Sandown Park Race 7 - Book For Melbourne Cup
ETHANOL SECRET (4) had been racing in honest fashion recording two placings in a row before finishing fifth (34.71) at The Meadows latest. Form here sound including two wins. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and four minor placings to his credit. Can atone. URANA COBALT (8) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (30.30) in a Grade 5 FIN at The Meadows. Has a good record here including two wins. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. PAW HARRIS (5) finished in the minors last start over the 525m at The Meadows but ran a sharp 30.04 last start. Expected to feature again. ZIPPING ANDORA (1) is worth a look despite no experience at this trip.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 515m in 29.61. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 525m at The Meadows at Grade 5 level. Major threat 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
5/7 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
2/7 | 21/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 13/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 04/08/2025 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when third (34.77) at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Drawn close to the inside. Worth including.
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 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.29 | 0:33.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 28/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.51 | 0:34.16 | 0:34.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
7/8 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
3/5 | 11/08/2025 | 16 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
0/8 | 26/07/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:37.70 | 0:30.77 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (34.60) when fourth over 600m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Starts from box 3 for the first time here. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.60 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 06/09/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
6/8 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.83 | 0:30.81 | 0:30.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
4/6 | 13/08/2025 | 4 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
5/5 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.52 | 0:43.11 | 0:43.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (34.71) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.22 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.46 | 0:34.38 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 30/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.40 | 0:34.37 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
1/7 | 25/08/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
6/7 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.51 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 5 at The Meadows when a 3.5 lengths third but did run a sharp 30.04 over the 525m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.
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 | 13/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
2/6 | 08/09/2025 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
6/7 | 28/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $46.00 |
3/7 | 18/08/2025 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running last time with a strong early split and tried to lead throughout but had to settle for the minors when third (34.52) at The Meadows over 600m. Thereabouts at her last couple and is capable of better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 13/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
3/7 | 04/09/2025 | 12 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
6/8 | 07/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.43 | 0:28.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
7/7 | 30/07/2025 | 4 | SPEC | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.44 | 0:30.88 | 0:30.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing well without winning, filling the minors at his last three starts, the latest when second (34.52) at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 11/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.29 | 0:33.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.2L | $1.80 |
3/7 | 06/09/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
2/7 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 18/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 13/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at The Meadows then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (30.30) at The Meadows. Best figures puts her right in this and well worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
3/8 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
7/7 | 25/08/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.24 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.60 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 14/08/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.90 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |