Sandown Park Race 12 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 21
SPRING VICTORIA (2) finished fifth last time at this track but could not have been more impressive before that in her excellent 29.32 win at this track over 515m. Smart win two back and looks a key chance here. GENERAL FRANKY (5) goes very well this course and distance starting 14 times for six wins and five minors. Scored by half a length last time (29.50) in a Grade 5 over 515m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. VICTORY BARRY (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (34.72) from Box 2 at The Meadows. Hard to beat again. PAW XEROX (8) collected a minor prize last start in a close contest - must be considered.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd over 600m at The Meadows beaten 2.5 lengths (34.72) behind Cobble Hill in a Special conditions H on November 2. Has a very good strike-rate out of box 1, scoring two times. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.21 | 0:34.39 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.60 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 515m. Last start finished 5th in a Special conditions H on November 5 over 515m at this track behind Little Monkey beaten 5.5 lengths (29.83). Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/11/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.18 | 0:34.37 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.2L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $48,500.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when eighth and beaten 14 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Has ability but will need everything to go right.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.25 | 0:28.13 | 0:27.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.7L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on November 9 over 515m at this track in a Free For All. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/11/2026 | 94 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 381m | N/A | 0:21.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a narrow win last start over 515m at this track by half a length in a Grade 5. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
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 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | GR 4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Gawler to win by 4.5 lengths in 30.54, beating Rhythmic Energy. Last start finished 5th over 531m at Gawler beaten 8 lengths (30.67) behind Victa Krev in a OPEN on November 8. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/11/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $48,500.00 | Gawler | 531m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $3,000.00 | Gawler | 531m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | FFA | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 23/09/2026 | 4 | GR 2/3 | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.38 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 99/1 | 26/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:30.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (29.52) at big odds over 515m at this track. Drawn wide. Has ability and should run well.
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 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 12/10/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.35 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.31 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |