The Meadows Race 6 - Di Battista Real Estate
ZELDA COVILHA (2) isn't a quick beginner but comes home hard, winding up to place two back then finishing on strongly last time when third (29.66) in a Special conditions H at Sandown. Has a good record here at this journey. Well placed and gets his chance. ELITE ONE (6) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey having won two of three starts. Scored by 0.8 lengths last time (34.52) in a Restricted WIN H over 595m at Sandown. Looks well placed here and among the chances. WARM COCKLES (7) boasts a strong record this journey with eight wins and seven minors from 23 tries. Recorded a one length win (34.35) in a Grade 4/5 last time at Sandown. Suited here and expected to run well. PAW PHELPS (3) showed plenty of dash to record a last start win. Big chance on that form.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (30.33) in a Free For All, finishing a 4 length second. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from nine starts. Tough field and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:38.05 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.50 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 52 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Sandown (29.66) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 5.5 lengths third. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.06 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.3 lengths at this track over 525m (30.06) beating Morning in Grade 5 on May 16. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 49 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.12 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.87) when seventh over 515m at Sandown in a Special conditions H. Box stats strong with four wins and four placings from 10 starts. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.18 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Sandown over 595m running a time of 34.52. Has been in the placings at all two starts from this draw. Should feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | RST WIN H | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.52 | 0:34.52 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.30 | 0:34.30 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 12 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 99/1 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by one length over 595m at Sandown in a handy (34.35), beating Nigel Devere. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,510.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.35 | 0:34.35 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.64 | 0:34.23 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.11 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 525m in 30.20. Followed that up with a minor placing over 600m at this track at Grade 4/5 a week ago. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.42 | 0:34.34 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.20 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.98 | 0:42.12 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | FFA | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.49 | 0:34.40 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.17 | 0:34.17 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |