Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 52 day letup. Resuming 6th of 8 in a Open Hcp at Hobart on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind In The Ocean carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 in a Open Hcp at Hobart on July 19 over 1380m, slow going 1.3 len behind Rubbleonthedouble carrying 58kg at $10. See this one.

Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track on August 22 over 1400m in the wet defeating Fear No Evil carrying 60kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 in the G2 Autumn Stakes at Caulfield on February 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Observer with 58kg at $7. Sure to go well again. Awesome win fresh and clearly the one to beat again.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 1.4 len behind Itazura with 59kg at $4.80. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track on July 15 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Touchdown with 54.5kg at $4.80. Should be right there again.

Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 in a Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Buccleuch carrying 59.5kg at $12. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 9 in a Bm84 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Changing Colours carrying 57kg at $19. Others rate better this time.

Most recently won by 2.25 len at Ballarat Synthetic on August 25 over 1500m defeating Surreal I Am with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 9 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 61kg at $2.60. Risking this time.

Second-up. First-up after six months did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 in a Bm88 at this track on August 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 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. Fitter, some hope.

At the latest run 8th of 12 in a Bm84 at this track on August 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 56kg at $10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 in a Bm78 at Rosehill on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Steel Strike with 59kg at $8.50. This is no easier and he needs to do more.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 in a Bm78 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Kahhof with 59kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 14 in a Bm84 at Flemington on June 20 over 1420m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Ten Commandments with 57kg at $61. Can't have.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m defeating Darkbonee carrying 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 16 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Home Rule carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Can hold a spot here and take holding out.

At the latest run 7th of 12 in a Bm84 at this track on August 22 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Stay Silent with 55kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 9 in a Bm84 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Changing Colours with 55kg at $8. Back in trip suits, each way claims.

Comes off a 53 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 in a F&M Bm78 at Flemington on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Changing Colours with 57kg at $14. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 1500m in the wet defeating Castle On High with 60kg at $8. This is no easier and she needs to do more.

First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Caulfield Countrymilebm80 March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sir Atlas carrying 59kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Bendigo Bm66 October 5 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Princess Toro with 60kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this.

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Itazura carrying 60kg at $26. 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 carrying 60kg at $8.50. Rough hope at best.

Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 in a Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Buccleuch with 59kg at $4.80. The race before that 7th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 3 len behind Itazura carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Can hold on for another minor placing.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 A'asian Oaks April 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Panova carrying 56kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pakenham F&M Bm62 March 12 over 1400m defeating Simply Outrageous with 58.5kg at $6.50. Tough draw but can be running on.

On a three run winning streak. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Stealth Of Night carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that won by a neck at Bendigo on July 30 over 1400m in soft going defeating Our Justify with 56.5kg at $18. Keeps raising the bar, have to respect again.

Second run back. First-up after six months ran second last of 8 in a Bm74 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Buccleuch with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside on January 8 over 1400m defeating Homeward carrying 58kg at $10. Has won second up before but others are going much better.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Bm84 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Changing Colours carrying 54.5kg at $16. Before that 10th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 4 len behind Itazura carrying 60kg at $21. Prepared to overlook.

Second run back. First-up after about 18 months got back early 8th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Behaviour with 59kg at $91. Previously second-up got back early 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. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from his bad gate.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 in a Bm70 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, in the wet; 11 len behind Walter Spur carrying 59.5kg at $41. Last start 9th of 12 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Charming Nic carrying 59.5kg at $61. Outclassed.