Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 in the G3 Carlyon Stakes at this track on August 22 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Cavalry Girl carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 in a Bm88 at Randwick on August 8 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Prima Bella with 61kg at $5.50. Back in grade, best sees him hard to catch.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last in a small field in a Bm100 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Cavalry Girl carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 in the G3 Carlyon Stakes at this track on August 22 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Cavalry Girl with 56kg at $31. Risking on form this campaign.

Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Morphettville in the G2 Tobin April 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tycoon Star carrying 55.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Cavern with 56kg at $1.90. Good mare, 1000m the little niggle.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Fundamental Nature with 61kg at $6.50. The race before that won by a head at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m in soft going defeating High On The Hill carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Flying, back to 1000m is the only little niggle.

Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 November 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 56kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville Bm66 August 30 2025 over 1050m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Halliwell carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Have a few ahead.

At the latest run favourite; won by 5.5 len at Sale on August 21 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Foxenberg carrying 62kg at $2.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Behaviour with 58kg at $9.50. Flying, place probably best this level though.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a F&M Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Final Moment carrying 59kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track on July 22 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Miss Cotoletta carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Well placed. Going well and drops sharply in weight.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Choir Point carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. Bendigo 0 - 62 March 27 over 1000m defeating Mine All Mine with 57.5kg at $1.35. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Speedy mare who sets up well with no weight.

Last start won by 1.3 len at this track on August 22 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Saluted with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 13 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on July 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Prince Tycoon with 53kg at $21. Strong win last time and sets up similarly again.