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Sandown Park Race 7 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 10

MEPUNGA REWARD (3) goes very well this trip starting 45 times for 20 wins and 14 minors. Recorded a nose win (29.75) in a Mix 1/2/3 last time at Wentworth Park. Rates a leading player. CROYDON (2) ran right away with it after leading them home making it three straight at The Meadows over 525m (29.85). Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Can measure up again. SHOWS PROMISE (1) used the rails draw to advantage to get home last time at this track and distance (29.38) after charging straight to the lead, scoring by 6 lengths. Boasts an unbeaten record from this box in two starts. Must include in calculations. PAW OSWALD (8) defied the market to win last start and can measure up again.

Race Time:9:58 AM
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:515m
1
Shows Promise (1)112121fx21
Trainer: Georgia Cole (MACEDON RANGES (S))12 mths 13: 7-4-0
1 yo RED/FWN Bitch
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: BIG TIME KAYLEE (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 7-4-0
Win %53.85%
Place %84.62%
Prize Money$30,906.00

Comments

Easy winner leading throughout to score by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 FIN last start at this track, clocking a hot 29.38 for the 515m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/722/10/202610GR 5 FIN$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.380:29.380:29.22N/A1
  • 1. Shows Promise
  • 2. Oh Biscuit
  • 3. Pure Precision
6.8L$2.90
2/612/10/202673GR 5 H$3,340.00Sandown515m0:29.960:29.640:29.20N/A4
  • 1. Oh Biscuit
  • 2. Shows Promise
  • 3. Green Frog Cafe
4.8L$4.50
0/731/07/20267CL 5$7,300.00Hatrick520m0:37.340:30.410:30.26N/A2
  • 1. Super League
  • 2. More Airflow
  • 3. Lighting Space
99.0L$1.90
1/724/07/20265CL 4$5,820.00Hatrick520m0:30.230:30.230:29.69N/A6
  • 1. Shows Promise
  • 2. Crossfit Queen
  • 3. Cliff Top Vinnie
3.1L$1.70
2/819/07/20269SPECA FIN$12,300.00Manawatu457m0:25.800:25.600:25.41N/A5
  • 1. Super League
  • 2. Shows Promise
  • 3. Too Easy
2.8L$3.60
1/810/07/20263CL 2/3$5,250.00Hatrick520m0:30.270:30.270:29.85N/A3
  • 1. Shows Promise
  • 2. Iconic End
  • 3. Groot's Galaxy
0.4L$1.40
2
Croydon (2)436x473111
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (BALLIANG)12 mths 40: 22-5-3
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 22-5-3
Win %55.00%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$110,165.00

Comments

Has won three in a row. Good effort to score just five days ago over 525m at The Meadows by 7 lengths in a Grade 5. In hot form and can take this out.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/724/10/20269GR 5$8,790.00The Meadows525m0:29.850:29.850:29.85N/A1
  • 1. Croydon
  • 2. Hey Presto
  • 3. Ivory Inzai
7.5L$1.60
1/715/10/20267SPEC$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.800:29.800:29.28N/A2
  • 1. Croydon
  • 2. Canya Talk Now
  • 3. Mepunga Whiskey
0.4L$5.50
1/708/10/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Warrnambool450m0:25.450:25.450:25.35N/A3
  • 1. Croydon
  • 2. It's Bubble Time
  • 3. Paw Raelia
1.4L$2.70
3/601/10/20266MX 3/4$3,360.00Warrnambool450m0:25.250:25.120:25.12N/A6
  • 1. Paw Monet
  • 2. Contradiction
  • 3. Croydon
1.9L$5.50
7/825/09/20263GR 4/5$3,360.00Geelong400m0:22.800:22.240:22.24N/A2
  • 1. Paw Gusto
  • 2. Mepunga Express
  • 3. Paw Natullo
8.1L$6.00
4/722/09/2026101GR 4/5$3,360.00Horsham410m0:23.490:23.360:23.08N/A3
  • 1. Poetic Star
  • 2. Inga Johnny
  • 3. Eat Your Spinach
2.0L$1.70
2/206/12/2024-Trial$0.00Hobart461mN/A0:26.52N/AN/A3
  • 1. Hellyer Stubb
  • 2. Croydon
1L$0.00
3
Mepunga Reward (3)6143513x11
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 54: 23-9-10
4 yo W/BDL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: MEPUNGA ISLA (AUS)

Stats

Career54: 23-9-10
Win %42.59%
Place %77.78%
Prize Money$437,785.00

Comments

Won his last two including a narrow win last start over 520m at Wentworth Park by a nose in a Mix 1/2/3. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/816/10/20268MX 1/2/3$74,000.00Wentworth Park520m0:29.750:29.750:29.23N/A2
  • 1. Mepunga Reward
  • 2. Speedy Pie
  • 3. Unleash In Miami
0.1L$1.70
1/708/10/202674MX 1/2/3$5,940.00Wentworth Park520m0:29.270:29.270:29.27N/A4
  • 1. Mepunga Reward
  • 2. Jet Boots Tommy
  • 3. Hurry Tuncurry
9.3L$1.20
99/219/09/2026-Trial$0.00Wentworth Park520mN/A0:29.41N/AN/A3
  • 1. 99-Mepunga Reward
  • 2. 99-Weblec Joel
99L$0.00
3/826/07/202615SPEC VET$2,930.00Healesville350m0:19.290:19.040:19.04N/A1
  • 1. Catch Some Rays
  • 2. Mile A Minute
  • 3. Mepunga Reward
3.7L$9.00
1/811/07/20267OPEN$43,130.00Q Parklands520m0:29.950:29.950:29.65N/A6
  • 1. Mepunga Reward
  • 2. Storm Hustler
  • 3. Galento
0.8L$4.60
5/804/07/20269OPEN$11,000.00Q Parklands520m0:29.960:29.650:29.59N/A5
  • 1. Back Tomorrow
  • 2. Secret Bandit
  • 3. Idea's Girl
4.3L$4.00
3/825/06/202613OPEN$23,000.00Q Parklands520m0:29.830:29.760:29.31N/A4
  • 1. My Boy Bingo
  • 2. Zipping Lee
  • 3. Mepunga Reward
1.0L$3.90
99/128/03/2026-Trial$0.00Cannington520mN/A0:29.58N/AN/A3
  • 1. 99-Mepunga Reward
0L$0.00
5
Pleasant Dreams (5)4118513873
Trainer: Brian Selleck (CASEY (C))12 mths 20: 4-1-5
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: NO TALKING (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 4-1-5
Win %20.00%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$15,185.00

Comments

Finished third at big odds last time (29.75) over 515m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/822/10/20267GR 4$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.750:29.310:29.22N/A2
  • 1. Mepunga Summit
  • 2. Hugo Rose
  • 3. Pleasant Dreams
6.3L$67.00
7/715/10/20265MX 3/4$9,060.00Sandown515m0:30.270:29.600:29.28N/A1
  • 1. Paw Orenthal
  • 2. Flying Ducati
  • 3. Biollante
9.5L$41.00
8/810/10/202611SPEC SF$9,060.00The Meadows525m0:31.420:30.360:29.69N/A1
  • 1. Cruise Commander
  • 2. Pure Silk
  • 3. Bash Boy Giblet
15.1L$31.00
3/829/09/20265RST WIN H$3,880.00Warragul460m0:26.370:25.740:25.74N/A7
  • 1. Aston Lorenz
  • 2. Perfect Symphony
  • 3. Pleasant Dreams
9.3L$31.00
1/724/09/20267RST WIN$8,790.00Sandown515m0:29.720:29.720:29.20N/A5
  • 1. Pleasant Dreams
  • 2. Indian Star
  • 3. Swaying
1.0L$61.00
5/817/09/20265GR 5$8,790.00Sandown515m0:30.790:29.850:29.12N/A8
  • 1. Furious Falcon
  • 2. Scott Vicious
  • 3. Vesta Bale
13.5L$18.00
6
Minnie Angel (6)3534112421
Trainer: David Geall (LARA)12 mths 38: 12-11-6
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: ANGEL BIRDIE (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 12-11-6
Win %31.58%
Place %76.32%
Prize Money$57,511.00

Comments

Scored by 3 lengths last time (29.60) in a Grade 5 over 515m at this track. Has two successes and four minors from seven starts from box 6. Can hit the frame with the right run.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/822/10/20266GR 5$8,790.00Sandown515m0:29.600:29.600:29.22N/A7
  • 1. Minnie Angel
  • 2. Lakeview Leigh
  • 3. Stomper Romper
3.1L$4.60
2/816/10/20269GR 5$2,930.00Geelong460m0:25.890:25.710:25.46N/A6
  • 1. Gemma Keeping
  • 2. Minnie Angel
  • 3. I'm Fabulous
2.6L$3.20
4/807/10/20267GR 4/5$3,360.00Ballarat450m0:25.380:25.110:24.67N/A4
  • 1. Electrojet
  • 2. Kiwi Fred
  • 3. Bernardo Blue
3.8L$4.00
2/830/09/20265GR 5$2,930.00Ballarat450m0:25.500:25.250:25.03N/A5
  • 1. Go Home Girl
  • 2. Minnie Angel
  • 3. Tricky Disco
3.6L$1.70
1/725/09/202617GR 5$2,930.00Geelong400m0:22.500:22.500:22.24N/A4
  • 1. Minnie Angel
  • 2. Stojanovic
  • 3. Faye Valentine
4.5L$2.10
1/608/09/20264GR 5$2,930.00Horsham410m0:23.330:23.330:23.20N/A5
  • 1. Minnie Angel
  • 2. Nancy Devere
  • 3. Elma's Girl
4.0L$6.50
7
Opawa Fannin (7)6214511153
Trainer: Jason Sharp (AVALON)12 mths 41: 16-13-2
2 yo WH Dog
Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)
Dam: GO HAZEL (AUS)

Stats

Career41: 16-13-2
Win %39.02%
Place %75.61%
Prize Money$80,526.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (30.26) at The Meadows over 525m. Holds top-three claims.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/824/10/20269GR 4/5$9,060.00The Meadows525m0:30.260:29.860:29.85N/A8
  • 1. On The Prowl
  • 2. Highly Connected
  • 3. Opawa Fannin
5.8L$5.50
5/715/10/20267SPEC$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.830:29.570:29.28N/A7
  • 1. Happy Dad
  • 2. Aston Machine
  • 3. Paw Iowa
3.6L$4.40
1/708/10/20267GR 4$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.290:29.290:29.16N/A1
  • 1. Opawa Fannin
  • 2. Aston Machine
  • 3. Paw Fabian
1.0L$2.70
1/601/10/20268GR 5$8,790.00Sandown515m0:29.710:29.710:29.57N/A1
  • 1. Opawa Fannin
  • 2. Spiralling
  • 3. Paw Brutus
5.1L$1.90
1/623/09/20266GR 5$3,340.00The Meadows525m0:29.970:29.970:29.97N/A2
  • 1. Opawa Fannin
  • 2. Opawa Postman
  • 3. Aston Barrister
1.8L$9.00
5/617/09/202649GR 4/5$3,360.00Warrnambool450m0:25.850:25.450:25.26N/A4
  • 1. Whodat Jewel
  • 2. Oklahoma Bale
  • 3. Black Statesman
5.8L$3.70
8
Paw Oswald (8)112216f121
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (BALLIANG)12 mths 101: 39-27-15
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: DYNA WINTER (AUS)

Stats

Career101: 39-27-15
Win %38.61%
Place %80.20%
Prize Money$392,355.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by 1.5 lengths at this track over 515m (29.46) beating Sparring in Free For All on October 22. In form and expected to run well again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/822/10/20267FFA$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.460:29.460:29.22N/A8
  • 1. Paw Oswald
  • 2. Sparring
  • 3. Aston Aquitaine
1.6L$19.00
2/715/10/202627SPEC$9,060.00Sandown515m0:29.630:29.470:29.28N/A6
  • 1. Point Break
  • 2. Paw Oswald
  • 3. Indy Melmen
2.2L$3.60
1/818/09/202643FFA$3,360.00Bendigo425m0:23.770:23.770:23.75N/A4
  • 1. Paw Oswald
  • 2. Sharapova Star
  • 3. Paw Zuri
0.8L$6.00
0/806/08/20264SPEC H$9,060.00Sandown515m0:36.560:29.630:29.20N/A4
  • 1. Zelda Covilha
  • 2. Lindenow Buster
  • 3. Amron Dancer
99.0L$6.50
6/802/08/20267OPEN$45,000.00Darwin537m0:32.060:31.390:31.39N/A6
  • 1. Slick Chance
  • 2. My Boy Bingo
  • 3. Ground Control
9.5L$2.00
1/826/07/202617OPEN$4,900.00Darwin537m0:31.160:31.160:31.16N/A7
  • 1. Paw Oswald
  • 2. Resilient
  • 3. Trust Me
6.0L$1.60

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