Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Didn't make ground on placegetters but nonetheless a resilient run for fourth 2.1L at Randwick 3&4Y Bm72 over 1600m. Dug deep under hard riding to fight on bravely for fourth from midfield 2.4L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1700m. Easier task.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 6.7L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1800m. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 6.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 9. Can improve second-up.

Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.8L at Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m Heavy 9. Led and kicked strongly in the lane for the victory 0.8L at Moe Bm66 over 1628m Heavy 9. Can lead and likes it wet.

Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.5L at Pakenham Bm74 over 2000m Soft 6. Leader with 400m to go however couldn't go on when fourth 4.2L at Mornington Bm74 over 2000m Soft 7. Might have to work early.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 10.6L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m Soft 7. Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 4.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 2125m Heavy 8.

Sensational run for third after positioning so far back in the running 3.1L at Canterbury Park Bm72 over 1900m. Held position from the 400m to the line 1.5L at Canterbury Park Bm72 over 1900m. Could sit closer and be strong to the line.

Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 8.7L at Canterbury Park Bm64 over 1900m. Decisive win after settling behind the leaders in transit 2.3L at Sale Bm62 over 1728m Heavy 8. Second-up a slight query.

Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second after settling well back 0.3L at Bendigo Bm66 over 1600m. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1500m Heavy 8.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.5L at Warrnambool Bm66 over 1700m Heavy 8. Never looked a serious threat but did get going late 4L at Mildura Bm70 over 2000m. Can win second-up, consider.

A long way back with 400m to go and did pass a few late into sixth 3.6L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 56 over 1625m Soft 6. Showed best work late when the race was over 2.8L at Moe Bm66 over 1628m Heavy 9.