Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6.2L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m Soft 5.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and wasn't beaten that far 2.9L at Flemington Bm70 over 1800m. Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behing the leaders 1.9L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m. Has won first-up, consider.

Was back in transit but produced best late for an encouraging third 0.5L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7. Hit the line hard in a close finish for third 0.9L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. In the mix.

Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.4L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m Soft 7. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 4.4L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 5. Keep safe.

Gave rivals a start however ran home well late for fourth 5L at Colac Bm64 over 1600m. Early leader and gave all to fight on gamely for fifth 5.7L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1600m. Is a first-up winner.

Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.3L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1600m Synthetic. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 5.

Shot home into third placing for an eye-catching run from back in the field 5L at Geelong Bm64 over 1230m Heavy 8. Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.8L at Geelong Bm64 over 1450m Soft 5. Top pick.

Tracked into the race well from a forward position but was no match sixth 2.6L at Echuca Bm64 over 1200m Soft 6. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 3L at Apiam Bendigo 3Y Bm64 over 1100m Heavy 8.

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.1L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1500m. Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 3.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm70 over 1400m. Can win first-up.

Behind pace rail, didn't go with them 9.6L at Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m Heavy 8. One-paced to the line and always well back 9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm70 over 1400m Soft 5. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 4.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1500m Heavy 8. Ran on well late into fourth after giving leaders a head start 2.7L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m Synthetic.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 3.2L at Ballarat 0 - 64 over 1500m Soft 5. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 5.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1212m Soft 6. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 3.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge F&M Bm68 over 1400m.

Settled on pace and proved far too good winning 2.5L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1300m Soft 6. Running on well into fourth from midfield in a grinding effort 1.5L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1400m Soft 7.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 6L at Eagle Farm 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 6. Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 3.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. Second-up.