Sandown Park Race 7 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 3
ON THE PROWL (4) jumped from box 3 last time and ran away with an impressive win scoring by 6 lengths at this track in a handy 29.16. Has the squeeze box to overcome and will need the breaks early. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. The one to beat again. HE'S A PEARL (7) missed the frame latest (29.75) when fourth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a NG. Has already won four times from this draw. Suited here and expected to run well. KIWI BIRCHIP (2) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at this track in a handy 29.63 beating Swaying. Should feature again. PRISON BREAK (1) was out of placings last time (28.55) at Bendigo in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths. Has five wins already from this draw.
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Was out of placings last time (28.55) at Bendigo in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths. Strong record off the draw with five wins and four minors from 10 starts. Among the main chances.
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 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.55 | 0:27.67 | 0:27.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.60 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/09/2026 | 33 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.30 | 0:23.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 515m (29.63) beating Swaying in Mix 6/7 on October 8. Solid showing expected.
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 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (30.38) at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Has first look at box 3 this time. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.64 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Flew the lids with a sensational early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 6 lengths over 515m at this track (29.16). Has run hot time here with a 29.16 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2026 | 38 | NG | $3,560.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.25) when fourth over 450m at Ballarat in a Mix 4/5 H. Has one success and four minors from eight starts from box 6. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.18 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 43 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | MX 2/3 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (29.75) at Wentworth Park in a NG, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Strong record off the draw with four wins and two minors from nine starts. Looks a key chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 26 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | NG | $3,560.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:25.22 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2026 | 48 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 5 lengths at this track over 515m (29.57) beating Especial Hugo in Grade 5 on October 1. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |