Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Ran home determinedly over the final stages to gain second 0.5L at Flemington Hcp over 1600m. Midfield, held up 4-200m, margin unfair 3.7L Golden Mile Listed over 1600m. Easier here, looks a major player this race.

Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win narrowly 0.3L at Warracknabeal W'beal Cup 1600m. Came from well back with a eye-catching run to win narrowly 0.1L at Caulfield Bm84 1600m. Tactics from the wide gate look crucial.

Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 3L at Morphettville Hcp over 1600m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6L Cummings Group 3 over 1600m. Like chances back to this level.

Led, out sprinted, boxed on gamely, brave effort 6L at The Valley Bm100 over 1519m Soft 7. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 3.8L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 7.4L at Cranbourne Hcp over 1400m. Pushed forward to sit with the leaders and gave everything to hold fourth 3.3L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1400m Soft 7.

Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 3.2L at Flemington Bm84 over 1600m. Dug deep under hard riding to fight on bravely for fourth after sitting midfield 2.7L at Mornington Bm84 over 1600m.

Box seat, failed to quicken, lost ground, last 9.2L Queen Turf Group 1 over 1600m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 8.9L Anniv Vase Listed over 1600m. Should find this easier.

Ridden off the speed but produced best over the concluding stages for second 5L at Warrnambool Koroit Cup over 1700m. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.8L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1400m Soft 7. Has won second-up previously.

Failed to quicken matching the sprint of rivals 17.3L Earl Of Sefton Group 3 over 1810m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 7L at Flemington 4Up Bm84 over 1600m.

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.3L at Apiam Bendigo Bm74 over 1600m. Settled on pace and proved far too good winning in classy fashion 3.8L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m.

Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 4.1L at Pakenham Bm78 over 1600m. Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 5.7L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Can win second-up, consider.

Produced best over the final 400m for a solid second after settling midfield 1.8L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1400m Soft 7. Big effort to finish the race off hard to just miss when third 0.2L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m.

Spectacular last part of the race to finish off third after sitting a long way back 1.1L at Sale Bm70 over 1205m Soft 5. Always chasing after settling back and passed a few tired ones late 1.9L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1200m.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.5L at Mornington Bm84 over 1600m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 10L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m.

Drifted to back half, restricted room, run impeded 4.3L Aust Gns Group 1 over 1600m. Eye-catching last 400m after allowed to settle back for second 2L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m. Put writing on the wall in nice return run.

Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 3.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m. Really got going when the race was over after positioned a long way back 2.1L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 4.1L at Pakenham Bm78 over 2000m. Awesome effort to run on late for fifth after settling a long way in the running 1.3L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m. Fitter for the run.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.8L at Terang Bm78 over 1200m. Won by the barest of margins after sitting off the pace 0.1L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.1L at Echuca Cl3 over 1400m. Looked in control of the race a long way from home and won impressively 4.5L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m.