Group 1 racing returns to Sandown Park tonight with the Harrison-Dawson and Sapphire Crown!
The Harrison-Dawson is shaping as one of the races of the year. The eight finalists have combined to win over $2.1m and enter the $145,000 final with solid group race pedigrees and outstanding Sandown Park form.
Heading the market are group 1 champions Shima Shine and Tiggerlong Tonk, who meet in a group final for the 9th time in their glittering careers. Both were outstanding in their respective heats last week but will have to be at the top of their game in the final, with Lakeview Walter, Fernando Bluey and Equalizer just some of the names looking to cause an upset.
For the girls, the Sapphire Crown is an intriguing affair with Warrnambool Cup winner Qwara Bale setting the time standard in her heat and has opened favourite despite drawing box 6. 2020 runner-up Aston Silk is primed to go one better in 2021, with Crazy Cool, Junk Food Junkie and Shima Classic keen to make the most of their inside draws.
Rounding out the night are four heats of the world’s premier distance race, the $250,000 RSN Sandown Cup. Zack Monelli blew his rivals away on his Sandown Park debut last Thursday night, breaking a sectional record on his way to outright RSN Sandown Cup favouritism, his cause helped further by drawing box 1 in his heat.
Punters – make sure you check out the range of specials available through the TAB Sandown Cup Hub. Tonight’s quaddie includes a $20,000 jackpot with the pool projected to reach $125,000!
Entry to the track is free but you need to book ahead via this link. Or you can make a night of it and book your seat in the dining room and experience our famous buffet – it’s back and better than ever!
If you can’t get to the track, catch all of the action via the Watchdog or Sky Racing Active where Marc Ohlmus and Jason Adams will bring you all of the colour and excitement trackside.
Oh – and don’t forget to get your tickets to the Premier Punters Club on RSN Sandown Cup night on RSN Sandown Cup, featuring a $10,000 starting pool! Contact the club to find out more.
The first of 12 exciting races kicks off at 6.04pm.
Click here for your FREE Watchdog form for tonight’s meeting.
