Dashing Slay took time honours in the Sapphire Crown heats tonight with an impressive 29.01 second victory over Lakeview Emily.

Launching Pad winner Dashing Slay didn't let Lakeview Emily near her after jumping straight to the early lead.

Dashing Slay holds an impressive 28.95 second personal best over the 515 metres, which she set in the semis of the Launching Pad.

Lakeview Emily lands a rug in the Sapphire Crown as the second fastest qualifier of the series finishing second with a scintillating 29.204 seconds.

Gambela worked hard for her victory, working the outside of the track from box seven before making the switch to the rail to run down Trefusis in a time of 29.226 seconds.

Paw Octavia was the shock win of the night for punters, saluting at odds of $31 after staying put on the rail. She was able to hold off a fast-finishing Tully Luna.

Bourne Model for trainer South Australian David Peckham won the opening Sapphire Crown heat in her first start at Sandown Park. She finished second behind Beach Bourbski in the Warrnambool Cup heats.

Dr. Zeeka was a big run from box one, working from last and pushing through on the rail to finish second

RESERVES | 9 – Flying Envy 10 – Paw Xantippe.

Bourne Model (6) wins heat one over Dr. Zeeka (1) in a time of 29.64 seconds over the 515 metres. 

Paw Octavia (7) holds off Tully Luna (8) in a time of 29.61 seconds in the second Sapphire Crown heat.

Gambella (7) wins heat three of the Sapphire Crown over Trefusis (1) in a time of 29.45 seconds.

Dashing Slay (4) leads from start to finish over Lakeview Emily (1) in a time of 29.01 seconds.