Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 8.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Under pressure to make ground from settling position 6.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1000m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 9L Wangoom Listed over 1200m Heavy 8. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 3.4L at Swan Hill Bm78 over 1200m. Down in grade and can improve second-up.

Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0.1L at Sandown Lakeside Bm84 over 1600m. Nice run to hold second despite winner being too strong late 1.3L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1600m. Expect a bold run fresh.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 18L at Rosehill Gardens Bm88 over 1400m Soft 7. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 21.8L at Canterbury Park 5Y+ Bm78 over 1550m Heavy 8.

Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 16.6L at The Valley Bm70 over 1200m Soft 7. Sat just behind the leaders and held on to win 0.2L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Soft 5. Can perform second-up.

Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 3.3L at Kensington Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 8. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 6.4L at Royal Randwick Cg&E Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 9. Easier task here.

Won well after sitting off the pace 0.5L at Mornington Cg&E Bm64 over 1200m Soft 5. Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1L at Horsham Bm70 over 1200m Soft 5. Performs when fresh and at his best trip.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 5.7L at The Valley Bm78 over 1200m. Looked in need of further ground after storming home late for third 2.1L at Flemington Bm84 over 1200m Soft 6.

Sat behind the leaders but found little when let go finishing sixth 3.8L at Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1000m. Fought hard over late for third after sitting behind leaders 0.9L at Caulfield F&M Bm84 over 1100m. Can't leave out.

Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 3.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1000m. Settled a long way back in transit displaying best work very late for fifth 2.8L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1000m Heavy 8.

Under pressure to make ground from settling position 9.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1600m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.

Created own luck going forward but couldn't sustain that run late 14.5L at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 over 1400m. Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late fifth 1.2L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1200m. Has won first-up, consider.

Well positioned to sitting with the contenders but weakened late sixth 3.7L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1300m. Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.