Sandown Park has twelve races on Monday night, starting at 6:59pm. There are four Grade 5 heats over 515m, a THR33 Series Final, and two races over 595m. Several dogs have been scratched, so some fields are small, which helps the dogs drawn on the inside.
Our best bet is Saint Bernardo in Race 6. Hurricane in Race 11 and Dewana Lynette in Race 7 are the shortest favourites and are better used in multis. Son Of Witchy in the Race 10 final is our value play.
Race 1 - Maiden (515m)
Selection: Bull Rose (4) Current odds: $2.00
Bull Rose placed over this course and distance two starts ago, and only five dogs are running. Kobe Rose, from the same litter, is the same price. Kobe Rose has placed at Sale and is the main danger. Flying Boss is slowly improving and could run a place.
Selections:
- Bull Rose (4) - $2.00
- Kobe Rose (2) - $2.00
- Flying Boss (1) - $9.50
- Tommy Cruiser (6) - $12.00
Race 2 - Mixed 6/7 (515m)
Selection: Why Mummy (1) Current odds: $2.60
Why Mummy finishes strongly and should get a good run along the rail from box one. Pulling Drag is the favourite after two fast wins at Geelong last month. He is the clear danger if he begins well from box seven. Weblec Rachael won her maiden on debut. Silken Kennedy is scratched.
Selections:
- Why Mummy (1) - $2.60
- Pulling Drag (7) - $2.00
- Weblec Rachael (4) - $10.00
- Ranger Riot (8) - $7.50
Race 3 - Restricted Win (595m)
Selection: Water Maker (8) Current odds: $2.20
Water Maker has won one of four starts and looks suited to this distance and grade. Box eight gives a clear run on the outside. Xara Octave has the early speed to lead and will be hard to catch if clear early. Tracking You has proven form over this course and distance.
Selections:
- Water Maker (8) - $2.20
- Xara Octave (6) - $4.50
- Tracking You (4) - $5.00
- Tequila Spice (5) - $6.00
Race 4 - Grade 5 Heat 1 (515m)
Selection: Dundee Skye (7) Current odds: $2.30
Dundee Skye has won nine of 19 starts and begins very fast. With the lead into the back straight, Dundee Skye should be hard to beat. Compton Rocks has been racing better dogs and should improve in this grade. Pure Precision, from New Zealand, has 14 wins from 37 starts and is also a danger.
Selections:
- Dundee Skye (7) - $2.30
- Compton Rocks (5) - $3.20
- Pure Precision (8) - $3.50
- Money Palace (1) - $26.00
Race 5 - Grade 5 Heat 2 (515m)
Selection: Attica Blue (3) Current odds: $2.00
Attica Blue has placed in the last two starts over this course and distance and should be ready to win. Shows Promise has six wins from 11 starts and has good early speed. Oh Biscuit has run well behind good dogs in her last two starts. White Shiraz is scratched.
Selections:
- Attica Blue (3) - $2.00
- Shows Promise (4) - $3.50
- Oh Biscuit (7) - $5.00
- Aston Bentley (2) - $12.00
Race 6 - Grade 5 Heat 3 (515m)
Selection: Saint Bernardo (7) Current odds: $1.80
Saint Bernardo is our best bet of the night. He has won three of his four starts and led all the way at The Meadows last week in 30.08, drawn in the same box. He is improving with every run, and a similar run should be good enough to win this race. Smelly Halle has a good record and is the main danger. Caco Missile has been racing better dogs and could surprise.
Selections:
- Saint Bernardo (7) - $1.80
- Smelly Halle (3) - $3.80
- Caco Missile (8) - $8.00
- Grapefruit Tito (2) - $11.00
Race 7 - Grade 5 Heat 4 (515m)
Selection: Dewana Lynette (7) Current odds: $1.50
Dewana Lynette ran 29.66 to win at The Meadows last week. She has won four of six starts and looks a very good young dog. If she begins well, she will be hard to catch. At $1.50, she is best used in a multi. Contradiction can run very fast times with a clear run and is the danger.
Selections:
- Dewana Lynette (7) - $1.50
- Contradiction (4) - $2.70
- Longinidis (1) - $26.00
- His Special (2) - $23.00
Race 8 - Grade 5 (595m)
Selection: Okay Boss (6) Current odds: $3.00
Okay Boss led all the way over this distance here last week and should be fitter after several runs over longer distances. Young Rufus ran well here two starts ago but would prefer a box closer to the rail. Miss Sparkles won last start from box one and has the same box again.
Selections:
- Okay Boss (6) - $3.00
- Young Rufus (8) - $3.40
- Miss Sparkles (1) - $5.00
- Little Bont (2) - $8.00
Race 9 - Mixed 6/7 (515m)
Selection: Excited Twitch (1) Current odds: $2.20
Excited Twitch ran well last start and should lead from box one in a five-dog field. Dorothy Jean races along the rail and the small field suits her. Del Amitri drops back to a better distance and has raced well here before.
Selections:
- Excited Twitch (1) - $2.20
- Dorothy Jean (2) - $4.80
- Del Amitri (6) - $5.50
- Love Me Luna (8) - $4.40
Race 10 - THR33 Series Final (515m)
Selection: Son Of Witchy (5) Current odds: $3.50
Son Of Witchy is our value play. He beat a similar field here last week and comes into the final in the best form. Tracking Me won easily from box one two starts ago and is the likely favourite. Keen On Kev is strong in the middle of the race. Zipping Maudie and Mister Manfredi are scratched, and White Shiraz comes in from the reserves into box three.
Selections:
- Son Of Witchy (5) - $3.50
- Tracking Me (1) - $3.00
- Keen On Kev (8) - $5.50
- Surf’s Up (2) - $6.50
Race 11 - Mixed 3/4 (515m)
Selection: Hurricane (2) Current odds: $1.60
Hurricane is the best dog in this race and should win with a reasonably clear run. Hartland Willow is in career-best form and will try to lead. Maxi Grin is also racing well. To Peru is scratched. Hurricane’s price is short, so he is best used in a multi.
Selections:
- Hurricane (2) - $1.60
- Hartland Willow (3) - $3.70
- Maxi Grin (6) - $6.50
- Trendy Tommy (7) - $8.50
Race 12 - Mixed 4/5 (595m)
Selection: Blue Storm (4) Current odds: $2.10
Blue Storm has won eight of 16 starts and is very fast over this distance. He can be slow to begin and likes to race wide, but he is still the dog to beat. Brindle Surprise ran a fast time to win at The Meadows two starts ago. Espoir has good early speed and is a danger if she leads. Foxy Barbella and Hector Darcy are scratched.
Selections:
- Blue Storm (4) - $2.10
- Espoir (7) - $3.60
- Brindle Surprise (1) - $3.80
- Ascend Geranium (5) - $5.50
