Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 1 October 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Act Natural brings the strongest form to this race with 5 seconds from 6 starts. The addition of blinkers for the first time could be the catalyst for a breakthrough win. While yet to salute, his consistency and strong finishing ability make him the top pick.
The filly carries a light weight which is advantageous, and there's potential for improvement second-up. While the barrier is slightly disadvantageous, the combination of a promising debut and Sandown-Hillside's long straight suiting her finishing style makes Path To Profit a solid contender.
Final Moment is dropping significantly in class from her last start in an Open race. She has a strong first-up record with a second from one start and carries a competitive weight. The fair start for 1000m at Sandown-Hillside should suit her. While the long spell is a concern, the class drop and first-up ability make her a strong contender.
The addition of winkers could spark improvement, and there's potential for progress second-up. Sandown-Hillside's long straight should suit his running style. While inexperienced, these factors make him an intriguing value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Proficient | 3 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Final Moment | 6 | Luke Currie | Clayton Douglas | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Act Natural | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Path To Profit | 7 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 52kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | San Pueblo | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Marcus Fahler | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Smoke Screen | 4 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Jetsetter Jack | 5 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $26.00 |
Duntulm Lass shows promising form with a recent 3rd over 1411m. The filly gets in with a light weight and a good barrier. Second-up from a spell, she should be primed to improve. The long straight at Sandown-Hillside should suit her running style, and her consistency suggests she's ready to break through.
Jaguar Paw showed promise with a close 4th on debut over 1100m. The inside draw is advantageous, and the step up to 1400m should suit his running style. With natural improvement expected and a 2kg weight advantage, he's a strong contender but faces stiffer competition than Duntulm Lass.
Paramount Plus comes off a solid 2nd place finish and should improve second-up. While carrying top weight, he has a good record on good tracks and Beau Mertens is a strong jockey booking. The long straight at Sandown-Hillside could suit his running style, making him a genuine place chance.
Snitz Sonic is an unknown quantity from the capable Jason Warren stable. The first-time ear muffs suggest they're expecting a good showing, and Zac Spain is a solid jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sulek | 12 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Snitz Sonic | 8 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Paramount Plus | 7 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Cavalry Scout | 9 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Jaguar Paw | 1 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Duntulm Lass | 2 | M J Dee | J D Sadler | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Veins Within Rock | 10 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Saucito | 6 | Lucinda Doodt | C A Conron | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Tivaci Code | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Top Reward | 3 | John Allen | Clayton Douglas | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ottolenghi | 5 | Jamie Kah | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sorcerer Lass | 11 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg |
Enamorada comes off an impressive 6-length victory last start and boasts a perfect record from one start. While facing a significant class rise, the mare is well-weighted and should be suited by Sandown-Hillside's fair 1300m start. Her limited experience is a concern, but the potential shown in her debut win makes her a strong contender.
Sea Poem has shown consistent winning form with 3 victories from 6 starts, including 2 wins in her last 3 outings. While rising in class and drawing a wider barrier are concerns, her overall form suggests she can be highly competitive in this field.
Siesta comes off a last-start win and boasts a strong place record. Second-up today, there's potential for further improvement. The long straight at Sandown-Hillside should suit her running style. While facing a significant class rise and carrying more weight, her consistent form and second-up potential make her a solid contender in this field.
The mare is well-weighted and should be suited by Sandown-Hillside's fair layout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Enamorada | 4 | Ethan Brown | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 7 | Siesta | 6 | M J Dee | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Altermatum | 5 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Climb The Ladder | 1 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Sea Poem | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Raziah | 3 | Hannah Edgley | S J Richards | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mamuno | 2 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 56kg |
Shockletz presents as the top selection with a strong first-up record and significant class drop. Her overall form is impressive with 4 wins from 8 starts. Despite being unproven at Sandown-Hillside, the long straight should suit her running style. The booking of Harry Coffey is a positive, and the first-up statistics suggest she's ready to fire.
Presser brings solid form into this race with consistent placings in recent starts. With 3 wins from 12 attempts at the mile, the distance suits perfectly. Well-weighted and drawn to get a good run, Presser looks set for another strong performance, though the class rise is a slight concern.
Acta Non Verba comes off a strong win over the same distance and carries a feather weight here. The improving form line is encouraging, but this represents a step up in class. With natural improvement and the light weight, he could be right in the finish, especially given Sandown-Hillside's long straight.
Maktoob presents as an intriguing value option.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Shockletz | 1 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Presser | 5 | Beau Mertens | Gavin Bedggood | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Acta Non Verba | 2 | Logan Bates | D T O''Brien | 52kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Lodbrok | 4 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Mr Vivaci | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Maktoob | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | I''ve Bean Tryin'' | 6 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 54.5kg |
Zambardo stands out as the top selection with excellent recent form and a strong second-up record. While carrying slightly more weight, his overall form and fitness make him the most likely winner.
Seethru presents as a strong contender with recent good form and a significant weight advantage. His previous performance at this track is encouraging. While rising in class is a concern, the weight relief and improving form suggest he could challenge the top pick.
Emphasize benefits from a significant class drop and has a strong record on good tracks. His consistency makes him a solid each-way prospect. The main concerns are the top weight and wider barrier, but the class relief could offset these factors.
While facing a significant class rise, the lightweight status gives him a chance to outperform expectations, making him an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zambardo | 2 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 10 | Seethru | 7 | Logan Bates | Josh Cartwright | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Gates | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Aristonous | 8 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Freud | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Wealdstone | 12 | Patrick Moloney | J T Conlan | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Mercante | 9 | Brad Rawiller | N A Blackiston | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Tolpuddle | 1 | Billy Egan | Andrew Noblet | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | The Printer | 3 | Craig Newitt | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Emphasize | 11 | M J Dee | T Busuttin & N Young | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bellonado | 5 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Exabanoise | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg |
The filly carries the lowest weight and has a strong second-up record. While unproven at this track and distance, her class drop and weight advantage make her the top selection.
Bronte Beach shows promise with a strong win rate and good track record at Sandown-Hillside. While facing a class rise and with limited experience, her strong second-up potential makes her a solid contender.
Subliminal offers value with a solid win rate and good record at the distance. While carrying more weight and drawn wider, the class drop could see her outperform expectations in this field.
Bon Mistress presents as a value selection with her experience and good record at the distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Steel Trap | 1 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 54.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sneaky Sunrise | 4 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bon Mistress | 12 | Zac Spain | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Bronte Beach | 9 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Staunch | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Subliminal | 6 | Ryan Houston | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Double Market | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Beautantes | 3 | Jordan Childs | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Brung King | 2 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | British Poet | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Margie''s Boy | 7 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Kirribilli | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55.5kg |
Autumnheat stands out as the top selection with impressive recent form, including 2 wins from his last 3 starts. The gelding is dropping in class, which is a significant advantage. With proven ability over the distance and on soft tracks, Autumnheat is well-suited to the conditions. The long straight at Sandown-Hillside should mitigate the wider barrier draw concern.
Callawadda presents as a solid contender with consistent form and a strong win rate. The gelding's ability to handle soft tracks and recent win over the same distance are significant positives. While stepping up in class is a challenge, Callawadda's reliability and proven stamina make him well-suited to Sandown-Hillside's testing layout.
Omamori is an improving type with recent winning form and a favorable weight assignment. The booking of top jockey Jamie Kah is a significant positive. While facing a class rise and distance query, the gelding's ability on soft tracks and progressive form make him a legitimate contender, especially with the light weight.
Male Model represents value in this field given his improving form and recent win. The gelding's ability on soft tracks and light weight are advantageous.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Haaland | 9 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Captain Hilfiger | 3 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Callawadda | 7 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Foire De Trone | 4 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Lots To Love | 6 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Highland Glory | 8 | Sarah Field | Dan O''Sullivan | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Autumnheat | 10 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Omamori | 5 | Ethan Brown | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 9th | 7 | Male Model | 11 | Madeline Owen | John Thom | 56kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Captain Electric | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Andrea Leek | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Power Pivot | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | K & K Keys | 57.5kg |
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