Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 in a Hcp at this track on August 22 over 2400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Nearco Frod with 54kg at $15. The start before that ran second last of 11 in a Stayers Cup at Rosehill on June 27 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind King Pedro with 56.5kg at $61. Suited this level and hard to hold out.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on July 25 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Amleto with 60kg at $201. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 in a Hcp at this track on August 22 over 2400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Nearco Frod with 54kg at $21. Struggling and looking to others.

At the latest run 4th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Taka Speed carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that 7th of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on July 25 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Amleto with 59kg at $6. Been close up of late and is in the mix.

Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a Bm78 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 2426m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Harsh with 59.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 10 in the Banjo Paterson Final at Flemington on July 4 over 2600m, slow going 3 len behind Highland Blaze carrying 53kg at $4.20. Not far away last start. Chance if it's wet.

Last start 3rd of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Taka Speed with 56.5kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 13 in a Bm74 at this track on July 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Perfect Ten with 59.5kg at $19. Better last time but still inclined to risk.

Most recently 7th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Taka Speed with 56.5kg at $41. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at this track on July 22 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Furtherest Point carrying 60kg at $3.90. Better than last start.

Most recently eased back early on 11th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Taka Speed with 56kg at $14. Before that 2nd of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on July 25 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Amleto with 53.5kg at $61. Rough hope.

At the latest run 5th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pressurised carrying 58.5kg at $20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on July 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Nottolook with 60.5kg at $4.80. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Last start 9th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Taka Speed with 55kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on July 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Amleto with 50kg at $4.60. Ready to win now up in trip.

Most recently won by 3 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Chihuly with 58kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 10 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on July 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Our Chief carrying 54kg at $101. Dominant last time and has claims again.

Most recently 4th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, slow going 4 len behind Pressurised with 60.5kg at $12. Before that ran second last in a small field in a Bm74 at this track on July 29 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 54.5kg at $7. Could sneak a place.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Pressurised carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that 2nd in a small field in a Bm74 at this track on July 29 over 2400m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 56kg at $5.50. Well placed. Consistent and maps well, go close.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3 len at Geelong on August 14 over 2435m in the wet defeating Power Pivot with 60kg at $6. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Geelong on July 31 over 2400m in soft going defeating Power Pivot with 58kg at $20. In form and is a solid top-three hope.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 11 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Don't Doubt Dare with 55kg at $16. Before that 2nd of 11 in a Bm56 at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 2200m, slow going long-neck behind Opus carrying 61kg at $4.40. Respecting again.

At the latest run 6th of 11 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 2435m, in the wet; 10 len behind Thunderbolt Way carrying 58.5kg at $12. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 in a Bm62 at Moe on July 21 over 2447m, in the wet; 4 len behind Three Reel Roses carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Needs to do more.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 in a Bm100 at Flemington on August 1 over 2000m, 19 len behind See That Storm carrying 53kg at $61. Second run from a spell ran last of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Taka Speed with 61kg at $151. Struggling for best and looks tested again.