Sandown Park Race 1 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 13
INDY MELMEN (1) goes very well this course and distance starting 11 times for four wins and six minors. Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (29.75) in a Mix 3/4 over 525m at The Meadows. Looks a leading chance on best. RADAR O'REILLY (6) crossed over from out wide last start before finishing second (34.65) at The Meadows in a Special conditions H over 600m. Expected to feature. WEBLEC JOEL (2) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and five minors from 12 tries. Missed the frame latest (30.54) when seventh over 525m at The Meadows in a Special conditions G3. Makes strong appeal on best. MI AMIGO DIABLO (8) is always a threat when he races at this track and distance.
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by 2.5 lengths in a Mix 3/4 last start at The Meadows, clocking a hot 29.75 for the 525m trip. 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 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2026 | 18 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.54) when seventh over 525m at The Meadows in a Special conditions G3. Has two wins and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/11/2026 | 18 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 99/2 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (29.99) over 515m at this track. Tends to go fairly well off the draw and is in the mix.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (25.39) over 450m at Ballarat. Tricky draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at The Meadows last time when a 1.3 lengths third but did record a fast 29.98 over the 525m trip. Can sneak a place again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 28/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (34.65) at The Meadows over 600m. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.65 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:30.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $48,500.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4.5 lengths over 500m at Bendigo in a handy (27.67), beating Gemma Keeping. Has clocked a sharp 29.57 Best Time here at the trip. Sound prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.87 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.23 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.13 | 0:19.13 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (29.81) over 515m at this track. Drawn wide. Must be included.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.32 | 0:24.09 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 04/10/2026 | 24 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |