Sandown Park Race 2 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 14
KIWI EVOCA (3) was a last-start winner from the inside at this track and distance (29.29), scoring by 4 lengths. Unbeaten in two starts jumping from this draw. The one to beat again. AVENGEMENT (1) produced a moderate run last time when eighth at The Meadows over 600m behind Gemma Keeping (35.15) in a Special conditions H. Was in the money the start prior. The form from his last run stacks up well. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. PAW MATIC (5) is worth forgiving for her last effort when fourth (30.03) at this track over 515m. Form at the trip sound including 10 wins. Has ability and can atone. ELITE ONE (2) has strong claims after a top-three finish last time out.
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior clocked a slick 29.58 over 515m when went down narrowly, at this track. Looks the one to beat with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $6,320.00 | Angle Park | 595m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 99/1 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (34.46) over 600m at The Meadows. Has a low draw. Top-three aspirations.
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 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.46 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/11/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.37 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by 4 lengths at this track over 515m (29.29) beating Mepunga Power in Grade 4/5 on November 5. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this draw. Sure to go well.
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 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $22,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (29.52) over 515m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Worth including.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/11/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | NG | $4,150.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Grade 4 on November 7 over 525m at The Meadows behind Croydon, beaten 11 lengths (30.62). Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.06 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/10/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:36.81 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd in a Free For All on November 5 over 515m at this track behind Corban Yaxley beaten 7 lengths (29.79). Has a solid record from this draw including three wins. Among the chances.
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 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (25.78) over 450m at Shepparton. Jumps from a wide draw. Looking to others.
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 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2026 | 45 | SPEC | $10,080.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |