Sandown Park Race 10 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 19
FLYING DUCATI (8) was quickly out of the boxes with a slick early sectional clocking 30.77 with a 5.5 lengths win at Ballarat over 545m. Form is hard to fault from this box, with a win and five minor placings from six starts. Can make it back-to-back wins. JUNGLE JOHNNY (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (30.17) last time in a S/E Group 1 at The Meadows. Has a strong record out of this box with four wins and two minor placings from 10 starts. Should be thereabouts. BALLYMAC IROKO (1) improved his time on first attempt this course and distance with a neck win in 29.59 here latest. Expected to feature again. PAW WINDER (7) was well supported last time but could only manage second (29.62), beaten a neck. Deserves a win and gets his chance.
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Comments
Jumps from box 1 for the first time after scoring at this track (29.59) in a Grade 5. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/10/2026 | 137 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | $2,809.00 | Towcester | 712m | 0:43.07 | 0:42.70 | 0:42.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 | |
| 5/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | $8,333.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.79 | 0:28.15 | 0:28.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $3,119.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.40 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 | |
| 2/2 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:28.59 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.79 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.17) when sixth over 525m at The Meadows in a S/E Group 1. Strong record off the draw with four wins and two minors from 10 starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/11/2026 | 22 | S/E Group 1 | $220,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,145,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $74,000.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $150,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage third but before that won by half a length at Sale (28.74) beating Accredited in a Free For All on November 1. Hasn't been far away. Don't underestimate.
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 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $35.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.74 | 0:28.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.30 | 0:34.46 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.62) at The Meadows in a Grade 4, finishing fourth and beaten 11 lengths. Has two successes and three minors from eight starts from box 4. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/11/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.7L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by a nose at Angle Park over 530m (30.67) beating Manifesto in Grade 2/3/4 on October 9. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.44 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | GR 2/3/4 | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.31 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | SPEC | $11,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | GR 2/3 | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $24,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.46 | 0:30.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 99/1 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has won at this track and trip. Last start finished sixth over 515m at this track, beaten 20 lengths (30.88) behind Shows Promise in a Special conditions race on October 29. Not up to this.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.88 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 20.9L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished second at this track in 29.62 last time but the start prior clocked a brilliant 25.55 over 460m finishing second at Geelong. Among the each way chances if runs up best times.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | SE | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $44,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 30.77 with a 5.5 lengths win at Ballarat over 545m. Hard to go past again.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |