Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

No pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.3L at The Valley Bm78 over 2040m Heavy 8. Great gallop to fly late for second 1.3L at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp over 2400m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Fought hard over the final stages for third 0.6L at The Valley Bm78 over 2040m Heavy 8. Running on well into fourth from midfield in a grinding effort 1.2L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m. Should find this easier and loves the trip.

Made up a stack of ground from worse than midfield for a top third 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 2100m. Led and gave a kick however weakened into fourth 2.7L at Flemington Bm84 Hcp over 2500m. Performs well at this track/distance.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated 9.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 1.7L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m. Honest type.

Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 2400m. Settled on pace and proved far too good winning in classy fashion 3.5L at Wangaratta Bm64 over 2000m.

Terrific effort to win convincingly after sitting outside the leader 5L at Pakenham Hdle over 3200m Soft 5. Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.3L at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp over 3200m Soft 6.

Scooted home into third placings for an eye-catching run 2.6L at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 over 2100m. Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.3L at Tamworth Mornington Bm85 over 2100m.

Led, challenged but showed great courage to hold on for the win 0.5L at Apiam Bendigo Mdn-Sw over 2200m Soft 7. Won well after sitting off the pace 0.4L at Mornington Bm64 over 2000m. Looks to have some upside.

Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 15L at Pakenham Hdle over 3200m Soft 5. Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1.8L at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp over 3200m Soft 6.

Sat behind the leaders and strolled home for a top win 2.3L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.7L at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp over 2400m. Like chances back to this level.

Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 4.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm78 over 2400m. Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 7.2L at Flemington Bm84 Hcp over 2500m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.6L at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp over 1800m. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.5L at Pakenham F&M Bm70 over 2000m.

Made up many lengths to grab third after getting back to midfield 0.6L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 2000m. Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 2200m.

Ran on nicely from midfield but was surpassed 1L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 2000m Soft 7. Settled just off the pace and hit the line nicely for second 1.8L at Mornington Bm64 over 2445m.

Led the field however was reeled in late for third 5.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 2460m. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 2400m.

Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 8.1L at Pakenham F&M Bm64 over 1400m. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 7.5L at Pakenham F&M Bm70 over 2000m.