Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.2L at The Valley Bm84. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 2.8L at Flemington Bm84 over 1600m. Runs well here but may need further.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 4.5L at Pakenham Vgold Bullion. Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into fifth 1.2L at Flemington Bm78. Always runs well here and suited second-up.

Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 3L at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64. Tracked into the race perfectly and surged to the lead to win effortlessly 2.3L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1400m. Third-up record is good.

Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 3.9L at Flemington Bm78 over 1200m. Went forward and applied pressure to the leader surging away for strong win 2.3L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1200m Soft 6.

Found a nice position behind the speed but had nothing to show when sixth 4.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Settled just off the pace and couldn't match it with the winner when third 4.5L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1200m Soft 6.

Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, sixth 2.2L at Flemington Bm78 over 1100m. One-paced to the line and always well back 9.7L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7. Drops sharply in grade.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 6L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1200m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1L at Sale Bm70 over 1205m Soft 5.

Won nicely at the finish after settling midfield 0.4L at Donald Bm64 over 1350m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 7.5L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Behind the leader and was right there to be in the finish, tiring into sixth 3.4L at The Valley Bm70. Ran home strongly for second over the final 400m and just missed by a narrow margin 0L at Caulfield Heath Bm70. Prefer second-up.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1200m. Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0.3L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1200m. Harder here but can go lead and be hard to run down.

Made up many lengths to grab third after getting back to midfield 0.5L at Geelong Bm70 over 1312m. Ran on nicely from midfield but was surpassed 2L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Easier grade but drawn poorly and might get back.

Ran home nicely to win on the line after sitting behind the leaders 0.8L at Cranbourne 0 - 64. Positioned on the pace and tried very hard but beaten into third 4.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1400m. Back to 1300m suits and can be on speed.

Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1715m Soft 5. Nice run to hold second despite winner being too strong late 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m. Resuming.

Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third 0.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1400m. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 3.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1200m.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.3L at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 5.5L at Bendigo. Resuming, may want further.

Didn't make ground on placegetters but nonetheless a resilient run for fourth 2.8L at Ballarat F&M Bm64 over 1200m. Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 4.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1200m.

Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.5L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1200m. Went forward to be in the fight and fought very hard to keep third 2.3L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1300m Soft 7.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 6.2L at Mornington Bm58 over 2025m. Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 3L at Colac 0 - 58 over 2000m.