Sandown Classic Betting
The Sandown Classic is a Group 2 event run over a distance of 2400 metres at weight for age conditions, carrying prize money of $400,000. It is held a week after the completion of the Flemington spring carnival and attracts middle tier stayers who may of avoided the stronger Group 1 races. It is held at Sandown racecourse in Melbourne, the same day as the Group 2 Sandown Guineas.
It was first run in 1888 when it was known as the Sandown Cup over a distance of 2200 metres. It has since been changed to 2400 metres and was renamed to the Sandown Classic in 1999. It has been won by some fabulous horses over the years, including Zipping (2007-08), Roman Arch (2005), Sky Heights (2001) and Stylish Century (1991) more recently.
Runners for the Sandown Classic will usually come from races such as the Moonee Valley Cup or the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and they are a great indication of form. The Sportsman won this year’s Moonee Valley Cup ahead of Irazu and Think Money, while the Queen Elizabeth was taken out by Sterling Prince ahead of Crossthestarts and Naval Escort.
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2009 Sandown Classic Result
The 2009 Sandown Classic was taken out by the Robert Hickmott trained Zipping from barrier 10, carrying 59.0kg in weight. Zipping, a 8yo gelding was ridden by M Rodd and won the race .2 lengths ahead of the second placed Purple, who carried 56.0 from barrier 6. Then followed Master O'Reilly (NZ) in third spot 3 lengths behind, carrying 59.0. Zipping won at odds of 4.50.
- 1st: Zipping (4.50)
- 2nd: Purple (6.00)
- 3rd: Master O'Reilly (NZ) (8.00)
Previous winners of this race
| Year | Winner | Wgt | Odds | Time | Jockey/Trainer | Second/Third | |
| 2008 | Zipping | 59.0 | 2.05 | 2:35.05 | M Rodd / J Sadler | Douro Valley / Red Ruler | |
| 2007 | Zipping | 59.0 | 2.38 | 2:33.72 | S Arnold / J Sadler | Jukebox Johnny / Baughurst | |
| 2006 | Gallant Guru | 57.0 | 8.00 | 2:30.87 | S Arnold / L Freedman | Casual Pass / Show Barry | |
| 2005 | Roman Arch | 58.0 | 4.60 | 2:33.75 | N Callow / R Laing | Grey Song / Expunge | |
| 2004 | Count Ricardo | 49.5 | 3.50 | 2:37.94 | B Shinn / S Theodore | Fantastic Love / Media Puzzle | |
| 2003 | Legible | 54.5 | 8.50 | 2:29.83 | D Nikolic / B Marzato | Distinctly Descret / Zazzman | |
| 2002 | Hail | 58.0 | 7.00 | 2:27.91 | G Childs / B Marsh | Hill Of Grace / Grey Song | |
| 2001 | Sky Heights | 58.0 | 5.00 | 2:28.35 | D Oliver / C Alderson | King Keitel / Cinder Bella | |
| 2000 | Brave Chief | 58.0 | 13.00 | 2:24.31 | P Payne / J Ledger | Forgotten Hero / Pasta Express | |
| 1999 | Aerosmith | 58.0 | 5.50 | 2:30.30 | G Childs / P Hurdle | Zerpour / Northern Drake | |
| Average: | 56.9 | 5.95 | |||||
Note: Hover over the winning horse above to see it's lead-up form to that race.
Other Major Races around this time
| Date | Race Name | Venue | Distance | Purse |
| 1st August | MISSILE STAKES (G3) | Rosehill | 1,100m | $125,000 |
| 1st August | BLETCHINGLY STAKES (G3) | Caulfield | 1,200m | $100,000 |
| 8th August | SAN DOMENICO STAKES (G3) | Randwick | 1,000m | $125,000 |
| 8th August | SPRING GULLY STAKES (G3) | Morphettville | 1,200m | $100,000 |
| 15th August | WW COCKRAM STAKES (G3) | Caulfield | 1,200m | $100,000 |
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