Sandown Park Race 11 - Home Of The Sportsbet Melb. Cup
PAW RAYNOR (8) showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fifth over 515m this track in 29.95. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from four starts. Rates on top in this line up. PAW VORTEX (6) shapes well after a strong run last time, finishing second in a Free For All at The Meadows in 29.85. Has the ability and looks a key chance. MEPUNGA SHADOW (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing seventh (30.45) in a Grade 5 FIN at The Meadows. Has a good record here including two wins. Goes very well from this draw with two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Can do much better this time. PARUMBA JAZZMAN (1) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.32) in a Grade 5, finishing a 12 length seventh. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.28 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.26 | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 116 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (30.45) in a Grade 5 FIN, finishing a 10 length seventh. Is yet to miss the placings from this box, including two wins. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.25 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | RST WIN H | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.84 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.59 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on May 22 over 515m at this track behind Jorogumo beaten 2.25 lengths (29.88). Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 39 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on May 22 over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.47 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (30.13) over 525m at The Meadows. Drawn awkwardly. Worth including.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.13 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Ralph Wiggum at The Meadows last start over 525m (29.85). Has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 1.3 lengths at The Meadows over 525m (30.05) beating Morning in Grade 5 on May 23. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | 26 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (29.95) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks suited and should go close.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by 1.5 lengths at this track (29.81) beating Moraine Sara in a Grade 4 on May 18. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 5 H | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished last over 525m at The Meadows beaten 13 lengths (30.75) behind Gold Tag in a Grade 5 on May 23. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $18,500.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.1L | $35.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.16 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |