Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 13.7L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1700m Soft 6. Hard ridden to lead, pressured turning, faded 6.2L at Caulfield Heath Bm84 over 1500m Soft 6. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Found a spot in midfield on rail, got off fence straightening and let down strongly to win 1.3L at Flemington Bm74 over 1410m. The form's been franked with Darkbonee winning at Caulfield. Draw isn't great but expect him late.

Had right run following Humza Bay in straight and was too strong late 1.3L at Sale Bm70 over 1200m. Midfield, bumped on turn, picked up late, solid 1L at Caulfield Heath Bm88 over 1200m. Well placed back in grade, up in trip, drawn poorly.

Lobbed midfield and couldn't improve from there to settle on sixth 4L at Flemington 3Y Bm70 over 1400m. Raced handy enough to be in the fight however didn't come on, sixth 5.2L Autumn Stks Group 2 over 1400m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Came with a big searching run from well back to win easily 1L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1400m. On speed keen, fast tempo, kicked but peaked 2.6L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1400m. Looks suited here from the gate and should be hard to beat.

Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second 0.2L at Caulfield Countrymilebm80 over 1600m. Very impressive victory when coming from the tail 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm66 over 1200m Soft 7. Has won second-up previously.

Found a nice position behind the speed but had nothing to show when sixth 9.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 8. Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 3.4L at Flemington Bm74 over 1410m.

Tracked nicely into the race but didn't run on in the straight when sixth 4.1L at Southside Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m. Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 8.9L at Southside Pakenham Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Came with a burst to overhaul rivals to win 1.8L at Caulfield Bm70 over 1400m. Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into fifth 2.7L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Held position to the line for second after settling up with the leaders 1.3L at Flemington 3Yf Hcp over 1400m Soft 6. Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0L at Flemington Mares Bm78 over 1410m.

Leader with 400m to go however couldn't go on when fourth 3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 9. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 3L at Flemington Bm74 over 1410m.

Had the drop on leaders, snuck up the inside, sprinted quickly and won well 1.3L at Sandown Lakeside Bm70 1200m. Had right run, loomed but run down late 1.3L at Sale Bm70 1200m. Small weight swing and maps better than Thinxzo.

Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1400m Heavy 9. Midfield, rdr reported mount hung, poor 8.9L Winterchal Listed over 1500m Heavy 9. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2.2L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1600m. No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 7.9L at Caulfield Heath Bm74 over 1100m Soft 6. Second-up.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 4.2L at Flemington Bm74 over 1410m. Wide no cover the trip took its toll late, forgive 8.5L at Caulfield Heath Bm84 over 1500m Soft 6. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1.2L at Rosehill Gardens 3&4Y Bm72 over 1500m Soft 5. Settled on the speed and tried very hard but found a couple better finishing third 1.7L at Canterbury Park Bm72 over 1550m Soft 5.

Showed best work late for fifth but the race was well and truly decided 5.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1500m Heavy 9. Got the better of rivals late to win after running on well from fifth 0.4L at Seymour Bm66 over 1400m Soft 7.

Nice positioned to threaten however no match for the first two when third 2.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm66 over 1200m Heavy 8. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 6.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6.

Chimed in late after getting back for a superb victory 0.5L at Southside Cranbourne Bm62 over 1400m Heavy 9. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 4.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1500m Heavy 9.