Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Sandown 14/11/26

Saturday racing returns to Sandown Hillside for Zipping Classic Day, where Michael Manley has identified two runners worth following across the program.

Fundamental Nature in Race 3 is Manley's Best Bet after producing an explosive finish to win on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington.

The spacious Sandown Hillside circuit and expected genuine tempo look ideal for the mare to produce another strong performance.

Later in the program, Small Fry in Race 9 is the Next Best selection in the Group 2 Zipping Classic.

The Irish-trained stayer brings an excellent form reference through Melbourne Cup winner Point Of Law and looks well placed to finish his Australian campaign on a high.

Here are Michael Manley's two best bets for Saturday's Sandown meeting.

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Michael Manley's Sandown Saturday Best Bets 14/11/26

Sandown Race 3 – #4 Fundamental Nature | Best Bet

Fundamental Nature produced one of the most impressive finishing efforts of Melbourne Cup Day when getting up in the final stride to defeat Jett Smash in the last race at Flemington.

She recorded the fastest final 400m of the entire meeting, unleashing a powerful sprint to snatch victory right on the line.

The move to Sandown Hillside looks particularly suitable, with the wide-open spaces giving her plenty of room to build momentum and finish strongly.

There should also be a genuine tempo, with Porter and El Rocko expected to provide the speed she needs to bring her finishing burst into play.

Ethan Brown replaces Willie Pike in the saddle, having previously partnered Fundamental Nature to a fast-finishing third over 1300m at Sandown four starts ago.

With the right race shape and a track that should suit her racing style, she looks well placed to make it consecutive victories.

Michael's Verdict: Produced the fastest final 400m on Melbourne Cup Day to defeat Jett Smash. The spacious Sandown Hillside circuit and expected strong tempo should suit her perfectly. Best Bet.

Sandown Race 9 – #10 Small Fry | Next Best

Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien arrived in Australia with a strong team of well-credentialled stayers, and while the predicted domination of the spring carnival hasn't eventuated, Small Fry gives him an excellent opportunity to finish with a major victory.

The international stayer lines up in the Group 2 Zipping Classic with one of the strongest form references in the race.

At his only Australian start, Small Fry finished second to Point Of Law in the Geelong Cup, a performance that has since been significantly strengthened by the winner's subsequent Melbourne Cup success.

In a strongly run Geelong Cup, Small Fry settled third behind The Euphrates and Point Of Law before making up ground on the eventual Melbourne Cup winner over the concluding stages.

That performance suggests he has the staying ability and form required to be highly competitive in Saturday's contest.

Mark Zahra takes the ride and should have Small Fry positioned prominently, allowing him to settle close to the speed and make his challenge at the right time.

Kingswood shapes as his main danger, but Small Fry's form through Point Of Law makes him a leading winning chance.

Michael's Verdict: Excellent second to subsequent Melbourne Cup winner Point Of Law in the Geelong Cup. Strong staying form, with Mark Zahra expected to position him on the speed. Next Best.

Michael Manley's Sandown Best Bets Summary

Michael Manley's Final Sandown Verdict

Fundamental Nature is the standout selection after her brilliant last-to-first victory at Flemington.

The expected speed and spacious Sandown Hillside circuit should give her every opportunity to reproduce that powerful finishing effort.

Small Fry is the runner to follow in the Zipping Classic.

His Geelong Cup performance behind subsequent Melbourne Cup winner Point Of Law reads particularly well, and Mark Zahra should give him every chance from a forward position.

Best Bet: Sandown Race 3 – #4 Fundamental Nature

Next Best: Sandown Race 9 – #10 Small Fry

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