Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 1.2L at Sandown Lakeside 2Up Bm70 over 1200m. Held position to the line for second after settling with the leaders 1.5L at Sandown Hillside F&M Bm70 over 1300m. Can be on speed.

Nice ride to sit poised to bounce on the leaders but could only trail into third 2.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 3.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm70 over 1400m Soft 5.

Traveled forward in the running and laboured when it mattered fourth 3.9L at Wagga Bm66 over 1200m Heavy 10. Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 5.5L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Synthetic.

Back half, didn't let down when asked to go 9.8L Kewney Group 2 over 1600m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 5.9L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1200m Soft 7.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 3.2L at Caulfield F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Got a long way back in transit and showed best work late when fourth 4.8L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m. Suited at this track/distance.

Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 3.2L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m Synthetic. Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.9L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m Synthetic.

No match for the winner but fought on boldly to hold third 1.2L at Pakenham Future Stars over 1400m. Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1600m. Suited resuming at this trip.

Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 2.5L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1600m. Pressed forward to sit with leaders, whacked away but no match sixth 5.3L at Caulfield Heath Bm70 over 1800m.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 10.7L at Bendigo 3Y Bm64 over 1100m Heavy 8. Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.8L at Ballarat F&M Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic. Can step up now.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Y Bm64 over 1600m. Sat behind the leader, had chance to improve, succumbed into sixth 4.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 3Y Bm64 over 1600m.

Held position to the line for third after going forward to sit with the leaders 0.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong F&M Bm58 over 1430m Heavy 8. Saved best part of the race until very late 2.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm64 over 1400m Soft 5.