Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Well beaten seventh 6.3L at Ascot (GB) Rating 105 over 2414m. Held third 1.8L at York (GB) Rating 105 over 2112m. Rates highly and expect he might have the class edge at his Australian debut.

Edged out rivals to win narrowly 0.1L at Apiam Bendigo Marong Cup over 2200m. Vet: found to be lame in the near foreleg 3.1L at The Valley Bm78 over 2500m. Resuming from 2 years off due to injury. Must respect.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 5.7L at Flemington Bm84 over 1600m Soft 6. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 0.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1800m.

Went forward to contend for the lead and held on well for second 0.4L at Sandown Lakeside Bm78. Made good progress from back in the field to run fourth 3.8L at Flemington Bm78 over 2000m. In form and like chances back to this level.

Weakened in the straight and always had an uphill battle to challenge 7.4L Pr Minerve Group 3 2500m. Tried hard to improve but was always battling to remain in contention 12.7L Pr Solitude Listed over 2000m. Australian debut, can consider.

Third when given easy ride 3.3L at Te Rapa Mdn Hdle-Sw over 2800m Heavy 10. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 2.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1400m. Headed for a jumps campaign.

Midfield, made early move, peaked 100m 0.8L at Mornington 3Y-Swp over 1600m Soft 5. Did make up some ground in the straight for fifth but never threatened 2.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1500m. Second-up.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 7.2L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2000m. Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1800m. Likes this venue.

Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 6.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 1800m. Had the run of race behind the leaders and just missed for second 0.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1800m.

Stormed home from back in the field and looks one to follow 0.7L at The Valley F&M Bm74 over 1600m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 8.4L at The Valley F&M Bm70 over 1600m.

Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 4.5L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1700m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1.1L at The Valley Bm64 over 1600m. Can improve second-up.

Encouraging effort to fly home from well back to fill third placing 4.3L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1800m. Huge effort to win when getting back in transit 1.8L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2000m.

Box seat, railed run home, not beaten far, 3rd 0.9L Ethereal Group 3 over 2000m Soft 7. Back half, didn't let down when asked to go 8.9L Vrc Oaks Group 1 over 2500m. Performed in some tough races last prep but prefer later.

Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1600m. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 3L at The Valley F&M Bm70 over 2040m.

Had the right trail into the race and powered home strongly for a great win 1.3L at Yarra Valley Bm58 over 1950m. Chimed in at the right rime for a strong victory 0.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 2418m.

Keen on the speed, didn't see trip out 44.3L Vic Derby Group 1 over 2500m. Galloped home strongly for third after sitting behind the speed 0.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1500m. Second-up.

Always well back, not up to task, prefer easier 10.6L at Flemington Bm96 over 2800m. Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 5.8L at The Valley Bm64 over 1600m.