Sandown Park Race 12

Farrell's Veterans

Stake: $9,664

METEOR MONELLI (2) boasts a consistent overall record including eight wins from 38 starts, the latest winning (25.81) over 460m at Warragul. Has a good record here including four wins. Looks well placed here and should prove hard to beat again. DR. DYLAN (1) is long overdue for a win, finishing in the minors at his last five starts, the latest jumping from this same box when third in a Free For All at Sale (24.45). Rates a leading chance. HERE COMES ARTIE (8) had the drop on the lead before drawing clear to score (24.58) at Sale in Grade 4 over 435m. Has a strong record out of this box with five wins and a minor placing from seven starts. Has hit winning form and can go on with it. DEWANA SCOTCH (4) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.

Distance: 515m
Class: S/E Veteran
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Dr. Dylan (1) 1422523333
Trainer: William McMahon (Darriman)
Prize Money: $40,299
Win / Place: 18% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON KIMETTO (AUS)

Dam: TANSY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 11-9-15

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

32: 7-5-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	8	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	4	7	11	4	9	9	8
1st	0	1	1	3	1	1	1	3
2nd	0	1	0	3	0	1	3	1
3rd	4	1	1	3	1	3	0	2

Comments

Hit the frame at Sale last time when a 7 length third but did record a solid 24.45 over the 435m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

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 7	30/3/25	Sale	435m	1	0:24.45	64.0 km/h	7.5L	$10	0:23.96	0:23.96	FFA	$3,696	$380	3	1. Bagman 2. Aston Corleone 3. Dr. Dylan
3rd of 6	27/3/25	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.84	62.1 km/h	2.1L	$3.10	0:29.69	0:29.20	GR 5	$9,669	$1,007	6	1. Tanner Bale 2. Enzola 3. Dr. Dylan
3rd of 6	21/3/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:25.93	63.9 km/h	5.3L	$6.50	0:25.59	0:25.59	GR 4/5	$3,696	$380	5	1. Dr. Asher 2. Dr. Erica 3. Dr. Dylan
3rd of 8	16/3/25	Sale	435m	5	0:24.46	64.0 km/h	0.6L	$6.00	0:24.42	0:24.42	FFA	$3,696	$380	7	1. Bagman 2. Dr. United 3. Dr. Dylan
2nd of 7	9/3/25	Sale	510m	6	0:28.60	64.2 km/h	3.9L	$3.10	0:28.32	0:28.32	MX 3/4	$4,268	$880	3	1. Minter Frost 2. Dr. Dylan 3. Tommy Tequila
5th of 8	6/3/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.13	61.5 km/h	2.6L	$27	0:29.94	0:29.19	GR 4/5	$9,966	-	6	1. Paw Quinby 2. Paw Whitley 3. Warm Cockles

Meteor Monelli (2) 322242541x
Trainer: Lyn Smith (Nambrok)
Prize Money: $86,554
Win / Place: 21% / 68%

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: ZACK MONELLI (AUS)

Dam: FRIDA MONELLI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 8-13-5

Track

16: 4-5-2

Trk/Dst

16: 4-5-2

Distance

16: 4-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-2-1

2nd Up

3: 1-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	5	0	0

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

Comments

Went for a break as a 25.81 winner over 460m at Warragul and returns here after a year break. Super consistent fresh, having never missed the frame from three starts. Has found the right race and can take this out.

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
99th of 1	21/3/25	Warragul	400m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Meteor Monelli 2. 3.
1st of 8	25/3/24	Warragul	460m	8	0:25.81	64.2 km/h	0.3L	$10	0:25.81	0:25.40	GR 5	$3,223	$2,145	58	1. Meteor Monelli 2. Super Shanks 3. Aussie Supreme
58 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	27/1/24	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.45	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$9.70	0:30.29	0:29.94	GR 5	$9,669	$165	4	1. Mepunga Smokey 2. Pepper Rush 3. Invictus Harry
5th of 8	23/1/24	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.37	62.8 km/h	10.9L	$8.40	0:25.61	0:25.61	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	20	1. Verdi 2. Soda Apache 3. Mr. Dramatic
2nd of 6	3/1/24	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.15	62.7 km/h	0.9L	$8.50	0:30.09	0:29.89	MX 3/4	$6,809	$1,364	10	1. Storm Stroller 2. Meteor Monelli 3. Make No Promise
4th of 8	24/12/23	Warragul	460m	3	0:25.98	63.7 km/h	3.9L	$8.60	0:25.71	0:25.71	GR 5 FIN	$5,995	$303	5	1. Black Silencer 2. Spot Fox 3. Mi Amigo Tequila

Dewana Scotch (4) 1636676325
Trainer: Matthew Dewan (Carrum Downs)
Prize Money: $58,339
Win / Place: 13% / 42%

4 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: DEWANA DIMIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 9-9-11

Track

40: 5-5-6

Trk/Dst

21: 4-3-2

Distance

21: 4-3-2

Season

24: 1-4-4

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	5	12	8	8	6	12	8
1st	1	0	4	1	0	1	0	2
2nd	1	2	0	2	2	0	2	0
3rd	2	1	1	0	1	0	4	2

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (34.71) at big odds over 595m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and will need the breaks to go his way.

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
5th of 6	27/3/25	Sandown	595m	5	0:34.72	61.7 km/h	6.0L	$10	0:34.30	0:34.02	GR 5	$11,110	-	10	1. He Shines 2. Unreal Miss 3. Bit Cool
2nd of 6	17/3/25	Sandown	595m	7	0:34.71	61.7 km/h	1.3L	$16	0:34.61	0:33.96	GR 5	$4,334	$897	7	1. El Crimp Adore 2. Dewana Scotch 3. Wren Bale
3rd of 5	10/3/25	Sandown	595m	5	0:34.47	62.1 km/h	1.7L	$34	0:34.35	0:34.35	GR 4/5	$4,895	$506	4	1. Dewana Fernando 2. Utrillo Bale 3. Dewana Scotch
6th of 8	6/3/25	Sandown	595m	1	0:35.12	61.0 km/h	14.8L	$17	0:34.08	0:34.08	GR 5	$11,110	-	7	1. Paw Vortex 2. Paw Vince 3. Shayna Bale
7th of 7	27/2/25	Sandown	595m	3	0:35.04	61.1 km/h	7.9L	$7.00	0:34.48	0:34.48	GR 5	$11,110	-	7	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Cabao Lapis 3. Paw Erina
6th of 7	20/2/25	Sandown	595m	7	0:34.97	61.3 km/h	7.4L	$31	0:34.46	0:34.46	GR 4/5	$11,418	-	7	1. Dewana Fernando 2. Video Referee 3. Paw Erina

Soda Apache (7) 1477711626
Trainer: Geoffrey Dalton (Hazelwood North)
Prize Money: $75,152
Win / Place: 17% / 41%

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: IRELAND'S FORCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

84: 15-14-6

Track

39: 6-5-4

Trk/Dst

24: 5-3-2

Distance

24: 5-3-2

Season

23: 5-3-1

1st Up

4: 2-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	10	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	21	9	5	11	6	10	10	12
1st	8	3	0	1	0	1	2	0
2nd	7	1	1	1	1	0	1	2
3rd	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1

Comments

Last start finished sixth over 460m at Warragul, beaten 6 lengths (26.31) behind Black Viper in a Grade 4/5 on March 28. Happy enough to avoid.

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
6th of 7	28/3/25	Warragul	460m	3	0:26.31	62.9 km/h	6.5L	$35	0:25.89	0:25.86	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	12	1. Black Viper 2. Kisauni 3. Hi There Frank
2nd of 8	16/3/25	Sale	510m	8	0:29.23	62.8 km/h	3.5L	$3.60	0:29.01	0:28.92	GR 5	$3,674	$759	20	1. Valve Bounce 2. Soda Apache 3. Paw Marvel
6th of 8	24/2/25	Sandown	515m	3	0:29.96	61.9 km/h	6.2L	$35	0:29.53	0:29.31	GR 5 H	$3,674	-	11	1. Paw Qwan 2. Spring Coin 3. Thunderbolt Ross
1st of 8	13/2/25	Warragul	460m	4	0:25.95	63.8 km/h	3.1L	$1.90	0:25.95	0:25.95	GR 5	$1,683	$1,100	8	1. Soda Apache 2. Black Spectre 3. Miss Daicos
1st of 7	5/2/25	Sale	510m	7	0:29.37	62.5 km/h	6.0L	$2.70	0:29.37	0:29.12	GR 5	$1,914	$1,265	8	1. Soda Apache 2. Somerton June 3. Dasher Bale
7th of 7	28/1/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.58	62.3 km/h	9.3L	$101	0:25.93	0:25.88	GR 4/5	$3,696	-	21	1. Aston Corleone 2. Solar Spectrum 3. Cain Bale

Here Comes Artie (8) x254386141
Trainer: Des Douch (Maffra)
Prize Money: $87,159
Win / Place: 30% / 58%

Box Specialist

4 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: TIDELINA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 18-8-9

Track

15: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

15: 3-2-3

Distance

15: 3-2-3

Season

9: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	8	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	4	10	14	5	6	6	7
1st	4	2	1	2	0	2	2	5
2nd	1	0	3	1	1	1	0	1
3rd	1	0	1	3	1	2	1	0

Comments

Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 1.3 lengths at Sale over 435m (24.58) beating Junior's Mate in Grade 4 on March 30. Goes very well from this draw including five wins. Solid prospects.

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
1st of 8	30/3/25	Sale	435m	3	0:24.58	63.7 km/h	1.3L	$2.60	0:24.58	0:23.96	GR 4	$3,696	$2,475	16	1. Here Comes Artie 2. Junior's Mate 3. Go Stevie
4th of 6	14/3/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.90	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$2.40	0:22.75	0:22.35	SPEC VET	$3,223	$83	5	1. Mr. Beets, Soda Helen 2. 3. Celtic Bouy
1st of 6	9/3/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.22	64.7 km/h	7.3L	$1.30	0:24.22	0:24.02	SPEC VET	$3,223	$2,145	7	1. Here Comes Artie 2. Catch The Outlaw 3. Mr. Wallace
6th of 6	2/3/25	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.67	64.1 km/h	4.3L	$7.00	0:19.39	0:19.23	GR 4	$3,696	-	49	1. Got Flair 2. Super Tone 3. Head Hunter
49 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	12/1/25	Sale	510m	6	0:29.44	62.4 km/h	7.8L	$2.60	0:28.93	0:28.73	GR 4/5	$4,268	-	9	1. Our Yogi 2. He Shines 3. Valve Bounce
3rd of 7	3/1/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.01	63.7 km/h	4.3L	$13	0:25.74	0:25.39	SPEC H	$8,063	$825	5	1. Aston Corleone 2. Big Energy 3. Here Comes Artie

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