Sandown Park Race 11 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 20
CROYDON (5) is a well performed dog who recorded his 23rd career win last time out at The Meadows (29.82). Has a strong record here at this journey including two wins. Has a solid record from this box including four wins and a minor placing. Hard to go past. PAW ORENTHAL (3) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (30.24) last time in a Mix 3/4 at The Meadows. Form at the trip sound including seven wins. Can measure up this time. HOT NANU (1) has been mixing form lately, hitting the frame two back before finishing fifth (30.13) at The Meadows in a Mix 3/4. Expected to do much better this time. FEARLESS BANDIT (2) has claims again if he runs up to the latest effort.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 5.5 lengths (30.13) behind Indy Melmen in a Mix 3/4 on November 7. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 9 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 37 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.20 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a NG last start at Goulburn, clocking an outstanding 24.57 for the 440m trip. Top win and can measure up again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $74,000.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $4,150.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,145,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2026 | 22 | NG | $3,560.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | FFA | $6,710.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Mix 3/4 on November 7 over 525m at The Meadows behind Indy Melmen beaten 7 lengths (30.24). Has a slick 29.55 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/11/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a 3.5 lengths fourth (29.83) over 515m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/10/2026 | 116 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.21 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.4L | $27.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $32,285.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.79 | 0:41.23 | 0:41.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $1,778.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.33 | 0:41.09 | 0:41.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $471.00 | Shelbourne | 686m | 0:41.59 | 0:41.59 | 0:41.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/2 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | N/A | 0:17.57 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | 0:19.08 | 0:19.08 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by a 0.7 lengths in a Grade 4 last start at The Meadows, recording a superb 29.82 over the 525m journey. In form and rates on top again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/11/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at The Meadows over 525m running a time of 29.92. In line for a hat-trick. Must include.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/11/2026 | 8 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.08 | 0:28.08 | 0:27.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (35.02) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 11 length sixth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Looking to others.
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 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.4L | $46.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2026 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.20 | 0:23.41 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 5 lengths over 450m at Shepparton in a handy 25.14, beating Scott Greyscale. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/11/2026 | 24 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 FIN | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |