Kilmore (VIC)
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R6
9h41m
Ule Hoof Oil Concession Drivers Pace
2180m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:36pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R6
6 - SPIRIT OF SAHARA
  • 6 Spirit Of Sahara (FR6)
  • D: Elley-May Adams (C)
  • T: S T Sanderson
  • 0-6-x-0-2-4-7-2-2-7
4.0 4.0 4.33
$4.00 $4.00 - - $4.00 $4.33
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SPIRIT OF SAHARA (6) is a good performer with the clear best recent sectional times in this event. He was eye-catching two starts back at Charlton when sustaining a long run without cover and still finishing strongly into second, despite racing an extra 25 metres and being beaten just 1.1 metres. The barrier is tricky, but with luck he’s the one to beat. MONSIEUR FLAMEL (5) is a last-start winner at Charlton and is well experienced in concession driver races. He was in strong form late last year and appears to be getting back to that level. FEEL THE REIGN (9) is in flying form having won his past two starts. Despite being an 11-year-old, he continues to flash home strongly and should again be in a striking position. PISTOL PEARCE (7) was a good winner at Melton three starts back and has ability when at his best. He has stable respect from the Andy Gath camp.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
19-2-6-1
LAST SEASON
3-0-2-0
THIS SEASON
3/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
54%
PLACE S/RATE
26-3-9-2
CAREER
$29,564
PRIZE MONEY
1770 - 2270
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 26-3-9-2 12% 54% 1
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 7-1-2-0 14% 43% 2
Track 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 3-0-2-0 0% 67% 4
Last Season 19-2-6-1 11% 47% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.7MS 8
Distance Best MR 1:57.7MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Elley-May Adams
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S T Sanderson
Trained at: Murchison North
Owners: P Watkinson, Balwyn Football - 400 Club Group, R B Paul, P W Hornsby, D G Monteith, A Kilgour, C G V Ainsworth, T Poole, GSZ Investments, J McKeown, N McKeown
Breeder(s): R B Paul, P Watkinson
Colours: Gold, Black V, Black & Gold Halved Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown horse
Breeding: Captain Crunch USA - Sahara Sunrise (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 12 5
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.8 (55.9, 27.8)
Finished 7/12 btn 11.0m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $8.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st MONTANA PRIDE (Fr5)
2nd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr4) 4.1m
3rd LUVA SCRAP (Sr2) HFHD
2 of 11 16
CHARLTN (Good) 02/02/2026, 2100m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.9 (56.2, 28.8)
Finished 2/11 btn 1.1m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $5.50
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr5)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Sr2) 1.1m
3rd WRITTEN IN SILK (Fr3) 2.3m
2 of 6 22
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 55. 1:57.3 (57.5, 29.2)
Finished 2/6 btn HD, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $4.20
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr5)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Sr1) HD
3rd OLLIES MEDAL (Fr3) 2.1m
7 of 9 12
LEETON (Fast) 26/12/2025, 2147m, NR up to 60. 1:58.4 (58.5, 28.9)
Finished 7/9 btn 35.5m, $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $9.50
restrained after start, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter, inconvenienced
1st OH SWEET CREATURE (Fr4)
2nd DONNIE MAC (Sr2) 19.4m
3rd LE BETTY (Fr1) 1.6m
4 of 8 5
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2030m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.8 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 4/8 btn 9m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $5.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st ALTA BAYAMO (Fr3)
2nd ANIMADO (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd DOUBLE THE HUNTER (Fr4) 4.5m
2 of 10 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 09/12/2025, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.9 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 2/10 btn HFHD, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $4.60
gate speed, behind leader at bell, inconvenienced, used sprint lane
1st INSIDE LEG (Fr4)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr1) HFHD
3rd ANIMADO (Fr7) 8.6m
12 of 12 80
SHEPPTN (Good) 25/11/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.7 (58.1, 29.8)
Finished 12/12 btn 75.3m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $5.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, contact marker pegs, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., query poor performance, Follow Up Report
1st CHIRRIPO (Sr2)
2nd KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr3) 4.3m
3rd KEAYANG OMAR (Fr4) 7.3m
6 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.8, 28.1)
Finished 6/9 btn 15.8m, $20000, Jordan Leedham (Fr2), $151.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st FORTY LOVE (Sr2)
2nd RONNIE THE HAMMER (Fr3) 1.0m
3rd RUFF NUT (Fr6) SHFHD
12 of 12 18
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.7 (57.1, 29.2)
Finished 12/12 btn 13.9m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $8.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DEUCE COUPE NZ (Sr2)
2nd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr6) HD
3rd LOU WILL NZ (Sr1) 1.7m
8 of 10 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 12/08/2025, 1690m, NR 55 to 60. 1:53.8 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 20.2m, $7000, Abby Sanderson (Fr6), $8.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr1)
2nd CENTOFELLIE (Sr2) 2.1m
3rd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Sr3) 7.6m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
RIVERIN (Good) 18/07/2025, 2270m, NR up to 50. 1:57.7 (56.2, 27.6)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $2.30
800 metres, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Sr1)
2nd SCOTTIE MACH (Fr4) 3.6m
3rd FE FE ON FIRE (Fr1) 3.9m