Sandown Hillside racing preview & best odds | January 24, 2024

January 22, 2024 7:11 pm.

What	Sandown Hillside Races
Where	Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171
When	Wednesday, January 24, 2024
First Race	3:40pm AEDT
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The Sandown Hillside track is in action once again on Wednesday afternoon with a competitive eight-race program set down for judgement. An overcast day is forecast, with a top of 29 degrees, and with the track already a Good 4 at the time of acceptances and the rail out 9m, we should see every runner get their chance if good enough. Twilight racing from Sandown is set to commence at 3:40pm AEDT.

Best Bet at Sandown: Star Vega

Our best bet of the day comes up in the last, as Star Vega looks to build on his track and distance win on January 10. Having competed at the 1800m for the second time, Star Vega showed a nice turn of foot to reel in the front-runners, despite settling towards the rear of the field. Luke Currie sticks on board which is an added bonus, and from barrier seven, if the pair can land midfield with cover, the race looks perfectly set up for the Lope De Vega progeny to thunder home and bring up a second straight win for the first time in his career.

Best Bet

Race 8 – #11 Star Vega (7)

4yo Gelding | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Luke Currie (58kg)

+360 with Neds

Next Best at Sandown: Intrepid Eagle

Intrepid Eagle was a smart Moonee Valley victor on December 30, and we anticipate he can go on with the job on Wednesday. With a narrow runner-up effort coming prior to that win off a five-month break, the son of Alpine Eagle has returned in fine style and has seemingly found the right race once again. Having been held up on the home turn, Intrepid Eagle produced a strong finish to score, and a similar finishing burst on Wednesday should see him pick up a fourth win here at start 12.

Next Best

Race 7 – #1 Intrepid Eagle (6)

4yo Gelding | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Luke Currie (60kg)

+380 with Picklebet

Best Value at Sandown: Hot City

Despite being well held at Warrnambool on January 7, we’re hoping the Henry Dwyer-trained Hot City can run a big race in the Sandown opener. Despite being beaten three-lengths by Crackle ‘N’ Burn, this son of Ilovethiscity was hitting the line nicely over 1400m, and as he steps up to the mile third-up into his career, he looks a nice play. He gets on firmer going on Wednesday, and despite most likely giving his rivals a start on the home turn, we’re confident Hot City can power over the top of his rivals and in doing so, salute at a nice price with top horse racing bookmakers.