Q1 Lakeside Race 8 - The Q Melbourne Cup
SAMPSON (1) hasn't been far away, finishing in the money twice in a row including last time in a Restricted WIN at this track over 457m. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. GEORGIA SKIES (5) comes off an average run last start when sixth at this track over 457m behind Lakoda Bonnie (26.08) in a Grade 5. Solid formlines coming through her last run. Cannot be taken lightly. OLIVER HALF (2) comes off an average effort last start when sixth at this track over 457m behind Blue Magician (26.19) in a Grade 5. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. HARA'S DOLLY (8) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
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Comments
Last start finished 2nd on October 10 over 457m at this track behind No Source Found beaten 1.3 lengths (25.46) in a Restricted WIN. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:31.15 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.56 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 457m at this track beaten 12 lengths (26.19) behind Blue Magician in a Grade 5 on October 6. Has performed below expectations at his last couple but is capable of far better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | P5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 65 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/07/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.82 | 0:20.04 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.03) when fifth over 457m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 3 for the first time here. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.06 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.85 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.45 | 0:20.21 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 457m in 25.65. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 457m at this track at Grade 5 level. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.1L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 47 | MDN | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.25 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on October 6 over 457m at this track behind Lakoda Bonnie beaten 6 lengths (26.08). Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $27.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.73 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 5 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
He hasn't been setting the track on fire and faces tougher opposition here. Looks outclassed here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.06 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2026 | 115 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Casino | 484m | 0:27.98 | 0:27.59 | 0:27.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by 2.25 lengths at this track (21.92) beating Craven in a Grade 5 on September 25. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $35.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 1.5 lengths in 25.61, beating Man On Fire. Last start finished 7th over 457m at this track beaten 11 lengths (26.27) behind Grace Ile in a Grade 5 on October 6. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.76 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.88 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |