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Victoria · Wednesday 25 February 2026

Sandown Hillside tips and results

Our top pick won 6 of 8 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp

15:40 local1300mOpen$55,000
Winner4. Leopard SharkSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
4Leopard Shark

Our price $1.90 · SP $2.40 · Jye McNeil

The standout selection based on being the only proven winner with a maiden victory last start. Perfect record with McNeil and draws ideally in barrier 5.

2nd pick3rd
6Tuzemak

Our price $4.80 · SP $14.00 · Lachlan Neindorf

The narrow margin suggests winning ability is there. Benefits from minimum weight and inside barrier, with Neindorf having a strong record with trainer Goodwin. Class rise is concerning but debut effort was encouraging.

3rd pick4th
3Optimus

Our price $3.40 · SP $3.10 · Craig Williams

First-time gear changes often indicate a horse is ready to perform.

Value pick5th
1Dissident Woods

Our price $15.00 · SP $21.00 · Eoin Walsh

The first-time nose band and top weight allocation suggest some stable confidence. However, Walsh's poor Sandown-Hillside record and complete lack of form data make this a speculative longshot play.

  1. 1st4Leopard SharkJye McNeil$2.40
  2. 2nd2HydrobombDaniel Stackhouse$3.40
  3. 3rd6TuzemakLachlan Neindorf$14.00
  4. 4th3OptimusCraig Williams$3.10
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Leopard Shark5Jye McNeilClayton Douglas58.5kg$2.40
2nd2Hydrobomb2Daniel StackhouseBen, Will & Jd Hayes59kg$3.40
3rd6Tuzemak3Lachlan NeindorfReece Goodwin57kg$14.00
4th3Optimus4Craig WilliamsA & S Freedman59kg$3.10
5th1Dissident Woods1Eoin WalshMatthew Cumani59kg$21.00
6th5Stomping Ground6Celine GaudrayE & D Browne58kg$61.00
R2

Tile Importer Mdn Plate

16:15 local1300mMaiden$55,000
Winner7. Sparkling LuckSP $3.60
★ Top pickWon
7Sparkling Luck

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.60 · Damian Lane

The Pierro gelding maps to settle perfectly for Sandown's long straight.

2nd pick2nd
6Shoma

Our price $5.20 · SP $2.60 · Linda Meech

Shoma brings elite credentials with a Group 1 placing in New Zealand's premier 2YO race. The significant class drop to maiden level, combined with gelding operation and Linda Meech's booking, suggests the stable expects improvement. However, first-up fitness and adaptation to Australian conditions remain question marks despite the obvious class advantage.

3rd pickScratched
5Melian

Our price $4.80 · Craig Williams

Melian announced himself with a strong debut second at Cranbourne, showing genuine ability in good time. The Craig Williams booking and Freedman stable preparation suggest significant improvement second-up. Well-positioned to settle handy from the good barrier and should relish the step up to 1300m at Sandown's spacious layout.

Value pick6th
9Wentworth Falls

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

The significant class drop and gelding operation create appeal, but the 266-day break is a major concern. Daniel Stackhouse's booking suggests stable confidence, making this an interesting value proposition if fitness holds up.

  1. 1st7Sparkling LuckDamian Lane$3.60
  2. 2nd6ShomaLinda Meech$2.60
  3. 3rd3Let It BeelLuke Cartwright$16.00
  4. 4th11Perfect NightMichael Dee$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Sparkling Luck7Damian LaneLloyd Kennewell58kg$3.60
2nd6Shoma2Linda MeechT Busuttin & N Young58kg$2.60
3rd3Let It Beel10Luke CartwrightP G Moody & Katherine Coleman58kg$16.00
4th11Perfect Night3Michael DeeBen, Will & Jd Hayes56kg$5.50
5th4Lollie's Galore12Jordan ChildsP G Moody & Katherine Coleman58kg$31.00
6th9Wentworth Falls8Daniel StackhouseA & S Freedman58kg$6.00
7th10Aurora's Belt9Ethan BrownP G Moody & Katherine Coleman56kg$21.00
8th1Bon Eros5Jamie MottClayton Douglas58kg$31.00
9th8Stars Aligned1Jason MaskiellBrian Lawlor58kg$71.00
10th13Sheistheboss4Logan BatesJack Laing56kg$61.00
Scr2Fatty Finn6Zac SpainCharlotte Littlefield58kg
Scr5Melian11Craig WilliamsA & S Freedman58kg
Scr12Pomah13Lachlan NeindorfD T O'Brien56kg
R3

Sportsbet Feed (Bm64)

16:50 local1500mBenchmark 64$55,000
Winner4. Bel MezyaanSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
4Bel Mezyaan

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.20 · Lachlan Neindorf

Lightly-raced gelding with impressive credentials stepping up significantly in class. His maiden win at Ballarat was authoritative, and he showed good speed in his Sandown-Hillside debut. The Hunter-Neindorf combination is proven, and the barrier draw suits his forward racing style. While the class rise is substantial, his raw ability and tactical advantages make him the most likely winner.

2nd pick3rd
10Russian Choice

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.00 · Thomas Stockdale

Progressive filly showing consistent improvement through her four-start career. The step up to BM64 appears manageable given her trajectory and proven effectiveness around 1400m.

3rd pick7th
8Ornos

Our price $7.50 · SP $13.00 · Michael Dee

The winkers first time and second-up positioning could spark improvement, though his wide draw and recent form inconsistency are concerns.

Value pickScratched
3Victory Tune

Our price $16.00 · Logan Bates

The class drop from recent BM64 attempts is significant, and his partnership with Bates has been successful.

  1. 1st4Bel MezyaanLachlan Neindorf$3.20
  2. 2nd2Suze SpritzLuke Cartwright$8.00
  3. 3rd10Russian ChoiceThomas Stockdale$4.00
  4. 4th5Hallowed HallsEthan Brown$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Bel Mezyaan6Lachlan NeindorfJerome Hunter59.5kg$3.20
2nd2Suze Spritz4Luke CartwrightL Smith58kg$8.00
3rd10Russian Choice8Thomas StockdaleAndrew Noblet57.5kg$4.00
4th5Hallowed Halls2Ethan BrownC J Waller59.5kg$13.00
5th1Mcwoody3Craig WilliamsM W Walker60.5kg$15.00
6th11Cushioned1Jamie MottA & S Freedman56.5kg$8.00
7th8Ornos10Michael DeeD T O'Brien59.5kg$13.00
8th9Organics7Harry CoffeyT & C McEvoy58.5kg$21.00
9th7Muskito5Ben AllenBen, Will & Jd Hayes59.5kg$8.00
Scr3Victory Tune9Logan BatesR D Griffiths58kg
Scr6Hotei Senshi11Damian LaneLuke Oliver59.5kg
R4

Thoroughbred Club of Australia (Bm74)

17:25 local1400mBenchmark 74$55,000
Winner5. TerileeSP $2.50
★ Top pickWon
5Terilee

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.50 · Luke Cartwright

Terilee stands out as the most reliable winning chance with proven soft track ability and a track win at this venue.

2nd pick6th
4All Business

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.00 · Logan Bates

Her recent Geelong victory confirms current form, while her proven wet track ability suits today's soft conditions. The strong finishing style is perfectly suited to Sandown-Hillside's long straight, making her a serious winning threat.

3rd pick4th
6Brutalina

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Jamie Melham

Brutalina offers solid each-way value with her consistent form pattern and proven soft track ability. Though facing a class rise, her wet track credentials and strong connections provide confidence for a competitive showing in this grade.

Value pick8th
8Double Pi

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Zac Spain

The addition of blinkers for the first time suggests connections expect improvement, while her strong finishing style is ideal for Sandown-Hillside.

  1. 1st5TerileeLuke Cartwright$2.50
  2. 2nd7FlowerdaleBen Allen$6.00
  3. 3rd3Trial By PressDamian Lane$13.00
  4. 4th6BrutalinaJamie Melham$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Terilee4Luke CartwrightM C Kent55.5kg$2.50
2nd7Flowerdale6Ben AllenBen, Will & Jd Hayes56kg$6.00
3rd3Trial By Press1Damian LaneG Eurell59kg$13.00
4th6Brutalina5Jamie MelhamM Price & M Kent Jnr57kg$6.00
5th2This Time Girl2Jordan ChildsG M Begg59kg$11.00
6th4All Business7Logan BatesL & T Corstens & W Larkin55.5kg$6.00
7th9Dancingonmyown3Harry CoffeyAdrian Corboy54kg$31.00
8th8Double Pi9Zac SpainP G Moody & Katherine Coleman55.5kg$13.00
9th1Nodachi8Declan BatesNiki O'Shea59kg$41.00
R5

Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm74)

18:00 local2400mBenchmark 74$55,000
Winner9. Hurry CurrySP $9.00
★ Top pick6th
3Bluestone

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.50 · Luke Cartwright

Bluestone emerges as the standout selection with compelling form credentials. The strong Sandown-Hillside record and proven soft track ability make him ideally suited to today's conditions. While stepping up in class, his consistent form pattern and tactical advantages position him as the most reliable winning chance.

2nd pick11th
1Urban Outlook

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Jamie Melham

Urban Outlook arrives in excellent form with back-to-back wins, including a recent BM74 success that validates his class credentials. His proven ability at 2400m and solid wet track record make him well-suited to conditions. The top weight is concerning, but current form momentum and distance experience position him as a strong winning threat despite the weight burden.

3rd pick4th
5Trapalanda

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Ryan Houston

His proven ability at 2400m, including a win, combined with good wet track form makes him competitive. The inside barrier and light weight are significant tactical advantages, though his lack of track experience and mixed recent results provide some concern for consistency.

Value pick9th
8Rainbow Delight

Our price $8.50 · SP $10.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

His recent close second at Cranbourne indicates current form, while his perfect record on soft tracks makes him ideally suited to conditions.

  1. 1st9Hurry CurryMichael Dee$9.00
  2. 2nd14Bright LegendCian Macredmond$31.00
  3. 3rd12ZibulonCeline Gaudray$26.00
  4. 4th5TrapalandaRyan Houston$5.50
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Hurry Curry6Michael DeeD T O'Brien56.5kg$9.00
2nd14Bright Legend7Cian MacredmondJoanne Mugavin54kg$31.00
3rd12Zibulon3Celine GaudrayP A Preusker54.5kg$26.00
4th5Trapalanda1Ryan HoustonAnnabel & Rob Archibald56kg$5.50
5th11Suffolk Star4Tom MaddenP A Preusker55kg$81.00
6th3Bluestone2Luke CartwrightM C Kent57kg$2.50
7th2American Wolf10Jamie MottT Busuttin & N Young59kg$10.00
8th13Motiver11Jye McNeilMitchell Freedman54kg$41.00
9th8Rainbow Delight9Daniel StackhouseBen, Will & Jd Hayes57.5kg$10.00
10th7Lightning Express12Linda MeechAaron Purcell57.5kg$31.00
11th1Urban Outlook5Jamie MelhamJ G Symons & S Laxon59.5kg$9.00
12th6Dartboard15Jack HillBrady Cross57.5kg$71.00
13th15Highland Glory14Lachlan NeindorfDan O'Sullivan54kg$51.00
14th4Eagle Angel8Declan BatesGavin Bedggood58.5kg$19.00
Scr10Customer Service13Craig WilliamsPatrick & Michelle Payne55kg
R6

ive > (Bm66)

18:30 local1300mBenchmark 66$55,000
Winner7. EnamoradaSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
7Enamorada

Our price $2.40 · SP $2.90 · Ethan Brown

Her second-up record is flawless, and despite last start disappointment, the class and speed suggest she's the one to beat. The tongue tie addition indicates stable confidence in addressing previous breathing issues.

2nd pick2nd
8Trapdoor

Our price $3.80 · SP $2.80 · Ben Melham

Trapdoor's perfect soft track record and strong first-up ability make him a serious threat despite the extended spell. The Hawkes stable rarely brings them back underdone, and his soft track specialization suits today's conditions perfectly. Limited experience is concerning but natural ability suggests he can handle the class rise.

3rd pick3rd
9Blue Hawaiian

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Emily Pozman

Blue Hawaiian brings excellent recent form including a last-start win and outstanding consistency with 88% place rate. Her soft track record is solid and the light weight provides a significant advantage. The class rise is manageable given her progressive profile, though the poor barrier creates tactical challenges.

Value pick5th
10Savitri

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Jye McNeil

The soft track win at Warrnambool demonstrates wet track ability, while the light weight and quality connections provide significant advantages.

  1. 1st7EnamoradaEthan Brown$2.90
  2. 2nd8TrapdoorBen Melham$2.80
  3. 3rd9Blue HawaiianEmily Pozman$4.80
  4. 4th2OveractiveJamie Mott$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Enamorada3Ethan BrownC Maher59kg$2.90
2nd8Trapdoor4Ben MelhamM, W & J Hawkes58.5kg$2.80
3rd9Blue Hawaiian2Emily PozmanP G Moody & Katherine Coleman55kg$4.80
4th2Overactive5Jamie MottA & S Freedman60.5kg$15.00
5th10Savitri6Jye McNeilMitchell Freedman56.5kg$6.50
6th6Hot Chips1Ryan HoustonJohn McArdle57.5kg$41.00
7th1Aqueduct7Logan BatesT & C McEvoy58.5kg$31.00
8th5Rich Lover8Celine GaudrayPat Carey & Harris Walker60kg$61.00
Scr3Rock Them Jools9Damian LaneC J Waller60.5kg
Scr4Harmonett10Dakotah KeaneVincent Hall57kg
R7

Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm74)

19:00 local1400mBenchmark 74$55,000
Winner5. Test Of LoveSP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
5Test Of Love

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.60 · Ben Allen

Test Of Love presents the strongest winning chance despite being second-up with poor statistics in that category. The soft track conditions suit perfectly with his 50% win rate on this surface, and the long Sandown straight will help overcome the wide barrier.

2nd pick4th
3Hedonist

Our price $3.80 · SP $2.90 · Jamie Mott

Hedonist brings excellent recent form credentials with his Caulfield placing and Warrnambool victory demonstrating current ability.

3rd pick2nd
6Winsome Star

Our price $4.80 · SP $4.20 · Daniel Stackhouse

Winsome Star's last-start victory at this exact track provides the strongest course-specific form reference in the field. His perfect Sandown-Hillside record and solid soft track credentials align well with today's conditions. The inside barrier maximizes his tactical options, though the significant class rise from BM66 presents a genuine challenge to his winning chances.

Value pickScratched
8Legio Ten

Our price $6.00 · Damian Lane

Legio Ten represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from BM84 to BM74 with strong soft track credentials.

  1. 1st5Test Of LoveBen Allen$2.60
  2. 2nd6Winsome StarDaniel Stackhouse$4.20
  3. 3rd9KaaziRyan Houston$17.00
  4. 4th3HedonistJamie Mott$2.90
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Test Of Love9Ben AllenBen, Will & Jd Hayes58.5kg$2.60
2nd6Winsome Star3Daniel StackhouseJ G Symons & S Laxon58.5kg$4.20
3rd9Kaazi7Ryan HoustonAnnabel & Rob Archibald54kg$17.00
4th3Hedonist5Jamie MottTom Dabernig59kg$2.90
5th1Spanish Blaze6Ethan BrownA & S Freedman61.5kg$20.00
6th7Boga Legend4Jye McNeilMitchell Freedman58kg$13.00
7th4Kurakka2Thomas StockdaleC Maher59kg$26.00
Scr2Rhinoceros8Will GordonE & D Browne61kg
Scr8Legio Ten1Damian LaneReece Goodwin58kg
R8

Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm66)

19:30 local1800mBenchmark 66$55,000
Winner4. Flag FlyerSP $15.00
★ Top pick6th
2Figlio D'argento

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.60 · Jordan Childs

2nd pick3rd
9Understudy

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Damian Lane

The inside barrier draw and quality jockey booking suggest stable confidence, while his restricted grade victory over 1700m demonstrates stamina for this distance.

3rd pick8th
3Savisanta

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Logan Bates

Savisanta brings strong recent winning form and the Chris Waller stable advantage. His last-start victory was dominant, and second-up placement suggests continued improvement.

Value pick10th
6Revolver

Our price $18.00 · SP $19.00 · Thomas Stockdale

His distance record and improving trajectory suggest he can handle the class rise, while the long Sandown straight suits his finishing style. Soft track inexperience is the main concern.

  1. 1st4Flag FlyerJake Noonan$15.00
  2. 2nd1Bring ForthLuke Cartwright$12.00
  3. 3rd9UnderstudyDamian Lane$6.50
  4. 4th7Thinking GoldZac Spain$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Flag Flyer13Jake NoonanG Eurell60.5kg$15.00
2nd1Bring Forth12Luke CartwrightM Price & M Kent Jnr60kg$12.00
3rd9Understudy2Damian LaneM Price & M Kent Jnr58.5kg$6.50
4th7Thinking Gold10Zac SpainP G Moody & Katherine Coleman59.5kg$21.00
5th12So Suave9Ben MelhamC J Waller57.5kg$5.50
6th2Figlio D'argento6Jordan ChildsMark & Levi Kavanagh62kg$3.60
7th10Empress Of The Sun1Ethan BrownC Maher58kg$14.00
8th3Savisanta5Logan BatesC J Waller59.5kg$5.00
9th13Twilight Elegance7Ben AllenC Maher57.5kg$20.00
10th6Revolver4Thomas StockdaleArchie Alexander59.5kg$19.00
11th8Fam Gorman11Daniel StackhouseClay Beasy58.5kg$26.00
Scr5Perfect Ending8Eoin WalshMatthew Cumani60kg
Scr11Cyclone Harmony14Jye McNeilPeter Gelagotis57.5kg
Scr14Squander3Tom MaddenAaron Purcell55.5kg

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