Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 5L at Flemington F&M Bm90 over 1420m. Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late fifth 1.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Got going late but never looked a serious threat 2.8L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic. Couldn't bridge the gap on the leaders when fourth after settling a long way back 2.9L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 4.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5. Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Box-seated, ran on nicely 0.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 6. Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.2L at Flemington Silverbowl Fnl over 1600m Soft 5. Top pick.

Created own luck going forward but couldn't sustain that run late 5.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Sat behind the leaders, fatigued into fifth 4.3L at The Valley Bm64 over 1600m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 3.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Won second-up in the past.

Liked the way it got home into sixth after being in an impossible settling position 4.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm74 over 1400m Soft 5. Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, fifth 1.6L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7.

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.5L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1200m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit to hold second and kicked strongly to hold position 4.5L at Geelong Bm64 over 1212m Soft 6. In the mix.

Held on for a fighting win after leading for home 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. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Stormed home for a close second after getting back 0.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.1L at Swan Hill Bm78 over 1200m. Right in this.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 5.8L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic. Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1200m Heavy 8.

Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 4.3L at Pakenham Vgold Bullion over 1400m. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 9L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1200m Heavy 8. Is a second-up winner.

Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2L at Mount Gambier Bm68 over 1211m Heavy 8. One-paced to the line and always well back 6.2L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1L at Seymour Bm64 over 1411m. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 6.4L at Flemington Bm74 over 1400m. Yet to falter when fresh.

Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1400m. Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic. Is a second-up winner.

Finished alongside the placegetters when out of luck 0.3L at Flemington F&M Bm78 over 1400m Soft 6. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out into third spot 1.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1300m Soft 7.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 4L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m. Caught the eye flying home late for fourth after getting back in transit 2.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 5.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Ran home nicely to win on the line after sitting amongst the leaders 0.4L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Soft 7.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 12.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1000m. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 13L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Nicely positioned just off the pace but came up empty when it mattered fifth 4.5L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1200m. Beat some rivals late but did settle a long way back in transit 4.2L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic.