The Meadows Race 2 - Ron Hawkswell Cup Ht1
AMRON TOY (8) has a terrific record this track and trip with two wins and two placings from four starts. Recorded a 4.5 lengths win (34.05) in a Grade 4/5 last time at this track. Looks suited here and rates on top. MEPUNGA LARA (1) has a strong record here with six wins and two placings from 13 starts. Was out of placings last time (42.22) at Sandown in a S/E Group 1, finishing fourth and beaten 9 lengths. Looks a key chance on best figures. ESPOIR (6) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at Sandown over 595m behind Ritza Sophie (34.89) in a Grade 4/5. Was in the money the start prior. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. VODKA AND ICE (2) is a last-start placegetter in good time - worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (42.22) at Sandown in a S/E Group 1, finishing fourth and beaten 9 lengths. Box stats strong with four wins and three placings from eight starts. Looks a key chance on best 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 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $150,500.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.22 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.22 | 0:42.14 | 0:41.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.65 | 0:42.94 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $251,570.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.06 | 0:41.43 | 0:41.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.02 | 0:40.97 | 0:40.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a NG at Wentworth Park when a 5 length second but did run a solid 42.18 over the 720m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.18 | 0:41.84 | 0:41.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | NG | $15,800.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.01 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.12 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.36 | 0:42.32 | 0:42.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.03 | 0:42.39 | 0:42.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.50 | 0:42.94 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 730m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 440m | N/A | 0:25.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Sandown (42.04) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 0.9 lengths second. Has three wins and four placings from nine starts from the draw. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.04 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.04 | 0:42.88 | 0:42.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.81 | 0:41.81 | 0:41.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Warragul | 680m | 0:39.47 | 0:39.47 | 0:39.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.45 | 0:41.74 | 0:41.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.35 | 0:34.77 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/2 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time when fifth (34.89) at Sandown. Prior to that had been racing well. Tends to run fairly well from the draw but looks a each way chance only this field.
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 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.22 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.14 | 0:42.14 | 0:41.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.20 | 0:34.13 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by 4.5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at this track, clocking a scintillating 34.05 over the 600m trip. Can measure up again if runs up to that effort.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.18 | 0:42.11 | 0:42.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:37.71 | 0:37.71 | 0:37.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.9L | $1.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.58 | 0:42.14 | 0:41.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.74 | 0:41.74 | 0:41.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.41 | 0:42.39 | 0:42.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 520m | N/A | 0:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |