Rock Them Jools shows the most consistent recent form in the field with three placings in his last five starts. While yet to win, he has soft track experience and an advantageous inside barrier draw, which should suit in these conditions.
Victoria · Wednesday 27 August 2025
Sandown Hillside tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sportsbet Race Previews Mdn Plate
Just Kick has shown promise in her two career starts, placing in both races. While first up from a spell, she's dropping significantly in class from her last start in Listed company, which should be advantageous.
She's showing an improving form trend and is second-up after a good first-up performance. The lightweight and neutral barrier draw are additional positives, though her lack of wins and limited wet track experience are concerns.
Despite no wins, she has shown promise with a placing in her only first-up start. The significant class drop from her last starts in open company to a maiden race is a big advantage. The gear change and inside barrier draw could further improve her chances in this field.
- 1st1Rock Them JoolsBen Melham$2.30
- 2nd6FastobulletCraig Williams$15.00
- 3rd9Just KickDamian Lane$3.50
- 4th8Heavenly ConquestDeclan Bates$18.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rock Them Jools | 2 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Fastobullet | 7 | Craig Williams | G Eurell | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Just Kick | 10 | Damian Lane | E & D Browne | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Heavenly Conquest | 5 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Kakkoii | 9 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Antiquus | 1 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Washington Lilac | 8 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Zouclaire | 3 | M J Dee | C Maher | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Velvet City | 11 | Ethan Brown | Nathan McPherson | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Xingxing | 4 | Blake Shinn | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cisco | 12 | Jamie Mott | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Polish Playgirl | 6 | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg |
MRC Membership Feel The Thrill Mdn Plate
Sassy For Sure presents as the top selection with a strong first-up record and proven ability on Good tracks. The filly's weight advantage and consistent class level performance make her well-suited for this race.
Gunz shows promise as a strong contender with consistent form and recent racing fitness. While carrying top weight, the gelding's proven ability at the distance and neutral barrier draw are advantageous. The main concern is the lack of experience on Good tracks, but overall form suggests a competitive performance.
Yamashita''s Gold presents an interesting proposition with consistent form and an advantageous barrier draw. While yet to secure a win, the combination of factors suggests potential for a breakthrough performance in this race.
While the extended break and limited experience are concerns, the combination of factors suggests potential for a surprise performance.
- 1st5Yamashita''s GoldJamie Mott$8.00
- 2nd1Covert MissionM J Dee$18.00
- 3rd2GunzCraig Williams$4.80
- 4th3Hyde Park CornerJamie Kah$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Yamashita''s Gold | 2 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Covert Mission | 5 | M J Dee | A W Noonan | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gunz | 4 | Craig Williams | S Jokic | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Hyde Park Corner | 6 | Jamie Kah | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Pure Passion | 1 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | Sassy For Sure | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Point Moon | 3 | Ben Melham | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Redcloud | 9 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Melrose | 8 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 56kg | $26.00 |
Sportsbet Jockey Watch (Bm70)
Jennyanydots brings strong recent form into this race, including two wins from her last three starts. She has a proven record at the distance and on soft tracks, which is crucial given the current conditions. The inside barrier draw and weight advantage further enhance her chances in what looks to be a fast-paced race.
Mckeyla presents as a strong contender with a consistent record and proven ability on soft tracks. Her first-up form is encouraging, and the advantageous barrier draw should allow her to settle well in a race likely to be run at a fast tempo. While the class rise is a concern, her overall profile suggests she can be competitive here.
Lovelycut brings a strong overall record into this race, including proven wet track ability which is crucial given the conditions. The significant class drop from her last preparation is a positive, as is her good first-up record. While unproven at this track and distance, her wet track form and strong jockey booking make her a serious contender.
The neutral barrier draw allows for tactical flexibility.
- 1st6JennyanydotsEthan Brown$2.70
- 2nd5Per SempreRyan Hurdle$14.00
- 3rd11Royal LassLuke Cartwright$10.00
- 4th3Lunar ModuleLogan Bates$8.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Jennyanydots | 1 | Ethan Brown | Mitchell Freedman | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Per Sempre | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | C J Cassar | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Royal Lass | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Lee & Shannon Hope | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Lunar Module | 9 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Mckeyla | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg | $2.35 |
| 6th | 10 | Don''t Russia | 8 | Craig Newitt | Craig Blackshaw | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Rosalia | 6 | Ms J Kennedy | Lucinda Boyd | 61.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lovelycut | 4 | Damian Lane | Reece Goodwin | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Daella | 7 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Noble Style | 11 | Linda Meech | Smiley Chan | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Miss Cotoletta | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jason Warren | 57.5kg |
Tile Importer (Bm78)
Dreams Come True presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win last start over 2100m. The mare has proven soft track ability and carries a significant weight advantage.
Karburan comes into this race with solid recent form, including a win and second place in his last two starts. He's proven at the distance and has soft track experience. While carrying more weight than the top pick, his consistency and jockey quality make him a strong contender.
I Am The Empire brings solid credentials to this race with a strong track record and proven ability at the distance and on soft tracks. While carrying top weight, his recent form and track specialization make him a worthy contender. The consistent performance in his last few starts indicates he's in good shape for this race.
Nothingelsematters offers value with recent winning form and proven soft track ability. His recent wins suggest he could be ready for the step up in class.
- 1st10Dreams Come TrueJamie Kah$3.10
- 2nd4JabbawockeezMark Zahra$10.00
- 3rd2I Am The EmpireRyan Houston$8.00
- 4th6KarburanBlake Shinn$2.30
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Dreams Come True | 4 | Jamie Kah | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jabbawockeez | 3 | Mark Zahra | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | I Am The Empire | 1 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Karburan | 8 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Elsie May | 2 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Nothingelsematters | 10 | Beau Mertens | Ms N Burke | 55kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ferago | 9 | Craig Newitt | P F Ryan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Astradeel | 7 | Craig Williams | Adam Chambers | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Captain Electric | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Andrea Leek | 53kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Roaring Engine | 6 | Damian Lane | D T O''Brien | 56kg |
Sportsbet Fast Form (Bm64)
Bold Strike presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including a close second last start. While stepping up in class, recent performances suggest readiness for the challenge. The 7-day backup is a positive for maintaining race fitness.
Farewell To Eire comes into this race second-up with an impressive second-up record. While unproven on heavy tracks, her overall form and class level experience make her a strong contender.
Shiny New Deel enters this race with consistent recent form and a strong track record. While unproven on heavy tracks, the significant class drop from recent races could offset this concern. The top weight is a challenge, but overall form makes him a solid contender.
Autumn Slide presents as a value selection with consistent overall form and recent improvement.
- 1st6Rick''s CafeEmily Pozman$21.00
- 2nd8Autumn SlideMs J Kennedy$17.00
- 3rd3Like A TigerRyan Houston$12.00
- 4th9Bold StrikeMark Zahra$2.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Rick''s Cafe | 12 | Emily Pozman | Rhiannon Schiffer | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Autumn Slide | 4 | Ms J Kennedy | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Like A Tiger | 2 | Ryan Houston | Mathew Smerdon | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Bold Strike | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Captain Hilfiger | 3 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Sir Rockford | 6 | Ben Melham | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Shiny New Deel | 5 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Highland Bling | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 62kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Farewell To Eire | 8 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Grinzinger Earl | 9 | Jamie Mott | Shea Eden | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Male Model | 11 | Craig Atkinson | John Thom | 59kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Manhattan Empire | 13 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Trotter | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Perfect Ten | 10 | Craig Williams | Ms N Burke | 57kg |
Lockettled.Au (Bm64)
Bronte Beach presents as the top selection with an unbeaten record and strong first-up stats. Despite the class rise, her perfect record at this track and distance, combined with a light weight, make her a compelling choice. The mare's potential appears far from fully realized.
King Tut shows strong recent form and consistency, with a proven ability on soft tracks. While rising in class, his favorable weight and barrier draw make him a solid contender. His limited experience at this distance is a minor concern, but overall he presents as a strong second choice.
Howdy presents as a solid third choice with consistent form and proven ability at the distance. His ability to handle soft tracks is a significant advantage given the likely conditions. The top weight is a concern, but his overall profile suggests he can be competitive in this field.
The lightweight status could be advantageous, especially if the track improves.
- 1st3Flying ValleyJamie Mott$11.00
- 2nd13TrapdoorBlake Shinn$2.25
- 3rd11Happy LinkDamian Lane$11.00
- 4th2HowdyLuke Cartwright$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Flying Valley | 3 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Trapdoor | 10 | Blake Shinn | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 11 | Happy Link | 13 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Howdy | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Michael Trotter | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | King Tut | 6 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Armino | 5 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Forsman | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bronte Beach | 2 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 12 | That''swhatshesaid | 11 | Ben Melham | Nathan McPherson | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Masterful | 12 | E Jusufovic | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Maid In Dubai | 8 | Hannah Edgley | Craig Weeding | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Powerful Torque | 7 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chest Of Gold | 1 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Exabanoise | 9 | Jarrod Fry | Chris Calthorpe | 59kg |
Quayclean (Bm70)
Mr Verse brings strong credentials with 3 wins from 7 starts and consistent recent form. While carrying top weight, he has proven ability at the distance and on good tracks. The step up in class is a challenge, but his overall profile suggests he's ready for it.
Mr Vivaci is in strong form with consistent recent performances. He's proven at the distance and carries a light weight. While facing a significant class rise, his second-up record (1 win from 3 starts) and overall form suggest he can be competitive. The lack of experience at this track is a minor concern.
Butternut Princess shows consistent recent form and is dropping in class. While she has only 1 win from 12 starts, she's often in the placings and carries a light weight.
He's proven on soft tracks which could be advantageous.
- 1st1Mr VerseLogan Bates$3.40
- 2nd16Butternut PrincessJamie Kah$4.40
- 3rd6Rich ChampagneMs J Kennedy$151.00
- 4th4Everything CountsZac Spain$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mr Verse | 5 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 16 | Butternut Princess | 9 | Jamie Kah | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Rich Champagne | 12 | Ms J Kennedy | Andrew Bobbin | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Everything Counts | 7 | Zac Spain | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Blushing Tycoon | 8 | Daniel Moor | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Nearing Liberty | 1 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Princess Montecito | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Mr Vivaci | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 7 | Overactive | 10 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Heavenly Eagle | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Almairac | 11 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Al Duca | 14 | Damian Lane | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tolpuddle | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Truffle Finder | 16 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Heed The Omens | 13 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Jareth | 15 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57.5kg |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm78)
Tonkin presents as the top selection with an impressive record of 3 wins from 4 starts, including a perfect 1 win from 1 start at this track and distance. The mare has a strong first-up record and carries a lightweight, which should be advantageous. While facing a class rise, her consistent form and weight advantage make her a strong contender.
Deepfloat Diva shows strong recent form and is well-suited to the distance and likely track conditions. With 2 wins from 8 starts at this distance and a good record on soft tracks, this runner presents as a solid contender. The booking of in-form jockey Damian Lane is a positive, though the class rise presents a challenge.
Call To Glory boasts a strong overall record with 6 wins from 18 starts and is particularly effective at this distance with 4 wins from 13 starts. Recent form has been consistent, and the experienced Craig Williams in the saddle is a plus. However, the wide barrier and top weight present significant challenges in this field.
The mare has been consistent in recent outings and benefits from a light weight and favorable barrier draw.
- 1st15TonkinBen Melham$2.35
- 2nd8KikoLuke Cartwright$6.50
- 3rd3Don''t Hope DoThomas Stockdale$8.50
- 4th11Deepfloat DivaDamian Lane$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Tonkin | 6 | Ben Melham | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kiko | 1 | Luke Cartwright | J T Conlan | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Don''t Hope Do | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Deepfloat Diva | 4 | Damian Lane | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Shirshov | 12 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Dapper Darri | 3 | Thomas Prebble | Shea Eden | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Call To Glory | 13 | Craig Williams | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Lazy Susan | 9 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Hulm | 14 | Luke Currie | P McVicar | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Always Enuff | 10 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mr Exclusive | 11 | Ms J Kennedy | Matthew Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bold Print | 5 | Jamie Kah | Rachael Cunningham | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Wolfy | 15 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Martial Music | 8 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Boonie | 7 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 54kg |
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