Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 in a Bm78 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Maranda carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that ran second last in a small field in a F&M Bm74 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Queen Christine carrying 62kg at $12. Needs to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Fundamental Nature with 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 9 in a Bm74 at Cranbourne on February 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hot Digity Boom with 59kg at $4.40. Possible improver.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 April 11 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 61.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 September 17 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Kokako with 60kg at $8.50. Not out of this.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field in a Bm70 at Sale on July 26 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Thinxzo with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 10th of 12 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Markdel carrying 57kg at $17. Has a bit to find.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 in a F&M Bm74 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Silent Shares with 58.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 in a Cg&E Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Queen Christine carrying 58kg at $21. Improving and maps well, consider.

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 in a F&M Bm74 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Silent Shares carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a F&M Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 1 over 1300m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Divine Thoughts with 60.5kg at $7. Tough draw but should be running on.

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Albury Bm66 February 5 over 1175m, 5.5 len behind Light Foot carrying 57.5kg at $1.50. On debut favourite; won by neck Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1100m defeating Watten Assett carrying 56kg at $2.80. This will be a good test.

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Caulfield Cl3-Sw April 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cavalry Scout with 55kg at $2.30. On debut third of 11 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 57kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Progressive mare who looks very well placed.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield on July 25 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Custom carrying 56.5kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 13 in a F&M Bm74 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Tennessee Bound with 56.5kg at $12. Rough hope.

Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 1225m, on heavy track; neck behind Fly By Light carrying 59.5kg at $6. The race before that 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on July 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sunday Fun Day with 59.5kg at $2.60. Near miss last start. Consistent but place probably best again.

Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 2 len at Echuca on April 16 over 1100m defeating Running Rich carrying 56kg at $7.50. Fast win on debut and sets up nicely here.