★ Top pickWon
3Buggsy
The positioning suits the likely tempo with early leaders from barriers 1-2, allowing tactical options from the perfect draw.
Victoria · Wednesday 11 March 2026
Sandown Hillside tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Sportsbet Jockey Watch Hcp
15:05 local1000mOpen$55,000
Winner3. BuggsySP $2.20
2nd pick9th
4Dirty Harry
Jamie Melham's excellent recent form (30% strike rate) and the cross-over nose band addition suggest connections expect improvement.
3rd pick2nd
11Money Honey
John Allen's exceptional recent form (35% strike rate) and barrier 2 positioning for the inside bias make this an intriguing proposition. The elite jockey engagement on a debut runner suggests hidden ability, and the tactical positioning behind likely leaders from barriers 1-2 provides race-winning opportunities.
Value pick8th
9Brookelinda
- 1st3BuggsyCraig Williams$2.20
- 2nd11Money HoneyJohn Allen$11.00
- 3rd8Macedon MissionLiam Riordan$71.00
- 4th13On A JourneyBen Melham$7.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Buggsy | 4 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 11 | Money Honey | 2 | John Allen | Andrew Bobbin | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Macedon Mission | 8 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 13 | On A Journey | 5 | Ben Melham | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Boy From Zadar | 3 | Zac Spain | P Koumis | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mistifyzou | 1 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Palmento | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Brookelinda | 10 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Dirty Harry | 12 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Urban Magic | 13 | Zac Spain | D E Oliver | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Little Gangster | 9 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Barwon Heights | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Ms Port Melbourne | 14 | Logan Bates | Trent Edmonds | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Wonderful Sky | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 57kg |
Thoroughbred Club of Australia (Bm70)
15:40 local3000mBenchmark 70$55,000
Winner2. Suffolk StarSP $3.60
★ Top pickWon
2Suffolk Star
Suffolk Star presents the strongest winning case with proven 3000m ability, including a dominant win at Moonee Valley.
2nd pick4th
1Stern Idol
Stern Idol's perfect Sandown-Hillside record including success at this distance makes him a major threat despite the long spell. The John Allen booking adds confidence.
3rd pick5th
6Motiver
His consistent placing ability (40% strike rate) and the quality Jye McNeil booking suggest he can be competitive again, though he needs to find that extra gear to win.
Value pick3rd
5Diggers Aim
Diggers Aim offers value despite the significant class rise. The inside barrier and recent form provide hope, though the class jump from maiden company is substantial.
- 1st2Suffolk StarThomas Stockdale$3.60
- 2nd4BalinorRyan Houston$6.00
- 3rd5Diggers AimLogan Bates$5.00
- 4th1Stern IdolJohn Allen$3.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Suffolk Star | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Balinor | 10 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Diggers Aim | 1 | Logan Bates | T Rogers | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Stern Idol | 4 | John Allen | C Maher | 60.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Motiver | 5 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 7 | High Heeled | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Joanne Mugavin | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Tsitsipas | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Rebadge | 9 | Craig Newitt | Dominic Sutton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Rapido River | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Mitchell Leek | 52kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zeusmas | 6 | Beau Mertens | Mitchell Leek | 54kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm78)
16:15 local1400mBenchmark 78$55,000
Winner3. EverainSP $4.40
★ Top pick3rd
1Test Of Love
Test Of Love presents the strongest winning credentials with a perfect record at Sandown-Hillside and impressive recent form.
2nd pick2nd
2Xarpo
Xarpo brings strong distance credentials and recent winning form to this assignment. The mare's impressive 40% win rate and solid performance on good tracks, combined with her last-start victory, positions her as a serious threat despite the track inexperience.
3rd pickWon
3Everain
Everain represents an interesting proposition with the addition of blinkers and Craig Williams' booking suggesting stable confidence.
Value pick4th
7Wise Inlaw
- 1st3EverainCraig Williams$4.40
- 2nd2XarpoRyan Houston$3.30
- 3rd1Test Of LoveJackson Radley$2.50
- 4th7Wise InlawLachlan Neindorf$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Everain | 1 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Xarpo | 6 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Test Of Love | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Wise Inlaw | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Flying Mikki | 5 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Enchanted Jenni | 3 | Beau Mertens | Lucy Yeomans | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Em Sixty | 2 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series - Heat 3 Mdn Plate
16:50 local1300mMaiden$100,000
Winner10. Dirty LookSP $4.40
★ Top pick5th
4Cavalry Scout
The gelding operation and John Allen booking suggest stable confidence in improvement.
2nd pick3rd
3Ten Warriors
Ten Warriors represents the classic maiden dropping in class scenario. His consistent placings in stronger company, combined with the significant class drop and inside barrier advantage, make him a strong winning chance. The lack of a win is concerning, but the form suggests he's ready to break through at this easier level.
3rd pickScratched
5Chowdown
The gear change and long spell are typical of horses ready to improve significantly.
Value pick9th
6Farside
Farside offers significant each-way value with blinkers applied for the first time following a narrow defeat at Seymour. The gear change combined with Jordan Childs' strong record with the stable creates an upset chance.
- 1st10Dirty LookDaniel Stackhouse$4.40
- 2nd2Il PatrignoLiam Riordan$61.00
- 3rd3Ten WarriorsJamie Mott$2.90
- 4th7On The ProwlBilly Egan$15.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Dirty Look | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Il Patrigno | 7 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ten Warriors | 1 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 7 | On The Prowl | 11 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Cavalry Scout | 5 | John Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 11 | Good Harmony | 13 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Skilled Sailor | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Timothy Grace | 59kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Windhowler | 12 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Farside | 10 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Oak Park Mia | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Mark C Webb | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gala Host | 4 | Jake Noonan | Brett Conlon | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Chowdown | 9 | Craig Williams | Charlotte Littlefield | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Prague Pride | 3 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg |
ive > (Bm64)
17:25 local1400mBenchmark 64$55,000
Winner3. Paltrow MissSP $5.50
★ Top pick5th
5Eco Force
The long straight suits her finishing style perfectly.
2nd pick2nd
7Gold Coast Belle
Gold Coast Belle arrives in peak form after a dominant maiden win and shows the classic second-up improvement pattern. The So You Think filly has scope for further improvement and Jordan Childs' perfect record aboard provides confidence. The class rise is substantial but her winning margin suggests ability.
3rd pick3rd
1Miss Revealing
The first-up angle is positive given her fresh record, and the inside barrier provides tactical options. However, the long spell and class drop raise some questions about current form.
Value pick4th
4Beautifully
Beautifully offers solid value after an impressive maiden win and fits the second-up improvement profile. The Hello Youmzain filly showed good acceleration to win at Terang and the step up to 1400m should suit.
- 1st3Paltrow MissCraig Williams$5.50
- 2nd7Gold Coast BelleJordan Childs$2.45
- 3rd1Miss RevealingBeau Mertens$3.40
- 4th4BeautifullyJett Stanley$9.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Paltrow Miss | 6 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gold Coast Belle | 5 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 1 | Miss Revealing | 2 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 61kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Beautifully | 7 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Eco Force | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Get Honor | 4 | Logan Bates | M W Walker | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Organics | 3 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Brightly Dance | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm70)
18:00 local1800mBenchmark 70$55,000
Winner8. ZakoumaSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
8Zakouma
Zakouma presents as the most reliable winning chance coming off a dominant Class 1 victory at Caulfield Heath. His proven versatility and strong connections outweigh the wide barrier concern.
2nd pick3rd
4Figlio D'argento
Figlio D'argento offers strong each-way value with his proven ability at this exact track and distance combination.
3rd pick5th
12Savisanta
Savisanta brings Group 1 experience and consistent placing ability to this assignment.
Value pick7th
13Thinking Gold
- 1st8ZakoumaJordan Childs$2.40
- 2nd3Pantile WarriorJamie Melham$6.50
- 3rd4Figlio D'argentoBrad Rawiller$6.00
- 4th10LarioCraig Williams$13.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Zakouma | 16 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Pantile Warrior | 14 | Jamie Melham | D T O'Brien | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Figlio D'argento | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Lario | 11 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Savisanta | 3 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Morryl Moral | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Thinking Gold | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Killenaule | 7 | John Allen | C Maher | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 14 | Wolfess | 12 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Wimmera Star | 6 | P A Preusker | 55kg | $51.00 | |
| 11th | 1 | Wuddzz | 1 | Sarah Field | Henry Dwyer | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Otago | 13 | Jackson Radley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Romans Luck | 9 | Teodore Nugent | K & K Keys | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Time Allowed | 18 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kaazi | 10 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Phineas | 4 | C W McDonald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Hallowed Halls | 15 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Gold Relay | 17 | Glen Gascoyne | 54kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm66)
18:30 local1800mBenchmark 66$55,000
Winner2. Roulette KingSP $2.15
★ Top pickWon
2Roulette King
Lightly-raced gelding with perfect record including second-up win last start. Drawn ideally in barrier 3 for forward tactics and boasts excellent good track form.
2nd pick5th
3Crocodile
Well-bred gelding dropping significantly in class after Group racing. Previously won at this track and has proven 1800m ability. The class drop and track familiarity make him a strong threat despite the form concerns.
3rd pick6th
12Russian Duchess
Consistent filly with strong place record who ran a solid second last start at Caulfield Heath. Her 75% place strike rate and proven connections with McNeil/Maher provide confidence. The class rise is substantial but her consistent form pattern suggests she can be competitive at this level.
Value pick2nd
4Johnich
Staying type who ran an excellent second at Flemington over 2000m last start, suggesting the step up to 1800m suits. The wide barrier is concerning but represents value given his recent form improvement and staying credentials.
- 1st2Roulette KingJamie Mott$2.15
- 2nd4JohnichDaniel Stackhouse$21.00
- 3rd1Brave DanzaLuke Cartwright$6.50
- 4th5Lunar ForceLuke Nolen$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Roulette King | 3 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 60kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 4 | Johnich | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Brave Danza | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Lunar Force | 9 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Crocodile | 2 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 12 | Russian Duchess | 4 | Jye McNeil | C Maher | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Bertrand | 10 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Biratu | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Valiant Sun | 6 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Abrafo | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 10 | I Belong | 7 | Luke Currie | Ms C Alderson | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Shotaro | 1 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics (Bm70)
19:00 local1600mBenchmark 70$55,000
Winner4. BlisteringSP $8.50
★ Top pick4th
2This Time Girl
2nd pick2nd
8Pula
Craig Williams' booking adds significant confidence, and her good Sandown record suggests track suitability.
3rd pickNo result
3Champagne Jenni
Champagne Jenni comes off a solid last-start win at Cranbourne over the same distance and shows good second-up statistics. Her proven ability at 1600m and good track condition record make her a reliable chance, though the weight burden and limited Sandown experience are minor concerns in what appears a competitive race.
Value pickWon
4Blistering
- 1st4BlisteringJason Maskiell$8.50
- 2nd8PulaCraig Williams$2.90
- 3rd1ChiringitaLogan Bates$3.60
- 4th2This Time GirlJackson Radley$8.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Blistering | 5 | Jason Maskiell | John Pascoe | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Pula | 2 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Chiringita | 7 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 2 | This Time Girl | 8 | Jackson Radley | G M Begg | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Bon Fete | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rapid Cheval | 1 | Ben Melham | S B Laming | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3 | Champagne Jenni | 4 | Declan Bates | Lucy Yeomans | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Zeshadow | 3 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 58kg |
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