The Meadows Race 5 - Sportsbet Hume Cup Ht3
MEPUNGA DONNA (3) is a promising dog in the frame at 23 of 56 starts including 14 wins and was a last start winner (41.71) over 715m at Sandown. Form here is sound including eight wins. Looks well placed here and has the ability. Go well. ESPOIR (7) has a terrific record this track and trip with four wins and one placing from five starts. Placed last time (34.35) at Sandown in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 2.75 lengths. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. SHIMA BLUSH (1) collected a minor prize last start and must be considered.
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (34.72) over 600m at this track. Has the inside draw this time. Must be included.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Warrnambool (25.63) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 8 length sixth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.4L | $46.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2026 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.20 | 0:23.41 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Easy winner to post a big 8 lengths victory in a Special conditions race last start at Sandown, clocking a solid 41.71 over the 715m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.71 | 0:41.71 | 0:41.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $1.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $74,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.20 | 0:41.28 | 0:41.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.76 | 0:41.64 | 0:41.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.97 | 0:41.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.01 | 0:42.01 | 0:42.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.98 | 0:41.83 | 0:41.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but had to settle for a minor placing when a 1.4 lengths third over 515m at Sandown, clocking 29.71. Boxed on well last time to hit the frame. Rates highly again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | 0:22.22 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:36.18 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 21.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (34.69) over 600m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.34 | 0:27.12 | 0:27.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 79 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (34.35) at Sandown in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 2.75 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.35 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.66 | 0:34.22 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.09 | 0:33.96 | 0:33.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.64 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.28 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.29 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth in a Grade 5 on October 10 over 600m at The Gardens behind Martini Nights, beaten 13 lengths (35.59). Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | NG | $3,560.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 99/2 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |