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Sandown Park Race 6 - Home Of The Sportsbet Melb. Cup

RETALIATION (1) clocked a flying 29.88 when winning over 525m at The Meadows last start. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. PAW MATIC (4) goes very well this trip starting 25 times for 10 wins and four minors. Placed last time (27.20) at Horsham in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths. Can feature with the right run. PAW VORTEX (7) box seated before sticking on well to finish 4 lengths away in third (29.73) at this track in a Special conditions race over 515m. The form out of last race has been strong. Likely to be in the finish again. MEPUNGA RULE (8) comes into calculations after placing in a tight finish most recently.

Race Time:9:59 AM

Monday, October 26, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Retaliation (1)1852143621

Trainer: Joshua Formosa (ANAKIE)12 mths 26: 11-6-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: ASTON DAIQUIRI (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 11-6-1

Win %42.31%

Place %69.23%

Prize Money$44,005.00

Comments

Eye-catching performance leading throughout to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Grade 4/5 last start at The Meadows, recording a powerful 29.88 over the 525m journey. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	21/10/2026	32	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.88	0:29.88	0:29.88	N/A	2	1. Retaliation 2. Zipping Kimeli 3. Exactly Like Dad	3.3L	$1.60
2/8	19/09/2026	17	NG	$5,600.00	The Gardens	515m	0:29.26	0:29.18	0:28.90	N/A	2	1. Dennis Keeping 2. Retaliation 3. Reborn Hostility	1.0L	$2.70
6/6	02/09/2026	11	NG	$3,560.00	Taree Super Track	525m	0:30.72	0:29.34	0:29.34	N/A	8	1. Zipping Ruger 2. Apache Tiger 3. Cash Keeping	19.8L	$2.20
3/7	22/08/2026	9	NG	$3,560.00	Wagga	525m	0:30.06	0:29.76	0:29.64	N/A	7	1. Master Mcgraw 2. Quinlee Bale 3. Retaliation	4.3L	$2.40
4/8	13/08/2026	7	SE	$17,400.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.80	0:29.46	0:29.33	N/A	5	1. Storm Hustler 2. Wrongly Accused 3. On The Prowl	5.0L	$8.50
1/7	06/08/2026	12	SPEC H	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.20	0:29.20	0:29.20	N/A	3	1. Retaliation 2. Deadly Cool 3. Paw Damon	5.8L	$4.80
99/2	18/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Wentworth Park	520m	N/A	0:29.56	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Retaliation 2. 99-Canya Caviar	-1.43L	$0.00

Mikado Mania (2)7331588728

Trainer: Paul Jones (YARRA RANGES (S))12 mths 29: 6-2-5

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 6-2-5

Win %20.69%

Place %44.83%

Prize Money$26,970.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.32) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 15 length eighth. Has one win and three placings from seven starts from the draw. Will need some luck 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
8/8	22/10/2026	9	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.32	0:29.25	0:29.22	N/A	6	1. Corban Yaxley 2. Paw Raynor 3. Cruise Commander	15.3L	$101.00
2/8	13/10/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.22	0:26.11	0:25.80	N/A	7	1. Galloping Red 2. Mikado Mania 3. Bohdan	1.5L	$7.50
7/7	06/10/2026	10	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.64	0:25.80	0:25.80	N/A	8	1. Go Home Girl 2. Paw Hades 3. Panther's Way	12.0L	$23.00
8/8	26/09/2026	8	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.10	0:30.27	0:29.73	N/A	2	1. Pure Silk 2. Taste 3. Time Perpetuated	11.8L	$15.00
8/8	18/09/2026	8	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.71	0:25.79	0:25.57	N/A	6	1. Tripped Out 2. Runway Blue 3. Lakeview Tracker	13.1L	$46.00
5/7	10/09/2026	7	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.61	0:26.00	0:25.65	N/A	8	1. Blazing Turbo 2. Ultimate Warrior 3. Breakn' A Sweat	8.7L	$34.00

Winning Ratio (3)2653347444

Trainer: Andrew Broadley (KINGSTON (C))12 mths 72: 9-9-14

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: GOLDEN RATIO (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 9-9-14

Win %12.50%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$33,095.00

Comments

Has finished fourth at his last three starts, most recently over 595m at this track. Other runners look much more appealing.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	19/10/2026	10	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.84	0:34.08	0:34.08	N/A	4	1. Steal The Stage 2. Greysynd Sammy 3. Monument	11.0L	$46.00
4/7	09/10/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.32	0:26.00	0:26.00	N/A	7	1. Ski Boots 2. Full Bore Bobby 3. Guardian	4.5L	$7.00
4/6	05/10/2026	18	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.12	0:29.64	0:29.64	N/A	6	1. Hartland Willow 2. Attica Blue 3. Spiralling	6.8L	$46.00
7/8	17/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:31.15	0:29.85	0:29.12	N/A	5	1. Furious Falcon 2. Scott Vicious 3. Vesta Bale	18.8L	$8.00
4/8	10/09/2026	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.40	0:29.96	0:29.32	N/A	5	1. Canya Bolt 2. Nosey Bluey 3. Moraine Bluey	6.3L	$6.50
3/8	04/09/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.84	0:22.72	0:22.30	N/A	2	1. Ziva Diva 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Winning Ratio	1.8L	$3.80

Paw Matic (4)6163474743

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)12 mths 35: 12-2-3

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ZELZER ALLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career35: 12-2-3

Win %34.29%

Place %48.57%

Prize Money$98,630.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led for much of the way before being grabbed late, finishing a 1.3 lengths third at Horsham over 485m in 27.20. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	20/10/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.20	0:27.12	0:27.12	N/A	7	1. Deep Thinker 2. Shade Of Pale 3. Paw Matic	1.3L	$2.50
4/8	15/10/2026	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.24	0:22.02	0:21.84	N/A	4	1. Molly Mckayla 2. Paw Isla 3. Paw Natullo	3.2L	$3.40
7/7	08/10/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.12	0:25.45	0:25.35	N/A	2	1. Croydon 2. It's Bubble Time 3. Paw Raelia	9.6L	$2.20
4/6	01/10/2026	6	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.26	0:25.12	0:25.12	N/A	2	1. Paw Monet 2. Contradiction 3. Croydon	2.0L	$3.40
7/7	25/09/2026	14	SPEC H	$7,330.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.65	0:23.65	0:23.52	N/A	7	1. Cumulate 2. Daddy Cool 3. Mepunga Scarlett	14.3L	$11.00
4/8	11/09/2026	7	OPEN	$20,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.83	0:28.48	0:28.25	N/A	8	1. Canya Aurora 2. Smooth Blast 3. Crab Pot	5.0L	$2.50

Lush Hour (6)2253144118

Trainer: John Barbara (MELTON (C))12 mths 26: 10-2-1

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 10-2-1

Win %38.46%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$32,950.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 595m in 34.71. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 525m at The Meadows at Grade 5 level. Looking to others this time.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	17/10/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.77	0:30.52	0:29.75	N/A	7	1. Rocky Superstar 2. Zipping Kimeli 3. Paw Xhani	3.7L	$23.00
1/6	08/10/2026	8	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.71	0:34.71	0:34.71	N/A	1	1. Lush Hour 2. Moraine Dylan 3. Paw Niall	0.8L	$2.30
1/8	30/09/2026	9	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.56	0:34.56	0:34.56	N/A	1	1. Lush Hour 2. Lektra Skip 3. Ready One	1.8L	$1.70
4/4	21/09/2026	5	FFA	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.61	0:33.89	0:33.89	N/A	6	1. House Of Sins 2. He's Magic 3. Lamia Nonna Mim	10.4L	$31.00
4/7	16/09/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.38	0:30.22	0:29.95	N/A	1	1. Opawa Hass 2. Opawa Postman 3. Trendy Tommy	2.4L	$1.70
1/8	11/09/2026	11	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.13	0:26.13	0:26.11	N/A	2	1. Lush Hour 2. Naringal Lad 3. Blackpool Winter	0.8L	$4.50

Paw Vortex (7)4117761323

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)12 mths 92: 23-16-11

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career92: 23-16-11

Win %25.00%

Place %54.35%

Prize Money$242,825.00

Comments

Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (29.73) at this track over 515m. Last run is a strong form reference. Worth following up.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	15/10/2026	7	SPEC	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.73	0:29.43	0:29.28	N/A	3	1. Stidham Arizona 2. Awesome Bandit 3. Paw Vortex	4.2L	$7.00
2/7	08/10/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.56	0:29.16	0:29.16	N/A	1	1. On The Prowl 2. Paw Vortex 3. Indy Melmen	5.8L	$7.00
3/6	01/10/2026	7	GR 4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.86	0:29.65	0:29.57	N/A	5	1. Stream It 2. Giacomo 3. Paw Vortex	3.0L	$7.00
1/6	24/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.48	0:29.48	0:29.20	N/A	3	1. Paw Vortex 2. Weblec Memphis 3. Mister Rico	3.5L	$7.00
6/8	17/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.01	0:29.68	0:29.12	N/A	5	1. Paw Carver 2. General Franky 3. Aston Hercules	5.0L	$15.00
7/7	10/09/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.11	0:29.36	0:29.32	N/A	8	1. Lindenow Buster 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Capricorn One	10.7L	$21.00

Mepunga Rule (8)6172881183

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 21: 8-1-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 8-1-3

Win %38.10%

Place %57.14%

Prize Money$45,060.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (29.58) over 515m at this track. Can feature.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	19/10/2026	23	FFA	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.58	0:29.56	0:29.36	N/A	8	1. Maxi Grin 2. Indian Prince 3. Mepunga Rule	0.5L	$5.50
8/8	26/09/2026	9	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.29	0:34.30	0:34.30	N/A	2	1. Brindle Surprise 2. He's Magic 3. Ayden's Warrior	14.3L	$5.50
1/5	17/09/2026	8	FFA	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.34	0:34.34	0:34.34	N/A	4	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Espoir 3. Magic Loki	4.5L	$4.50
1/6	09/09/2026	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Ballarat	545m	0:30.86	0:30.86	0:30.86	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Deep Thinker 3. Paw Farok	3.3L	$3.20
8/8	02/09/2026	25	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.39	0:29.67	0:29.67	N/A	4	1. Canya Talk Now 2. Maxi Grin 3. Champlain	24.8L	$8.00
8/8	08/08/2026	10	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.59	0:34.33	0:34.33	N/A	6	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Lady Rapid 3. Shade Of Pale	18.1L	$6.00