Sandown Stakes 2023 Race Details
Race 8 at Sandown Racecourse on Sunday the 1st October 2023.
The Sandown Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Sandown Hillside. It is over 1500 metres and is run under quality handicap conditions. The total prize money is $200,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Sandown Stakes page.
Sandown Stakes 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Clear
A small field of 8 have accepted for the $200,000 Group 3 Sandown Stakes. There are 6 geldings, a mare and a stallion.. with one 4YO, three 5YOs, two 6YOs and two 7YOs. Two runners had their last start in the Listed Sofitel over 1400m at Flemington on 16th September while the rest all came through different races. One is first-up from a spell.
The early favourite is Antino who has won 8 of his 10 starts. Second favourite is Here To Shock who likes this track and was runner-up over 1400m at Caulfield last start. Third favourite is Golden Path who has been in the quinella at all 4 of his starts. Vreneli has won 7 of his 21 starts. The rest of the runners are currently $20 or more.
Sandown Stakes 2023 Runner by Runner
1. Antino (5)
Has won 8 of his 10 starts. He resumed for 0.6 length 4th in The Sofitel after being checked along the rails and disappointed for a run. Very unlucky and should win this.
2. Earlswood (8)
Resumes from a 21 week spell and prefer others.
3. Here To Shock (4)
Likes this track and was runner-up over 1400m at Caulfield last start. Carries 4kg less here and will appreciate that.
4. Vreneli (7)
Has won 7 of his 21 starts. Won over 11400m at Rosehill then faded in the Group 3 Cameron Handicap over 1500m at Newcastle. Not the worst.
5. Toregene (3)
Only beat one runner home when resuming in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes. Expect improvement.
6. Superium (6)
Place hope.
7. Ulysses (1)
Drawn ideally. Rough place chance.
8. Golden Path (2)
Has been in the quinella at all 4 of his starts. One of the main chances.
Sandown Stakes 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
| Jo Jackson’s Tips | Lewis Oliver’s Tips | |
| 1 Antino | ||
| 8 Golden Path | ||
| 3 Here To Shock | ||
| 5 Toregene |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Moir Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1000m) – Friday
Group 2 Stutt Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 2 Stocks Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1600m) – Friday
Group 3 Scarborough Stakes 2023 (Moonee Valley 1200m) – Friday
Group 1 Epsom Handicap 2023 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 1 The Metropolitan 2023 (Randwick 2400m)
Group 1 Flight Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 2 Premiere Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1000m)
Group 3 Breeders’ Plate 2023 (Randwick 1000m)
Listed Dulcify Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1600m)
Listed R M Ansett Classic 2023 (Mornington 2400m)
Listed Black Heart Bart Stakes 2023 (Belmont 1200m)
Sandown Stakes 2023 Race Results
| Result | Horse | Margin |
| 1st | 1 Antino | |
| 2nd | 3 Here To Shock | 0.4 length |
| 3rd | 6 Superium | 2.65 lengths |
| 4th | 8 Golden Path | 2.95 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 3.
There were no scratchings.