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Sandown Park Race 10 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 6

AWESOME BANDIT (8) shapes well for this backing up a flying 29.77 win with success at this track over 515m last time, recording 29.44. Flying lately and looks a key chance again. MEPUNGA ZIRCON (4) ran below his best last time finishing fourth (30.21) over 520m at Wentworth Park in a NG. Form here at the trip sound including four wins. Got the money at his only try from this box. Has ability and can measure up. STIDHAM ARIZONA (7) goes very well at the course with two wins and a placing from five starts. Scored by 4.5 lengths last time (29.34) in a Grade 5 over 515m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. COMPTON GYPSY (1) put a gap on her rivals last start. Right in the mix.

Race Time:11:21 AM

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:515m

Compton Gypsy (1)1133756371

Trainer: Kayla Cottrell (CASEY (C))12 mths 38: 17-5-7

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: RHONDA LILY (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 17-5-7

Win %44.74%

Place %76.32%

Prize Money$48,895.00

Comments

Impressive performance to score by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a handy 29.56 over the 515m journey. Smart win and looks a key chance again here.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	08/10/2026	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.56	0:29.56	0:29.16	N/A	7	1. Compton Gypsy 2. Milly Lily 3. Paw Cornelius	2.5L	$3.50
7/8	03/10/2026	43	NG	$10,600.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.38	0:29.52	0:29.46	N/A	1	1. Flash Ethics 2. See This 3. Canya Mayhem	12.3L	$7.50
3/8	21/08/2026	15	GR 5	$2,400.00	Murray Bridge	455m	0:25.89	0:25.75	0:25.75	N/A	1	1. Solar Habit 2. Solo Man 3. Compton Gypsy	2.0L	$2.20
6/6	06/08/2026	34	OPEN	$5,810.00	Angle Park	530m	0:31.23	0:30.36	0:30.35	N/A	7	1. Dashing Slay 2. Take A Little 3. Woodside Johnny	12.3L	$11.00
5/7	03/07/2026	12	GR 3/4/5	$1,980.00	Murray Bridge	455m	0:25.90	0:25.44	0:25.44	N/A	2	1. Utter Madness 2. Izzy Letts 3. Take A Little	6.5L	$3.10
7/7	21/06/2026	7	SPEC	$3,000.00	Gawler	531m	0:31.25	0:30.53	0:30.40	N/A	3	1. Sinaloa Bandit 2. Adhana Snappy 3. Victa Wally	10.3L	$2.50

Paw Vortex (3)5411776132

Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)12 mths 91: 23-16-10

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career91: 23-16-10

Win %25.27%

Place %53.85%

Prize Money$241,890.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when second (29.56) over 515m at this track. Has a low draw. Prefer others.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	08/10/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.56	0:29.16	0:29.16	N/A	1	1. On The Prowl 2. Paw Vortex 3. Indy Melmen	5.8L	$7.00
3/6	01/10/2026	7	GR 4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.86	0:29.65	0:29.57	N/A	5	1. Stream It 2. Giacomo 3. Paw Vortex	3.0L	$7.00
1/6	24/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.48	0:29.48	0:29.20	N/A	3	1. Paw Vortex 2. Weblec Memphis 3. Mister Rico	3.5L	$7.00
6/8	17/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.01	0:29.68	0:29.12	N/A	5	1. Paw Carver 2. General Franky 3. Aston Hercules	5.0L	$15.00
7/7	10/09/2026	7	MX 3/4	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.11	0:29.36	0:29.32	N/A	8	1. Lindenow Buster 2. Corban Yaxley 3. Capricorn One	10.7L	$21.00
7/8	03/09/2026	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.34	0:29.40	0:29.31	N/A	7	1. Canya Mayhem 2. Flying Ducati 3. Hot Nanu	13.5L	$41.00

Mepunga Zircon (4)328478x114

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 34: 11-10-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career34: 11-10-2

Win %32.35%

Place %67.65%

Prize Money$67,375.00

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Wentworth Park over 520m. Last start finished 4th on October 3 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Pound Keeping beaten 10 lengths (30.21) in a NG. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	03/10/2026	7	NG	$10,600.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.21	0:29.51	0:29.46	N/A	6	1. Pound Keeping 2. Repeat The Same 3. Zulu Sharp	10.0L	$5.50
1/8	26/09/2026	8	GR 5	$9,000.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.92	0:29.92	0:29.42	N/A	6	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Rise Up Nismo 3. Puerile	1.3L	$2.20
1/6	18/09/2026	101	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.38	0:25.38	0:25.38	N/A	1	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Maxi Grin 3. Barooga Jim	4.4L	$6.50
8/8	09/06/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.84	0:27.25	0:27.25	N/A	1	1. Paw Winder 2. Zipping Fiyero 3. Ulenta Bale	8.5L	$2.25
7/7	05/06/2026	8	SPEC H	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.18	0:25.28	0:25.28	N/A	2	1. Dramatical 2. Mepunga Express 3. Never Ever Late	13.0L	$11.00
4/8	28/05/2026	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.85	0:29.69	0:29.43	N/A	6	1. He's A Pearl 2. Paw Carver 3. Capricorn One	2.5L	$5.40

Stidham Arizona (7)2161353171

Trainer: Korie-Lee Heinrich (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 11: 4-1-2

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: JD ELEGANT (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 4-1-2

Win %36.36%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$19,115.00

Comments

Eye-catching performance to post a big 4.5 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a blistering 29.34 over the 515m journey. In form and can measure up again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	08/10/2026	8	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.34	0:29.34	0:29.16	N/A	5	1. Stidham Arizona 2. Ian Albert 3. Paw Urla	4.3L	$2.20
7/7	30/09/2026	4	RST WIN H	$3,880.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.95	0:29.51	0:29.34	N/A	8	1. Xara's Leon 2. Biollante 3. Marshal Lee Rose	6.5L	$4.40
1/8	26/09/2026	7	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.73	0:29.73	0:29.73	N/A	2	1. Stidham Arizona 2. Saint Fishy 3. Kiwi Birchip	4.3L	$4.80
3/6	19/09/2026	9	GR 6	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.16	0:29.78	0:29.78	N/A	3	1. Aston Missile 2. Xara's Keith 3. Stidham Arizona	5.5L	$4.80
5/8	10/09/2026	7	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.81	0:29.32	0:29.32	N/A	3	1. Going Nuclear 2. Biollante 3. Crackerjack Gary	7.1L	$6.50
3/8	03/09/2026	10	SE	$15,250.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.06	0:29.50	0:29.31	N/A	8	1. Regal Spencer 2. Da Souza 3. Stidham Arizona	8.0L	$8.00

Awesome Bandit (8)x161156211

Trainer: Jason Thompson (PEARCEDALE)12 mths 11: 5-1-1

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: ONE TIME ONLY (AUS)

Dam: BANDIT JANE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 5-1-1

Win %45.45%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$22,355.00

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to score by one length in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 29.44 for the 515m trip. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	08/10/2026	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.44	0:29.44	0:29.16	N/A	3	1. Awesome Bandit 2. Shima Blush 3. Wonderful Work	1.0L	$1.60
1/7	03/10/2026	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.77	0:29.77	0:29.77	N/A	2	1. Awesome Bandit 2. It's Okay 3. Lakeview Sky	6.8L	$1.30
2/8	28/09/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.36	0:25.35	0:25.18	N/A	6	1. Unique Star 2. Awesome Bandit 3. Scott Sigma	0.2L	$1.50
6/7	19/09/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.35	0:30.01	0:29.78	N/A	6	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Big Boy Cooper 3. Monument	4.8L	$1.40
5/6	10/09/2026	7	SPEC	$5,810.00	Angle Park	530m	0:30.80	0:30.35	0:30.30	N/A	2	1. Radar O'reilly 2. Mepunga Spirit 3. Cruise Commander	6.3L	$2.00
1/8	03/09/2026	10	MX 6/7 FIN	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.31	0:29.31	0:29.31	N/A	7	1. Awesome Bandit 2. Cobble Hill 3. Indian Star	3.5L	$1.90