Sandown – Soft 6

R1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1000m)

Main Selection: Semantics (11) – $2.00

Semantics debuts off strong trial form and draws perfectly to use her speed from barrier one. She looks sharp enough to measure up early. Nightingale Lass has trialled well and looks value, while Divine Dot and Home Invasion bring winning form.

Selections:
11. Semantics – $2.00
9. Nightingale Lass – $15.00

1. Divine Dot – $8.00
2. Home Invasion – $6.50

R2 – The Big Screen Company Handicap (2400m)

Main Selection: Almairac (12) – $6.50

Almairac looks a genuine value play after a strong Caulfield run where he stuck on well behind a smart winner. The soft draw helps and 2400m looks suitable. Mission Of Love can improve third-up, while Houdini and Alder are both in consistent form.

Selections:
12. Almairac – $6.50
2. Mission Of Love – $21.00
11. Houdini – $3.60

1. Alder – $8.50

R3 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (1400m)

Main Selection: Milos Filos (11) – $10.00

Milos Filos looks ready to win after hitting the line strongly over 1200m last start. The rise to 1400m suits, and she maps to get a soft run. Brass In Pocket can control the speed, while The Volta and Amedei are both racing well.

Selections:
11. Milos Filos – $10.00
12. Brass In Pocket – $5.00
6. The Volta – $4.00
4. Amedei – $7.50

R4 – MRC Life Member David Sims 90th Birthday (1800m)

Main Selection: Gilded Water (3) – $2.60

Gilded Water looks the best bet of the day after two strong trials leading into his return. He has performed well fresh over this sort of trip before and gets a lovely map. Shockletz, Pudding and Wonder Boy all have winning claims.

Selections:
3. Gilded Water – $2.60
7. Shockletz – $2.70
4. Pudding – $6.50
2. Wonder Boy – $6.50

R5 – Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Handicap (1000m)

Main Selection: Per Sempre (12) – $12.00

Per Sempre rarely runs a poor race and should be suited back to 1000m with a wide draw to wind up late. She looks over the odds in an open sprint. Actuality is in strong form, while Winnasedge and Blethyn both have sharp fresh profiles.

Selections:
12. Per Sempre – $12.00
15. Actuality – $3.90
2. Winnasedge – $5.50
8. Blethyn – $17.00

R6 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Handicap (1600m)

Main Selection: Bella Verona (9) – $2.60

Bella Verona was unlucky last start and looks well placed from barrier three. She has upside, handles give in the ground and should get every chance at the mile. Gold Topaz is big value, while Tiptop Tori and Himalayan can finish strongly.

Selections:
9. Bella Verona – $2.60
11. Gold Topaz – $34.00
2. Tiptop Tori – $11.00
12. Himalayan – $10.00

R7 – Tile Importer Handicap (1600m)

Main Selection: Nation’s Call (12) – $5.00

Nation’s Call should get the right run in a race without much speed and looks ready to peak third-up. If he controls the tempo, he can be hard to run down. Sly Boots has a big finish, while Boniface and Narbold both have strong form.

Selections:
12. Nation’s Call – $5.00
7. Sly Boots – $7.00
11. Boniface – $7.50
6. Narbold – $5.00

R8 – Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1400m)

Main Selection: King Zephyr (13) – $3.70

King Zephyr loves the Sandown Hillside track and was excellent at Flemington last start. With a light weight and a strong trial between runs, he looks hard to hold out. Recon is a major danger, while Big Swinger and Brave One have winning form.

Selections:
13. King Zephyr – $3.70
5. Recon – $4.60
12. Big Swinger – $5.00
9. Brave One – $10.00

R9 – Sportsbet More Places Handicap (1400m)

Main Selection: Mometz (13) – $10.00

Mometz was luckless at Flemington and still produced a huge late finish, suggesting he is ready to win with clear air. The strong tempo should suit. Windstorm is value back in BM84 grade, while Test Of Love and Castle On High bring solid form.

Selections:
13. Mometz – $10.00
2. Windstorm – $17.00
7. Test Of Love – $5.50
19. Castle On High – $17.00

Best Bet

R4 – Gilded Water (3) – $2.60

Gilded Water has trialled like a horse ready to fire fresh and looks perfectly placed at 1800m.

Good luck if you’re following the Sandown racing tips this Saturday.

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