Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Held position to the line for third after going forward to sit with the leaders 0.5L at Pakenham Bm78. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 9.3L at Flemington Bm78. At the right level but prefer second-up.

Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 5.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1800m Soft 6. Top run to finish off strongly into fourth after getting back a long way 1.3L at Morphettville Parks Bm78 over 1950m Soft 6.

Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 1.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Cg&E Bm74 over 1400m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 4.4L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m. Easier task today suits.

Had the winning post in sight after going forward but then dropped out for sixth 3.1L Tatt's Cup Group 3 over 2400m. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 11.4L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1600m. Prefer over longer trips.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 2.3L at Geelong Bm64 over 1500m. Found the lead early but was run down and had to settle for second prize 3.8L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m. Might need to work early to get across.

Ridden off the speed but produced best over the concluding stages for second 1.5L at Echuca Bm70 over 1200m. Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.1L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Well ridden going forward but just ran out of energy late when fourth 2.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 3.6L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Settled on the pace and ran down the leaders to win 0.4L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m. Went forward positioning with the leaders weakening into fifth 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m.

Led and gave a sight before being easily beaten into fourth 4L at The Valley. Dug deep under hard riding to fight on bravely for fourth after sitting midfield 2.6L at Cranbourne Bm70. Can perform first-up and has the claim but wide gate.

Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 7.3L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 7.1L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m.

Raced handy enough to be in the fight however didn't come on, sixth 3.4L at Warrnambool Woodford Cup. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 7L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1400m. Could improve second-up.

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 6.8L at Morphettville. Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2.4L at Morphettville Hcp. SA raider down in grade.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6L at Eagle Farm Bm78. Enjoyed a nice run in transit to hold second and kicked strongly to hold position 3.7L at Doomben Bm70 over 1600m. Had a let up and gets in well with the claim.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 9.1L at Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 1800m. Tracked into the race nicely from behind the speed and just out played fourth 2.6L at Sale Bm64 over 1511m Soft 5. Can improve second-up.

Challenged for the lead but held rivals at bay to win 0.1L at The Valley Bm64 over 2040m. Pressed forward to sit with leaders, whacked away but no match sixth 5.4L at Wangaratta Bm70 over 1590m.

Top run to finish off strongly into fourth after getting back a long way 1.8L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1600m. Settled a long way back in transit displaying best work very late for fifth 2.7L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.

Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1512m. Up outside the speed gave everything tiring for fifth place 5.4L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m. Drawn to be forward if he gains a start.

One-paced to the line and always well back 9L at Flemington Bm70 over 2550m. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 8.6L at Warrnambool Bm58 over 2000m.

Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.2L at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 over 1400m. Chimed in late after getting back for a narrow victory 0.1L at Sale Bm64 over 1511m Soft 5.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 5.5L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1200m. One-paced to the line and always well back 8.8L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1400m Heavy 8.