Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Most recently got back early 5th of 7 in a Bm70 at Bendigo on August 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Zebra Finch carrying 61kg at $16. The start before that 7th of 9 in a Qlty Hcp at Caulfield on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 54kg at $13. Top four chance.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 in a Bm84 at Flemington on August 1 over 1620m, 7 len behind Touchdown with 56.5kg at $201. Second-up ran last of 12 in a Bm84 at this track on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Stay Silent carrying 56.5kg at $151. Can't have.

Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 in a Bm84 at this track on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 57kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on April 25 over 1800m, 20 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Fitter now and can improve sharply.

Dual acceptor. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind Politely Dun carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that got back early 8th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Taka Speed with 59kg at $6.50. Building nicely and will take plenty of holding out.

Most recently ran last of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, slow going 17 len behind Politely Dun with 60kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going 19 len behind Perfect Ten with 60kg at $101. Can't have off that run.

Most recently ran second last of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Politely Dun with 57kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Perfect Ten with 59.5kg at $10. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 11th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 6 len behind Itazura carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 in a Bm56 at Stony Creek on December 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Miss Castelvecchio with 61.5kg at $5. Possible improver at odds.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 in a Bm84 at this track on August 22 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Stay Silent with 55kg at $31. Before that 4th of 9 in a Bm84 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Changing Colours carrying 55.5kg at $91. Rough hope.

Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 9 in a Bm72 at Warwick Farm on August 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mr Miller with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Cl3-Sw at Eagle Farm on October 18 over 1810m, nose behind Cavalry Man carrying 60kg at $3.80. Nice return behind a good one, very wary.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track on September 2 over 1800m in soft going defeating Killenaule carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 13 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Gold Chariot carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Will be very hard to beat again.

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Emperor Tzu with 58.5kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; won by 8 len at Pakenham Synthetic on August 3 over 1600m defeating Askmumaskdad with 59.5kg at $1.18. Very progressive and will take all the beating again.