Races MR Sandown - LAKESIDE

Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3.6L at Kyneton Bm78 over 1203m. Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.3L at Dunkeld Bm70 over 1200m.

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.1L at Pakenham F&M Bm78 over 1400m. Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold sixth 2.3L at Morphettville Bm78 over 1600m. Like chances back to this level.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 6.6L at Geelong Bm64 over 1543m Soft 5. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 3.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1500m Soft 6.

Had chance to gain victory but finished second after settling on the pace 0.5L at Moe Bm78 over 1200m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Kyneton Bm78 over 1203m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1.5L at Horsham Bm70 over 1200m. Was there to challenge but could only hold ground for third 6L at Ararat Ararat Bowl over 1300m. One of the chances.

Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 4.5L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1600m. Back half, off bit early, best work late 7.3L at The Valley Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 7.3L at Kyneton Bm78 over 1203m. Ran on ok for sixth after settling midfield in transit 3L at Dunkeld Bm70 over 1200m. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 7.6L at Geelong Bm70 over 1300m. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 3.9L at The Valley Bm70 over 955m.

Beyond midfield, one paced, vet: degree of mucus 5.4L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1600m Soft 5. Flew home in an eye-catching display for second after settling too far back 1.8L at The Valley Bm64 over 1200m. Second-up.

Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.2L at Pakenham 2Up Bm58 over 1400m Synthetic. Held position to the line when runner-up after settling up with the leaders 2.3L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1400m Synthetic.

Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 4.7L at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 over 1200m. Given time to balance up fifth after getting back early 3.2L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1200m Soft 5.

Settled worse than midfield with a well timed run to win 0.2L at Pakenham F&M Bm64 over 1200m. Raced handy enough to be in the fight however didn't come on, sixth 3.4L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1200m Soft 5.

Made up some ground but never looked a danger 5.1L at Geelong Bm64 over 1100m. Always chasing after settling back and passed a few tired ones late 2.7L at Ballarat 0 - 64 over 1100m.