Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

In behind the speed, nice turn of foot, top win 1.3L at Caulfield F&M Bm84 over 1100m Soft 6. Led, gave a huge kick top of straight, too good 0.8L at Caulfield Mares Bm84 over 1100m. Performs well at this track/distance.

Just off speed, faded back in the straight 9.3L J Monash Group 3 over 1100m Soft 6. Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1L at Morphettville Parks Bm82 over 1000m Soft 6.

Off midfield, struck traffic, no room late forgive 3L at Hillside Bm78 over 1400m. Raced back, got going late, nice closing speed 3.6L at Mornington Bm78 over 1200m. Returns gelded. His best form would see him winning this contest.

Taken back to rear, never really involved 6.5L Lightning Group 1 over 1000m. Box seat, had every chance, stuck on well late 1.8L at Hawkesbury Bm78 over 1100m Soft 5. Has won first-up, consider.

Wide with cover, had clear air fought hard to win 0.2L at Pakenham F&M Bm78 over 1200m. Drifted back, motored home late in the run 4L at Hillside F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Has won first-up, consider.

Near the speed, then faded back 300m out 9L at Flemington Bm90 over 1100m Soft 5. Bit keen in front, held together 300m overrun late 0.3L at Flemington Bm78 over 1000m.

Had drop on leaders, drove hard late just missed at Hillside Bm100 over 1000m Soft 7. Settled near speed weakened 350m to go never in it 15.1L All Vic Sprint Listed over 1200m Soft 5. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.8L at Swan Hill Gold Topaz over 1200m Soft 7. Midfield on rail hit the line strongly late in run 4L at Lakeside Bm78 over 1200m Heavy 9. Is a first-up winner.

Behind midfield, charged home late to win 0.2L at Flemington F&M Bm70 over 1100m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 4.1L F&M-Wfa Group 3 over 1200m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Set a big task to run on from worse than midfield but hit the line hard 1L at Narrandera Bm66 over 1000m Soft 5. Set a big task to run on from worse than midfield but hit the line hard 0.8L at Corowa Bm66 over 1000m Soft 7.

Settled off pace, came widest, strong finale 0.8L at The Valley Bm78 over 955m. Settled just off the pace and couldn't match it with the winner when third 3.6L at Sale Bm70 over 1000m Soft 5. Has to overcome the wide gate.

Found the lead early but was run down and had to settle for second prize 3.8L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1000m Synthetic. Created own luck going forward but couldn't sustain that run late 14.3L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1000m.

Midfield, held up til late, surged home, won well 0.1L at The Valley Bm64 over 1000m. Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 5.5L at Sale Bm70 over 1000m Soft 5. Has won first-up, consider.

Near last, great outside pace late, sound result 4.1L Twilight Glow Listed over 1400m. Unleashed a big finish to win right on the line 0.2L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1000m Soft 5. Second-up.