The Meadows Race 10 - Sportsbet Australian Cup Final (G1)
DRAMATICAL (1) has a strong record this journey with two wins and a minor from five starts. Scored by 0.6 lengths last time (29.72) in a Special conditions SF over 525m at this track. Appeals as a leading chance in this. CLEO'S STAR (2) goes very well this course and distance starting 11 times for six wins and two minors. Comes off a (29.72) win last time, scoring by 1.4 lengths in a Special conditions SF over 525m at this track. Looks one of the chances. CONSIGLIERE (3) broke well and quickly mustered speed to win over the 525m at this track two runs back then settled forward again when finishing second at this track last start. The form from his last run stacks up well. Expected to be in the finish again. MEPUNGA REWARD (8) is a last-start placegetter at this track and distance – sure to have admirers.
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to score by a 0.6 lengths in a Special conditions SF last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 29.72 for the 525m trip. Hard to top on that run.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running last time with a hot early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 1.4 lengths (29.72) at this track. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 29.7. Top chance.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 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 |
| 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
Form has been strong with wins two and three starts back. Last time out finished 2nd in a Special conditions SF on February 21 over 525m at this track behind Paw Oswald beaten half a length (29.78). Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 29.63. Must include.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (29.95) over 525m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $359,380.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $86,250.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Special conditions SF at this track when a 0.6 lengths second but did run a head turning 29.76 over the 525m journey. Looking to others this time.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | S/E Group 1 | $1,450,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by half a length at this track over 525m (29.75) beating Consigliere in Special conditions SF on February 21. Prepared to risk.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start racing on the pace over 525m at this track by 1.5 lengths in a Special conditions SF. In top form and can make it three straight.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage second but before that won by a nose at this track (29.80) beating Canya Mayhem in a S/E Group 1 on February 14. Solid showing expected.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 99/1 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |