Form analyst, SCOTT MCDONELL, previews Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting, with horse racing tips and analysis for all 8 races. Good luck, punters!
Track Condition: Soft 6
Rail Position: Out 9m entire circuit
BARB RAIDER started big odds at Lakeside on debut. She will be much better from the race experience and drawn to get the ideal run in transit.
BLACKCOMB looked a touch unlucky not to have been right in the mix on debut. Had break since and if she gets chance last 200m when can get away with this.
GRAPPA DI MOSCATO was placed in maiden company at Sale on debut then she was thrown into Listed level at Flemington and not disgraced. Would not be surprised to see her win this.
EL PATRONESS is a debutant from the Danny O’Brien stable with premier rider taking the mount. Drawn perfectly and if any money about would not leave her out.
Tip: BARB RAIDER
SAUCEY HORSEY relished the heavy ground on debut at Donald and won by a big space. Comes to town but she looks talented and if wet again chances enhanced.
SANDY PRINCE is another who got his maiden out of the way on heavy ground last start and he can go on with it here.
TAMETOMO resumes. He won his maiden at Sale when fresh last time in work and from ideal gate would not leave him out of multiples.
SEALION was enormous winning on debut at Wyong. He was never on the track at any stage and still good enough to win. Must respect him in town.
Tip: SAUCEY HORSEY
VERANSKOVA did not get all that much luck at Sale last start but still chased home soundly when ran into placing. She has the ability to get away with this.
ZERELLE resumes from spell. Won nice race here at first prep and comes off solid recent Cranbourne trial placing. Watch for market support.
JUST A TRIBUTE battled away soundly at Lakeside last start when ran into placing. Drawn ideally and he can sneak a place again.
COLERIDGE showed an impressive turn-of-hoof and won maiden with something in hand first-up at Mildura. Harder task but would not leave out.
Tip: VERANSKOVA
EAGLEMONT is ready to win in Australia. Placed in both his runs since coming to these shores and out to perfect distance range should go close to winning this.
LION’S SHARE was strong winning in this class at Lakeside last start. If she can hold that form she can make it two in a row.
STEEL SKIES has been racing consistently on the provincial circuit and he finds winnable race back in town. Would not leave him out of multiples.
PISSARO has been racing in better races than he finds here. Not disgraced at Flemington two starts back and if he found that form would be right in the mix.
Tip: EAGLEMONT
RAPID ACHIEVER gave them a galloping lesson on the heavy ground at Donald on debut when she powered away final stages. She can measure up to this.
LADY D’ORO was strong to the line winning at Lakeside two back then chased home smart one last start. Drawn little wide but can return to winners stall.
WHITE HIBISCUS has been costly of late and bit sick of putting her in tips but cannot leave her out again and hoping she finds best form.
RICH DANE should have won at Moe last start. Was making late ground in the small field when held-up badly. She gets her chance to make amends in this.
Tip: RAPID ACHIEVER
AQUILEON wanted to lay in a touch but was too smart two back then chased home soundly when placed at Lakeside. Finds similar race and can win this.
THE AWESOME SON was beaten less than 2 lengths at Flemington two back then got his maiden out of the way at Moe last start. He can figure in this.
UNFAIR DISMISSAL only just missed behind Barbie’s Fox two starts back then just battled behind a smart one at Lakeside. Barrier a concern but can bounce back.
CICERO FIELD won as she liked at Sale two back then forget last start when blocked final stages. She can bounce back in this field.
Tip: AQUILEON
ZOIST brings winning from across the border. Dominant at Morphettville Parks last start and if he finds that form in this can win.
NIKAU SPUR produced strong finish to win here two starts back then though he had his chance last start but just one paced late. He can bounce back to winning form.
WORSFOLD started this prep with a couple of soft wins then missed by barest margin at Sale last start. Racing well and cannot leave out of chances.
CETSHWAYO resumes from a spell. He will be better when gets over further as he did win a Derby Trial at second start. He may run cheeky race fresh.
Tip: ZOIST
IMPECUNIOUS resumes from spell. She was competitive in Group races last time in work including Group 1 place in Vinery Stud Stakes. Class will take her a long way.
MINYINGA only just missed in driving finish here two starts back before working home at The Valley. She is racing well enough to figure.
EXCELIDA was in the market here last start and she was solid enough when beaten just over 2 lengths. Drawn ideally and cannot leave out of place chances.
WILMOT PASS has been a model of consistency this prep but just finding it hard to win. Drawn perfectly and would not be surprised to see him in the mix.
Tip: IMPECUNIOUS