Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Positioned fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better 0.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm86 over 1200m. Could only battle the race out for fourth after holding that position in-running 8.8L at Flemington Vgold Mile over 1600m Soft 6.

Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 5.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Disappointing performance when never got warm 5.6L at Flemington Bm84-Qlty over 1420m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 10.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1700m Soft 5. Very competitive run finishing fourth after racing just off the pace 2.9L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Is a first-up winner.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 23.5L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 2000m Heavy 8. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 7.6L at Casterton Apsly Cup over 2000m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Sat on the pace and was only run down in the last 100m for third 0.5L at Flemington Bm84-Qlty over 1420m. Well suited here.

Challenged for the front and tired late into fourth 1.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m.

Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.4L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m. Led the field however was reeled in late for third 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1600m. Threat.

Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.8L at Swan Hill Sw H Cup over 1600m Soft 7. Never looked a serious threat but did get going late 5.3L at Flemington Davidbourke over 1620m.

Just failed to peg back the placegetters when nearly won 0.3L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m. Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 3.8L at Flemington Bm84 over 1800m Heavy 8. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Made up some ground when the race was over into fifth 1.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5.

Got going late when the bird had flown but run was encouraging 2.3L at Flemington Bm84 over 1200m Soft 6. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 21.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1600m.

Ran on nicely over the concluding stages to win narrowly 0.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1500m. Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1L at Swan Hill Bm70 over 1600m. Keep safe.

Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Led the field at the 400m but couldn't sustain that thrust 2.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1600m Soft 5.

Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 15.6L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 2400m. Came with a burst to overhaul rivals to win 1L at Swan Hill Bm70 over 1600m. Second-up.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1600m Soft 5.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 4.9L at Flemington Bm84 over 1600m. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 12.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5. Second-up.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 18.3L at Apiam Bendigo Elmore Cup over 1600m Soft 6. Had the winning post in sight after going forward but then dropped out for sixth 4.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1500m Soft 5. Second-up.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 4.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Brilliant performance to storm home late for second after a slow start 1L at Seymour Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.