Miss Lola brings the strongest blend of recent wet form, class exposure and map suitability. Her Heavy Lakeside win and competitive Open run at Caulfield put her clear on pure form for this Soft BM66. Light weight and barrier 5 allow her to hold a first-half position at the 400m, ideal for Hillside Soft. Progressive 3yo profile under Waller edges her as the most likely winner despite fast tempo risk.
Victoria · Wednesday 29 July 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.
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Sportsbet Blackbook (Bm66)
Regal Might is the most reliable form horse for the grade and conditions. Last-start second in identical BM66 on Heavy at Lakeside is superior evidence. Soft places and high place rate make him a strong each-way threat. Fast tempo suits his midfield pattern and ability to improve into the first six by the 400m on Soft Hillside. Clear second-best winning chance on form.
Electric Elvis is a genuine Soft-track specialist peaking now after a dominant provincial win. His wet-track record is the best in the field and he maps to settle handy. Class rise is the clear query, yet the Soft 5 surface and 1200m suitability keep him in the first three chances. Fast tempo may help him if leaders overdo it. Solid each-way or place option behind the top two.
Maher filly with genuine Soft/Heavy wins and a recent run at this track. Barrier 4 and ability to settle midfield suit the expected fast tempo and Soft Hillside pattern. Strong each-way overlay if she gets the right trip into the first six at the 400m.
- 1st10Miss LolaJye McNeil$4.00
- 2nd4Electric ElvisDaniel Stackhouse$3.60
- 3rd5Star TripThomas Stockdale$8.00
- 4th3ZethusBrad Rawiller$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Miss Lola | 5 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Electric Elvis | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Star Trip | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Zethus | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Peter Smith | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Artistic Genius | 10 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Intimeofneed | 7 | Adam Mc Cabe | Dennis Julius | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Regal Might | 8 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Utopic Warrior | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Satin Diva | 4 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Primal Spirit | 11 | Damien Thornton | Reece Goodwin | 62kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Valedictorian | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Magnardo | 12 | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg |
MRC Membership Made Of Moments (Bm70)
Clear form horse after last-start win in identical conditions. Soft-track dominance and course-and-distance strength override the weight. Maps to sit handy in a fast tempo and finish strongly.
Solid each-way chance who ran the form line behind the winner a fortnight ago. Barrier 1 and tactical speed give map control in a pressured race. Soft suitability and fitness make him the main danger if Dreamzel is vulnerable under the weight.
Form line almost identical to the winner last start and gets 6.5kg less today. Wide draw is the only real negative on a track that still rewards first-half position.
Honest wet-tracker who placed last start and has multiple soft wins.
- 1st8Walter SpurLuke Cartwright$4.60
- 2nd7Nordic StrikeJabez Johnstone$3.50
- 3rd1DreamzelBailey Kinninmont$5.50
- 4th5Tower BridgeThomas Stockdale$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Walter Spur | 9 | Luke Cartwright | T Rogers | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Nordic Strike | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dreamzel | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Tower Bridge | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Weapon Clear | 1 | Caitlin Hollowood | D Binaisse | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Imminance | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Antonito | 7 | Emily Pozman | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Umgawa | 2 | Sam Kennedy | Logan McGill | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Foxenberg | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | Clayton Douglas | 58kg |
Sportsbet Jockey Watch (Bm66)
Stay Silent maps ideally for the Soft Hillside pattern and brings the strongest wet-track and class credentials. Fast tempo should not hurt given his ability to settle and finish.
Touxlove arrives in career-best form after a Heavy win and prior placing. Inside barrier and Currie give map advantages under the expected fast tempo.
Princess Mess carries a major weight advantage and has already won on Soft and Heavy. The wide gate is a concern but the fast tempo and long Hillside straight suit her closing style. Progressive enough to feature if she finds a midfield spot by the 400m.
Camp Cable is a clear wet-track specialist whose Soft and Heavy numbers stand out. Last-start 4th at 1500m on Heavy was solid and the map from barrier 4 is ideal.
- 1st2Stay SilentJabez Johnstone$3.50
- 2nd9KillenauleJohn Allen$7.50
- 3rd12Somethingsostrong$12.00
- 4th11TouxloveLuke Currie$4.40
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Stay Silent | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Killenaule | 12 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Somethingsostrong | 11 | A W Noonan | 54kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 11 | Touxlove | 2 | Luke Currie | Clayton Douglas | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Camp Cable | 4 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Mannerheim | 1 | Damien Thornton | Jamie Edwards | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Itsukushima | 7 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Margie's Boy | 6 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 4 | British Columbia | 5 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Princess Mess | 10 | Sam Kennedy | Patrick Payne | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 5 | She's Pretty Rich | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Matthew Brown | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Placentia Bay | 9 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58.5kg |
ive > (Bm70)
The Maher yard and Johnstone booking (20% combo) add intent. Despite the wide gate she has shown she can finish strongly and the Soft 5 suits. Maps a touch awkwardly for slow tempo but class and fitness override.
Eleanor Dumont is a genuine wet-tracker with a 44% win rate and multiple Soft/Heavy victories. She maps to lead or sit handy in a race projected as slow tempo, which historically favours on-pace types at Hillside on Soft. The last-start flop is a concern but prior form and map give her strong claims to bounce back.
The inside-mid barrier allows her to settle in the first half, ideal for the Soft pattern. Waller horses are rarely far away and the 1600m win gives distance confidence even if Soft form is thin.
Baywatch is lightly raced and progressive with a Soft win and a fresh Heavy placing at 1600m. She maps on-pace in a slow-tempo race which is the preferred profile at Hillside on Soft.
- 1st7Blue WillowJabez Johnstone$2.40
- 2nd8BaywatchLuke Currie$9.00
- 3rd4TempranilloJye McNeil$5.50
- 4th2Eleanor DumontShayleigh Ingelse$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blue Willow | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Baywatch | 6 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Tempranillo | 4 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Eleanor Dumont | 7 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Patrick Payne | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Aberlutely | 3 | Craig Newitt | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Elsie May | 2 | Sam Kennedy | Logan McGill | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Miss Castelvecchio | 1 | Emily Pozman | Charlotte Littlefield | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Zeshadow | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrew Noblet | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Both Sides Now | 8 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Queen Of Cordoba | 5 | Ryan Houston | Michael Jones | 53kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm74)
Clear form standout for Soft Sandown 2400m. Outstanding 3 wins from 6 at the track/distance including wet form, recent placing here on Heavy, and perfect barrier/weight setup. Maps to improve into the first six by the 400m on a slow tempo. Class and fitness ideal for BM74.
Highly suited Soft specialist from the powerful Maher yard. Excellent wet form, lightest weight, and inside barrier give her every chance to settle handy and sustain a run.
Honest and consistent stayer who ran well in the key form race here a fortnight ago. Maps to settle midfield-to-handy on the slow tempo and has the fitness to finish. Soft win drought is a concern but overall profile makes him a strong place chance and each-way threat.
Genuine wet-track stayer dropping sharply in grade after solid Open and BM78 form. Soft/Heavy record is elite and he maps as a strong closer if the tempo lifts late.
- 1st9Foire De TroneJabez Johnstone$3.70
- 2nd7Customer ServiceJye McNeil$5.50
- 3rd8Empress Of The SunDeclan Bates$3.70
- 4th3Lightening MannJohn Allen$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Foire De Trone | 2 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Customer Service | 4 | Jye McNeil | Patrick Payne | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Empress Of The Sun | 3 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Lightening Mann | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Jaykayann | 1 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Patrick Payne | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Ant | 7 | Luke Currie | Gavin Bedggood | 55kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Wuddzz | 8 | Holly Durnan | Henry Dwyer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Euphoric | 10 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Samuel Langhorne | 9 | Luke Cartwright | E V Musgrove | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Urban Outlook | 5 | Jordan Childs | Nelson Smyth | 57.5kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm70)
Censori brings the strongest pure form profile: dominant last-start 1600m win on Heavy at Lakeside carrying this weight, clear wet-track affinity and an improving trajectory. Maps to settle handy in a slow-tempo race at Hillside where first-half position at the 400m is decisive.
However the step to 1600m is untested and she is short enough that place/each-way is the disciplined play behind the more distance-proven Censori.
Soft-track win, light weight and inside gate give her a perfect map to control or stalk in a slow-run 1600m. Progressive enough and well-weighted to threaten if the tempo remains genuine.
Tisseyre's fresh 3rd over 1400m Soft at this track last week, combined with prior 1600m placings and wet affinity, makes her a clear overlay at 11.
- 1st1CensoriLachlan Neindorf$4.20
- 2nd3MissapprehendJabez Johnstone$2.80
- 3rd9TisseyreLuke Cartwright$9.00
- 4th4ShamansaraJamie Mott$4.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Censori | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Missapprehend | 4 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Tisseyre | 10 | Luke Cartwright | K & K Keys | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Shamansara | 5 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 8 | Licentious | 2 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Polar Perspective | 6 | Luke Nolen | M C Kent | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Celestial Splendor | 8 | Damien Thornton | M J Williams | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Razanne | 1 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Prestige Snitzel | 9 | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Russian Duchess | 7 | Jye McNeil | C Maher | 56.5kg |
Tile Importer (Bm64)
Rogue Warrior profiles as the most reliable winning chance. His last-start second at Sandown-Lakeside in a heavy-track BM64 is the best recent form line for this race. He draws midfield and should settle just off the speed, with the blinkers first time potentially adding sharpness. He maps well and should be hitting the line hard.
Beechworth is a promising gelding stepping down sharply in class from Open company. His third placing at Caulfield in a stronger race reads well for this grade. He handles wet ground and John Allen's booking is a key positive. From barrier 6, he should settle in the first half and be strong late.
Here's Matilda was impressive on debut, sitting on the speed and drawing clear on heavy ground. She has the perfect barrier to control the race and the Maher stable knows how to place them. However, stepping from a maiden to a BM64 against seasoned horses is a big ask from a one-run filly.
The Mean Fiddler is a class dropper who has been competing in Open and BM70 races in recent runs. His poor last start can be excused by the heavy defeat at Flemington, but he showed ability two back when 5th in an Open race. Blinkers go on first time, which often sharpens a horse that can run evenly. The race shape suits him to settle midfield and run on.
- 1st14Here's MatildaJabez Johnstone$2.35
- 2nd11Eton AffairDamien Thornton$31.00
- 3rd6Godtfred KirkJye McNeil$17.00
- 4th13Rogue WarriorLachlan Neindorf$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Here's Matilda | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 11 | Eton Affair | 5 | Damien Thornton | T Fitzsimmons | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Godtfred Kirk | 9 | Jye McNeil | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Rogue Warrior | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Beechworth | 6 | John Allen | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Magnetic Chess | 2 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 9 | The Mean Fiddler | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Patrick Payne | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 16 | John In English | 10 | Emily Pozman | Renee Pola | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Zentorno | 4 | Luke Nolen | Patrick Payne | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Johnny Be Good | 15 | Brad Rawiller | Andrew Campbell | 59kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Golden Magnate | 13 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Zoulette | 1 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cinturato | 11 | Ryan Houston | M W Walker | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Brilliant Horizon | 14 | A W Noonan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Aitu | 16 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Noble Work | 12 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Trotter | 58.5kg |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm74)
Clear form standout dropping sharply in grade after a solid BM84 4th at Caulfield on Soft.
In-form mare with strong Soft/Heavy credentials and two competitive BM72 runs at 1900m. Draws perfectly to settle handy in the first half, suiting the Hillside Soft pattern and slow tempo. Race fitness and wet ability give her a genuine winning chance against the locals.
However the jump from BM62 is substantial and second-up record is weak, so he is vulnerable despite conditions suiting. Include for the wet-track edge but not the top chance on pure form/class.
Honest wet-tracker who won two of his last three including a BM74 and maps to control or sit handy in a slow-run race. Clear overlay for each-way value in an open race.
- 1st10NinyoTeodore Nugent$41.00
- 2nd1Taka SpeedRyan Houston$4.80
- 3rd8Jenni You ThinkJabez Johnstone$4.20
- 4th4My Roca FellaLuke Currie$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Ninyo | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Taka Speed | 5 | Ryan Houston | M M Laurie | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Jenni You Think | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 52kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | My Roca Fella | 9 | Luke Currie | John McArdle | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Midnight Glow | 4 | Craig Newitt | J P Salanitri | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Tishman | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Promised Land | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Patrick Payne | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Allegro Miss | 3 | Jordan Childs | C Karakatsanis | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Shiny New Deel | 6 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Red On Red | 2 | Jason Maskiell | John Pascoe | 59kg |
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