Sandown Park Race 9

Aston Rupee At Stud (1-3 Wins)

Prize Money: $3,940

SLICK NITRO (1) looks close to win after hitting the frame last run (38.43) at Bendigo in a Restricted WIN. Has first look at box 1 this time. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Can find winning form. PAW FORTRESS (4) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at The Meadows in a handy 30.25 beating Inspection. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Expected to feature again. EDWARD NIGMA (8) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with two wins and a placing from five tries. Placed last time (34.96) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 2.5 lengths. Can feature with the right run. IRISH ZOE (7) cannot be ruled out.

Distance: 595m
Class: Restricted Win
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Slick Nitro (1) 4151652622
Trainer: Koby Rademaker (Tylden)
Prize Money: $7,915
Win / Place: 13% / 46%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SLICK PAWS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-4-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

15: 2-4-1

Metro

9: 1-2-1

Country

6: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Jumps from box 1 for the first time after placing latest at Bendigo (38.43) in a Restricted WIN. Makes strong appeal.

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
2nd of 6	27/2/26	Bendigo	660m	2	0:38.43	61.8 km/h	4.6L	$1.30	0:38.10	0:38.10	RST WIN	$3,940	$815	7	1. Secrets We Keep 2. Slick Nitro 3. Miss Sinclair
2nd of 7	20/2/26	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.33	63.5 km/h	1.8L	$12	0:28.22	0:27.91	RST WIN	$3,340	$690	7	1. So He Thinks 2. Slick Nitro 3. Honest Beers
6th of 6	13/2/26	Geelong	680m	8	0:39.91	61.3 km/h	17.9L	$6.00	0:38.65	0:38.65	RST WIN	$3,940	-	9	1. Baffert 2. Secrets We Keep 3. Just In Casey
2nd of 5	4/2/26	The Meadows	730m	5	0:44.23	59.4 km/h	3.0L	$3.70	0:44.03	0:44.03	RST WIN	$3,940	$815	9	1. King Of Snake 2. Slick Nitro 3. Just In Casey
5th of 7	26/1/26	Shepparton	650m	8	0:38.32	61.1 km/h	9.4L	$3.90	0:37.66	0:37.66	R/A FIN	$14,730	-	7	1. Just In Casey 2. King Of Snake 3. Third Time Charm
6th of 8	19/1/26	Shepparton	650m	2	0:37.70	62.1 km/h	5.8L	$3.40	0:37.31	0:37.31	RST WIN H	$3,940	-	13	1. Just In Casey 2. My Dear Friend 3. Charente Jewel

Kick On King (2) 747367x663
Trainer: Susan Richards (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $9,815
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

3 yo Black D

Sire: SH AVATAR (USA)

Dam: ROCKIN' ROSIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 3-2-4

Track

12: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-1

Distance

8: 1-0-1

Season

9: 0-0-2

Metro

15: 2-2-2

Country

12: 1-0-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last time (31.83) over 545m at Ballarat. Has a low draw. Prefer others.

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
3rd of 6	25/2/26	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.83	61.6 km/h	14.3L	$9.50	0:30.87	0:30.87	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,740	$180	9	1. Voltage Strike 2. Bronze 3. Kick On King
6th of 8	16/2/26	Sandown	595m	6	0:35.66	60.1 km/h	11.0L	$7.50	0:34.89	0:34.39	GR 5 NP	$1,990	-	7	1. Axel's Radar 2. Belfast Spot 3. My Margot
6th of 7	9/2/26	Sandown	595m	8	0:35.24	60.8 km/h	13.2L	$41	0:34.32	0:34.05	GR 5	$3,940	-	77	1. Regal Kade 2. Aston Trust 3. Zipping Una
77 Day Spell
7th of 7	24/11/25	Sandown	595m	3	0:35.28	60.7 km/h	7.3L	$18	0:34.81	0:34.81	GR 4/5	$4,450	-	28	1. Lochinvar Hummer 2. Zipping Una 3. Aston Gozo
6th of 8	27/10/25	Sandown	595m	4	0:35.44	60.4 km/h	12.1L	$3.50	0:34.59	0:34.17	GR 5 NP	$3,940	-	10	1. Paw Julia 2. Smooth Prince 3. Fire Tears
3rd of 7	17/10/25	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.22	62.8 km/h	6.3L	$8.00	0:30.80	0:30.80	GR 5	$3,340	$345	38	1. Noah's Best 2. Shiv Roy 3. Kick On King
38 Day Freshen-Up

Paw Fortress (4) 1234445331
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $5,950
Win / Place: 18% / 54%

Box Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

1 yo BLU D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: DYNA WESLYN (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-3

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

11: 2-1-3

Metro

6: 1-0-2

Country

5: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.5 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (30.25) beating Inspection in Grade 7 on March 4. Excellent record from this draw, including two wins. Go well.

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
1st of 5	4/3/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.25	62.5 km/h	2.5L	$2.80	0:30.25	0:30.11	GR 7	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Paw Fortress 2. Inspection 3. Paw Carver
3rd of 7	25/2/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	3.6L	$8.00	0:30.28	0:29.98	MX 6/7 H	$3,340	$345	7	1. Unacceptable Nik 2. Reindeer Keith 3. Paw Fortress
3rd of 6	18/2/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.29	62.4 km/h	1.0L	$5.50	0:30.24	0:29.84	MX 6/7	$3,340	$345	8	1. Lush Hour 2. Oklahoma Bale 3. Paw Fortress
5th of 8	10/2/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.98	62.4 km/h	7.0L	$3.50	0:25.52	0:25.32	GR 7	$2,930	-	5	1. Paw Geldoff 2. Paw Prydi 3. Tommy's Whisky
4th of 6	5/2/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.24	61.3 km/h	8.5L	$23	0:29.69	0:29.27	GR 7	$8,790	$150	7	1. Crackerjack Gaz 2. Trust In Process 3. Flying Toxic
4th of 6	29/1/26	Sandown	515m	2	0:30.28	61.2 km/h	9.5L	$4.60	0:29.64	0:29.31	MX 6/7	$8,790	$150	7	1. Ivory Inzai 2. Flying Toxic 3. Edinburgh Bale

Kiwi Eddie (5) 4874436235
Trainer: Billy Galea (Rockbank)
Prize Money: $2,470
Win / Place: 4.76% / 23%

2 yo Black D

Sire: DROOPYS JET (AUS)

Dam: LALA KIWI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 1-1-3

Season

21: 1-1-3

Country

21: 1-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (25.48) over 450m at Shepparton. Boxed awkwardly and needs to find best form to feature.

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
5th of 7	4/3/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.57	63.0 km/h	5.8L	$6.50	0:28.20	0:28.02	MX 6/7	$1,740	-	4	1. Time Perpetuated 2. Paw Nimbus 3. Norton Bale
3rd of 6	28/2/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.48	63.6 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:25.17	0:25.17	MX 6/7	$1,530	$160	7	1. Mystifying Lomar 2. Snoozy Donut 3. Kiwi Eddie
2nd of 6	21/2/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.34	63.5 km/h	1.3L	$2.80	0:28.25	0:28.25	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,740	$360	6	1. Tiger Rocks 2. Kiwi Eddie 3. Aunty Faye
6th of 7	15/2/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.51	64.6 km/h	5.6L	$26	0:19.12	0:18.78	RST WIN	$2,930	-	4	1. Caco Missile 2. Test Drive 3. Dim Sim Ollie
3rd of 7	11/2/26	Ballarat	450m	7	0:26.02	62.3 km/h	8.0L	$9.00	0:25.48	0:25.29	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	3	1. Onyx Lass 2. Reindeer Keith 3. Kiwi Eddie
4th of 8	8/2/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.48	64.7 km/h	2.0L	$11	0:19.36	0:18.76	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	4	1. Aston Summary 2. Test Drive 3. Be A Secret

Irish Zoe (7) 6273245454
Trainer: Stephen Whyte (BUNYIP)
Prize Money: $8,905
Win / Place: 7.14% / 46%

2 yo Black B

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: THURLES PRINCESS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 2-7-4

Track

11: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

11: 0-2-1

Metro

11: 0-1-1

Country

17: 2-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Is back up to 595m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 510m at Sale eight days ago. Draw will be an advantage solid chance with even luck.

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
4th of 8	1/3/26	Sale	510m	4	0:29.31	62.6 km/h	8.3L	$15	0:28.77	0:28.64	MX 6/7	$3,340	$75	6	1. Mr. Teddy Bear 2. Ballistic Brax 3. Del Amitri
5th of 7	23/2/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.28	61.2 km/h	3.5L	$15	0:30.06	0:29.33	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,740	-	7	1. Opalite 2. Silken Owl 3. Woofer Barker
4th of 6	16/2/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.33	61.1 km/h	8.0L	$9.00	0:29.79	0:29.05	MX 6/7	$3,340	$75	49	1. Mepunga Velvet 2. Turn Up Turbo 3. Zipping Windsor
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	29/12/25	Sandown	595m	3	0:35.51	60.3 km/h	8.5L	$2.40	0:34.92	0:34.44	RST WIN	$3,940	-	7	1. Dark Miracle 2. Assume Floppy 3. Rapid Rita
4th of 7	22/12/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.90	61.4 km/h	9.3L	$18	0:34.28	0:34.28	RST WIN	$3,940	$75	8	1. Ascend Geranium 2. Aston Dutton 3. Third Time Charm
2nd of 7	14/12/25	Sale	510m	1	0:29.40	62.4 km/h	1.5L	$12	0:29.31	0:28.86	MX 6/7	$3,340	$690	6	1. Third Time Charm 2. Irish Zoe 3. Jumbuk Bayeh

Edward Nigma (8) 2323352443
Trainer: Simon Barker (Elphinstone)
Prize Money: $19,180
Win / Place: 7.69% / 48%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: LASHIL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 3-9-7

Track

7: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-0

Distance

5: 2-1-0

Season

20: 0-6-5

Metro

28: 2-8-6

Country

11: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Finished third last time (34.96) over 600m at The Meadows. Wide draw here. Top-three aspirations.

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
3rd of 5	4/3/26	The Meadows	600m	6	0:34.96	61.8 km/h	2.5L	$3.90	0:34.79	0:34.39	GR 5	$3,940	$410	7	1. Darnum Duke 2. Magic Scotch 3. Edward Nigma
4th of 6	25/2/26	The Meadows	600m	5	0:35.06	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$17	0:34.43	0:34.43	GR 4/5	$4,450	$75	11	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Bandit Daryl 3. Dark Miracle
4th of 8	14/2/26	The Meadows	600m	2	0:34.75	62.2 km/h	6.6L	$31	0:34.29	0:34.29	R/A FIN	$10,380	$150	10	1. Charlestown 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Urana Parallax
2nd of 7	4/2/26	The Meadows	600m	7	0:35.22	61.3 km/h	2.8L	$46	0:35.04	0:34.67	RST WIN H	$3,940	$815	7	1. Moraine Dylan 2. Edward Nigma 3. Mepunga Sandy
5th of 7	28/1/26	Ballarat	545m	6	0:31.29	62.7 km/h	5.3L	$41	0:30.94	0:30.94	RST WIN	$3,340	-	9	1. Yaya Sally 2. Mepunga Sandy 3. Rev Jeff
3rd of 7	19/1/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.27	61.2 km/h	4.3L	$19	0:29.99	0:29.34	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740	$180	33	1. Baywara 2. Princess Lass 3. Edward Nigma
33 Day Freshen-Up

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