The Hayes stable excels with 2YOs and the barrier 4 draw positions her perfectly for the on-pace bias at Heavy Sandown. Thornton's 25% recent strike rate adds confidence.
Victoria · Saturday 13 June 2026
Sandown Hillside tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Sandown Hillside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp
The Hayes stable's double-handed approach suggests strong confidence, and her inside barrier provides the crucial forward position needed on Heavy Sandown. The class rise is concerning but her wet track experience is valuable.
Second up from spell suits his profile, and the Norton bit first time suggests connections expect improvement. However, the Heavy 8 conditions and class rise present challenges.
Billy Egan's 20% recent strike rate and the ideal barrier 3 draw provide positives, while the tongue tie first time suggests stable expects improvement.
- 1st4MbubeBilly Egan$3.50
- 2nd7Stars Of DomDamien Thornton$2.90
- 3rd3AstonThomas Stockdale$6.50
- 4th6Angelic RiseJye McNeil$14.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mbube | 3 | Billy Egan | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Stars Of Dom | 4 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aston | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrew Noblet | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Angelic Rise | 2 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Superbec | 8 | Craig Newitt | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Our Brave Boy | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | River Ballad | 7 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Tales Of Time | 1 | C W McDonald | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Signed By A Kiss | 5 | Dakotah Keane | Patrick Payne | 55kg |
Thoroughbred Club Of Australia (Bm70)
Brilliant Horizon stands out as the most logical winner having won her last start on Heavy 8 at Sandown-Lakeside. Her perfect heavy track record (1 win from 1 start) and strong first-up statistics (2 wins from 3 starts) align perfectly with today's conditions. The wide barrier is a concern but her early speed should allow her to overcome it and settle in the crucial on-pace position that Heavy Sandown demands.
Race For Rule brings an unbeaten record and recent wet track success to this assignment. Her last start win on Soft 6 and previous Heavy 8 placing demonstrate clear wet track aptitude. The advantageous barrier 5 should allow her to settle in the crucial on-pace position. The significant class rise is a concern but her progressive profile suggests she can handle the step up.
The strong jockey/trainer combination (36% strike rate) and Neindorf's excellent Sandown-Hillside record (24%) provide confidence.
- 1st9AfterbernaRyan Houston$8.50
- 2nd8Race For RuleBilly Egan$4.60
- 3rd6Amping LassEmily Pozman$9.00
- 4th5Tennessee SongJamie Mott$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Afterberna | 3 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Race For Rule | 5 | Billy Egan | R D Griffiths | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Amping Lass | 9 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Tennessee Song | 1 | Jamie Mott | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Lucky Single | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Brilliant Horizon | 12 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 13 | Gisella | 4 | Jye McNeil | Dan O'Sullivan | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Loveyamore | 7 | Zac Spain | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Cresta Crystal | 6 | Craig Newitt | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Davida | 10 | Logan Bates | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Freshen | 14 | Thomas Stockdale | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Hey Kleine Maus | 13 | Damien Thornton | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Sky Watcher | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Jack Laing | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tillya Tepe | 11 | Molly Bourke | R D Griffiths | 53kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm74)
Pula presents the strongest winning chance with a perfect heavy track record and proven Sandown-Hillside form. The blinkers first time gear change and forward settling position align perfectly with the track's on-pace bias. Despite the class rise, her wet track credentials and tactical advantages make her the standout selection.
Cooly brings excellent recent form including a last start win and strong wet track credentials. The lack of heavy track experience is a concern but her soft track success suggests adaptability.
Sweet Jasmine's perfect heavy track record makes her a compelling chance despite the significant class rise. Her recent win and proven wet track ability provide confidence, though the jump in grade and top weight present challenges in this competitive field.
Blue Willow offers value with strong heavy track credentials and recent form on similar conditions.
- 1st9Perfect TenLogan Bates$5.00
- 2nd2Sweet JasmineBilly Egan$15.00
- 3rd12Blue WillowBeau Mertens$8.00
- 4th3Belle SavoirJamie Mott$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Perfect Ten | 2 | Logan Bates | Ms N Burke | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sweet Jasmine | 6 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Blue Willow | 9 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Belle Savoir | 1 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Cooly | 4 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Street Lark | 3 | Molly Bourke | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Pula | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Oraqua | 8 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Baywatch | 11 | Jye McNeil | M C Kent | 54kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | First Chorus | 10 | Emily Pozman | L Smith | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Prestige Snitzel | 7 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hush Hush | 10 | C Maher | 55.5kg |
Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Hcp
Unbeaten colt with perfect record including a dominant Heavy 8 win last start at Caulfield. The Billy Egan/Patrick Payne combination strikes at 47% and the horse has shown systematic improvement through the grades. Strong early speed should secure ideal on-pace position crucial for Heavy Sandown success.
Heavy track specialist with proven wet weather ability including a Heavy 9 win at Rosehill. Second up from spell with strong historical second-up record.
The Freedman stable preparation and Thornton booking suggest confidence, but the lack of heavy track experience and 49-day break create uncertainty. Good barrier draw should secure forward position if fit enough.
Country-trained gelding with perfect heavy track credentials including a recent Heavy 8 win. The inside barrier is crucial on this track bias and the McNeil booking suggests stable confidence.
- 1st2Clevor TreverBilly Egan$1.80
- 2nd13CardamomDamien Thornton$6.50
- 3rd6UndisputableBeau Mertens$11.00
- 4th7Zebra FinchLogan Bates$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Clevor Trever | 8 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Cardamom | 6 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Undisputable | 2 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Zebra Finch | 12 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Victory Tune | 9 | Molly Bourke | R D Griffiths | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Western Legend | 1 | Jye McNeil | Brittany Raymond | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lil Orlov | 10 | Holly Durnan | Ben Brisbourne | 51.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Golden Horizon | 4 | Jackson Radley | Travis Doudle | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Palm Angel | 13 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Triple Salute | 11 | Dakotah Keane | Logan McGill | 51kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sulek | 7 | Ryan Houston | Dominic Sutton | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Blankfield | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | Alexander Rae | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Barbarino | 5 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 54kg |
Ive > Hcp
El Rocko stands out as the most reliable heavy track performer with 3 wins from 7 heavy starts. His on-pace running style perfectly suits the extreme leader bias at Sandown-Hillside on heavy ground. The barrier 3 draw allows him to settle forward, and his proven heavy track ability gives him a significant edge over rivals with limited wet track exposure.
Grid Girl offers solid each-way value as a proven heavy track winner stepping back in class. Her second-up record is strong, and the light weight combined with a forward barrier gives her every chance to be competitive in the finish.
His barrier 1 draw and on-pace style could work if he handles the conditions, but the heavy track remains a significant unknown despite his obvious class advantage.
- 1st3Coeur VolanteJackson Radley$4.60
- 2nd9BoltsaverBeau Mertens$5.00
- 3rd1Punch LaneThomas Stockdale$5.00
- 4th7Grid GirlDamien Thornton$3.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Coeur Volante | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Boltsaver | 6 | Beau Mertens | Rhys Archard | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Punch Lane | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Grid Girl | 7 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 2 | Buckets Ridge | 9 | John Allen | L Smith | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | El Rocko | 3 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 8 | Tikemyson | 8 | Dakotah Keane | Symon Wilde | 51kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Run Harry Run | 2 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Big Swinger | 1 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 55.5kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm84)
Exceptional young mare with 80% strike rate stepping back in class. Perfect heavy track record and first-up win history make her ideally suited to conditions. Despite wide draw and long spell, her class and wet track aptitude stand out in this field.
Consistent mare with exceptional 1000m record and perfect jockey partnership. Recent BM84 winner with strong connections, though heavy track inexperience and inside barrier present concerns for the conditions.
Consistent galloper in excellent form with strong track and distance credentials.
High-class galloper with outstanding record returning from spell.
- 1st10Bazaball RewardedJamie Mott$8.50
- 2nd1Beast ModeJackson Radley$11.00
- 3rd8NimbustwothousandLogan Bates$5.50
- 4th9Zouper FundBen Allen$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Bazaball Rewarded | 3 | Jamie Mott | Kelvin Southey | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Beast Mode | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Nimbustwothousand | 11 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Zouper Fund | 12 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Landmark | 2 | Beau Mertens | Lloyd Kennewell | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Piastri | 14 | John Allen | C Maher | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Cicala | 15 | Lachlan Neindorf | Will Clarken | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 6 | Hi Dubai | 6 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Dreamzel | 8 | Damien Thornton | Tom Dabernig | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Unflinching | 10 | Emily Pozman | Shawn Mathrick | 60kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Tristate | 1 | Craig Newitt | Edward Cummings | 60.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Colourful Emperor | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gin A Tonic | 9 | Dakotah Keane | S B Laming | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Along The River | 13 | Billy Egan | M & L Cerchi | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Harry Got Styles | 16 | M M Laurie | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Actuality | 5 | Molly Bourke | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 52kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm84)
Simurgh presents as the standout selection with a perfect heavy track record and last start win on Heavy 8. The Hayes-trained gelding has won 2 of his last 3 starts and showed excellent adaptability winning on both soft and heavy conditions. While stepping up to 2400m for the first time, his breeding suggests he'll handle the distance and the on-pace bias at heavy Sandown suits his racing pattern.
Skippers Canyon brings excellent heavy track form with 4 placings from 4 heavy starts, showing consistent wet track ability. His recent 2nd at Caulfield on Heavy 8 was a strong effort, and he's proven at this class level. The inside barrier draw helps his chances of securing a forward position early.
Khor won his last start at this exact track and distance on Soft 6, showing he handles Sandown-Hillside well. His heavy track record shows 3 placings from 5 starts, indicating solid wet track ability. The Savabeel gelding races on-pace which suits the strong positional bias, and his distance record is solid with multiple staying wins.
Straand Deal offers value despite the significant class rise. His last start win on Heavy 8 at Sandown-Lakeside shows wet track ability, and his overall record is impressive. The inside barrier draw is crucial on heavy Sandown, and while the class rise is concerning, his form suggests he's progressive enough to handle it.
- 1st9Straand DealBilly Egan$4.20
- 2nd5SimurghBen Allen$3.20
- 3rd6Oceana DreamZac Spain$8.00
- 4th11Chocolate RoyalDamien Thornton$51.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Straand Deal | 2 | Billy Egan | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Simurgh | 7 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Oceana Dream | 9 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Chocolate Royal | 3 | Damien Thornton | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Kurakka | 1 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Skippers Canyon | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 2 | Go Daddy | 4 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Aberfeldie Boy | 10 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Euphoric | 8 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Black Run | 11 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Khor | 6 | Jamie Mott | Symon Wilde | 59kg |
Quayclean Hcp
Makdane presents as the standout heavy track performer with a perfect 1-from-2 record on heavy and dominant 4-3-0 soft track form. The 52kg weight and inside barrier position him perfectly for the on-pace bias at heavy Sandown.
Elsie May boasts exceptional heavy track credentials with 3 wins from 6 starts and a perfect record at this track/distance. The class rise is concerning but her wet track specialization makes her a strong each-way chance.
The class rise and poor recent form are additional concerns, making him a risky proposition despite his raw ability.
The first-time gear change and light weight provide additional positives, though his lack of heavy track experience and distance exposure are concerns.
- 1st1Bankers ChoiceJackson Radley$4.20
- 2nd2Smokin' RomansLogan Bates$26.00
- 3rd9Sir AtlasRyan Houston$4.80
- 4th8MakdaneMolly Bourke$2.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bankers Choice | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Smokin' Romans | 7 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sir Atlas | 4 | Ryan Houston | L Smith | 52kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Makdane | 2 | Molly Bourke | M C Kent | 52kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Thedoctoroflove | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | T Busuttin & N Young | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Pudding | 9 | Zac Spain | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Aftermath | 3 | Holly Durnan | P A Preusker | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Elsie May | 1 | Dakotah Keane | Logan McGill | 51kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Gilded Water | 6 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tazima | 8 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 53kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm74)
Last start winner on Heavy 8 at Sandown-Lakeside with proven wet track ability (1 win from 2 heavy starts). Maps to settle forward which is crucial on this track bias. Wide draw is manageable given the on-pace bias.
Recent runner-up at Sandown-Lakeside with good wet track credentials. Well-drawn to secure forward position which is essential on heavy Sandown. Rising in class but recent form suggests capable of handling the step up. Strong connections provide confidence.
Proven heavy track performer with strong record on wet surfaces. Recent second at Sandown-Lakeside shows current form, though wide draw is concerning on this track. Gear change and quality jockey booking suggest stable confidence despite the challenging barrier.
Specialist heavy track performer with outstanding wet surface record (4 wins from 10 heavy starts).
- 1st14ThebelmontgangsterJamie Mott$3.80
- 2nd4LovelycutJye McNeil$5.00
- 3rd10Comic HeroJason Maskiell$31.00
- 4th1Didn't Miss ManyHolly Durnan$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Thebelmontgangster | 6 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Lovelycut | 15 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Comic Hero | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Ms M Cunningham | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Didn't Miss Many | 14 | Holly Durnan | Archie Alexander | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Bons To Riches | 13 | Damien Thornton | Alexander Rae | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | One Long Day | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Storm Season | 7 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Emmadella | 10 | Jackson Radley | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Margie's Boy | 8 | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $21.00 | |
| 10th | 11 | From A Distance | 5 | John Allen | Symon Wilde | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 11th | 9 | Without Thinking | 12 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Santa Ana Moon | 4 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sought After | 2 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Changing Colours | 9 | Dakotah Keane | Lucy Yeomans | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Dantooine | 17 | Beau Mertens | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Zunna | 16 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Vienna Vixen | 11 | C Maher | 55kg |
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