Sandown Hillside tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.10 · Robert Whearty

Kirkhoepasse showed plenty of promise on debut when finishing a solid 3rd over 1300m at Cranbourne. The C Maher-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 3 and gets the services of in-form jockey Robert Whearty (5 wins from 14 rides). The step up to 1600m looks ideal for this well-bred daughter of Ole Kirk, and natural improvement second-up should see her very hard to beat.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Damian Lane

Mike's Hope showed promise on debut when finishing 3rd over 1400m at Cranbourne. The Hayes-trained gelding gets the services of top jockey Damian Lane and should appreciate the step up to 1600m. Drawn well in barrier 7, he should get a nice run midfield and be finishing strongly. The stable knows how to prepare a horse and natural improvement is expected second-up.

Our price $5.00 · SP $11.00 · John Allen

The Andrew Noblet-trained gelding drops significantly in class here and the removal of the nose roll could spark improvement. John Allen is a quality jockey booking and despite the top weight and slightly awkward barrier, this horse has the form credentials to be right in the finish.

Our price $4.00 · SP $9.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

Magic Drum brings winning momentum with victories in his last two starts. Daniel Stackhouse is a capable jockey with a solid record at Sandown-Hillside. The class rise is the main concern, but his recent form suggests he's racing in career-best condition and should be competitive.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Jackson Radley

Matawai brings excellent credentials at the 1400m distance with 2 wins and 2 placings from 9 starts. Her record at Sandown is also strong with 2 placings and a third from 5 starts. She's been racing consistently with a 3rd last start at Pakenham and has drawn well in barrier 2. The slight class drop helps her chances, though the apprentice jockey is a query with no wins from 7 rides at this track.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.10 · Craig Williams

Her recent form is rock solid with 3 placings from her last 4 starts, including a strong finishing 4th last start over 2500m. Has proven staying credentials with a placing at 3000m and gets the services of Craig Williams. Perfectly suited by the long Sandown-Hillside straight where her strong finishing burst can be fully utilized.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Jamie Melham

Her recent form includes two runner-up finishes from her last five starts, and she's well-weighted with just 54kg. While she's yet to race at 3000m, her staying credentials suggest she'll handle the trip. Jamie Melham is riding in good form with 3 wins from his last 20 rides. The wide barrier is the main concern.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.80 · Luke Cartwright

Lim's Smythe comes off a last-start win over 1717m and brings consistent form with 4 wins, 2 seconds and 4 thirds from 20 starts. He's dropping slightly in class and has proven form on good tracks with 4 wins from 15 starts. Jockey Luke Cartwright is in good form with 5 wins from his last 20 rides.

Our price $10.00 · SP $15.00 · Fred W Kersley

She's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and has been placing consistently with 3 placings from her last 5 starts. While stepping up significantly in class, she has a jockey who knows her well with Fred Kersley having won on her previously.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.70 · Damian Lane

Ornos brings significant class to this race, dropping back from Group 2 company where he was competitive. The gelding is proven on good tracks with a 1-2-0 record from 5 starts. Damian Lane is a quality jockey booking and should give him every chance.

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.80 · Daniel Stackhouse

Off Their Perch brings a perfect record of top-three finishes (1-1-1 from 3 starts) and has shown ability across different conditions. The filly is well-weighted with 57.5kg and has the tactical versatility to adapt to different race scenarios. Daniel Stackhouse is a solid jockey booking for this assignment.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · John Allen

The gelding won impressively last start over 1300m and draws perfectly in barrier 2 to get an economical run. John Allen is a quality jockey booking and should give him every chance from the good gate.

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.75 · Beau Mertens

Enamorada brings the strongest form credentials despite limited racing experience. While first-up from a spell, she has won fresh previously and represents the Maher stable who excel with horses resuming. The class rise is offset by her clear ability advantage.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.50 · Ryan Houston

Russian Front brings strong recent form with three consecutive placings and has the advantage of race fitness, having run just 6 days ago. While his win strike rate is modest, his consistency and current form make him a genuine place chance in this field.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.20 · Jamie Mott

Has been competing in similar or higher class races and brings strong metropolitan form. Jamie Mott knows her well and should position her ideally to capitalize on the long Sandown straight. The expected fast tempo should suit her finishing style.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Luke Cartwright

Progressive gelding who has been racing consistently with a win and two placings from his last three starts. Luke Cartwright is in excellent form and knows how to ride this track well. The long Sandown straight should suit his finishing style, and he has proven adaptable to various race tempos.