Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

One out one back, out sprinted, boxed on soundly 2.5L Hareeba Stks Listed over 1200m. Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.4L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m. Needs to rediscover best form.

Ran on well into third placing from settling midfield originally 2.5L Hellova St Stks Listed over 1600m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 7.5L at Flemington Hcp over 1600m.

Ridden quiet, strong tempo suited, swept past them 0.1L Vic Hcp Group 3 over 1400m. Post race vet exam revealed: throat condition 13.5L at The Valley Bm100 over 1519m Soft 7. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9.6L Seym Cup Listed over 1600m. Leader's back, first beaten needs easier 25L Cup Day Plate Listed over 1800m. Is a first-up winner.

Led, tried hard but was ultimately outclassed into third placing 3.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Coastal Classic over 1700m. Won well after sitting off the pace 0.5L Wangoom Listed over 1200m Heavy 8. Major player again this race.

Slow out back half, made late ground but no threat 3.8L Eclipse Group 3 over 1800m Heavy 8. On the speed, kept grinding, just felt pinch late 3L Brat Cup Listed over 2000m. Can win first-up.

Rolled forward, headed soon after straightening 9.4L Rup Clarke Group 1 over 1400m. Leader's back, one paced when asked to sprint 16.2L Heffernan Group 3 over 1400m Heavy 8. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Back half, grinding finish, had chance 2.8L Vic Hcp Group 3 over 1400m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 1.7L Queen Of South Group 2 over 1600m. Like chances back to this level.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort 6.8L at The Valley Bm84 1500m Soft 5. Ran home nicely to win on the line after sitting amongst the leaders 0.5L at Mornington Bm84 1600m. Full of confidence after recent wins.

Sat handy, kept rolling, run ended 200m out, lame 2.1L Southcross Group 3 1200m. Strong finish but couldn't close the gap on the leaders 0.5L Takeover Target Listed 1200m Soft 7. Form lines read well for this.

Sat handy, kept rolling, run ended 200m out 3.2L at The Valley Bm100 over 2040m. Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 5L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1400m Soft 7. Won second-up in the past.

Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 7L at Cranbourne Hcp over 1400m. Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.2L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1L at The Valley Bm78 over 1200m Soft 5. Settled on pace and proved far too good winning 2.8L at The Valley Bm84 over 1200m Soft 7. Made statement on return. Extra trip suits.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1.3L at Cranbourne Cl1 over 1200m. Held off rivals for a soft win 1L at Sale Bm70 over 1205m Soft 5. Second-up.