Neds Sandown Cup 2022 Race Details
Race 2 at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday the 26th of November 2022.
The Sandown Cup is a Listed race at Caulfield Racecourse on Zipping Classic day and is run over 3200 metres. It is a quality handicap race run by the Melbourne Racing Club at the end of the Spring Carnival. The total prize money this year is $175,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Sandown Cup page.
Sandown Cup 2022 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Overcast
There are 8 runners for the 2 mile Sandown Cup. The field consists of 6 geldings, one stallion and one mare. Five of the runners are 6YOs with one 4YO, one 7YO and one 8YO. Five of the runners had their last start in a BM96 Handicap over 2800m at Flemington on 1 November that was won by White Marlin. The other 3 all came via different races. Trainer Matthew Smith has 2 runners.
The early favourite is Gin Martini who battled on for 4.2 lengths 3rd in The Beauford over 2300m at Newcastle on 12 November. Close behind in the betting is Team Captain who finished 9 lengths 5th over 2800m at Flemington last start. Third favourite is San Huberto who has won up to 3000m but ran last of 11 in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2600m at Flemington on 8 November. Good Idea is the only horse in the race that has won over 3200m.
Neds Sandown Cup 2022 Runner by Runner
1. San Huberto (4)
Has won up to 3000m but ran last of 11 in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2600m at Flemington on 8 November. Having his first run for trainer Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. He finished 3rd in this race in 2020 and can figure.
2. Aurora’s Symphony (7)
Was 20 lengths behind the winner over 2800m at Flemington last start, Prefer others.
3. Good Idea (2)
The oldest horse in the race and the only horse in the race that has won over 3200m. Has a poor record at Caulfield.
4. Team Captain (6)
Finished 9 lengths 5th over 2800m at Flemington last start. In the mix.
5. Pappalino (1)
One of two runners for Matthew Smith. Finished 4th over 2800m last start and has won over 3000m. One of the chances.
6. Gin Martini (5)
The only mare in the race. Battled on for 4.2 lengths 3rd in The Beauford over 2300m at Newcastle on 12 November. Chance.
7. True Marvel (3)
Solid staying type who has won 7 races from 2100m to 3800m. Ran 2nd in this race last year. Comes off 6 lengths 2nd in the Road To The Jericho over 3400m at Canberra on 13 November. Wouldn”t surprise to see him in the finish.
8. Protection Money (8)
Ran 2nd over 2800m at Flemington last start at huge odds. Genuine claims.
Sandown Cup 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
| Jo’s Tips | Lewis’ Tips | |
| 1 San Huberto | 1 San Huberto | |
| 7 True Marvel | 4 Team Captain | |
| 6 Gin Martini | 6 Gin Martini | |
| 8 Protection Money | 3 Good Idea |
Previews for other races this week
Group 2 Zipping Classic 2022 (Caulfield 2400m)
Group 2 Sandown Guineas 2022 (Caulfield 1600m)
Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 Eclipse Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1800m)
Group 3 Summoned Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1600m)
Listed Doveton Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed Merson Cooper Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1000m)
Group 3 Festival Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1500m)
Listed Starlight Stakes 2022 (Rosehill 1100m)
Listed ATC Cup 2022 (Rosehill 2000m)
Listed Eureka Stud Classic 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Listed Recognition Stakes 2022 (Gold Coast 1350m)
Listed City Of Marion Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1200m)
Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes 2022 (Ascot 1200m)
Listed A.J. Scahill Cup/ WATC Tattersall’s Cup 2022 (Ascot 2100m)
Listed Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic 2022 (Ascot 1400m)
Sandown Cup 2022 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 6 Gin Martini | |
| 2nd | 4 Team Captain | 0.3 length |
| 3rd | 3 Good Idea | 0.5 length |
| 4th | 1 San Huberto | 1.5 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 5. Pappalino.