Best Bets

Michael Tye
LAY: 2. Aston Bugsy (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $4.50)
Aston Bugsy has scored two good wins here in recent weeks but he faces some serious talent here. Mepunga Sage was superb here on debut and her recent runs at Angle Park were eye catching. Canya Erupt has shown enormous potential in runs at Warragul and would appear very suited by the rise in distance.
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Michael Tye
BACK: 3. He’s Magic (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.40)
He’s Magic should find this easier than some of his recent starts. He is suited by the slightly smaller field and is versatile enough to find a forward position, or come from off the pace and win.
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SANDOWN PARK PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | MONDAY JULY 28TH 2025
Track: Good.
6. Charlestown
7. Quaynor
8. Alone
4. Paw Helion
Betting Strategy
Charlestown has the most upside but boy can he make some mistakes in races. I’m sure he will go better at his second look at the venue but I just can’t be on him here, but not willing to Lay.
4. Zipping Torvill
6. Spicy Seduction
7. Cruzado
3. Trust Deed
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Zipping Torvill (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $2.25)
This is an awful race but Zipping Torvill could get a safe cart into the race from Trust Deed who looks like the likely leader. Zipping Torvill looks the most natural middle distance runner and I’m happy to have a small involvement here.
1. Canya Terry
5. Intrepidus
4. Whispered
2. Weblec Prince
Betting Strategy
Super race for a Monday night. All 4 of my Top selections have upside with no real leaning here.
5. Mepunga Sage
3. Canya Erupt
2. Aston Bugsy
8. Foxy Barbella
Betting Strategy
LAY: 2. Aston Bugsy (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $4.50)
Aston Bugsy has scored two good wins here in recent weeks but he faces some serious talent here. Mepunga Sage was superb here on debut and her recent runs at Angle Park were eye catching. Canya Erupt has shown enormous potential in runs at Warragul and would appear very suited by the rise in distance.
2. Smooth Dynamite
3. Scout Ace
8. Steele Jakit
1. Cloncurry Gold
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Smooth Dynamite (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $3.20)
Smooth Dynamite appears suited running in this class of race and the drop back in distance doesn’t bother me here. He should be able to lob in the first 3 going into the catching pen and prove too strong for these rivals.
5. Tommy Sparkle
6. Electra Opal
7. Delicious
2. Whatever He Said
Betting Strategy
With the better chances all drawn wide here this could be messy. Pass.
1. Aston Pratt
7. Pretty Hot
5. Be United
8. Maia
Betting Strategy
LAY: 2. Bowie Sunny (WIN & PLACE) for 1 unit (Rated at $8.50)
Bowie Sunny didn’t stretch out well last start and was surprised to see her nominate for this. Happy to be against here, especially in a race where most of these are more than capable of winning.
3. He’s Magic
5. Mamasan
8. Reality Best
6. Gaping Margin
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. He’s Magic (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.40)
He’s Magic should find this easier than some of his recent starts. He is suited by the slightly smaller field and is versatile enough to find a forward position, or come from off the pace and win.
2. Aston Guitar
1. Baywara
8. It’s Bubble Time
7. Winter Goes
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Aston Guitar (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $1.75)
Aston Guitar hasn’t had much luck in his last two starts at The Meadows. He might have some better luck here off a favourable inside draw, he has won here twice previously and is suited by the smaller field.
2. Money Palace
4. Blame Her
3. Pax Bostonia
1. Garritty
Betting Strategy
Money Palace maps well drawn underneath the wide running Pax Bostonia but relying on him to capitalise on that situation is problematic. Pass.
6. Canya Jump
8. Target Range
4. Crocodile Roll
1. Reiko Mimosa
Betting Strategy
Target Range is well drawn out wide but betting from Box 8 without anything going wrong is not a risk I’m willing to take.
4. Iowa Lass
2. Ripping It Up
1. Glowing Ethics
6. Bold Bert
Betting Strategy
LAY: 6. Bold Bert (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $7.50)
This is the third start in a row I’m Laying Bold Bert and hopefully can keep the successful streak going here. He tends to not want to go on with it if he finds the lead too early and seems content winning with the pack.