Sandown Racing Tips for Sunday, May 31st 2026

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. (12:35) Sportsbet Green Tick Hurdle BM120 (3400m)

#1 – Golden Crusader @ $3.90

Golden Crusader looked good when winning at Terang two back, and although beaten last time out at Warrnambool, the big weight might have got him.

The eight-year-old son of Golden Horn is an eight-time winner overall, with two wins coming at Sandown, so he likes the track.

A heavy surface won’t worry him, so put him on top.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:15) Sportsbet Australian Hurdle (3900m)

#2 – The Storyteller @ $3.30

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The Storyteller keeps producing the goods after consecutive wins at Terang and Warrnambool, which is good form for the Australian Hurdle.

He has yet to run at Sandown, but it’s a track that he should enjoy, and he’s the form runner of the small field.

We expect him to fight out the finish, so include him in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (13:55) Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap (1600m)

#2 – Easy Dun @ $8.50

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Easy Dun, who dug deep to beat a handy field, and that’s a good sign for his future.

The five-year-old son of Dundeel runs his best races over the distance, and he won’t have to do much work off a good barrier.

We’re happy with the current odds available in an even race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:35) Sportsbet Australian Steeplechase (3900m)

#5 – Sing for Peace @ $3.40

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Patrick Payne lines up Sing for Peace, who could get the better of Stern Idol with the weight difference.

The seven-year-old son of Tavistock owns six wins and 14 placings from 30 starts overall, and his form at Sandown reads well.

He switches from hurdles to the steeplechase, which could prove the winning move.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:05) Sportsbet Samson BM70 (2100m)

#10 – Pearl King @ $13.00

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Gunning for back-to-back wins is Pearl King, who relished the rise in distance when scoring over 1600m at Pakenham.

The four-year-old son of Zoustar should only improve with more racing under his belt, and a heavy surface shouldn’t worry him.

Luke Nolen is riding well, so we’re happy to include him in our picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (15:35) Sportsbet Sandown Cup (3200m)

#2 – Pounding @ $4.20

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Pounding is teasing punters with a winning performance after running second behind a smart stayer at Flemington last time out.

The seven-year-old son of Exceed and Excel is an eight-time winner with 20 placings, and he ran second at his only start at Sandown.

The Cup is within his reach, so he’s worth an each-way bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:05) Sportsbet Fast Form BM70 (1400m)

#4 – Nearing Liberty @ $7.00

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Nearing Liberty ended last preparation with consecutive placings, and he won his only start at Sandown last campaign.

The five-year-old son of Impending has yet to race on a heavy surface, but he has handled soft tracks, so it shouldn’t be an issue.

Barrier four is ideal, so he is a good bet.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 8. (16:36) Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM70 (1200m)

#9 – Zunna @ $4.60

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Zunna was too good for them at Pakenham last time out, and the four-year-old mare could rise through the grades now.

The Phillip Stokes-trained mare is a three-time winner from six starts, so the winning strike rate is good enough to win this race.

Look for a betting push on race day as a good guide.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

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.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.