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The Meadows Race 8 - Sportsbet (1-6 Wins) Ht2

BANDIT SWAGGER (5) was well supported last time and ran up to expectations, burning early to score a 1.75 lengths win at Sandown over 595m in 34.28. The form from his last run stacks up well. Can continue the winning form. MEPUNGA RULE (2) missed the frame latest (30.15) when seventh over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 4/5. Already a winner from this draw. Suited here and expected to run well. SHADE OF PALE (1) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at Mt Gambier over 512m behind Gorringe (30.38) in a OPEN. Scored at his previous run. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Worth following up. WONDERFUL WORK (4) was well fancied in betting last start but could only manage 2.25 lengths away in second (29.74). Strong form has emerged from his last run. Overdue and is among the main hopes.

Race Time:11:08 AM

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:600m

Shade Of Pale (1)4862273f15

Trainer: Vito Inguanti (CORANGAMITE (S))12 mths 30: 5-5-2

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: PHOTO MAN (AUS)

Dam: MISS ENERGISER (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 5-5-2

Win %16.67%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$18,060.00

Comments

Ordinary effort last start when he got back too far over 512m at Mt Gambier. Prior to that won comfortably by 4.5 lengths at Sandown (29.61) beating Blue Trombone in a Grade 5 on July 2. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	12/07/2026	10	OPEN	$2,400.00	Mount Gambier	512m	0:30.38	0:29.89	0:29.54	N/A	8	1. Gorringe 2. High Cube 3. Destroying	7.0L	$13.00
1/7	02/07/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.61	0:29.61	0:29.29	N/A	8	1. Shade Of Pale 2. Blue Trombone 3. Winning Ratio	4.3L	$3.40
0/8	25/06/2026	7	R/A FIN	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:32.38	0:25.45	0:25.41	N/A	1	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Lochinvar Thor 3. Full Bore Donny	99.0L	$11.00
3/8	18/06/2026	27	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.61	0:25.40	0:25.19	N/A	3	1. Hooked And Happy 2. Paw Phantom 3. Shade Of Pale	3.0L	$11.00
7/8	22/05/2026	9	R/A FIN	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.60	0:29.63	0:29.02	N/A	1	1. Cheeky Meeki 2. All I See 3. Detectable	13.9L	$10.00
2/7	13/05/2026	4	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.41	0:25.28	0:25.03	N/A	7	1. Surprise Star 2. Shade Of Pale 3. Aston Ace	2.0L	$6.00

Mepunga Rule (2)1513184617

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 14: 6-0-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 6-0-2

Win %42.86%

Place %57.14%

Prize Money$34,615.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 4/5 on July 23 over 515m at Sandown behind Like A Rock beaten 14 lengths (30.15). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	23/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.15	0:29.16	0:29.16	N/A	4	1. Like A Rock 2. Flaming Smooth 3. Nova Owen	14.1L	$6.50
1/8	16/07/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.39	0:29.39	0:29.17	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Regal Spencer 3. Count The Stars	5.0L	$5.50
6/8	09/07/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.38	0:29.86	0:29.49	N/A	6	1. Maxi Grin 2. Aston Policy 3. Lisa Rose	7.5L	$5.00
4/7	02/07/2026	12	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.88	0:29.60	0:29.29	N/A	8	1. Melvin Bale 2. Petit Cherie 3. Paw Farok	4.0L	$10.00
8/8	20/06/2026	9	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.44	0:34.76	0:34.46	N/A	3	1. Elite One 2. Eventuate 3. Urana Parallax	9.8L	$7.50
1/8	11/06/2026	6	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.22	0:34.22	0:34.09	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Lamia Nonna Mim 3. Handsome Ratio	3.8L	$5.50

Luna's Girl (3)4535564741

Trainer: David Clarke (MOORABOOL (S))12 mths 50: 7-3-6

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LADY PANDORA (AUS)

Stats

Career50: 7-3-6

Win %14.00%

Place %32.00%

Prize Money$15,715.00

Comments

Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by one length at Ballarat over 545m (31.44) beating Aston Teresa in Grade 5 on July 25. Happy to risk in this.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	25/07/2026	24	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.44	0:31.44	0:31.11	N/A	1	1. Luna's Girl 2. Aston Teresa 3. Serrated Edge	1.0L	$3.30
4/6	01/07/2026	5	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	730m	0:44.04	0:42.92	0:42.92	N/A	1	1. Slick Nitro 2. Romantic Red 3. Paw Fortress	16.0L	$17.00
7/8	26/06/2026	7	SPEC	$10,080.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.75	0:26.97	0:26.70	N/A	4	1. Distinction 2. Prison Break 3. Baby Beets	11.1L	$126.00
4/7	19/06/2026	16	SPEC H	$7,330.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.91	0:27.06	0:26.76	N/A	4	1. Dustin 2. Zipping Columbus 3. Distinction	12.3L	$91.00
6/8	03/06/2026	6	RST WIN H	$4,060.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.22	0:34.90	0:34.70	N/A	4	1. Viking Ruler 2. Victory Yacht 3. Victory Albert	4.8L	$8.50
5/7	28/05/2026	6	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.28	0:34.58	0:34.13	N/A	3	1. Melvin Bale 2. Elite One 3. Stunner	10.3L	$46.00

Bandit Swagger (5)1532336141

Trainer: Jason Thompson (PEARCEDALE)12 mths 12: 4-1-4

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: JUST TERMS (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 4-1-4

Win %33.33%

Place %75.00%

Prize Money$23,215.00

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 1.75 lengths over 595m at Sandown in a handy 34.28, beating Paw Lovisa. Can make it two on the bounce.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	20/07/2026	16	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.28	0:34.28	0:34.28	N/A	2	1. Bandit Swagger 2. Paw Lovisa 3. Tiger Rocks	1.8L	$1.40
4/8	04/07/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.24	0:29.83	0:29.74	N/A	4	1. Bernardo's Queen 2. Ulenta Bale 3. Cool Disguise	6.0L	$4.80
1/7	25/06/2026	14	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.89	0:29.89	0:29.43	N/A	8	1. Bandit Swagger 2. Tandanya 3. Flying Royce	0.6L	$2.30
6/8	11/06/2026	45	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.26	0:29.38	0:29.26	N/A	6	1. Refinement 2. Flying Royce 3. Mepunga Destiny	12.8L	$3.00
3/8	27/04/2026	18	MX 6/7	$4,060.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.67	0:34.55	0:34.43	N/A	2	1. Ballistic Brax 2. Del Amitri 3. Bandit Swagger	1.8L	$1.20
3/6	09/04/2026	7	GR 6	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.77	0:29.36	0:29.33	N/A	5	1. Hurricane 2. Mepunga Spirit 3. Bandit Swagger	6.0L	$3.30

Lady Rapid (6)1412746217

Trainer: Kirsty Gauci (WHITTLESEA (C))12 mths 35: 6-8-7

2 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: LADY FABIO (AUS)

Stats

Career35: 6-8-7

Win %17.14%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$32,795.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sandown over 595m in 34.57. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 595m at Sandown at R/A FIN level. Has claims on best form.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	23/07/2026	10	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:35.17	0:34.31	0:34.13	N/A	8	1. Bold Assail 2. Flying Rogue 3. Okay Boss	12.3L	$3.40
1/7	13/07/2026	5	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.57	0:34.57	0:34.02	N/A	7	1. Lady Rapid 2. Cris Tessa 3. Okay Boss	1.8L	$1.70
2/5	08/07/2026	13	GR 4	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.35	0:29.43	0:29.43	N/A	8	1. Wrongly Accused 2. Lady Rapid 3. Treble Beers	13.2L	$9.00
6/7	25/06/2026	7	SPEC H	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.69	0:34.26	0:33.99	N/A	6	1. Nigel Devere 2. Hurricane 3. Eventuate	6.2L	$19.00
4/8	18/06/2026	6	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.78	0:34.59	0:34.59	N/A	7	1. Viking Ruler 2. Nigel Devere 3. Champlain	2.7L	$5.50
7/8	12/06/2026	7	Group Listed	$74,500.00	Bendigo	660m	0:37.82	0:37.49	0:37.49	N/A	6	1. Vista Weird 2. Zelda Covilha 3. Mepunga Lara	5.0L	$35.00

Irish Zoe (7)3637532225

Trainer: Brian Hodgson (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 39: 2-11-7

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: THURLES PRINCESS (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 2-11-7

Win %5.13%

Place %51.28%

Prize Money$13,360.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (38.56) when fifth over 660m at Bendigo in a Group Listed. Has seven minors from eight starts from box 7. Others appear better placed.

Last Starts 46 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	12/06/2026	7	Group Listed	$30,500.00	Bendigo	660m	0:38.56	0:38.28	0:37.49	N/A	6	1. Charente Jewel 2. Okay Boss 3. Lady Ness	4.3L	$41.00
2/6	05/06/2026	11	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	Bendigo	660m	0:38.29	0:38.26	0:37.28	N/A	4	1. Balding Sandy 2. Irish Zoe 3. Just In Casey	0.5L	$11.00
2/7	25/05/2026	14	RST WIN	$4,030.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.70	0:34.67	0:34.67	N/A	7	1. Apple Rose 2. Irish Zoe 3. Paw Georgie	0.5L	$17.00
2/8	11/05/2026	7	RST WIN	$4,060.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.61	0:34.49	0:34.35	N/A	2	1. She's Just Fine 2. Irish Zoe 3. Assume Floppy	1.8L	$2.10
3/6	04/05/2026	7	RST WIN	$4,030.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.70	0:34.20	0:34.15	N/A	2	1. White Mocha 2. Del Amitri 3. Irish Zoe	7.1L	$14.00
5/8	27/04/2026	8	MX 6/7	$4,060.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.88	0:34.55	0:34.43	N/A	1	1. Ballistic Brax 2. Del Amitri 3. Bandit Swagger	4.8L	$14.00

No Stop Signs (8)1176436112

Trainer: Nicholas Britton (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 14: 5-1-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: LOCHINVAR MARLOW (AUS)

Dam: FANCY FRANCENE (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 5-1-1

Win %35.71%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$10,990.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Geelong over 460m in 25.53. Followed that up with a minor placing over 600m at this track at Grade 4/5 a week ago. Coming out of a very strong form race. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	22/07/2026	5	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:35.04	0:35.03	0:35.03	N/A	4	1. Gold Code 2. No Stop Signs 3. My Mate Leo	0.1L	$2.10
1/8	17/07/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.53	0:25.53	0:25.53	N/A	2	1. No Stop Signs 2. Ticket Confetti 3. Bronze	6.8L	$1.60
1/8	09/07/2026	6	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.12	0:25.12	0:24.91	N/A	4	1. No Stop Signs 2. Paddy's Way 3. Paw Georgie	9.4L	$2.70
6/7	03/07/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.42	0:26.06	0:25.54	N/A	6	1. Aston Lace 2. Focus Franky 3. Madam Serious	5.3L	$4.20
3/8	23/06/2026	6	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.41	0:25.74	0:25.74	N/A	4	1. Regal Spencer 2. Paw Lampades 3. No Stop Signs	9.8L	$2.20
4/8	17/06/2026	8	GR 5	$3,460.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.64	0:30.05	0:29.77	N/A	2	1. Taste 2. Koda 3. Socialism	8.5L	$1.70