Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Second run back. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 in a Bm88 at this track on August 22 over 1300m, in the wet; 6 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 54.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in the G3 CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington on February 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sixties carrying 56kg at $15. Down in grade, staying at 1300m perhaps not ideal.

Last start 4th of 8 in a Bm88 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Flyer with 54kg at $18. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Sale on July 26 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Humza Bey carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Racing well, not the worst.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lauberhorn with 58.5kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Caulfield on July 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Celtics carrying 54kg at $3. Back in trip perhaps not ideal but will give a huge sight.

Second-up. First-up after five months won by a neck at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Educated carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Heath on February 18 over 1200m defeating Torsheen carrying 60kg at $6. Tough win fresh, have to think she'll go close again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Primal Spirit carrying 60kg at $6. Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 in a Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Buccleuch with 60kg at $6. Place best.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Itazura with 60kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field in a Bm74 at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 60kg at $8.50. Rough chance if he can find best.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by long-neck Caulfield Bm70 April 4 over 1400m defeating Alero with 59kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lovelycut carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Prefer to see this one.

Second-up. First-up after about 18 months got back early 8th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Behaviour carrying 59kg at $91. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on January 25 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Porter with 61.5kg at $8.50. Okay fresh but see again.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield Bm74 April 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Mukhtalif with 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 C,G&E November 12 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Barbaric Lad carrying 57.5kg at $11. Might be better off following this run.

Most recently eased back early on 4th of 8 in a Bm66 at Seymour on August 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Lathlain with 60kg at $5. Before that 5th of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Stay Silent with 60.5kg at $20. Minor chance with the right run.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Brutalina with 57kg at $3.30. Before that won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Conscience with 54.5kg at $2.30. In rare form and will take catching again.

Second-up. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a Cg&E Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Queen Christine with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 12th of 14 in a 4yo+ Bm72 at Warwick Farm on June 4 2025 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Fiddlers Green with 57.5kg at $9.50. Fitter and should give some cheek.

Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Fundamental Nature carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 3rd in a small field in a Bm70 at Sale on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Thinxzo with 59.5kg at $3.60. Has a bit to find on latest.

Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 March 21 over 2400m, 13 len behind Zulu Angel with 55.5kg at $41. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mometz carrying 59kg at $61. Can't have.

Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 7th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fundamental Nature with 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Cl3 at Pakenham on February 26 over 1400m, head behind Plunger with 57kg at $5.50. Excellent fresh from the back, up in trip looks perfect.