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Sandown Park Race 7 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 10
MEPUNGA REWARD (3) goes very well this trip starting 45 times for 20 wins and 14 minors. Recorded a nose win (29.75) in a Mix 1/2/3 last time at Wentworth Park. Rates a leading player. CROYDON (2) ran right away with it after leading them home making it three straight at The Meadows over 525m (29.85). Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Can measure up again. SHOWS PROMISE (1) used the rails draw to advantage to get home last time at this track and distance (29.38) after charging straight to the lead, scoring by 6 lengths. Boasts an unbeaten record from this box in two starts. Must include in calculations. PAW OSWALD (8) defied the market to win last start and can measure up again.
Race Time:9:58 AM
Thursday, October 29, 2026Track:Good
Weather:OCAST
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:515m
1
Shows Promise (1)112121fx21
Trainer: Georgia Cole (MACEDON RANGES (S))12 mths 13: 7-4-0
1 yo RED/FWN Bitch
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: BIG TIME KAYLEE (AUS)
Stats
Career13: 7-4-0
Win %53.85%
Place %84.62%
Prize Money$30,906.00
Comments
Easy winner leading throughout to score by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 FIN last start at this track, clocking a hot 29.38 for the 515m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2026 | 73 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 0/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | CL 5 | $7,300.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:37.34 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | CL 4 | $5,820.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | SPECA FIN | $12,300.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 3 | CL 2/3 | $5,250.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.4L | $1.40 |
2
Croydon (2)436x473111
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (BALLIANG)12 mths 40: 22-5-3
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)
Stats
Career40: 22-5-3
Win %55.00%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$110,165.00
Comments
Has won three in a row. Good effort to score just five days ago over 525m at The Meadows by 7 lengths in a Grade 5. In hot form and can take this out.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | 101 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.36 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
3
Mepunga Reward (3)6143513x11
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 54: 23-9-10
4 yo W/BDL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)
Stats
Career54: 23-9-10
Win %42.59%
Place %77.78%
Prize Money$437,785.00
Comments
Won his last two including a narrow win last start over 520m at Wentworth Park by a nose in a Mix 1/2/3. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $74,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 74 | MX 1/2/3 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.20 |
| 99/2 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.29 | 0:19.04 | 0:19.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 99/1 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 520m | N/A | 0:29.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
5
Pleasant Dreams (5)4118513873
Trainer: Brian Selleck (CASEY (C))12 mths 20: 4-1-5
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: NO TALKING (AUS)
Stats
Career20: 4-1-5
Win %20.00%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$15,185.00
Comments
Finished third at big odds last time (29.75) over 515m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. 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 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 11 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.79 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $18.00 |
6
Minnie Angel (6)3534112421
Trainer: David Geall (LARA)12 mths 38: 12-11-6
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: ANGEL BIRDIE (AUS)
Stats
Career38: 12-11-6
Win %31.58%
Place %76.32%
Prize Money$57,511.00
Comments
Scored by 3 lengths last time (29.60) in a Grade 5 over 515m at this track. Has two successes and four minors from seven starts from box 6. Can hit the frame with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.33 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
7
Opawa Fannin (7)6214511153
Trainer: Jason Sharp (AVALON)12 mths 41: 16-13-2
2 yo WH Dog
Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)
Dam: GO HAZEL (AUS)
Stats
Career41: 16-13-2
Win %39.02%
Place %75.61%
Prize Money$80,526.00
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (30.26) at The Meadows over 525m. Holds top-three claims.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/09/2026 | 49 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
8
Paw Oswald (8)112216f121
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (BALLIANG)12 mths 101: 39-27-15
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: DYNA WINTER (AUS)
Stats
Career101: 39-27-15
Win %38.61%
Place %80.20%
Prize Money$392,355.00
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.5 lengths at this track over 515m (29.46) beating Sparring in Free For All on October 22. In form and expected to run well 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 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 27 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 43 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.56 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.06 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | 0:31.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |