79	62.2 km/h	0.3L	$4.50	0:29.79	0:29.20	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Biollante 2. Ian Albert 3. Rhythmic Energy
1st of 8	17/9/26	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.47	62.9 km/h	3.5L	$7.50	0:29.47	0:29.12	MX 6/7	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Biollante 2. Kiwi Hank 3. Kiwi Birchip
2nd of 8	10/9/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.41	63.0 km/h	1.4L	$10	0:29.32	0:29.32	MX 6/7	$8,790	$1,820	10	1. Going Nuclear 2. Biollante 3. Crackerjack Gary

Otto Rose (8) 5611475218
Trainer: Jeffrey Chignell (WELLINGTON (S))
Prize Money: $30,860
Win / Place: 18% / 44%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: SIMPLY LIMELIGHT (AUS)

Dam: SHANTELLE ROSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 7-6-4

Track

12: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-0

Distance

10: 2-2-0

Season

15: 3-2-1

Metro

14: 2-4-0

Country

24: 5-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	1	3	5	4	5	9	6
1st	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	2
2nd	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	1

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Sale over 510m. Last start finished last over 595m at this track beaten 12 lengths (35.30) behind Still Talkin' in a R/A FIN on October 15. Well placed and among the chances here.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	15/10/26	Sandown	595m	6	0:35.30	60.7 km/h	12.3L	$8.00	0:34.46	0:34.37	R/A FIN	$10,380	-	4	1. Still Talkin' 2. Xara Navy 3. Moment
1st of 8	11/10/26	Sale	510m	1	0:28.65	64.1 km/h	1.5L	$2.80	0:28.65	0:28.65	MX 3/4	$3,880	$2,600	6	1. Otto Rose 2. Marshal Lee Rose 3. Joey
2nd of 6	5/10/26	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.58	61.9 km/h	4.0L	$2.20	0:34.31	0:34.31	RST WIN H	$3,940	$815	4	1. Xara Navy 2. Otto Rose 3. Still Talkin'
5th of 7	1/10/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.15	61.5 km/h	6.0L	$9.00	0:29.73	0:29.57	GR 4	$9,060	-	7	1. Maxi Grin 2. Ferret's Knock 3. Paw Orenthal
7th of 8	24/9/26	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.22	63.2 km/h	7.0L	$34	0:25.73	0:25.58	Group Listed	$22,700	-	6	1. Flying Ducati 2. Little Amigo 3. Runway Blue
4th of 8	18/9/26	Warragul	460m	5	0:26.19	63.2 km/h	5.6L	$20	0:25.79	0:25.57	SPEC H	$3,360	$75	8	1. Tripped Out 2. Runway Blue 3. Lakeview Tracker

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