Sandown Racing Tips for Wednesday, July 8th 2026

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

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

Race 1. (12:25) Sportsbet Blackbook Maiden (1200m)

#2 – Blue Shield @ $1.85

Blue Shield is nearing a win after four consecutive placings, and the three-year-old gelding doesn’t need to improve to beat this field.

He ran second at Mornington two back before placing at Cranbourne, with both runs coming in heavy conditions, so he won’t mind the surface.

The odds are short, but he’s a solid multi bet addition.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (13:00) MRC Membership Made of Moments BM74 (2125m)

#6 – Timeonlees @ $5.00

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Looking for consecutive wins is Timeonlees, who owns three wins and 11 placings from 19 starts, which is an excellent record.

The McEvoy-trained mare was too good for them in heavy conditions at Echuca, and she could repeat the dose against an even midweek field.

Punters get each-way odds to enjoy, so take the value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:35) Sportsbet Fast Form BM70 (2125m)

#2 – Bluestone @ $5.00

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Bluestone has been disappointing at times this season, but he has two second placings in four starts this prep, so we’re giving him another chance.

The five-year-old son of Reliable Man ran second at Caulfield two starts ago, and a repeat of that effort would be enough to beat this field.

1.5kg comes off his back to help with the big weight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:10) Stow Storage Solutions BM70 (1500m)

#10 – Zorro’s Flight @ $8.50

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There isn’t much covering this field, and we’re going with a form runner in Zorro’s Flight, who scored at Sale in heavy conditions last start.

The four-year-old son of Toronado has yet to run worse than third in heavy conditions, so he’ll get through it at Sandown.

The odds are generous, so snap up the value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:45) Sportsbet Green Tick BM64 (1400m)

#10 – Glam Award @ $5.50

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Glam Award showed speed when winning on debut in New Zealand before coming to Australia and running third at Seymour.

The three-year-old filly by Shamus Award was only 1.6 lengths behind the winner, and getting Craig Williams in the saddle helps.

She will likely settle back and come with a big late run.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:20) Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives BM64 (1200m)

#5 – Queen Peta @ $2.50

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Queen Peta couldn’t have been more impressive on debut when winning by 3.8 lengths over Blue Shield, so Race 1 could be a good form guide.

The three-year-old filly by Dirty Work enjoyed the heavy track at Cranbourne, and she looks good enough to rise through the grades.

Early money has come for her, and it could pay to follow it.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (15:55) Evergreen Turf BM74 (1200m)

#1 – Tennessee Bound @ $1.90

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Boasting an unbeaten record is Tennessee Bound, who dug deep to win at Caulfield fresh up over National Code, who has since run second.

The four-year-old mare by Written Tycoon has yet to lose from four starts, and she is being patiently handled by Ciaron Maher.

3kg comes off to help with the 62kg, and it could be enough to see her win again.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 8. (16:30) Sportsbet More Places BM66 (1200m)

#12 – Artbeat @ $9.50

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Boasting two wins from three starts is Artbeat, who won on debut at Echuca before bouncing back to win at Cranbourne last start.

The four-year-old gelding didn’t fire two back at Mornington in the wet, but he wasn’t too far behind the winner.

Getting weight off his back is enough to take him close at nice odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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