Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 3.9L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 4.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5.

Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into fifth 2.4L at Scone 3&4Y Bm72 over 1300m Soft 6. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 4.8L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 1400m Soft 7. Can bounce back third-up.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for second 2.6L at Morphettville Parks Bm72 over 1300m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 18.7L Dark Jewel Group 3 over 1400m Soft 5. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 5L at Flemington F&M Bm90 over 1420m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 3.7L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 5.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5.

Disappointing performance when never got warm 3.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Run off legs early but did beat a few home late for fifth 4.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m.

Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 4.6L at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 over 1200m. Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 4.8L at Flemington Bm84 over 1200m Soft 6. Easier task here.

Fantastic run home in the last part of the race for third after getting too far back 1.5L at Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Never in contention after settling a long way back 4.8L at Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m. Drawn better today.

Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 5.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.

Sat on the pace and loomed as a danger but could only fight on 2.2L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1600m. Had to dig deep but made up ground well to win 0.5L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m Soft 6. Runs well fresh and at this trip but drawn poorly.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 3.6L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1200m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.

Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m. Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 3.3L at Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5. Keeps finding one better. take on trust.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 4.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic.

Trailed handy to the leaders, pushed along but run petered out for fifth 4.3L at The Valley Bm64 over 1600m. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 3.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.

Went forward to settle on the pace and was courageous 0.8L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second 0.4L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Charged home here last time.

Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.3L at Casterton Bm70 over 1200m Soft 6. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.3L at Swan Hill Bm78 over 1200m.

Held position to the line for third after going forward to sit with the leaders 0.5L at Ipswich Cl5-Sw over 1350m. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 12.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1000m. Can improve second-up.

Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 3.7L at Mornington Bm70 over 1600m Heavy 9. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 5.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m.

Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 1.5L at The Valley Bm70 over 2040m. Settled on the pace and had chance to win but settled for second 0.2L at The Valley 4Up Bm70 over 2040m.

Went forward to settle on the pace and was courageous 0.8L at Casterton Bm64 over 1400m Soft 6. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.2L at Swan Hill Bm70 over 1600m.