★ Top pick4th
8Wetumpka
Wetumpka stands out with a perfect placing record, running second in both career starts. His recent Sandown form is particularly relevant, and the step up to 1300m should suit his racing pattern.
Victoria · Wednesday 10 September 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 placed3/838%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Sportsbet BlackBook Mdn Plate
13:10 local1300mMaiden$5,500,013,025,029,900,000,000,000,000,000
Winner6. Regal AwardSP $2.90
2nd pickWon
6Regal Award
Regal Award brings the highest class form to this maiden, having contested Listed and Open company. The significant class drop combined with being second up from a spell creates a strong winning chance. The Geelong second shows genuine ability, and Blake Shinn's booking indicates stable confidence.
3rd pick8th
7Sea Trader
The Luke Currie booking and gear changes suggest the stable expects a forward showing.
Value pick2nd
2Crusader Voyage
Crusader Voyage offers value as a first-up runner dropping significantly in class. The Canterbury third when fresh shows ability, and the combination of Mark Zahra and first-time tongue tie suggests connections expect improvement.
- 1st6Regal AwardBlake Shinn$2.90
- 2nd2Crusader VoyageMark Zahra$16.00
- 3rd16Irreverent$151.00
- 4th8WetumpkaBen Melham$4.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Regal Award | 11 | Blake Shinn | P Stokes | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Crusader Voyage | 3 | Mark Zahra | C J Waller | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Irreverent | 8 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| 4th | 8 | Wetumpka | 5 | Ben Melham | Peter Gelagotis | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Different Gravy | 4 | Jamie Mott | Henry Dwyer | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Perfect Night | 6 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 12 | Polish Playgirl | 12 | Jamie Kah | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Sea Trader | 14 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 3 | Danzsin | 17 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mahers Landing | 7 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Amedei | 9 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Jenni Moo Moo | 15 | C W McDonald | 56kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Cinturato | 13 | M J Dee | M W Walker | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Heavenly Conquest | 10 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Seven Oceans | 16 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Mr Nipper | 2 | Daniel Kelly | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Soroush | 1 | Damian Lane | Glen Thompson | 58kg |
MRC Member Spring Rewards (Bm78)
13:45 local2400mBenchmark 78$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Paradise StormSP $6.00
★ Top pick3rd
5Dreams Come True
Dreams Come True presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning her only previous attempt here. The Jamie Kah booking and favorable weight of 56.5kg enhance her chances despite the wide draw.
2nd pickWon
2Paradise Storm
Paradise Storm brings strong recent form including a last start win at 2500m, suggesting the step up to 2400m suits. The inside barrier draw and Mark Zahra booking are significant positives, though his lack of Sandown-Hillside experience and class rise present some concerns.
3rd pickScratched
6Karburan
Karburan offers consistency with solid recent form and proven distance ability. His Sandown-Hillside record shows he can compete at this level despite not winning here. The Blake Shinn booking and favorable barrier position enhance his chances, though his overall strike rate remains a concern.
Value pick5th
8She Said
Her 36% win rate and excellent soft track record make her a strong each-way proposition despite the distance and track concerns. The inside barrier and light weight are significant advantages.
- 1st2Paradise StormMark Zahra$6.00
- 2nd9The Autumn BelleHarry Coffey$17.00
- 3rd5Dreams Come TrueJamie Kah$2.60
- 4th1I Am The EmpireRyan Houston$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Paradise Storm | 2 | Mark Zahra | Henry Dwyer | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | The Autumn Belle | 7 | Harry Coffey | Henry Dwyer | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dreams Come True | 9 | Jamie Kah | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | I Am The Empire | 8 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | She Said | 1 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Roaring Engine | 4 | Damian Lane | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Galilaeus | 6 | Declan Bates | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Leaders Listen | 5 | Logan Bates | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Karburan | 3 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg |
Sportsbet Green Tick (Bm64)
14:20 local1000mBenchmark 64$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Point BarrowSP $3.50
★ Top pick2nd
8Shinjina
Shinjina presents as the standout selection with the crucial barrier 1 draw on the fair Sandown-Hillside track. Her second up record of 1 win from 1 start is excellent, and she's shown strong improvement with a recent maiden win at Sale. The inside barrier gives her tactical options in what shapes as a fast tempo race, and her proven ability to place at this track adds confidence.
2nd pickWon
4Point Barrow
Point Barrow brings strong credentials with her perfect record including a Listed placing. However, being second up from a spell with no established pattern at this stage of preparation creates some uncertainty despite her overall quality.
3rd pick6th
5Meisho
Meisho offers solid each-way value with her strong place record and excellent barrier 2 draw. Her recent maiden win shows current form, and she has proven soft track ability. The barrier draw gives her every chance to be prominent early, though her second up record of 0 wins from 2 starts is a concern for win chances.
Value pick5th
2Yamashita''s Gold
- 1st4Point BarrowDaniel Stackhouse$3.50
- 2nd8ShinjinaEthan Brown$2.60
- 3rd7BarariLuke Cartwright$6.00
- 4th3La Astro ChatRhys Mc Leod$19.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Point Barrow | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Shinjina | 1 | Ethan Brown | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Barari | 7 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 3 | La Astro Chat | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Yamashita''s Gold | 6 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Meisho | 2 | Mark Zahra | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Leave No Doubt | 4 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Amping Lass | 5 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg |
Tile Importer (Bm70)
14:55 local1000mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner3. StokkeSP $4.60
★ Top pick5th
8Saluted
2nd pick2nd
10Visual
The extreme 405-day layoff is concerning, but her perfect first-up record and the Freedman/McNeil combination suggest she could be ready to perform fresh despite the class rise.
3rd pickScratched
6Trembles
Trembles brings solid credentials with a 50% strike rate and strong first-up statistics. The Freedman stable's ability to have horses ready first-up adds confidence.
Value pick3rd
4Nextonixs
- 1st3StokkeBlake Shinn$4.60
- 2nd10VisualJye Mc Neil$2.70
- 3rd4NextonixsJamie Kah$7.50
- 4th2Per SempreRyan Hurdle$12.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Stokke | 4 | Blake Shinn | P F Ryan | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Visual | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Nextonixs | 2 | Jamie Kah | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Per Sempre | 3 | Ryan Hurdle | C J Cassar | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Saluted | 1 | Carleen Hefel | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Fileeta | 7 | Jarrod Fry | P Koumis | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Room For Bingo | 10 | Ethan Brown | Ms R Waymouth | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Trembles | 8 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Delicate Lady | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Royal Lass | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Lee & Shannon Hope | 53.5kg |
Sportsbet Feed (Bm70)
15:30 local1600mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Flying ValleySP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
4Flying Valley
Flying Valley presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a last-start win at this track. His soft track record of 3 wins from 6 starts is superior to most rivals, and the step up to 1600m suits his racing pattern. The combination of current form, track suitability, and proven ability at this venue makes him the logical choice despite the slight class rise.
2nd pick3rd
11Shiny New Deel
Shiny New Deel brings solid credentials with a good record at this track and proven ability at the distance. His recent form shows consistency with two placings, and the addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the edge needed. While his overall record is modest, his familiarity with the track and distance makes him a reliable each-way option.
3rd pickScratched
12First Chorus
First Chorus is a progressive mare with excellent recent form including a last-start win at 1600m. Her perfect record at the distance and ability to handle heavy conditions are major positives. While the class rise is significant, her upward trajectory and light racing suggest she can handle the step up. The combination of current form and distance suitability makes her a strong each-way chance.
Value pick7th
10Dramaticus
His record at 1600m is solid, and the light weight of 55.5kg could be decisive in a competitive handicap.
- 1st4Flying ValleyJamie Mott$4.00
- 2nd13SeethruThomas Prebble$31.00
- 3rd11Shiny New DeelBlake Shinn$4.80
- 4th6MasterfulHannah Edgley$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flying Valley | 12 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Seethru | 13 | Thomas Prebble | Josh Cartwright | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Shiny New Deel | 11 | Blake Shinn | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Masterful | 9 | Hannah Edgley | E Jusufovic | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Ambassadorial | 10 | Jordan Childs | Alexander Rae | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mr Vivaci | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Dramaticus | 5 | Luke Cartwright | T & C McEvoy | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Perfuse | 1 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Vail Mountain | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Urban Outlook | 8 | Lachlan King | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Margie''s Boy | 3 | Ben Melham | Peter Gelagotis | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Tijuana | 6 | Rhys Mc Leod | Peter Smith | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 12 | First Chorus | 4 | Damian Lane | L Smith | 56kg |
Stow Storage Solutions (Bm66)
16:05 local1300mBenchmark 66$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner6. She''s Pretty RichSP $21.00
★ Top pick5th
1Nimbustwothousand
The standout selection based on current form and conditions. Last start winner in heavy going carrying big weight, now gets perfect barrier draw and lighter load. Heavy track specialist with 2 wins from 2 starts on worst going. Class rise is manageable given improvement trajectory.
2nd pick10th
10Kirribilli
Lightly raced Snitzel mare dropping significantly in class after Group 3 exposure. The class drop is substantial and her breeding suggests she can handle this level. Long spell is a concern but stable has her ready.
3rd pick2nd
8Enna''s Dream
Quality mare dropping in class with strong second up record.
Value pickScratched
9Entrusting
Lightly raced gelding with significant class drop and strong first up record. The 184-day spell is lengthy but Hayes stable excels with fresh horses. Wide barrier is the main concern.
- 1st6She''s Pretty RichHannah Edgley$21.00
- 2nd8Enna''s DreamJye Mc Neil$6.00
- 3rd13Here The CrowdBen Allen$8.00
- 4th16IlluminanceBeau Mertens$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | She''s Pretty Rich | 6 | Hannah Edgley | Matthew Brown | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Enna''s Dream | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | Alexander Rae | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Here The Crowd | 9 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Illuminance | 3 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Nimbustwothousand | 1 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Aqueduct | 5 | Ryan Houston | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Dollar Shot | 17 | Thomas Stockdale | Ms D Nardino | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Ritzytwenties | 10 | Jamie Mott | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Garnacho | 2 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Kirribilli | 8 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 15 | Esternay | 11 | M J Dee | M W Walker | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Rosalia | 12 | Rose Hammond | Lucinda Boyd | 59kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Miso | 4 | Thomas Prebble | Daniel Bowman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Truffle Finder | 16 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Entrusting | 15 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cinematic Star | 13 | Blake Shinn | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Nepravda | 14 | Damian Lane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm70)
16:40 local1800mBenchmark 70$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner15. Autumn SlideSP $4.80
★ Top pick11th
11Rick''s Cafe
Rick's Cafe is the track specialist with an outstanding record at Sandown-Hillside (3 wins from 5 starts). The 10-year-old mare won her last start here impressively and has proven form at the 1800m distance.
2nd pickWon
15Autumn Slide
Autumn Slide brings solid recent form having finished second at this track last start. Her track experience is valuable, though she's yet to win here. The class rise is manageable given her recent form, and the good barrier draw should allow a forward position in the run.
3rd pickScratched
17Zambardo
Zambardo presents as the standout selection with his strong improving form curve. The 4-year-old has won his last start and recorded three consecutive top-3 finishes, showing genuine ability. His perfect second-up record (1 win from 2 starts) is crucial today. While the class rise is significant, his recent form suggests he's ready for this level. The wide barrier is a concern but his early speed should allow positioning.
Value pickScratched
12Kaazi
Kaazi represents excellent value despite the significant class rise. The lightly raced 4-year-old has won 2 from 3 starts including his last start in heavy conditions. While the step up in class is substantial, his winning margins suggest genuine ability. The wide barrier is concerning but his early form indicates he has the talent to handle this level.
- 1st15Autumn SlideDamian Lane$4.80
- 2nd16RealikaBeau Mertens$5.00
- 3rd4Rich ChampagneCraig Williams$14.00
- 4th13Matriarch RoseDeclan Bates$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Autumn Slide | 9 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 16 | Realika | 10 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rich Champagne | 12 | Craig Williams | Andrew Bobbin | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Matriarch Rose | 1 | Declan Bates | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Blushing Tycoon | 19 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Promised Land | 5 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Natural Ruler | 3 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Dashwood | 2 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Papal Army | 8 | Teodore Nugent | E & D Browne | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Genrichero | 4 | Luke Cartwright | M M Laurie | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Rick''s Cafe | 7 | Rose Hammond | Rhiannon Schiffer | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Gates | 6 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Up And Under | 14 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 14th | 19 | Frank Express | 13 | Carleen Hefel | A Rosolini | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fengarada | 16 | Ryan Houston | J Leek Jnr | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Like A Tiger | 18 | Blake Shinn | Mathew Smerdon | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Kaazi | 15 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Zambardo | 17 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Haaland | 11 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm78)
17:15 local1400mBenchmark 78$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner5. RaikokeSP $5.00
★ Top pick8th
10Trial By Press
Trial By Press presents as the standout selection with her perfect second-up record and strong Good 4 track performance. The mare has shown consistent improvement with 5 wins from 16 starts overall, and Craig Williams' booking from barrier 2 provides tactical advantages. Her recent BM70 win at Caulfield demonstrates she's ready for this class rise.
2nd pickWon
5Raikoke
3rd pick3rd
9He''ll Rip
While his Good 4 track record is concerning, his consistent placing ability and Ben Allen's booking suggest he can run into the placings despite distance and track concerns.
Value pick4th
11Fiddlers Green
- 1st5RaikokeDamian Lane$5.00
- 2nd2Le FerrariHarry Coffey$14.00
- 3rd9He''ll RipBen Allen$3.60
- 4th11Fiddlers GreenRyan Houston$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Raikoke | 11 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Le Ferrari | 5 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | He''ll Rip | 9 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Fiddlers Green | 3 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Our Couver | 4 | Logan Bates | Jerome Hunter | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Eye Of The Eagle | 1 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Keane Enuff | 14 | Jye Mc Neil | Andrea Leek | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Trial By Press | 2 | Craig Williams | G Eurell | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Crown Crusher | 10 | Luke Cartwright | S V Brown | 54kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | My Brothers Keeper | 12 | Stephen Brown | S V Brown | 62kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Justadeel | 8 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Spanish Blaze | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Fearless Freddy | 6 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Dubai Dancer | 13 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 54kg |
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