| What | Sandown Hillside Races |
| Where | Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 |
| When | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:25pm AEST |
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Another Wednesday metro meeting in Victoria heads to Sandown this week, with eight races set down for decision. Clear skies are forecast leading into the meeting, so the Heavy 8 track looks set to become at least a Soft 7 by raceday. The rail comes out 4m for the entire circuit, with the action commencing at 12:25pm AEST.
Best Bet at Sandown: Orlabent
Since transferring to Melody Cunningham’s barn, Orlabent has produced two stunning victories in recent weeks. The Hellbent progeny was a dominant winner on the Ballarat synthetic, and he was just as impressive at Murray Bridge next time out. He clearly loves wet tracks, winning three times and finishing second in another, and looks poised to build on that record as he steps up in grade.
Best Bet
Race 4 – 
#3 Orlabent (1)
4yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Beau Mertens (59kg)
+340 with Neds
Next Best at Sandown: Batrana
After some luckless runs, Batrana registered a confidence-boosting win on the Ballarat synthetic on July 14. The Justify filly ran her rivals into the dirt after taking control of proceedings — a tactic she had never adopted before. It gives Beau Mertens options as she returns to town, and as she steps back into BM70 grade, Batrana looks like the best horse in the race.
Next Best
Race 7 – 
#1 Batrana (5)
3yo Filly | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Beau Mertens (60kg)
+270 with PlayUp
Best Value at Sandown: Reprisal
The Danny O’Brien-trained Reprisal caught the eye when running into second place at Flemington on July 20. The three-year-old gelding ran on powerfully from the rear of the field, and if the track does continue to improve, it will suit the son of Trapeze Artist perfectly. Reprisal will need a luck from barrier 12, but with a strong finish, he can blouse the leaders at nice each-way odds with online bookmakers.
Best Value
Race 6 – 
#5 Reprisal (12)
3yo Gelding | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Jamie Mott (58kg)
+850 with Picklebet
Sandown Wednesday quaddie tips – 31/7/2024
Sandown quadrella selections
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- 1-2-3-6-7
- 1-2-4-5
- 1-3
- 1-2-4-5-6-10
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