Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 in a Bm70 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Tikemyson carrying 61.5kg at $4. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going 2.25 len behind Perfect Ten with 59kg at $31. Peaks now in the right race, rates highly.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 12th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Taka Speed with 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Dragoon carrying 58kg at $10. Fitter again and has claims.

Most recently 5th of 13 in a Bm78 at this track on September 2 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Leonchroi with 52kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Pressurised with 58.5kg at $20. Inclined to risk.

Last start 4th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pressurised carrying 60.5kg at $12. Before that ran second last in a small field in a Bm74 at this track on July 29 over 2400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 54.5kg at $7. Each way hope again.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Swan Hill on July 28 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Verifier carrying 60kg at $4.80. Before that won by 1.0 len at Donald on July 11 over 2218m on a rain affected track defeating Gaelic Kiwi carrying 59.5kg at $3. Plenty of upside who will take holding out again.

Most recently 8th of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Pressurised carrying 57kg at $6. Before that 4th of 10 in a Qlty at Flemington on July 18 over 2800m, slow going neck behind Bold Soul with 54kg at $8.50. In the mix on best form.

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 in a Bm62 at Seymour on August 27 over 2021m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Ahab with 61kg at $13. The race before that 7th of 14 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 1730m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Deny Entry carrying 60kg at $16. Minor chance.

Most recently 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Pressurised with 57kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 10 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 3 over 2200m, 5 len behind She's A Con with 60kg at $3.80. Big chance on latest.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 14 over 2435m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Thunderbolt Way carrying 58kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at Geelong on July 31 over 2400m, slow going head behind Thunderbolt Way with 57.5kg at $12. Going well. Should be right there again.

At the latest run won by a head at Wangaratta on August 23 over 2000m in soft going defeating Lightning Flash with 55kg at $20. The run before that ran last of 11 in a Bm62 at Seymour on August 7 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Jenny The Beaver with 56kg at $17. Happy to be against this time.

At the latest run 7th of 12 in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Dragoon carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Don't Doubt Dare with 53kg at $9. Possible improver on turf.

Most recently 6th of 11 in a Bm56 at Murtoa on August 21 over 2050m, in the wet; 8 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 9 in a 0 - 56 at Casterton on August 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind I Could Do Better carrying 69.5kg at $4.40. Prepared to just watch today.