Sandown Racing Tips for Sunday, August 2nd 2026

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We have expert betting tips for racing at Sandown on Sunday, which includes eight races at the weekend meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (12:20) Tom McGinley Hurdle (3400m)

#1 - Split @ $3.30

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Split was too good for them last time out at Coleraine, and consecutive wins could be on the cards.

The seven-year-old son of Turn Me Loose loves racing in heavy conditions with 12 starts for three wins and four placings, so he should enjoy the track.

It’s an even field, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:00) Ecycle Solutions Grand National Hurdle (4200m)

#1 - Andy Win @ $2.30

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Andy Win has yet to finish worse than second in five jumping assignments, including three wins.

The six-year-old is a talented jumper in the making, and he is good enough to put this field away with a good trip in transit.

We expect the $2.30 odds to shorten on race day, so take the odds available.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (13:40) Sportsbet Blackbook BM74 (1200m)

#2 - Conscience @ $3.30

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Looking to make a winning fresh up run is Conscience, who took on some tough fields last preparation, and this is an easier assignment.

The four-year-old mare by Snitzel ran behind Beskar at Rosehill last time out, which followed a placing behind Xarpo at Caulfield.

It’s good form, and she’s good enough to beat the favourite.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (14:20) Ecycle Solutions Crisp Hurdle (4200m)

#1 - Stern Idol @ $2.00

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Stern Idol is weighted relatively good at 71kg, and the champion jumper could win another big race at Sandown.

The 16-time jump winner is a four-time winner at Sandown from only six attempts, and he deserves to be the odds-on favourite.

He carried 76.5kg in his most recent jumps race, so dropping to 71kg is ideal.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 5. (15:00) Sportsbet Fast Form BM66 (1200m)

#2 - Mongolian City @ $6.00

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Boasting three wins already this preparation is Mongolian City, who got the better of Ania last time out.

The five-year-old son of City of Light likes racing on heavy tracks with two wins from three starts, and he’ll get conditions to suit.

3kg comes off his back, which is enough to take him close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:40) Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM70 (2100m)

#8 - Komito @ $3.10

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Ciaron Maher lines up Kimito, who is seeking back-to-back wins at Sandown after scoring by 1.3 lengths last time out.

The four-year-old son of Lope de Vega got the better of Blue Willow, who scored a midweek win at Sandown on Wednesday.

The form stacks up, and getting Jabez Johnstone in the saddle helps.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (16:15) Sportsbet Green Tick BM66 (1600m)

#8 - Jackand @ $7.00

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Jackand has turned his form around with back-to-back second placings, and he could cap them off with a win.

The seven-year-old son of Spieth has enough experience to handle this field as a five-time winner, and he placed at his only Sandown start.

Dropping to 55kg is ideal, so he’s worth backing.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:50) Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics BM66 (1400m)

#8 - Mike's Hope @ $3.80

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Mike’s Hope, who scored a professional maiden win at Mildura.

The four-year-old son of Alabama Express looks likely to rise through the grades, and punters get better odds this time around.

Blake Shinn riding is a good sign, so expect the odds to shorten.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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