★ Top pick3rd
8Mini Angel
Progressive filly showing excellent consistency with strong placing record. Maps to get perfect run midfield with strong rider and should be ready to peak.
Victoria · Wednesday 21 May 2025
Sandown Hillside tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Sportsbet Fast Form Mdn Plate
12:25 local1300mMaiden$5,500,013,025,029,900,000,000,000,000,000
Winner9. Sky SistaSP $7.00
2nd pick6th
6Diosa
Well-bred Waller filly dropping significantly in class after solid provincial form. Gets in well at the weights and should appreciate the step up in trip. Expect strong finishing burst.
3rd pick7th
4Verhoeven
Lightly-raced gelding showing promise for leading stable. Expect further improvement.
Value pick4th
10Tamahine
Fresh specialist from top stable who typically runs well first-up. Draw allows options and stable likely to have her ready.
- 1st9Sky SistaJamie Kah$7.00
- 2nd7House Of LordsBen Allen$11.00
- 3rd8Mini AngelMark Zahra$3.00
- 4th10TamahineEthan Brown$4.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Sky Sista | 7 | Jamie Kah | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | House Of Lords | 4 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Mini Angel | 5 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Tamahine | 2 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Vellasmachine | 6 | Alana Kelly | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Diosa | 8 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Verhoeven | 9 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 2 | I Am Titan | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Builtthiscity | 3 | D J Walkley | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Brutify | 10 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg |
Thoroughbred Club of Australia Hcp
13:00 local1000mOpen$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner9. SamudraSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
9Samudra
Drawn to get the perfect trail behind likely leaders and carries a nice light weight. The Melham/Walker combination has a strong strike rate with juveniles.
2nd pick3rd
1Latin Boss
Brings the strongest exposed form to the race with a recent win and competitive run in stronger company. The wide barrier is offset by good tactical speed and Blake Shinn's booking is significant. Main danger to favorite.
3rd pick4th
4High On The Hill
Represents leading stable and jockey combination that rarely miss with well-prepared juveniles. The wide draw is a concern but likely to get good cover and strong tempo should suit.
Value pick5th
7Victory Tune
Has been running on well in similar company and gets significant weight relief. The strong tempo should suit his finishing style and 3kg claim is valuable.
- 1st9SamudraBen Melham$1.80
- 2nd5I''mateezJye Mc Neil$21.00
- 3rd1Latin BossBlake Shinn$3.40
- 4th4High On The HillMark Zahra$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Samudra | 3 | Ben Melham | M W Walker | 56kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | I''mateez | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Alexander Rae | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Latin Boss | 8 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | High On The Hill | 9 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Victory Tune | 6 | Logan Bates | R D Griffiths | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Conical Net | 7 | Jamie Kah | James Cummings | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Blue Ensign | 2 | Fred W Kersley | S J Richards | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ground Control | 4 | Joe Bowditch | P Stokes | 58kg | |
| 6 | Lonstar | 5 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg |
Sportsbet Blackbook (Bm64)
13:35 local1000mBenchmark 64$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Salsa FellowSP $15.00
★ Top pick3rd
4Foxenberg
Natural improvement expected second-up and gets in well at the weights. The time and manner of the debut win suggests ready for this class rise.
2nd pick4th
3Close To Midnight
Consistent performer who has strong form around this track and distance. Well drawn to get a nice run just off the speed and looks well weighted after the claim. Recent form has been solid without winning but ready to peak now.
3rd pickScratched
1Jahangir
Progressive type who has won 2 from 3 and looks to have more improvement to come. The Mark Zahra booking is significant and while up in class, has shown enough ability to be competitive. Barrier makes it tricky but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Value pickScratched
7Express Yo''self
Fresh runner who gets significant weight relief and the services of Jamie Kah. The first-time nose roll could spark improvement.
- 1st2Salsa FellowMr M Aitken$15.00
- 2nd6HeinousRyan Houston$8.50
- 3rd4FoxenbergJamie Mott$1.90
- 4th3Close To MidnightBen Allen$3.10
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Salsa Fellow | 1 | Mr M Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Heinous | 2 | Ryan Houston | Jason Warren | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Foxenberg | 3 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Close To Midnight | 8 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 5 | Mr Markle | 4 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Grand Intention | 7 | Blake Shinn | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Jahangir | 6 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Express Yo''self | 5 | Jamie Kah | Amy & Ash Yargi | 57kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm74)
14:10 local1000mBenchmark 74$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner13. StokkeSP $3.40
★ Top pickWon
13Stokke
Lightly-raced mare showing excellent progression through grades with strong fresh record. Gets all favors from barrier 1 with top jockey Blake Shinn aboard. Clear top pick despite class rise.
2nd pick7th
5Bella Cinque
Consistent mare with excellent record at the distance. Gets good run from barrier 6 with top jockey Ben Melham. Fresh but has performed well off breaks previously. Main danger to top pick despite class rise.
3rd pick9th
7Fully Calculated
Progressive 3yo filly from strong stable getting weight relief. Good barrier draw and consistent form suggest ready for metropolitan grade. Mark Zahra booking a positive and should get good run in transit despite likely fast tempo.
Value pick6th
4Smart Little Miss
Consistent mare with strong fresh record and proven metropolitan ability. John Allen booking significant and has performed well down straight previously.
- 1st13StokkeBlake Shinn$3.40
- 2nd8Thinking Of GertyLuke Currie$16.00
- 3rd12She Daresthe DevilLuke Cartwright$21.00
- 4th2ShaimeEthan Brown$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Stokke | 1 | Blake Shinn | P F Ryan | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Thinking Of Gerty | 9 | Luke Currie | Ms G Johnstone | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | She Daresthe Devil | 2 | Luke Cartwright | R J Besanko | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Shaime | 8 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Divino Cavallo | 11 | Jamie Kah | R D Griffiths | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Smart Little Miss | 10 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bella Cinque | 6 | Ben Melham | G B Andrews | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Krysanova | 5 | Jamie Mott | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Fully Calculated | 4 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Geminga | 3 | Ms J Kennedy | Gary Boyce | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dazzling Lucy | 7 | Ms D Keane | A W Noonan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Kiko | 12 | Logan Bates | J T Conlan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fragile Love | 13 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Feed (Bm70)
14:45 local2400mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner8. BluestoneSP $15.00
★ Top pick3rd
2Muktamil
Brings the strongest form credentials with a perfect record at track/distance and consistent performances in similar company. Recent runs suggest he's ready to peak third-up and the step up to 2400m suits perfectly. Well-weighted considering his class.
2nd pick2nd
10Diwali
Progressive stayer who has been building nicely towards this trip. Last start fourth in stronger company was full of merit and drops significantly in weight here. Should get a nice run midfield and looks ready to peak.
3rd pick6th
3Cable Dancer
Reliable stayer who brings strong metropolitan form credentials. Can race handy or back which gives options from the wide gate. While recent form has been mixed, he's proven at this level and distance.
Value pickWon
8Bluestone
Lightly raced improver who brings a progressive profile into this race. Last start win was strong and while this is harder, he gets in well at the weights from a good draw. The step up in trip looks suitable based on his racing pattern.
- 1st8BluestoneBen Allen$15.00
- 2nd10DiwaliLogan Bates$3.00
- 3rd2MuktamilJamie Mott$4.60
- 4th12Sun GiftBlake Shinn$7.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Bluestone | 3 | Ben Allen | M C Kent | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Diwali | 6 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Muktamil | 10 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Sun Gift | 4 | Blake Shinn | D T O''Brien | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Cunning Fox | 13 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Cable Dancer | 14 | Beau Mertens | Charlotte Littlefield | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Cecchetti | 15 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Eye For An Eye | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | J Leek Jnr | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Sea Strike | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Fam Gorman | 5 | Luke Currie | C Vidotto & C Beasy | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Sparkle Link | 12 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Galilaeus | 2 | Ethan Brown | A & S Freedman | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tajawal | 16 | Mark Zahra | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Right Now | 7 | Luke Cartwright | S B Laming | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | St Vincents Garden | 8 | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | In Your Hands | 11 | Andrea Leek | 54.5kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm70)
15:20 local1800mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner16. CallmeaniconSP $3.70
★ Top pick4th
19Professor Pickles
Progressive type who has been working through his grades nicely. Gets in light and draws the rails which should allow him to take up a forward position. Recent form has been excellent and stable is in good form.
2nd pickScratched
6Half Yours
Progressive type who has shown excellent tactical versatility and a strong finishing burst in recent wins. The addition of blinkers suggests further improvement and maps to get an ideal run just off the speed. Well weighted and the step up in trip looks ideal at this stage of preparation.
3rd pickScratched
13Boardrider
Lightly raced improver who has shown plenty of ability in easier company. Gets in well at the weights and draws to get a perfect run behind the speed. Jamie Kah booking a significant positive and stable showing excellent form.
Value pick2nd
7Musgrave
Gets significant weight relief and should appreciate the likely strong tempo.
- 1st16CallmeaniconBen Melham$3.70
- 2nd7MusgraveRyan Houston$7.50
- 3rd15JennivamooseCraig Newitt$15.00
- 4th19Professor PicklesTeodore Nugent$3.70
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Callmeanicon | 12 | Ben Melham | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Musgrave | 11 | Ryan Houston | L Smith | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 15 | Jennivamoose | 16 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 19 | Professor Pickles | 1 | Teodore Nugent | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 5 | Star Buyer | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sir Davy | 3 | Ms D Keane | D J McCarthy | 61kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Dashwood | 15 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Staunch | 4 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Bellakai | 19 | Luke Currie | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Corona Lad | 14 | Luke Cartwright | Nathan Dunn | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 20 | Undaunting | 13 | Fred W Kersley | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Nassak Diamond | 7 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Paradise Storm | 17 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Flossing | 10 | Thomas Prebble | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Half Yours | 8 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Funambulist | 6 | Daniel Moor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Albanian I Am | 9 | Ben Allen | E P Francese | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Boardrider | 5 | Jamie Kah | C W McDonald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Way Up High | 18 | Dan O''Sullivan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Myers Reward | 20 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 58kg |
Quayclean (Bm70)
15:55 local1500mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner12. Surprise ComingSP $5.50
★ Top pick2nd
7Impending Link
Progressive type dropping from stronger grade with ideal setup from barrier 5. Recent form includes strong performances against better opposition and gets Blake Shinn from a perfect draw. Maps to get perfect run behind speed and proven strong late.
2nd pick4th
19Howdy
Lightly raced improver coming off strong win at Sale. Gets perfect run from barrier 3 with Ben Allen continuing association. Still untapped and while this is harder, racing like there's more in store.
3rd pickScratched
13Until Valhalla
Mare with strong fresh record dropping significantly in class. Gets in well at the weights after claim and drawn to get perfect run midfield. Recent trials suggest ready to fire fresh and stable in good form.
Value pickWon
12Surprise Coming
Talented type with strong form references through better races. Fresh up with Jamie Kah booked and gets in well at weights after dropping in class.
- 1st12Surprise ComingJamie Kah$5.50
- 2nd7Impending LinkBlake Shinn$3.30
- 3rd3Russian MeteorJamie Mott$7.00
- 4th19HowdyBen Allen$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Surprise Coming | 19 | Jamie Kah | R W Huxtable | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Impending Link | 5 | Blake Shinn | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Russian Meteor | 12 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 62.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 19 | Howdy | 3 | Ben Allen | Michael Trotter | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Gottabesavvy | 11 | Thomas Prebble | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Peel The Stickers | 14 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Flamin'' Romans | 20 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Maui Man | 2 | Jordan Childs | Thomas Nikolic | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 9 | The Genius | 18 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Titan Of Choice | 8 | Koby Jennings | Peter Gelagotis | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Princess Nefertiti | 1 | Jett Stanley | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Almairac | 16 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Arizona Activist | 17 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Boltsaver | 9 | Rhys Archard | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Navy King | 7 | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Until Valhalla | 10 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Nana''s Wish | 13 | Ben Melham | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Subrising | 4 | Harry Coffey | N A Blackiston | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Shultzy | 6 | Lachlan King | Pat Cannon | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Hennessy Lad | 15 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm70)
16:30 local1300mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner6. Empressive EnuffSP $7.00
★ Top pick7th
2Kahhof
Progressive type with strong form credentials dropping back from higher grade races. Maps to get perfect run behind likely leaders and has proven ability at track/distance. Jye McNeil booking significant and recent trials suggest ready to fire.
2nd pick8th
10Tango Jewel
Mare in peak form after dominant last start victory. Gets in well at weights after claim and drawn to get perfect run. Previous track form solid and should be right at peak now fourth run this prep.
3rd pickScratched
17Lowlands
Gets in light and Jamie Kah booking suggests stable confidence. Wide gate the main query but should get good pace to chase.
Value pickWon
6Empressive Enuff
Talented but inconsistent galloper who races well fresh and has strong track statistics. Maps to get good run midfield and should be strong late.
- 1st6Empressive EnuffTeodore Nugent$7.00
- 2nd8Darts DalyJacob Noonan$31.00
- 3rd12StormfrontLogan Bates$13.00
- 4th5Vail MountainMark Zahra$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Empressive Enuff | 8 | Teodore Nugent | D Binaisse | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Darts Daly | 1 | Jacob Noonan | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Stormfront | 9 | Logan Bates | C W McDonald | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Vail Mountain | 5 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Better Link | 10 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Outta Compton | 17 | Luke Cartwright | Mark C Webb | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Kahhof | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | J F Moloney | 61.5kg | $2.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Tango Jewel | 2 | Ryan Houston | Jamie Edwards | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Another Nephew | 18 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Reservoir Dog | 11 | Logan McGill | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | British Columbia | 7 | Thomas Prebble | G M Begg | 62kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Gronkowski | 3 | Clayton Douglas | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | He''ll Rip | 13 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Grid Girl | 14 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Varane | 15 | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Kissed By Evie | 6 | Rhys Archard | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | La Casona | 12 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Lowlands | 16 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 54kg |
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