Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race 20.6L at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup over 1968m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 22.3L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m. Out of form but huge drop in grade.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 9.7L at Rosehill Gardens Bm78 over 1500m Soft 5. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 10.8L at Warwick Farm Bm72 over 1600m Heavy 9.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 5.9L Laun Cup Group 3 over 2400m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 4.1L at Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5. Unbeaten second-up so must include.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 12.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 2100m Soft 5. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 9.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 4.4L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 2080m. Couldn't improve from handy spot behind leaders and content with sixth 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Stormed home for a close second after getting back 0.1L at Morphettville Bm68 over 1800m Soft 5. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 7.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm78 over 2000m Soft 5. Easier task here.

Won nicely at the finish after settling midfield 0.8L at Apiam Bendigo Elmore Cup over 1600m Soft 6. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 2100m Soft 5. Down in grade.

Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.4L at Morphettville Parks Bm78 over 1950m Soft 6. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 4.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 5.6L at Flemington Bm100 over 2000m Soft 6. Huge effort to fly home for second after positioning a long way back 3.8L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5. Powered home last time.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 4.7L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7. Made up many lengths to grab third after getting back to midfield 0.7L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 8.

Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm58 over 1715m Soft 6. Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.3L at Sale Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 8.

Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.5L at Ballarat Bm70 over 2000m Soft 5. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 8.9L at Mornington Bm74 over 2000m Heavy 9.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 7.4L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m. Ran on nicely over the concluding stages to win narrowly 0.2L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m Soft 7. Can run well second-up after running on to win fresh.

Behind the leader and was right there to be in the finish, tiring into sixth 5L at The Valley Bm74 over 2040m. No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 3.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Held position to the line when runner-up after settling up with the leaders 2.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 2400m. Disappointing performance when never got warm 5.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Liked the way it got home into sixth after being in an impossible settling position 4.5L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1600m Synthetic. Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 8.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5.

Very competitive run finishing fourth after racing just off the pace 2.4L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 2025m. Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1740m Heavy 8.