Sandown Park Race 5 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 16
PAW OSWALD (6) missed the frame last time at this track but just three runs back flew around 515m at this track in 29.46. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. MORNING (1) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by half a length at this track in a handy 29.81 beating White Mocha. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Capable of going well again. REPELLENT (2) doesn't show much early dash but winds into his races, two back missing the frame but last time hitting the line hard to place when third (34.87) in a Special conditions H at The Meadows last time. Has a good record at this journey. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Expected to be in this for a long way. MEPUNGA RULE (8) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.81 last start, beating White Mocha. Likes the rails so the form from last run stacks up well. Hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/11/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (34.87) at The Meadows over 600m. Has clocked a slick 29.56 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/11/2026 | 23 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.59 | 0:34.66 | 0:34.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.38 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | NG | $44,000.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/2 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth on November 7 over 600m at The Meadows behind Paw Iowa, beaten 7 lengths (34.77) in a Grade 4/5. Other runners look much more appealing.
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 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.10 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $1.20 |
| 99/1 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.29 last start, beating Dewana Lynette. In form and expected to run well again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 FIN | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/4 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | SPEC | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.87 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3 lengths over 485m at Horsham in a handy (27.07), beating Paw Harkonnen. Will find this a bit tougher, not up to this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/11/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.07 | 0:27.07 | 0:27.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.06 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.60 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.53 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.12 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $3.50 |
| 99/1 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fourth (29.87) at this track. Rates strongly and can return to winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors four starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (30.47) at The Meadows over 525m. Going better than form suggests. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.48 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.38 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when fourth (30.05) at this track. Tough draw to overcome and will need everything to go his way.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 23 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.29 | 0:34.30 | 0:34.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |