Q1 Lakeside Race 8 - The Q Melbourne Cup
PENNY CALIDO (1) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (30.42) at Q Parklands behind Bentley Kristoff in a Grade 5. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to her credit. Deserves serious consideration. OUTPLAYED (2) comes into this as a quickest on the card winner last time at this track, scoring by 1.3 lengths (30.52). Looks a primary danger. GORDON KEEPING (4) was well fancied in betting last start but could only manage 1.3 lengths away in second (30.61). Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from four attempts. Winning chance. BEST SUMMER (3) is a last start winner and can go on with it.
Stats
Comments
Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a neck third (30.42) over 520m at Q Parklands. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Key chance again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $20,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 550m in 30.52 last start, beating Gordon Keeping. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Q Parklands over 600m in 34.89 last start, beating Lakeview Libby. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. Worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.84 | 0:34.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (30.61) at this track in a Grade 5/6, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.93 | 0:30.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 710m at Q Parklands. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.44 | 0:41.51 | 0:41.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.27 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.57 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.53 | 0:37.53 | 0:37.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | N/A | 0:34.91 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (25.76) over 457m at this track. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | GR 2/3 | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.54 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (26.04) over 457m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/09/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:38.00 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.70 | 0:37.53 | 0:37.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.72 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.80 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (35.02) at big odds over 600m at Q Parklands. Drawn wide. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.97 | 0:34.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.67 | 0:34.86 | 0:34.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.65 | 0:34.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th over 550m at this track beaten 2.75 lengths (30.80) behind Roma Keeping in a Grade 5/6 on September 29. Comes through a good form race. Looks a definite chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 47 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 5th on September 29 over 550m at this track behind Roma Keeping beaten 4 lengths (30.86) in a Grade 5/6. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.00 | 0:30.93 | 0:30.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 19 | P5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |