Sandown Hillside tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Luke Nolen

Let It Beel brings solid form credentials with a 3rd place finish last start on heavy ground. The Moody & Coleman-trained gelding has shown ability in stronger company and should appreciate the step up to 1600m. With Luke Nolen aboard from a good draw, he looks a genuine place chance and main danger to the top selection.

Our price $12.00 · SP $71.00 · Rhys Mc Leod

The Jarrod Robinson-trained gelding has performed well at this distance previously and the addition of blinkers first time could spark significant improvement.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.60 · Craig Williams

Expanding Power brings solid credentials with a last-start 2nd placing at Moe. The filly gets in well at the weights with 56kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 7. Craig Williams is a significant jockey booking, and her proven ability on rain-affected tracks is a major plus for today's Soft 6 conditions. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on her finishing efforts.

Our price $7.50 · SP $6.50 · Ethan Brown

She's shown ability when placed in both career starts and has a good record when fresh. From barrier 5, Ethan Brown should give her every chance, and the Maher stable excels with horses resuming.

Our price $6.50 · SP $13.00 · Beau Mertens

Lunar Module brings excellent 1000m credentials (4 wins from 7 starts) and is second-up from a spell where she has a win from 3 attempts. While rising in class is a concern, her weight is suitable and she handles soft tracks well with placings.

Our price $4.80 · SP $4.20 · Luke Cartwright

Martial Music brings strong credentials with 5 wins from 14 starts at this distance and an excellent soft track record (3 wins from 9 starts). His recent form is solid with a close second last start at this track. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, he's proven at this level and has placed twice from three attempts at Sandown-Hillside. Represents a solid chance.

Our price $5.20 · SP $6.00 · Craig Williams

Majesticity brings a perfect first-up record (2 from 2) and strong distance credentials (2-1-1 from 5 starts). She's placed at this track previously and has won on soft going. The 203-day spell is a concern, but her first-up statistics suggest she can perform fresh. Barrier 8 is advantageous with the current track bias, and while she's rising slightly in class, her overall profile suggests she can be competitive.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Craig Williams

Quality mare resuming from a spell with a strong first-up record of 3:0-0-2. The booking of Craig Williams is a major positive, and she should get a perfect run from barrier 7. The gear changes (blinkers off, visors on) suggest connections are looking to sharpen her up.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Mark Zahra

Lightly-raced mare having just her second run back from a spell with a solid second-up record of 2:0-1-1. She ran well first-up when third in heavy conditions at Bendigo and should improve significantly. The booking of Mark Zahra is significant, and she's dropping in class from her autumn campaign where she contested Group races.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.50 · Luke Cartwright

Her record at the mile is strong (5:1-2-0), and she's proven on soft going (3:1-1-0). While she's rising in class, she's well-weighted with 56.5kg and gets a good run from barrier 6.

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.00 · Ben Melham

Ritzytwenties presents as a strong second-up proposition with an impressive record of 2 wins from 3 second-up attempts. The drop back in class from BM70 company is ideal, and his soft track record (1 win, 1 place from 4 starts) suggests the conditions won't be an issue. Ben Melham taking the ride is another positive.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Craig Williams

Perfect Ten is a progressive mare who brings solid recent form into this race, having finished 3rd two starts back in similar company. She carries just 56kg and has a strong record on soft tracks with 1 win and 2 thirds from 3 starts. The 35-day freshen-up could prove beneficial for this lightly-raced mare.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Mark Zahra

Leonchroi represents excellent value as a lightly-raced gelding with a perfect second-up record, having won his only previous second-up attempt. While he was disappointing last start when 4th in a BM62, he drops 2.5kg here and gets the services of top jockey Mark Zahra. The inside draw is ideal for this race, and as a lightly-raced 4YO with only 3 career starts, there's significant upside potential.

Our price $3.80 · SP $2.30 · Ben Melham

Blue Hawaiian brings exceptional consistency with placings in all six career starts including a win and two seconds on soft tracks. Her recent runner-up finish in heavy conditions at Seymour demonstrates her wet track aptitude. Well-weighted and drawn to get a good run midfield, she represents the most reliable winning chance in a race where many runners face class or condition queries.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Logan Bates

Consistent gelding with an excellent place record (10:2-4-0) who should get the perfect run from barrier 1. Second-up today after a good second at Seymour and has performed well on soft tracks previously. Expect him to be right in the finish.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Luke Nolen

First-up specialist from the Moody & Coleman yard who has won fresh before. Dropping significantly in class after competing in open company at Flemington last preparation. Has won on soft going previously which suits today's conditions. Luke Nolen sticks with him and from barrier 7 should get a nice midfield position. Ready to run well fresh.

Our price $6.50 · SP $15.00 · Rose Hammond

Shaalute is a progressive 4yo with an impressive 29% win strike rate, having won 4 from 14 overall including 2 of his last 3 starts. While stepping up in class from BM58 company, his dominant synthetic form suggests he has the ability to handle this level. The advantageous barrier 3 draw should allow him to settle in a forward position, and the 57.5kg is favorable. Main query is his turf ability, but his overall profile suggests he can make the transition.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.80 · Luke Nolen

Street Lark is a lightly-raced mare with significant upside, having won or placed in 3 of her 4 career starts. Second-up today, she should improve sharply from her first-up run where she finished 6th in heavy conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but her tactical speed should allow her to find a position. Weight advantage is significant.

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

His soft track record is impressive with 2 wins from 5 attempts, making him well-suited to today's conditions. Barrier 7 should allow him to settle midfield and use his strong finishing burst.