Q1 Lakeside Race 8 - The Q Melbourne Cup
CANYA LAUNCH (4) has a strong record this track and trip with two wins and two placings from six starts. Scored by 1.5 lengths last time (30.62) in a Grade 5 over 550m at this track. Expected to be in the finish. BEST SUMMER (3) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and four minors from 10 tries. Recorded a 0.8 lengths win (30.73) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. HARA'S TANK (6) recorded one of the quickest times on the card this course and distance last time, finishing second in a Grade 5 in 30.77 and a new PB here. In form and must include in calculations. SIRONEN TIGER (8) has a solid strike rate at this distance.
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Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd on October 13 over 457m at this track behind Hara's Dolly beaten 6 lengths (26.00) in a Restricted WIN. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:31.15 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.56 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.94) when fourth over 550m at this track in a Grade 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.53 | 0:34.93 | 0:34.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.25 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.20 | 0:19.17 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.91 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.56L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 550m (30.73) beating Hara's Tank in Grade 5 on October 13. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with her.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Recorded the fastest time on the card after running them ragged recording back-to-back wins at this track over 550m (30.62). Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.63 | 0:30.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.60 | 0:30.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.93 | 0:30.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (30.77) over 550m at this track. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 457m. Will need to improve to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.50 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.56 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last outing finished 6th on October 15 over 457m at this track behind Mccluggage beaten 7 lengths (25.81) in a OPEN. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $108,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 44 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |