Sandown Park Race 6 - Book For Melbourne Cup Heats
COMPTON GYPSY (1) has some solid form under her belt and proved too strong last time to win by 2 lengths at The Meadows in a handy 30.37 beating Solar Spectrum. Looks the testing material. PAW HARRIS (8) doesn't have the best strike-rate. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing third (29.87) at this track. Form here sound including four wins. Leading chance. MAGIC BANDIT (7) steps out for the first time at this track. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 6 lengths (25.04) at Goulburn. The form from her last run stacks up well. Worth another chance. DAZZLE YOU (5) has definite claims at his first try at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at The Meadows over 525m in 30.37 last start, beating Solar Spectrum. Likes the rails so has run slick time here with a 29.56 PB at the distance. Go close.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
| 5/5 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in her races. Last start finished eighth over 515m at this track, beaten 46 lengths. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:32.92 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 46.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $5,350.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.97 | 0:34.01 | 0:34.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.90 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 6 length sixth (27.51) at Horsham. Previous form sound including a win three back at The Meadows. Looks tested and others preferred this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/11/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.51 | 0:27.07 | 0:27.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 39 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion, recording three placings in a row, before finishing seventh (43.12) at Wentworth Park last start. Boxed awkwardly and prefer the place this line-up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:43.12 | 0:41.64 | 0:41.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 21.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.14 | 0:41.93 | 0:41.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,870.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.21 | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2026 | 47 | GR 4/5 | $6,870.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.28 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.04) when fourth over 440m at Goulburn in a NG. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from 10 starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | NG | $4,150.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/6 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd on November 5 over 515m at this track behind Morning beaten one length (29.87) in a Grade 5. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.37 | 0:28.13 | 0:27.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.24 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |