Charlton (VIC)
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R6
10h1m
Greg Norman Memorial Pace
2100m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R6
1 - SPIRIT OF SAHARA
  • 1 Spirit Of Sahara (FR1)
  • D: Abby Sanderson (C)
  • T: S T Sanderson
  • 2-4-7-2-2-7-3-3-1-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FIRE MARSHALL (2) is fitter now and drawn to improve on recent outings, including last start where he drifted back from the wide draw only to find the line well when the race was over. From a more favourable marble he can map handy and be hard to beat. WILD BULL (9) has gone in and out of form in the past, but he’s seemingly been more consistent this prep and his 2nd last start at Melton was very good, sitting parked and sticking on well. He can trail through softly and map well. SPIRIT OF SAHARA (1) will love this draw to show speed and map to take the right cover to use the sprint lane late. INTERPRETATION (8) has been very honest this season and has had excuses her last couple; she can flash late with even luck.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-2-0
TRACK
1-0-1-0
DISTANCE
1-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
19-2-6-1
LAST SEASON
7-1-2-2
THIS SEASON
1/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
57%
PLACE S/RATE
30-4-9-4
CAREER
$34,836
PRIZE MONEY
1740 - 2270
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 30-4-9-4 13% 57% 5
Distance 1-0-1-0 0% 100% 2
Dist Range 10-1-2-2 10% 50% 8
Track 2-0-2-0 0% 100% 3
Track / Dist 1-0-1-0 0% 100% 2
This Season 7-1-2-2 14% 71% 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 1:54.5MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:57.7MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Abby Sanderson
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 gelding
Breeding: Captain Crunch USA - Sahara Sunrise (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/03/2026, 2240m, Up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:55.8 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 6/9 btn 21.9m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $26.00
1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st MADRIGAL NZ (Fr4)
2nd TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr5) HFNK
3rd HES ALL TORQUE (Sr1) 4.5m
1 of 10 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 27/02/2026, 1740m, NR up to 53. 1:54.5 (55.9, 28.0)
Finished 1/10 $6936, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $2.15
post race blood test, 800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr6)
2nd GO COLOUR MY WORLD NZ (Sr2) HFHD
3rd JILLIBY RYDER (Sr1) 2.3m
3 of 11 8
BENDIGO (Good) 20/02/2026, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.9 (56.9, 28.1)
Finished 3/11 btn 4.5m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $1.75
1 out 2 back at bell
1st FEEL THE REIGN (Sr4)
2nd RANDOM MAHONEY (Sr2) 3.9m
3rd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr3) HD
3 of 9 5
KILMORE (Good) 12/02/2026, 2180m, NR up to 55. 2:02.0 (59.6, 29.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 6.2m, $8000, Elley-May Adams (Fr6), $7.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MONSIEUR FLAMEL (Fr5)
2nd FEEL THE REIGN (Sr2) 2.0m
3rd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr6) 4.2m
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, query performance
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 N/A
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