Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 5.7L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1400m. Second-up.

Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1400m. Very strong run late into fourth in a eye-catching effort 1.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 7.2L at Colac Colac Cup over 2000m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 6.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1300m. Second-up.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 11.6L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 1600m Heavy 10. Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 6.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 6.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5. Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 1L at Bendigo Bm66 over 1400m Soft 5.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win at Ballarat Synthetic. Settled on pace and proved far too good winning in classy fashion at Southside Pakenham Synthetic. Hit his straps this preparation and can't be ruled out.

One-paced to the line and always well back 5.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1400m. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m.

Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 3.1L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m Soft 5. Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 5.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1400m. Like chances back to this level.

Settled a long way back but sustained a long run to finish off hard 1.7L at Sale Bm64 over 1700m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 8.4L at Moe Bm64 over 1600m Soft 6.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot at Apiam Bendigo. Gallant effort to hold on for a win after sitting with the leaders in-running at Ladbrokes Geelong. Likely to be in it for a very long way yet again.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 10.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5. Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 3.8L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1100m Heavy 9.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 19.6L at Rosehill Gardens Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 10. Out-gunned over the final stages after getting back midfield in-running 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1300m.

Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.3L at Newcastle Cl1-Sw over 2200m. Led, tried hard but was ultimately outclassed into third placing 3.4L at Gosford Cl1-Sw over 2100m Soft 6.

Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.8L at Moe. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.8L at Mornington. Despite the rise in class, he looks up to the task of making it back-to-back wins.

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1L at Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2.2L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1400m Heavy 9. Second-up.

Dictated the race in the lead and gave nothing else a chance winning 2L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1500m Synthetic. Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.6L at Bordertown 0-56 over 1550m.