Sandown Park Race 8 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 11
ALPHA ZULU (3) is worth forgiving last start after finishing sixth (30.52) at Angle Park over 530m. Form here at this distance is sound. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Has winning claims on his best figures. KINGSLEY BALE (1) has been in the money at 16 of 38 starts, winning two back before another minor placings latest when second (29.45) over 515m at this track. Solid record at this trip including eight wins. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. FERNANDO PHIL (4) jumped from this box last time and placed in a Free For All at The Meadows over 525m, finishing third (30.25). Has a very consistent record off this same box, including two wins and four placings from eight starts. Worth following up. MOTION SENSOR (7) is on a run of two wins and is sure to play a big role again.
Stats
Comments
Quickly away at this track two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at this track last start over 515m. Racing well and can find winning form again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 24/10/2024 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 17/10/2024 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.50 |
2/8 | 10/10/2024 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.60 |
5/8 | 05/10/2024 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
3/7 | 19/09/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.80 |
7/7 | 12/09/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.4L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (29.71) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths. Has never missed the frame from three starts from the draw, including a win. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 24/10/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
8/8 | 17/10/2024 | 4 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 13/10/2024 | 7 | SE | $10,080.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.07 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
1/7 | 06/10/2024 | 17 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
7/8 | 19/09/2024 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
2/6 | 12/09/2024 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could manage only sixth last time but caught the eye the start prior when he was an eye-catching winner scoring by half a length in a OPEN at Angle Park and clocking a hot 30.40 for the 530m trip. Hard to top on the time from two back.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 11/10/2024 | 8 | OPEN | $142,750.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
99/1 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.23 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
1/7 | 19/09/2024 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.50 |
3/8 | 14/09/2024 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.20 |
3/7 | 05/09/2024 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 21/08/2024 | 7 | SPEC | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.32 | 0:31.24 | 0:31.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (30.25) over 525m at The Meadows. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 26/10/2024 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |
4/7 | 17/10/2024 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 11/10/2024 | 8 | OPEN | $142,750.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
2/6 | 03/10/2024 | 20 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
99/1 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
4/8 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | SE | $14,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 06/09/2024 | 15 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after winning by 1.5 lengths at The Meadows (30.40) beating Paw Ike in a Grade 5 on October 26 five days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 26/10/2024 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
6/7 | 18/10/2024 | 132 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 08/06/2024 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.60 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
2/8 | 01/06/2024 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
4/8 | 23/05/2024 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $1.70 |
1/8 | 16/05/2024 | 21 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Dominant winner showing plenty of speed to post a big 7 lengths victory in a Grade 4/5 last start at this track, clocking an excellent 29.44 for the 515m trip. In winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 24/10/2024 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
1/7 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
7/8 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.4L | $2.70 |
7/8 | 07/09/2024 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.1L | $3.50 |
4/6 | 01/09/2024 | 17 | SPEC H | $7,400.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.24 | 0:18.92 | 0:18.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
1/6 | 15/08/2024 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.16) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 11 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in eight runs from this box, including five wins. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 24/10/2024 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 27/09/2024 | 7 | NG | $10,830.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.13 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
2/8 | 20/09/2024 | 16 | NG | $5,580.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.43 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
2/8 | 04/09/2024 | 7 | NG | $7,580.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
1/7 | 28/08/2024 | 13 | NG | $3,430.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |