David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Sandown 25/2/26

David Gately provides his ratings for Sandown (Hillside) with the rail pushed out to 9m on a Good track.

With the rail wider than last meeting, early positioning and tactical speed could again prove important, particularly in the middle-distance events.

Gately has clearly marked a Bet of the Day, a Best Value play, and a strong Each-Way option to round out the program.

 

Track Condition: Good
Rail: 9m
Previous Meeting: Rail was 6m and the track played well.

 

 

TOP-RATED RUNNERS – SANDOWN (Hillside)

Race 1 – 2YO Hcp – 1300m

4 - LEOPARD SHARK
2 - HYDROBOMB
3 - OPTIMUS
6 - TUZEMAK
5 - STOMPING GROUND

 

Race 2 – Maiden – 1300m

6 - SHOMA
5 - MELIAN
7 - SPARKLING LUCK
9 - WENTWORTH FALLS
11 - PERFECT NIGHT

 

Race 3 – BM64 3YO – 1500m

4 - BEL MEZYAAN
5 - HALLOWED HALLS
10 - RUSSIAN CHOICE
1 - MCWOODY
7 - MUSKITO

 

Race 4 – F&M BM74 – 1400m

5 - TERILEE
4 - ALL BUSINESS
7 - FLOWERDALE
6 - BRUTALINA
3 - TRIAL BY PRESS

 

Race 5 – BM74 – 2400m

9 - HURRY CURRY – Best Value Bet Of Day ($14)
3 - BLUESTONE
2 - AMERICAN WOLF
5 - TRAPALANDA
4 - EAGLE ANGEL

 

Race 6 – BM66 – 1300m

8 - TRAPDOOR
7 - ENAMORADA
10 - SAVITRI
2 - OVERACTIVE
9 - BLUE HAWAIIAN

 

Race 7 – BM74 – 1400m

3 - HEDONIST – Bet Of The Day
5 - TEST OF LOVE
6 - WINSOME STAR
8 - LEGIO TEN
1 - SPANISH BLAZE

 

Race 8 – BM66 – 1800m

12 - SO SUAVE – Best Each_Way Bet Of Day $8 ?
3 - SAVISANTA
2 - FIGLIO D’ARGENTO
5 - PERFECT ENDING
9 - UNDERSTUDY

 

Summary

David Gately’s Sandown preview highlights HEDONIST as the key anchor on the card, with HURRY CURRY offering strong value in the staying event.

SO SUAVE rounds things out as the preferred each-way play. With the rail out to 9m, watch for runners that can secure a forward position and control their races from the outset.

 

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