Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gold Chariot with 63.5kg at $12. Before that won by 2.75 len at Seymour on July 19 over 1600m in the wet defeating Annotate with 63.5kg at $5. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Stay Silent with 61.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on January 24 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Taken with 54kg at $31. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.

Most recently 8th of 12 in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m, 8 len behind Dragoon with 57.5kg at $19. Before that 6th of 8 in a Bm100 at Flemington on August 1 over 2000m, 12 len behind See That Storm carrying 53kg at $17. Hard to be enthused.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 in a Bm74 at this track on July 29 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ninyo carrying 54.5kg at $6. Before that 5th of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 2125m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Second Nature with 57kg at $6. Draw makes it tough.

At the latest run 8th of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gold Chariot with 59.5kg at $26. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in a Bm66 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Zorb with 61.5kg at $5.50. Hard to have on present form.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose at Cranbourne on July 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Illuminance carrying 57.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 14 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Celestial Zara with 57.5kg at $51. Rough chance.

Last start 5th of 11 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Don't Doubt Dare with 61kg at $9. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 57.5kg at $12. Will be running on.

Recent form sound. Most recently won by a long-neck at Geelong on August 14 over 1730m in heavy going defeating Omnic with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Zebra Finch with 58kg at $3.70. Flying and will take catching.

Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Gold Chariot carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 15 in a 3yo Hcp at Flemington on July 18 over 1700m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Kaleo carrying 51kg at $31. Can go one better.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gold Chariot carrying 59.5kg at $26. Before that won by a neck at Seymour on August 7 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Crossoverkid with 59.5kg at $11. Minor hope.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Zorb carrying 60.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 11 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Bronte Beach with 61kg at $6. Can take holding out.

Third-up today. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at this track on July 29 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Stay Silent with 58kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Gold Chariot with 58kg at $8. Go close again.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Davida carrying 52.5kg at $4.40. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 in a F&M Bm78 at Flemington on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Changing Colours carrying 54kg at $13. Racing well and sets up nicely.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 57.5kg at $16. Second-up 3rd of 9 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sapphire Siren with 57kg at $26. Well placed. Should take some holding out.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 in a F&M Bm74 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 2125m, in the wet; 5 len behind Parvati Party carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that 3rd in a small field in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 2100m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Foire De Trone with 57kg at $3.90. Rough hope.

Most recently ran second last of 9 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on August 20 over 2000m, in the wet; 18 len behind Shamex carrying 60kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sunsets with 56kg at $26. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 1730m, in the wet; 6 len behind Deny Entry carrying 59kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 13 in a Bm62 at Geelong on July 31 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Charming Deel with 59kg at $13. Will be running on.

Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran second last of 14 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 1730m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Deny Entry with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Bm64 at Pakenham on February 27 2025 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Burlington Gate carrying 58.5kg at $26. Unlikely to be competitive.