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.
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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Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp
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.
First-time gear changes often indicate a horse is ready to perform.
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.
- 1st4Leopard SharkJye McNeil$2.40
- 2nd2HydrobombDaniel Stackhouse$3.40
- 3rd6TuzemakLachlan Neindorf$14.00
- 4th3OptimusCraig Williams$3.10
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Leopard Shark | 5 | Jye McNeil | Clayton Douglas | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hydrobomb | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tuzemak | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Optimus | 4 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 1 | Dissident Woods | 1 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Stomping Ground | 6 | Celine Gaudray | E & D Browne | 58kg | $61.00 |
Tile Importer Mdn Plate
The Pierro gelding maps to settle perfectly for Sandown's long straight.
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.
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.
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.
- 1st7Sparkling LuckDamian Lane$3.60
- 2nd6ShomaLinda Meech$2.60
- 3rd3Let It BeelLuke Cartwright$16.00
- 4th11Perfect NightMichael Dee$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sparkling Luck | 7 | Damian Lane | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Shoma | 2 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Let It Beel | 10 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Perfect Night | 3 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Lollie's Galore | 12 | Jordan Childs | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Wentworth Falls | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Aurora's Belt | 9 | Ethan Brown | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bon Eros | 5 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Stars Aligned | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Brian Lawlor | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Sheistheboss | 4 | Logan Bates | Jack Laing | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fatty Finn | 6 | Zac Spain | Charlotte Littlefield | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Melian | 11 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pomah | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 56kg |
Sportsbet Feed (Bm64)
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.
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.
The winkers first time and second-up positioning could spark improvement, though his wide draw and recent form inconsistency are concerns.
The class drop from recent BM64 attempts is significant, and his partnership with Bates has been successful.
- 1st4Bel MezyaanLachlan Neindorf$3.20
- 2nd2Suze SpritzLuke Cartwright$8.00
- 3rd10Russian ChoiceThomas Stockdale$4.00
- 4th5Hallowed HallsEthan Brown$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Bel Mezyaan | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jerome Hunter | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Suze Spritz | 4 | Luke Cartwright | L Smith | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Russian Choice | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hallowed Halls | 2 | Ethan Brown | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Mcwoody | 3 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Cushioned | 1 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ornos | 10 | Michael Dee | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Organics | 7 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Muskito | 5 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Victory Tune | 9 | Logan Bates | R D Griffiths | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Hotei Senshi | 11 | Damian Lane | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg |
Thoroughbred Club of Australia (Bm74)
Terilee stands out as the most reliable winning chance with proven soft track ability and a track win at this venue.
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.
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.
The addition of blinkers for the first time suggests connections expect improvement, while her strong finishing style is ideal for Sandown-Hillside.
- 1st5TerileeLuke Cartwright$2.50
- 2nd7FlowerdaleBen Allen$6.00
- 3rd3Trial By PressDamian Lane$13.00
- 4th6BrutalinaJamie Melham$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Terilee | 4 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Flowerdale | 6 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Trial By Press | 1 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Brutalina | 5 | Jamie Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | This Time Girl | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | All Business | 7 | Logan Bates | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Dancingonmyown | 3 | Harry Coffey | Adrian Corboy | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Double Pi | 9 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Nodachi | 8 | Declan Bates | Niki O'Shea | 59kg | $41.00 |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm74)
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.
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.
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.
His recent close second at Cranbourne indicates current form, while his perfect record on soft tracks makes him ideally suited to conditions.
- 1st9Hurry CurryMichael Dee$9.00
- 2nd14Bright LegendCian Macredmond$31.00
- 3rd12ZibulonCeline Gaudray$26.00
- 4th5TrapalandaRyan Houston$5.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Hurry Curry | 6 | Michael Dee | D T O'Brien | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Bright Legend | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Joanne Mugavin | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Zibulon | 3 | Celine Gaudray | P A Preusker | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Trapalanda | 1 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Suffolk Star | 4 | Tom Madden | P A Preusker | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Bluestone | 2 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 7th | 2 | American Wolf | 10 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Motiver | 11 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Rainbow Delight | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Lightning Express | 12 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Urban Outlook | 5 | Jamie Melham | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Dartboard | 15 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Highland Glory | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | Dan O'Sullivan | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Eagle Angel | 8 | Declan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Customer Service | 13 | Craig Williams | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 55kg |
ive > (Bm66)
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.
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.
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.
The soft track win at Warrnambool demonstrates wet track ability, while the light weight and quality connections provide significant advantages.
- 1st7EnamoradaEthan Brown$2.90
- 2nd8TrapdoorBen Melham$2.80
- 3rd9Blue HawaiianEmily Pozman$4.80
- 4th2OveractiveJamie Mott$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Enamorada | 3 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Trapdoor | 4 | Ben Melham | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Blue Hawaiian | 2 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Overactive | 5 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Savitri | 6 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Hot Chips | 1 | Ryan Houston | John McArdle | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aqueduct | 7 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Rich Lover | 8 | Celine Gaudray | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 60kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rock Them Jools | 9 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Harmonett | 10 | Dakotah Keane | Vincent Hall | 57kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm74)
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.
Hedonist brings excellent recent form credentials with his Caulfield placing and Warrnambool victory demonstrating current ability.
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.
Legio Ten represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from BM84 to BM74 with strong soft track credentials.
- 1st5Test Of LoveBen Allen$2.60
- 2nd6Winsome StarDaniel Stackhouse$4.20
- 3rd9KaaziRyan Houston$17.00
- 4th3HedonistJamie Mott$2.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Test Of Love | 9 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Winsome Star | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Kaazi | 7 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Hedonist | 5 | Jamie Mott | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Spanish Blaze | 6 | Ethan Brown | A & S Freedman | 61.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Boga Legend | 4 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Kurakka | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Rhinoceros | 8 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 61kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Legio Ten | 1 | Damian Lane | Reece Goodwin | 58kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm66)
The inside barrier draw and quality jockey booking suggest stable confidence, while his restricted grade victory over 1700m demonstrates stamina for this distance.
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.
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.
- 1st4Flag FlyerJake Noonan$15.00
- 2nd1Bring ForthLuke Cartwright$12.00
- 3rd9UnderstudyDamian Lane$6.50
- 4th7Thinking GoldZac Spain$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flag Flyer | 13 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bring Forth | 12 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Understudy | 2 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Thinking Gold | 10 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 12 | So Suave | 9 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Figlio D'argento | 6 | Jordan Childs | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 62kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Empress Of The Sun | 1 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Savisanta | 5 | Logan Bates | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Twilight Elegance | 7 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Revolver | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Fam Gorman | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Clay Beasy | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Perfect Ending | 8 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cyclone Harmony | 14 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Squander | 3 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 55.5kg |
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