Sandown Park Race 6 - Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Prelude 17
PAW VORTEX (8) shapes nicely here coming off a superb 27.96 success at Bendigo over 500m. Hot win latest and looks the one to beat again. MEPUNGA GYPSY (2) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 5 lengths away in third (30.00) at this track in a Special conditions H over 515m. Must be included in calculations. DEWANA MISSILE (3) turned in a plain run last time when sixth at this track over 515m behind Corban Yaxley (30.03) in a Free For All. Scored at his previous run. Has a strong record from box 3, including two wins. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. CLEO'S STAR (1) is fresh from a short break and ready to run well.
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Meadows over 525m. Last start finished last in a NG on October 3 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Pound Keeping beaten 15 lengths (30.60). Ignore last start. Has ability and can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | SE | $17,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 99/2 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.48 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 5 length third (30.00) over 515m at this track. Close to the speed and boxed on well at the latest run. Key chance again.
Last Starts 7 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 | 9 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.9L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/10/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.27 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.85 | 0:30.51 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 1.1 lengths in 29.76, beating Lakeview Cindy. Last start finished 6th over 515m at this track beaten 11 lengths (30.03) behind Corban Yaxley in a Free For All on November 5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Mandurah to win by 4 lengths in 22.05, beating Sunset Goddess. Last start finished 4th over 400m at Mandurah beaten 4 lengths (22.45) behind Sunset Goddess in a OPEN on November 6. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $6,310.00 | Mandurah | 400m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $5,340.00 | Mandurah | 400m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $194,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $14,280.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.31 | 0:30.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 99/1 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 19/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cannington | 520m | N/A | 0:29.59 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $11,600.00 | Mandurah | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2026 | 62 | GR 4 | $4,680.00 | Mandurah | 400m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Out of the placings last time but the run prior she clocked a slick 30.07 over 525m finishing second at The Meadows. Can sneak a place again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/11/2026 | 17 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was an effortless winner after leading throughout, scoring by 7 lengths in a Grade 5 at Goulburn and clocking an outstanding 24.58 for the 440m trip. Harder here and place looks best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $6,260.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.66 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 23/10/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 15 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | 0:24.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a fast early split, paving the way for a 3 length win at Bendigo over 500m in 27.96. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with him.
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 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.96 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.70 |
| 0/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:41.47 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2026 | 11 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |