{"id":30683,"date":"2026-07-15T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30683"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:14:39","slug":"sandown-lakeside-tips-preview-wednesday-15-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/sandown-lakeside-tips-preview-wednesday-15-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandown Hillside Tips & Preview | Wednesday 15 July\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Grab the wet-weather gear \u2014 Sandown looks set for another soggy Wednesday this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time of writing on Tuesday, the track was rated a Heavy 9, with the rail positioned six metres out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the showers are expected to ease by race day, we\u2019ve done the form for what shapes as a competitive eight-race card in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1200 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 5 Avengers<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Very open\u00a0race to begin with a good chunk of the field on debut.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AVENGERS (5)<\/strong> is making his second start for Clayton Douglas after\u00a0debuting for\u00a0fourth down in Sydney back in February. The third\u00a0place-getter\u00a0from that race has gone on to run well at Listed level since and there was plenty to like about his latest jump out on a heavy track at Morninton a few weeks ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td> 5. Avengers (3)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:50 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sandown Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 2 – MRC Membership Made\u00a0Of\u00a0Moments Plate (1600 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 9 Next Tuesday\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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NEXT TUESDAY (9)<\/strong> appears close to a breakthrough win for trainer Charlotte Littlefield and connections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to Dundeel has placed in all three tries since debuting at Pakenham in late\u00a0May, handling heavy tracks on two of those occasions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She loves to get forward in running and test her luck on the speed, and from a nice\u00a0inside gate this time, she should prove difficult to catch.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R2 – Mrc Membership Made Of Moments Mdn Plate <\/span> <\/div>
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9. Next Tuesday (2)<\/span>
J: Luke Cartwright<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
322<\/span> T: Charlotte Littlefield<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:50 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sandown Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 – Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1400 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 4 Sea Poem\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SEA POEM (4)<\/strong> looks the\u00a0most likely after\u00a0going close over shorter at Sandown last start in similar conditions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to Pierata was a little keen in the\u00a0early\u00a0stages\u00a0but\u00a0really knuckled down well to run on late for second, finishing within half a length of Divine Thoughts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She gets a senior jockey in the saddle now with Craig Williams taking over and is likely to enjoy a dream run from the inside gate as she tackles\u00a01400m\u00a0for the first time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R3 – Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm74) Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
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4. Sea Poem (2)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
55×32<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:51 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sandown Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1000 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 4 Weapon Clear<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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WEAPON CLEAR (4)<\/strong> is a bit of a wet track specialist capable of surprising at good odds.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The son to Shooting\u00a0To\u00a0Win did just that when he came out and won fresh at Bendigo last month, finding the front early and making every post a winner\u00a0to\u00a0put paid to his rivals by two lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is his first go around at Sandown, but\u00a0he\u2019s in\u00a0nicely with the claim off a good three-week break,\u00a0Proven\u00a0on\u00a0heavy\u00a0going,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0worth a look at each-way odds with the gate also working in his\u00a0favour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R4 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm70) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Weapon Clear (3)<\/span>
J: Caitlin Hollowood<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
147×1<\/span> T: Dean Binaisse<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:52 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sandown Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 5 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (1000 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 2 Nordic Strike <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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NORDIC STRIKE (2)<\/strong> presents an interesting case coming off two place efforts at Sale this prep.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The form from those efforts held up at Caulfield last Saturday in a tougher contest, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0helpful knowing\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0seen nothing but heavy tracks in both runs back so far.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The wide ride cost him last time out, but if he can find some cover this time from barrier six and settle in behind the speed,\u00a0he\u2019ll\u00a0be hard to hold out when it counts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R5 – Sportsbet Feed (Bm64) Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
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2. Nordic Strike (5)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 61kg<\/span><\/div>
63×23<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:53 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 – Evergreen Turf Handicap (1800 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 14 Blue Willow\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Ciaron Maher appears to have the top two chances in this race, and\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0siding with the daughter of Blue Point, BLUE WILLOW (14)<\/strong> down at the weights.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She finds it tough to\u00a0win but\u00a0was\u00a0very strong\u00a0to the line here last start over the mile, overcoming a slow getaway and a three-wide position to run on for fourth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t\u00a0love the wide gate, but\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0got improvement still to come and the right wet track form to threaten.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R6 – Evergreen Turf (Bm70) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Blue Willow (10)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
97734<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:54 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 7 – Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (2400 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 9 Empress\u00a0Of\u00a0The\u00a0Sun\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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EMPRESS OF THE SUN (9)<\/strong>\u00a0gets in\u00a0nicely at the\u00a0weights\u00a0carrying only 53kg after the claim.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to The Autumn Sun contested\u00a0a very similar\u00a0race here last time out where she got right back early around midfield and was strong all the way through the line for second.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apprentice Jabez Johnstone has a bit of a feel for the mare now, so it will be interesting to see if he settles further\u00a0forward\u00a0this time with the gate in their\u00a0favour.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R7 – Thoroughbred Club Of Australia (Bm74) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Empress Of The Sun (3)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
64212<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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No. 1\u00a0He\u2019ll\u00a0Rip\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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HE\u2019LL RIP (1)<\/strong>\u00a0competes\u00a0with the\u00a0blinkers on\u00a0again after another\u00a0three week\u00a0break between runs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He has the likable Coeur Volante form to his name which stacks up nicely after that\u00a0mare\u00a0went on to win narrowly at Caulfield last Saturday.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The claim helps him at the top of the\u00a0weights\u00a0and\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0seen him go\u00a0very close\u00a0on a pair of occasions here at Sandown in the past.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandown R8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm78) Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
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1. He’ll Rip (4)<\/span>
J: Holly Durnan<\/span> 61kg<\/span><\/div>
x7423<\/span> T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 15\/08\/2026 07:59:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Sandown Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Grab the wet-weather gear \u2014 Sandown looks set for another soggy Wednesday this week. At the time of writing on Tuesday, the track was rated a Heavy 9, with the rail positioned six metres out. While the showers are expected to ease by race day, we\u2019ve done the form for what shapes as a competitive eight-race card in Melbourne. Race 1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1200 METRES)\u00a0 No. 5 Avengers Very open\u00a0race to begin with a good chunk of the field on debut.\u00a0\u00a0 AVENGERS (5) is making his second start for Clayton Douglas after\u00a0debuting for\u00a0fourth down in Sydney back…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":30442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-30683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"29\/06\/2024","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/06\/2024","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"21","race_id":"6edb2ac1-8734-4732-ba6d-519c93982201","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"923fa94a-26d8-4e06-b27a-be848421ca02"}],"summary":"Very open\u00a0race to begin with a good chunk of the field on debut.\u00a0\u00a0 AVENGERS (5) is making his second start for Clayton Douglas after\u00a0debuting for\u00a0fourth down in Sydney back in February. 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