★ Top pick2nd
3Act Natural
Act Natural brings solid form with consecutive second placings. Good barrier draw should allow a positive position in running. Has the ability to win but might find one better again.
Victoria · Wednesday 5 March 2025
Sandown Hillside tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/813%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed7/888%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Sportsbet Racing Form Mdn Plate
15:05 local1300mMaiden
Winner10. GirijaalaSP $8.00
2nd pick9th
5Monte Cassino
Monte Cassino has been knocking on the door with consistent form and gets the services of top jockey Mark Zahra. First-up record includes a placing and should be ready to run well.
3rd pickScratched
8Suances
The Moody/Coleman stable is in good form and Damian Lane is a top jockey. First-up record shows a placing and should be ready to win.
Value pick4th
11Miss Playlounge
The wide barrier is a concern but Ben Melham should be able to find cover and finish strongly.
- 1st10GirijaalaJye Mc Neil$8.00
- 2nd3Act NaturalDaniel Stackhouse$3.60
- 3rd12QismahJack Hill$61.00
- 4th11Miss PlayloungeBen Melham$3.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Girijaala | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Act Natural | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 12 | Qismah | 10 | Jack Hill | R D Purcell | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Miss Playlounge | 12 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Yes I Believe | 2 | Blake Shinn | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Test By Fire | 1 | Celine Gaudry | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Harry Devil | 9 | Jett Stanley | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 2 | I'm Unique | 11 | Thomas Prebble | Saab Hasan | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Monte Cassino | 5 | Mark Zahra | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 4 | Darth Invader | 7 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Santos Lass | 3 | John Keating | G Brunsdon | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Suances | 8 | Damian Lane | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm64)
15:40 local1000mBenchmark 64
Winner3. CardoneSP $3.40
★ Top pick3rd
2Machinist
The 3kg claim for Logan Bates is significant and the horse has previous experience at this track and distance. Has been racing in stronger company and should appreciate the drop in class. Drawn well in barrier 4 to get a good position.
2nd pickWon
3Cardone
The 3kg claim for Thomas Prebble helps offset the wide barrier. Has been racing well in Queensland and should be competitive in this grade. Versatile racing pattern allows options from the wide draw.
3rd pickScratched
5Mr Magnus
The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at this track and distance. Ethan Brown is a quality jockey who knows the horse well. The step up in class is the main query but has the ability to handle it.
Value pickScratched
1Speir
Speir offers excellent value with 3 wins from his last 4 starts. The heavy weight is a concern but has shown the ability to carry weight successfully. Strong early speed should allow him to overcome the wide barrier. No jockey listed is a query but the Jack Laing stable is in good form.
- 1st3CardoneThomas Prebble$3.40
- 2nd9Deep JoyJamie Kah$11.00
- 3rd2MachinistLogan Bates$3.50
- 4th6Back To The FutureLuke Currie$3.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cardone | 8 | Thomas Prebble | D Meagher | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Deep Joy | 9 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Machinist | 4 | Logan Bates | Jack Laing | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Back To The Future | 1 | Luke Currie | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Lloyd's Crown | 6 | Ms J Kennedy | Ms R Waymouth | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Belmasai | 3 | Declan Bates | Erin Maher | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Speir | 7 | Jack Laing | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Mr Magnus | 2 | Ethan Brown | R D Griffiths | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Babalola | 5 | Jett Stanley | Lee & Shannon Hope | 54.5kg |
Sportsbet Get On Extra (Bm70)
16:15 local1000mBenchmark 70
Winner5. TonkinSP $1.60
★ Top pick2nd
6Majesticity
The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at this track and distance. Zac Spain knows the mare well and should be able to position her perfectly. Has been racing in good form and should be ready to win.
2nd pickWon
5Tonkin
Mark Zahra is a top jockey who can overcome the wide barrier. The Freedman stable is in good form and this filly appears to have plenty of upside. Limited experience is the main query.
3rd pickScratched
4Soju
Has been racing in similar company and has good experience at this distance. Thomas Stockdale knows the mare well. Recent form has been a bit inconsistent but has the ability to bounce back.
Value pick3rd
2Bella Cinque
Bella Cinque offers excellent value with three consecutive wins and a 3kg claim for Ms D Keane. Has been racing in excellent form and appears ready for the step up in class. The middle barrier should allow her to find a good position in running.
- 1st5TonkinMark Zahra$1.60
- 2nd6MajesticityZac Spain$16.00
- 3rd2Bella CinqueMs D Keane$7.50
- 4th3CheerstothatBlake Shinn$5.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tonkin | 7 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Majesticity | 3 | Zac Spain | Mathew Smerdon | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bella Cinque | 5 | Ms D Keane | G B Andrews | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Cheerstothat | 1 | Blake Shinn | L Smith | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Lunar Module | 4 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Room For Bingo | 6 | Remi Tremsal | Ms R Waymouth | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Soju | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59kg |
Thoroughbred Club of Australia (Bm64)
16:50 local1800mBenchmark 64
Winner4. Mozu MarcassinSP $5.50
★ Top pick3rd
2Khor
The 2kg claim for Ms J Kennedy is significant and the Maher stable is in good form. Has been racing consistently at this level and should appreciate the step up to 1800m. Drawn to get a perfect run.
2nd pick6th
1Wascaly
The 3kg claim for Thomas Prebble helps offset the heavy weight. Has been racing in good form and should be competitive at this level. Versatile racing pattern allows options from the middle barrier.
3rd pick5th
8Girls Girls Girls
Girls Girls Girls brings strong staying credentials with excellent recent form. Craig Williams is a top jockey who can overcome the wide barrier. Has been racing in good form and should appreciate the step up to 1800m. Progressive mare who appears to have plenty of upside.
Value pickWon
4Mozu Marcassin
Mozu Marcassin offers excellent value with consecutive wins and a 3kg claim for Logan Bates. Has been racing in excellent form and appears to be improving with each run. The Matthew Cumani stable knows how to prepare a stayer. Wide barrier is the main concern but has the ability to overcome it.
- 1st4Mozu MarcassinLogan Bates$5.50
- 2nd7Super SolarDamian Lane$8.00
- 3rd2KhorMs J Kennedy$9.00
- 4th6SuperstockJordan Childs$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mozu Marcassin | 7 | Logan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Super Solar | 3 | Damian Lane | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Khor | 2 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Superstock | 4 | Jordan Childs | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Girls Girls Girls | 6 | Craig Williams | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Wascaly | 5 | Thomas Prebble | Smiley Chan | 60.5kg | $3.10 |
| Scr | 3 | Huntly Castle | 1 | Jett Stanley | Declan Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Turn It Up Tommy | 8 | Mark Zahra | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm64)
17:25 local2400mBenchmark 64
Winner11. SpeakSP $2.20
★ Top pick3rd
7Wagon Wheel
Daniel Stackhouse knows the gelding well and should be able to position him perfectly. Has been racing consistently at this level and should appreciate the step up to 2400m. Wide barrier is the main concern but has the ability to overcome it.
2nd pickWon
11Speak
The Maher stable is in good form and the mare has shown ability at staying trips. Wide barrier is a concern but has the ability to overcome it with a patient ride.
3rd pick9th
10Shogun Express
The Payne stable knows how to prepare a stayer and this gelding appears to be improving with each run. Limited experience at this level is the main query but has the ability to be competitive.
Value pick5th
3Gran Caballo
Gran Caballo offers excellent value with the Waterhouse/Bott stable known for their staying types. Has shown ability in Europe and his Australian form is improving with each run. The middle barrier should allow him to find a good position in running.
- 1st11SpeakJamie Kah$2.20
- 2nd4What A CrossCraig Williams$12.00
- 3rd7Wagon WheelDaniel Stackhouse$20.00
- 4th8Winds Of MarchPatrick Moloney$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Speak | 8 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | What A Cross | 2 | Craig Williams | A & J Williams | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Wagon Wheel | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Aaron Purcell | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Winds Of March | 10 | Patrick Moloney | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gran Caballo | 5 | Ethan Brown | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Piercing Sky | 1 | Ms J Kennedy | Matthew Cumani | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Djockovic | 7 | Jordan Childs | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Star Testymony | 6 | Lester J Grace | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Shogun Express | 4 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Eye For An Eye | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Truly Inspired | 11 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 62.5kg | $41.00 |
Stow Storage Solutions (Bm64)
18:00 local1500mBenchmark 64
Winner6. Cavalry ManSP $9.50
★ Top pick7th
4Le Mans
Blake Shinn is a quality jockey who should be able to position her perfectly from the inside gate. Carrying top weight is the main concern but has the class to overcome it.
2nd pick4th
3Truffle Finder
Ben Melham knows the gelding well and has had success with him previously. Has been racing consistently at this level and should be competitive again. Carrying heavy weight is the main concern but has the class to handle it.
3rd pick5th
1Gates
The Moody stable knows how to prepare a horse and this gelding has shown ability at the highest level. Wide barrier is a concern but has the ability to overcome it with a patient ride.
Value pick2nd
8Highlands
Highlands offers excellent value with consecutive wins and the services of in-form jockey Jamie Mott. Has been racing in excellent form and appears to be improving with each run. The middle barrier should allow him to find a good position in running.
- 1st6Cavalry ManDeclan Bates$9.50
- 2nd8HighlandsJamie Mott$5.00
- 3rd7Oxford BlueEthan Brown$6.50
- 4th3Truffle FinderBen Melham$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cavalry Man | 4 | Declan Bates | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Highlands | 5 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Oxford Blue | 3 | Ethan Brown | Julius Sandhu | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Truffle Finder | 6 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 62kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Gates | 7 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Peel The Stickers | 8 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Le Mans | 1 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 5 | Austrata | 2 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | $8.50 |
Senet Gambling Law Experts (Bm64)
18:30 local1500mBenchmark 64
Winner3. PhenomSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Athanatos
Daniel Stackhouse knows the gelding well and has had success with him previously. Has been racing consistently at this level and should appreciate the step up to 1500m. Wide barrier is the main concern but has the ability to overcome it.
2nd pickWon
3Phenom
The Waterhouse/Bott stable knows how to prepare a horse and this filly has shown ability in Sydney. Wide barrier is a concern but has the tactical speed to overcome it.
3rd pick7th
5King's Coronation
Has shown ability in his limited starts and appears to be improving with each run. The middle barrier should allow him to find a good position in running. Limited experience at this level is the main query but has the ability to be competitive.
Value pick6th
2Bancory Bay
Bancory Bay offers excellent value with strong recent form and the services of in-form jockey Jamie Mott. Has been racing in excellent form and appears to be improving with each run. The good barrier should allow him to find a perfect position in running.
- 1st3PhenomBlake Shinn$5.00
- 2nd1AthanatosDaniel Stackhouse$2.35
- 3rd7Ultra BlueJarrod Fry$13.00
- 4th10PulaJamie Kah$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Phenom | 13 | Blake Shinn | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Athanatos | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 61.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ultra Blue | 5 | Jarrod Fry | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Pula | 3 | Jamie Kah | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Navy Heart | 7 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bancory Bay | 4 | Jamie Mott | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | King's Coronation | 6 | Joe Bowditch | D C Harrison | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Game Plan | 2 | Craig Williams | Ms C Alderson | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mcadam | 11 | Damian Lane | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Purler Patch | 12 | Luke Currie | K & K Keys | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Miss Top Gun | 8 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Mrs Secombe | 10 | Billy Egan | Robert Hickmott | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Southern Crescent | 1 | John Allen | Aaron Purcell | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm64)
19:00 local1300mBenchmark 64
Winner2. King ZephyrSP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
2King Zephyr
Jordan Childs is a quality jockey who should be able to position him perfectly from the inside gate. Has been racing consistently at this level and should appreciate the 1300m distance. Carrying heavy weight is the main concern but has the class to overcome it.
2nd pick7th
5Prevailed
Jamie Mott is a quality jockey who knows how to win at Sandown. Has been racing consistently and appears to be improving with each run. Wide barrier is the main concern but has the tactical speed to overcome it.
3rd pick2nd
1Liberami
Jye McNeil is a top jockey who can overcome the wide barrier with a patient ride. Has been racing consistently at this level and should be competitive again. Very wide barrier is the main concern but has the ability to run on strongly late.
Value pick8th
8Sign From Above
Has been racing in excellent form and appears to be improving with each run. The good barrier should allow him to find a perfect position in running.
- 1st2King ZephyrJordan Childs$1.60
- 2nd1LiberamiJye Mc Neil$10.00
- 3rd10FabriceJohn Allen$15.00
- 4th12Jenni The JetEthan Brown$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | King Zephyr | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 61.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Liberami | 16 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Fabrice | 3 | John Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Jenni The Jet | 1 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Hotinherre | 8 | Ben Melham | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Warmosa | 6 | Joe Bowditch | Adele Garraway | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Prevailed | 11 | Jamie Mott | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sign From Above | 5 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Gobbo's Mate | 13 | Jack Hill | R D Purcell | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Juniors Queen | 12 | Remi Tremsal | T T Walsh | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Smoke 'n' Oakum | 10 | Celine Gaudry | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Varane | 9 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Merrigold | 17 | J D Sadler | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Aysgarth | 15 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Narbold | 14 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Divine Thoughts | 7 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Royal Invader | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58kg |
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