Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Found enough when it mattered to fight off a late challenge to win at Flemington. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort at Caulfield. Performs well at this track/distance. In strong form. Terrific chance.

Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1.8L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m.

Nice ride to come from behind the leaders to win 0.5L at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 over 1300m. Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m.

Nice run to hold second despite winner being too strong late at The Valley over 2040m. Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, sixth at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside. Can win second-up and handles all conditions.

Positioned a long way back in the running and showed best work late fourth 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m. Went forward in transit and kicked clear late to win 0.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m.

Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 3.7L at Doomben Bm70 over 1600m Soft 6. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Mares Bm78 over 1600m Soft 5.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 3.3L at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp over 1800m. Big effort to finish the race off hard into third place when just miss 0.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Mares Bm78 over 1600m Soft 5.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 3000m. Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 2.3L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2500m.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 5.4L at Caulfield Bm70 over 1400m. One to follow after storming home from well back to fill third placing 2L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m.

Settled well back in the running but swooped home to win 0.8L at Sale Bm64 over 1728m Soft 5. Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 5.2L at Sale Bm64 over 1717m.

Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third at Caulfield Heath. Came from well back with a eye-catching run to win narrowly at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Her star is on the rise. Gets weight relief. The one to beat.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Kyneton Bm64 over 1454m. Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.5L at Ballarat 0 - 64 over 1500m Soft 5.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 6L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 1.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Led, challenged but proved the better horse on the day to win at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside over 1600m. Can lead and control tempo. Can win again.

Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into sixth 2.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Came with a nice run late into fourth but the bird had flown 1L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m.

Soft win after settling behind the leaders in transit 1.3L at Kyneton Bm64 over 1454m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 2.4L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 10L at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7. Settled a long way back and grew wings late to just miss out on the major prize 0.3L at Casterton Bm64 over 1400m Soft 6.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 3L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 3.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m.