Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.1L at Morphettville Parks Bm86. Tried hard after taking the lead but run out of petrol tickets sixth 3.2L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. 1400m specialist but prefer second-up.

Hit the line hard for second despite finding one better on the day 1.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 1200m Soft 5. Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 5.1L at Flemington Bm84 over 1620m. Like chances back to this level.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 6.1L at Flemington Bm84-Qlty over 1420m. Hardly sighted and under heavy pressure to make ground 7.3L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1700m Soft 6. Down in grade but needs to improve.

Settled on pace and proved far too good winning in classy fashion 3L at The Valley Bm64 over 1600m. Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, sixth 2.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1400m Soft 6. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 11.2L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m Soft 5. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 5.9L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1440m Soft 6. Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 3.3L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 5.

Dug deep under hard riding to fight on bravely for fourth after sitting midfield 2.8L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1400m Soft 6. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 2.6L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m Soft 5. Down in grade here.

Fought off rivals to win after settling off the speed 0.2L at Flemington Silverbowl Fnl. Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second 0.1L at Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Huge finish fresh and longer suits.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 5.3L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1400m Soft 6. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.4L at Flemington Bm84 over 1620m. Well placed by trainer here.

Landed in a nice trailing position but couldn't go on to challenge when fifth 3.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 1200m Soft 5. Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6.

Led and gave a great sight before run down late into third 0.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m Soft 5. Led the field at the 400m but couldn't sustain that thrust 2.9L at Flemington Bm74 over 1200m.

Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 9.5L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 1600m Soft 5. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m.

Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 9.9L at Newcastle Bm78 over 1600m. Saved best part of the race until very late 2.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6.

Came from worse than midfield with a well timed run to win 0.5L at Sale Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. One-paced to the line and always well back 4.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 5.

Ran home nicely to win on the line after sitting amongst the leaders 0.4L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Soft 7. Got back in the running and did a great job to get so close 2.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m Soft 5.

Looked in need of further ground after storming home late for third 2.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1450m Soft 5. Narrowly beaten for third after going forward in transit 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m.

Beaten for speed and never came into contention 11.1L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m Synthetic. Unleashed a big finish to descend on the leaders late and win 0.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1400m Soft 5.