Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Beaten into fifth Sing Gold Cup Listed. Big effort to finish the race off hard into third place when just miss Straight Six Listed. A winner second-up in the past, must regard. Faces tough assignment and needs luck from carpark draw.

Shifted back, held up turn, did little once clear Epsom Group 1. Began awkwardly, circled deep, kept grinding home Big Dance Listed. Has won first-up, and brings strong track form having placed 4:4 at this circuit. Great chance.

Settled off the pace and battled on bravely for third 2.5L Hellova St Stks Listed over 1600m. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 7.5L at Flemington Hcp over 1600m. Can win first-up.

In early speed battle, compounded 40.9L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m Soft 6. Was first to set sail for home but was run down for fourth 3.3L at Caulfield Hcp over 1440m Soft 6.

Leader's back, stuck on ok 1.7L Kensington Listed over 1400m. Got going late but never looked a serious threat 2.2L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7. Can win second-up, consider.

Sat handy, kept rolling, run ended 200m out 2.2L Mss Security Listed over 1200m. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 5.1L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7. Can win second-up, consider.

Leader's back, one paced when asked to sprint 16.2L Heffernan Group 3 over 1400m Heavy 8. Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1400m. Has won second-up previously.

Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.5L Xmas Hcp Listed over 1200m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1.8L Wangoom Listed over 1200m Heavy 8. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Saved best part of the race until very late 1.9L Queen Of South Group 2 over 1600m. Ran on well into third placing from settling midfield originally 2.5L at Flemington Bm100 over 1600m Soft 7.

One-paced to the line and always well back at Royal Randwick. Awesome effort to run on late for fifth after settling a long way in the running at Caulfield. Second-up today. Has untapped ability. A big performance may be imminent.

Outside leader, quickened smartly, too strong late 2.8L at The Valley Bm100 over 1519m Soft 7. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.4L at Flemington Bm100 over 1600m Soft 7. Proven here at this track/distance.

Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.1L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Flew home to win after settling back in the running 1.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Performs well at this track/distance.

Well beaten seventh 10.1L Kranji Mile Listed over 1600m Soft. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 19.8L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m. Has won second-up previously.

Leader's back, no match when they sprinted 12.1L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Mm Cup Restricted Listed over 1400m. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 5.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Has won second-up previously.

Not disgraced holding down fourth position for a long way 2.2L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m. A win doesn't look far away after a eye-catching third from well back 2.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1400m.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 7.6L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7. Came from midfield to run on nicely into third 1.2L at Swan Hill Gold Topaz over 1200m.

Came from midfield with a well timed run to win 0.3L at Royal Randwick Cg&E Bm78 over 1200m Soft 6. Spectacular last part of the race to finish off third after sitting a long way back 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m.