Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

On the speed, kept grinding, just felt pinch late 4.2L at Royal Randwick Bm88 over 1800m Soft 7. Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Second-up.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead at Flemington. Finished the race off well for fourth but didn't threaten at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Is a second-up winner. Demands respect with his good sectionals last start.

Well back, got going turn closed strongly too late 2L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 2000m. Gutsy effort to hold off rivals to win when hitting the lead 0.8L at Flemington 3Y-Qlty over 2000m.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 5.5L at Sportsbet Oakbank Vintage over 1400m. Placed worse than midfield in the running and got past a few late for fifth 4L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1400m Soft 7.

Looked in control of the race a long way from home and won impressively at Pakenham. Controlled the race from the front and won easily at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Nicely placed by trainer here. Dominant last start. Hard to catch again.

Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win at Caulfield. Didn't come into the race after settling midfield at Royal Randwick. Warrants respect with second-up stats. Will appreciate firmer footing and distance rise.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 5.7L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Allowed the leaders to get a head start and didn't run on when sixth 4.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1600m. Like chances back to this level.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 11.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Couldn't bridge the gap on the leaders when fourth after settling a long way back 2.3L at Flemington Bm84 over 1200m Soft 6. Performs well at this track/distance.

Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.3L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m. Gutsy effort to hold off rivals to win when hitting the lead 0.4L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m.

Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 4.4L at Flemington Bm78 over 1400m. Settled off the pace and battled on bravely for third 2.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m.

Sat on the pace over the final 400m and gained the bob in on the line to win 0L at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp over 1800m. Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1.6L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1500m Synthetic.

Top run to finish off strongly into fourth after getting back a long way 1.3L at Morphettville Parks Bm78 over 1950m Soft 6. Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 4.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m. Is a second-up winner.

Gallant effort to hold on for a win after sitting with the leaders in-running 0.2L at The Valley Bm70 over 3000m. Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 6.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 2400m.

Gave a sight out in front before being reeled in slowly but surely 0.7L at The Valley Bm70 over 3000m. Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 14L at The Valley Bm70 over 3000m.

Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 3.2L at Flemington Bm78 over 2500m. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 5.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 2400m. Is a first-up winner.

Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third 2.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Ran on ok for sixth after settling midfield in transit 2.1L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m.