Sandown Park Race 6 - Home Of The Sportsbet Melb. Cup
ABDULLA ZULU (5) has been in the money at three of 17 starts, winning two back before another minor placings latest when third (26.08) over 460m at Warragul. Form here is sound including four wins. Expected to feature in the finish. MEPUNGA SUMMIT (1) found the going tougher last start when finishing 4th over 515m at this track. Scored at this track in weaker company the previous run. Expected to run well. PAW ZHANA (3) is in hot form after clocking a dominant 25.80 victory two back then followed up with a 30.05 win at The Meadows over 525m last time. Flying lately and looks a key chance on that form. BIOLLANTE (7) racing over this course and distance brings the best out in her.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 515m. Last start finished 4th on October 15 over 515m at this track behind Prison Break beaten 6 lengths (29.69) in a Special conditions race. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 | $9.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when seventh (30.27) at this track in a Mix 3/4. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 11 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.79 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.12 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in another winning performance after running them ragged to make it two on the trot at The Meadows over 525m (30.05). Appeals as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 515m. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | Group Listed | $22,700.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (26.08) at Warragul in a Grade 5 FIN. Has first look at box 5 this time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 71 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 62 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | 33 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (24.55) at big odds over 435m at Sale. Others preferred.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.28 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 19 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 99/1 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 435m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.95) in a Mix 3/4, finishing a 5 length third. Has one win and two placings from four starts from the draw. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Sale over 510m. Last start finished last over 595m at this track beaten 12 lengths (35.30) behind Still Talkin' in a R/A FIN on October 15. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.30 | 0:34.46 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | Group Listed | $22,700.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $20.00 |