Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 April 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Along The River with 58.5kg at $9. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 February 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Fluent carrying 58.5kg at $12. Sharp horse who should take beating.

Last start faded in the straight 6th of 8 in a Bm78 at this track on September 2 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Snow Mercy with 58kg at $31. The race before that won by a long-neck at Albury on August 18 over 1000m in the wet defeating Marine Girl with 61.5kg at $1.95. Minor hope.

Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1000m defeating Watten Assett with 64.5kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Synthetic on August 10 over 1000m defeating Fullproof with 62.5kg at $1.95. Harder here onto turf.

At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Bendigo on August 12 over 1000m in the wet defeating Exfortythree with 58kg at $4.20. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 in a 3yo Hcp at Flemington on June 20 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind I'mateez with 54kg at $31. Can measure up again.

Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Bm66 at Sale on August 21 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mainmankash carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in a Bm78 at Caulfield Heath on February 9 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind She's An Artist carrying 53kg at $6. Solid return and has the ability, consider.

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Ballarat Bm70 April 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Markdel with 58kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 November 28 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Supernima with 57kg at $11. Has the class to be figuring.

At the latest run ran last of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Fundamental Nature with 54.5kg at $61. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track on July 29 over 1000m in the wet defeating Nordic Strike with 54kg at $4.60. Back in grade, not out of this.

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Rosangela with 61.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Bm66 at Pakenham on January 23 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Foxenberg with 60kg at $6. Solid return and sets up well.

Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 in a F&M Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Final Moment with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Cranbourne on January 17 over 1000m defeating Soho Princess carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Fitter and can improve.

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Flemington in the G3 Ottawa March 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Medicinal with 56kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Cranbourne 2yo Hcp February 20 over 1000m defeating Handee carrying 57kg at $2.70. Has upside and can measure up with the light weight.