Sandown Park Race 4 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 7
PAW DAMON (2) is coming off a 8 length fourth but in a decent 25.30 at Ballarat over 450m. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. PROMOTE TILLY (8) looks overdue for a win having finished in the minors at her last five runs, the latest when third (29.72) at Wentworth Park. Solid record at the distance winning four races. Has the ability and rates a key chance this line-up. MEPUNGA SUMMIT (3) won as favourite last time and another big run is on the cards.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 350m at Traralgon in a handy (19.99), beating Galba Stacey. Will find this a bit tougher, likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.99 | 0:19.99 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.16 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 4/5 on October 21 over 450m at Ballarat behind Bandit Abe beaten 8 lengths (25.30). Has a strong record from box 2, including two wins. Go close.
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 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2026 | 66 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.31 last start, beating Hugo Rose. Should be around the mark.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Bendigo, recording a scintillating 23.36 for the 425m journey. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.
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 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | SE | $7,330.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.21 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 99/1 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.95) when eighth over 515m at this track in a Grade 4. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 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 | 18 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 19 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 99/1 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.8 lengths third at Wentworth Park but did record a superb 29.72 over the 520m journey. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $22,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 03/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | NG | $3,560.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.9L | $4.40 |