Sandown Park Race 4 - Marg Thomas Memorial
MEPUNGA DONNA (2) sizzled around The Meadows over 730m in 42.43 for a 3.5 lengths success. Has the ability and expected to go close again. MIDNIGHT PHANTOM (7) has been in super consistent form recently with two minors on end before missing the frame latest finishing fourth (44.05) at The Meadows. Solid record at the distance winning three races. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Key runner on best form. HURRICANE (4) missed the frame last time, finishing 5th (34.68) last time in a S/E Group 1 at The Meadows. Has won here at this journey. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from six starts. Worth another chance. WITHOUT A TRACE (5) boasts a solid strike-rate over this trip.
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (42.78) over 730m at The Meadows. Has the inside draw this time. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.78 | 0:42.43 | 0:42.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.9L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.01 | 0:34.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.98 | 0:30.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 17/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Well supported last time and ran up to expectations, burning early to score a 3.5 lengths win at The Meadows over 730m in 42.43. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.43 | 0:42.43 | 0:42.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.4L | $1.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.71 | 0:41.71 | 0:41.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $1.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $74,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.20 | 0:41.28 | 0:41.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.76 | 0:41.64 | 0:41.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.97 | 0:41.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Out of the placings last time but the run prior he clocked an excellent 34.29 over 600m finishing second at The Meadows. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | S/E Group 1 | $150,000.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.29 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.53 | 0:34.00 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.6L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 3 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.4L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at her last three starts, most recently over 730m at The Meadows. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 29 | S/E Group 1 | $150,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.56 | 0:42.22 | 0:42.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 99/1 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 600m | N/A | 0:34.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 41 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.71 | 0:41.64 | 0:41.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $150,500.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.28 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:43.58 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 22.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 26 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.57 | 0:41.91 | 0:41.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $251,570.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.55 | 0:41.43 | 0:41.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (44.05) when fourth over 730m at The Meadows in a Grade 4/5. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/11/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:44.05 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 19.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.58 | 0:37.78 | 0:37.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.35 | 0:41.92 | 0:41.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.34 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $24,000.00 | Angle Park | 730m | 0:43.53 | 0:42.85 | 0:42.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.72 | 0:42.01 | 0:42.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (42.67) over 730m at The Meadows. Drawn wide. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/11/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.67 | 0:42.43 | 0:42.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.08 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.39 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.75 | 0:34.15 | 0:34.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.46 | 0:34.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | 30 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.50 | 0:34.38 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |