The Meadows Race 8 - Sportsbet Australian Cup S/F2
CLEO'S STAR (1) boasts a strong record this course with five wins and two minors from 10 tries. Placed last time (29.82) at this track in a Special conditions race, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths. Looks the one to beat with even luck. TIM ZOO (2) was out of placings last time (30.14) at this track in a S/E Group 1, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths. Boasts a top strike-rate from this draw, winning six of 10 runs. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. MEPUNGA REWARD (7) lines up chasing another win after sizzling around this track over 525m in 29.80 on February 14. In form and looks a leading player again. DASHING SLAY (5) placed last time (29.84) at this track in a S/E Group 1, finishing third and beaten 0.7 lengths. Has already won two times from this draw.
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Comments
Placed last time (29.82) at this track in a Special conditions race, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths. Boasts three wins and two places from five starts off the draw. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | SPEC | $9,520.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |
| 99/2 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.48 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was a winner three back at Sandown then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fourth (30.14) at this track. Looks a key chance here on best and given another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.46 | 0:36.25 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing third (29.86) at this track. Has a low draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $86,800.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/01/2026 | 11 | SPEC | $7,960.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $43,800.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $6,460.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.61 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 99/3 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bulli | 400m | N/A | 0:22.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.67 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage third but before that won comfortably by 4 lengths at Sandown (34.18) beating Texas President in a Grade 5 on February 5. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.64 | 0:33.98 | 0:33.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.14 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a S/E Group 1 at this track when a 0.7 lengths third but did run a hot 29.84 for the 525m trip. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $762,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $14,800.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | SPEC G2 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $194,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
In fine form with wins at her last couple of outings at this track. Good win last start but looks tested in this difficult assignment.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.57 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won again and recorded an impressive time after tracking the lead to make it back-to-back wins at this track over 525m (29.80). Appeals as a leading chance again.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 76 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 9 | S/E Group 1 | $220,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $194,000.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a little disappointing last start, fading in the run home at this track over 525m. The start prior was at his best with a one length win over 515m at Sandown. Is a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 12 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | SE | $28,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.36 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |