Sandown Park Race 9 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 5
MEPUNGA ENVY (2) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and two minors from six tries. Hit the frame latest (30.62) when third at Angle Park in a OPEN. Looks suited and should go close. WEBLEC JOEL (4) finished sixth last time at Wentworth Park but could not have been more impressive before that in his swift 29.96 win at The Meadows over 525m. Expected to feature on best figures. PAW LOVISA (8) is an honest type in the frame at 12 of 31 starts including nine wins, the latest scoring (27.66) over 485m at Horsham. Has a good record here including five wins. Has a good overall strike-rate and can find the frame here. VICTORY BARRY (3) drops in journey and should be in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 515m in 29.61. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when eighth over 600m at The Meadows at Grade 4/5 level. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:36.18 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 21.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (30.62) at Angle Park over 530m. Had won two on end prior to that last start placing. Can atone.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $194,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.31 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last couple of starts have been ordinary but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.76 | 0:34.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.27) when sixth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a NG. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 99/2 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 515m. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 76 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $8,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:23.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an impressive winner scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 at Warrnambool. Has ability but looks tested here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by at Horsham over 485m (27.66) beating Paw Nimbus in Grade 4/5 on October 6. Can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.66 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.82 | 0:33.96 | 0:33.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.27 | 0:42.24 | 0:42.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.37 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.14 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 99/1 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |