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The Meadows Race 8 - Home Of The Phoenix

BANDIT SWAGGER (1) has a strong overall record having four wins and seven places from 15 starts including a last start third (30.31) over 515m at Sandown. Goes very well at the trip finding the frame in each of three starts. Drawn the rails and rates a key runner. CACO MAGIC (4) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, the latest scoring at Bendigo over 500m. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. One of the key runners again. MEPUNGA PHANTOM (6) shapes well for this backing up a solid 25.87 win with success at Ballarat over 545m last time, recording 30.68. Should be in this for a long way. VICTORY BARRY (7) can sneak into the finish.

Race Time:10:56 AM

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:600m

Bandit Swagger (1)2336141343

Trainer: Jason Thompson (PEARCEDALE)12 mths 15: 4-1-6

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: JUST TERMS (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 4-1-6

Win %26.67%

Place %73.33%

Prize Money$24,690.00

Comments

Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but could manage only third (30.31) at Sandown over 515m. The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	24/09/2026	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.31	0:30.10	0:29.20	N/A	1	1. Indian Prince 2. Xara Navy 3. Bandit Swagger	3.3L	$1.50
4/7	19/09/2026	52	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.19	0:29.86	0:29.78	N/A	8	1. Shima Blush 2. Spiralling 3. Manifesto	4.7L	$4.80
3/7	29/07/2026	9	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.87	0:34.58	0:34.58	N/A	5	1. Shade Of Pale 2. Mepunga Rule 3. Bandit Swagger	4.1L	$2.70
1/4	20/07/2026	16	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.28	0:34.28	0:34.28	N/A	2	1. Bandit Swagger 2. Paw Lovisa 3. Tiger Rocks	1.6L	$1.40
4/8	04/07/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.24	0:29.83	0:29.74	N/A	4	1. Bernardo's Queen 2. Ulenta Bale 3. Cool Disguise	6.0L	$4.80
1/7	25/06/2026	14	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.89	0:29.89	0:29.43	N/A	8	1. Bandit Swagger 2. Tandanya 3. Flying Royce	0.6L	$2.30

Magic Loki (3)2244533355

Trainer: Emma Scott (GREATER SHEPPARTON (C))12 mths 78: 13-12-12

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: EL GRAND SENOR (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S SALACIOUS (AUS)

Stats

Career78: 13-12-12

Win %16.67%

Place %47.44%

Prize Money$73,720.00

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Sandown over 595m. Others favoured this time.

Last Starts 1 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	01/10/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.92	0:34.22	0:34.22	N/A	3	1. Electrify 2. Taw Major 3. Whiskey Whiskers	10.0L	$13.00
5/8	26/09/2026	9	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.51	0:34.30	0:34.30	N/A	4	1. Brindle Surprise 2. He's Magic 3. Ayden's Warrior	3.3L	$12.00
3/5	17/09/2026	5	FFA	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.76	0:34.34	0:34.34	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Rule 2. Espoir 3. Magic Loki	6.3L	$8.00
3/8	12/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.64	0:34.21	0:34.21	N/A	5	1. House Of Sins 2. Ayden's Warrior 3. Magic Loki	6.1L	$8.50
3/8	05/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.70	0:34.28	0:34.28	N/A	4	1. House Of Sins 2. He's Magic 3. Magic Loki	6.0L	$4.00
5/7	31/08/2026	4	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.38	0:25.02	0:25.02	N/A	1	1. Secret Joker 2. Sharapova Star 3. Scott Gnarly	5.3L	$8.50
4/8	27/08/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.58	0:34.05	0:34.05	N/A	4	1. Amron Toy 2. Avengement 3. House Of Sins	7.8L	$7.50

Caco Magic (4)111172xf51

Trainer: Stefano Cassar (HEPBURN (S))12 mths 20: 9-3-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DEEP DIVE (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 9-3-2

Win %45.00%

Place %70.00%

Prize Money$35,610.00

Comments

Impressive performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by 1.5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Bendigo, clocking a brilliant 28.02 for the 500m trip. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	18/09/2026	18	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.02	0:28.02	0:28.02	N/A	8	1. Caco Magic 2. Black Marvel 3. Chill Out Plate	1.6L	$3.70
5/5	31/08/2026	20	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.92	0:29.49	0:29.49	N/A	2	1. Analyzation 2. Aston Aquitaine 3. Impetuously	6.3L	$4.00
0/7	11/08/2026	208	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:34.84	0:27.91	0:27.28	N/A	6	1. Mister Manfredi 2. Alligator Rock 3. Paw Qwerty	99.0L	$2.40
99/1	28/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Caco Magic	99L	$0.00
2/8	15/01/2026	12	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.83	0:34.59	0:34.05	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Lara 2. Zipping Una, Caco Magic	3.8L	$1.60
7/8	03/01/2026	6	S/E Group 1	$113,500.00	Sale	640m	0:36.92	0:36.06	0:36.06	N/A	3	1. Without A Trace 2. Texas President 3. Ascend Geranium	13.0L	$4.60
1/8	28/12/2025	15	SPEC H	$10,150.00	Sale	640m	0:36.32	0:36.32	0:36.25	N/A	8	1. Caco Magic 2. Panama Rhode 3. He's Magic	5.0L	$2.30

Lakeview Ian (5)1262211481

Trainer: Harley Whelan (EAST GIPPSLAND (S))12 mths 29: 7-6-1

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: LAKEVIEW WALTER (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S A BLAZIN' (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 7-6-1

Win %24.14%

Place %48.28%

Prize Money$30,830.00

Comments

Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Traralgon, recording a strong 32.76 over the 570m journey. Harder here but worth including in multiples.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	25/09/2026	13	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Traralgon	570m	0:32.76	0:32.76	0:32.76	N/A	8	1. Lakeview Ian 2. Trendy Tommy 3. Hector Darcy	2.6L	$1.60
8/8	12/09/2026	7	Group Listed	$22,500.00	The Meadows	730m	0:43.32	0:42.82	0:42.82	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Lara 2. Slick Nitro 3. Derry	7.1L	$27.00
4/6	05/09/2026	7	SPEC H	$10,380.00	The Meadows	730m	0:43.42	0:42.91	0:42.71	N/A	5	1. Slick Nitro 2. Mepunga Donna 3. Miss Envy	7.3L	$15.00
1/7	29/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	715m	0:41.98	0:41.98	0:41.57	N/A	1	1. Lakeview Ian 2. Derry 3. Mepunga Donna	0.9L	$21.00
1/6	22/08/2026	11	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	730m	0:42.88	0:42.88	0:42.88	N/A	4	1. Lakeview Ian 2. In Bloom 3. Derry	1.0L	$15.00
2/4	11/08/2026	11	GR 5	$3,940.00	Warragul	680m	0:39.54	0:39.47	0:39.47	N/A	8	1. Derry 2. Lakeview Ian 3. Young Rufus	1.0L	$1.40

Mepunga Phantom (6)1121213411

Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 14: 8-2-2

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (LATE MEPUNGA BLAZE)

Dam: MEPUNGA RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 8-2-2

Win %57.14%

Place %85.71%

Prize Money$32,430.00

Comments

Won his last two including a strong win last start over 545m at Ballarat by 5 lengths in a Grade 4/5. Looks well placed to make it three straight.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	30/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Ballarat	545m	0:30.68	0:30.68	0:30.68	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Gold Code 3. So He Thinks	5.0L	$1.40
1/8	25/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.87	0:25.87	0:25.81	N/A	3	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Paw Urla 3. I'm Fabulous	0.8L	$3.70
4/6	18/09/2026	32	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.75	0:25.38	0:25.38	N/A	7	1. Mepunga Zircon 2. Maxi Grin 3. Barooga Jim	5.3L	$4.60
3/6	17/08/2026	9	GR 5	$3,940.00	Shepparton	650m	0:37.28	0:36.92	0:36.92	N/A	2	1. Bold Assail 2. Unique Star 3. Mepunga Phantom	5.2L	$1.60
1/8	08/08/2026	10	R/A FIN	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.33	0:34.33	0:34.33	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Lady Rapid 3. Shade Of Pale	6.9L	$2.20
2/7	29/07/2026	6	RST WIN H	$3,940.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.63	0:34.61	0:34.58	N/A	6	1. Flying Rogue 2. Mepunga Phantom 3. Urana Orbit	0.2L	$1.80
1/7	23/07/2026	28	GR 5	$10,100.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.69	0:34.69	0:34.13	N/A	8	1. Mepunga Phantom 2. Dusen Luna 3. Paw Fabian	3.5L	$2.40

Victory Barry (7)3251143121

Trainer: Korie-Lee Heinrich (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 22: 5-3-7

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: VULTURI (AUS)

Dam: KANJI VICTORY (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 5-3-7

Win %22.73%

Place %68.18%

Prize Money$29,810.00

Comments

Good effort to win last start by a long neck over 525m at this track in a handy (29.87), beating Tandanya. The form from the last run stacks up well. Worth including.

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	26/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.87	0:29.87	0:29.73	N/A	1	1. Victory Barry 2. Tandanya 3. Paw Monet	0.4L	$3.10
2/7	19/09/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:29.97	0:29.92	0:29.78	N/A	2	1. Dash Parr 2. Victory Barry 3. Zipping Mehary	0.8L	$5.50
1/8	10/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.74	0:29.74	0:29.32	N/A	1	1. Victory Barry 2. Brave Island 3. Morning	0.7L	$3.10
3/8	03/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.99	0:29.76	0:29.31	N/A	4	1. Paw Monet 2. Chatterbug 3. Victory Barry	3.5L	$6.00
4/8	27/08/2026	5	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.49	0:29.94	0:29.72	N/A	5	1. Weblec Joel 2. Manifesto 3. Full Bore Bobby	8.0L	$8.50
1/8	22/08/2026	10	MX 6/7 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.20	0:30.20	0:29.78	N/A	5	1. Victory Barry 2. Elora Dash 3. Xara Navy	3.3L	$11.00

Unique Star (8)2351255451

Trainer: Brian Smith (THE ROCK)12 mths 44: 8-9-7

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SPEED STAR (AUS)

Dam: UNIQUE SPEED (AUS)

Stats

Career44: 8-9-7

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Prize Money$36,825.00

Comments

Good performance after tracking the speed to win by a head at Shepparton over 450m (25.35) beating Awesome Bandit in Grade 5 on September 28. In winning form and can measure up again.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	28/09/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.35	0:25.35	0:25.18	N/A	1	1. Unique Star 2. Awesome Bandit 3. Scott Sigma	0.2L	$4.60
5/8	20/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Temora	457m	0:26.12	0:25.54	0:25.51	N/A	2	1. Fastened 2. Son Of Bianca 3. Pitstone Nicky	8.3L	$5.00
4/8	13/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Temora	457m	0:25.93	0:25.60	0:25.58	N/A	5	1. Peloponnese 2. Alston 3. Nangar Charm	4.8L	$3.30
5/8	06/09/2026	15	NG	$3,560.00	Temora	457m	0:25.76	0:25.21	0:25.21	N/A	7	1. Storm Hustler 2. He's A Pearl 3. Indy Melmen	7.8L	$51.00
5/6	22/08/2026	5	GR 5	$10,100.00	The Meadows	730m	0:43.77	0:42.88	0:42.88	N/A	2	1. Lakeview Ian 2. In Bloom 3. Derry	12.8L	$4.40
2/6	17/08/2026	9	GR 5	$3,940.00	Shepparton	650m	0:36.99	0:36.92	0:36.92	N/A	8	1. Bold Assail 2. Unique Star 3. Mepunga Phantom	1.0L	$6.50
99/1	11/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Wentworth Park	720m	N/A	0:42.56	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Unique Star	99L	$0.00

No Stop Signs (9)5135361416

Trainer: Nicholas Britton (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 24: 8-1-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: LOCHINVAR MARLOW (AUS)

Dam: FANCY FRANCENE (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 8-1-3

Win %33.33%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$20,555.00

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won easily by 3 lengths at Sandown (34.17) beating Young Rufus in a Grade 5 on September 21. Can't recommend against this lot.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	26/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.57	0:34.30	0:34.30	N/A	8	1. Brindle Surprise 2. He's Magic 3. Ayden's Warrior	4.0L	$7.00
1/6	21/09/2026	7	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.17	0:34.17	0:33.89	N/A	1	1. No Stop Signs 2. Young Rufus 3. Cheeky Chompers	3.2L	$1.10
4/6	14/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.83	0:34.72	0:34.64	N/A	5	1. Atticus 2. Flying Rogue 3. Miss Jazz	1.8L	$2.00
1/8	09/09/2026	6	GR 4/5	$4,450.00	The Meadows	600m	0:34.24	0:34.24	0:34.24	N/A	5	1. No Stop Signs 2. Reanna's Pride 3. Ascend Geranium	4.9L	$3.00
6/8	03/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.71	0:34.03	0:34.03	N/A	6	1. Ayden's Warrior 2. Avengement 3. Paw Lovisa	10.0L	$20.00
3/8	29/08/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.09	0:29.58	0:29.36	N/A	2	1. Mepunga Willow 2. Paw Sapphire 3. No Stop Signs	7.3L	$3.00

Lakeview Pear (10)4221212634

Trainer: Harley Whelan (EAST GIPPSLAND (S))12 mths 15: 3-5-2

2 yo WH/BLU Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: LAKEVIEW ALLY (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 3-5-2

Win %20.00%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$11,945.00

Comments

Could manage only fourth last time but turned heads the start prior when he clocked a slick 28.74 over 510m finishing third at Sale. This tougher and prefer for a place this time.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	27/09/2026	7	R/A FIN	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:28.91	0:28.87	0:28.67	N/A	8	1. Milly Lily 2. Dr. Tracie 3. Glowing	0.7L	$2.50
3/8	20/09/2026	17	RST WIN H	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:28.74	0:28.60	0:28.48	N/A	3	1. Marshal Lee Rose 2. Glowing 3. Lakeview Pear	2.0L	$2.30
6/8	03/09/2026	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.20	0:29.76	0:29.31	N/A	2	1. Paw Monet 2. Chatterbug 3. Victory Barry	6.5L	$2.70
2/8	27/08/2026	11	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.07	0:29.96	0:29.72	N/A	3	1. Moonlight Miller 2. Lakeview Pear 3. Paw Brutus	1.6L	$9.00
1/8	16/08/2026	5	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:28.90	0:28.90	0:28.80	N/A	1	1. Lakeview Pear 2. Stomper Romper 3. Lakeview Turbo	1.0L	$1.30
2/8	11/08/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.19	0:25.85	0:25.85	N/A	3	1. Attica Blue 2. Lakeview Pear 3. Black Atmos	4.9L	$3.10