Sandown Park Race 5 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 8
BLACK STAR RIOT (4) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 515m behind Paw Oswald (30.03) in a Free For All. Was a winner prior to that. Has never missed the frame from three starts from this draw, including a win. Looks the one to beat on his best form. ALL I SEE (6) has a strong record this trip with five wins and three placings from 12 starts. Recorded a nose win (25.55) in a OPEN last time at Q Lakeside. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. PAW ORENTHAL (8) has a strong record this trip with seven wins and four placings from 21 starts. Scored by 1.1 lengths last time (29.94) in a Free For All over 525m at The Meadows. Looks a key chance on best figures. LINDENOW BUSTER (7) best form can see him take this out.
Stats
Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in his races, The latest effort was a 11 length sixth over 515m at this track. Draws the cherry but has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Going well prior to a break but was a little below best when resuming, finishing sixth in 26.02 over 450m at Ballarat. Doesn't win out of turn but rarely far off. Will need to find best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/10/2026 | 116 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.4L | $27.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $32,285.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.79 | 0:41.23 | 0:41.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $1,778.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.33 | 0:41.09 | 0:41.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $471.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.59 | 0:41.59 | 0:41.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $2,841.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.57 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,380.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/2 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | N/A | 0:17.57 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in a good run last time, placing (29.87) at this track in a Grade 5. Lines up from box 3 for the first time. Others rate better this time.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.11 | 0:25.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:32.77 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 44.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.03) in a Free For All, finishing a 8 length fifth. Has a win and two places from three starts from this draw. Expected to go close.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 8 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.72 | 0:30.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded her 10th career win last time out (25.55) at Q Lakeside and drawn box 6 for the first time here. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.26 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $48,500.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 5th in a Free For All on October 11 over 435m at Sale behind Paw Gertrude beaten 3.5 lengths (24.54). Must be included.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | 17 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
In hot form winning his last three on end, the latest pinging the lids with a fast early split and clocking 29.94 over 525m at The Meadows. In sparkling form and must be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |