Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

No pace to get back worse than midfield and never came into the race fifth 16.4L at Pakenham 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 5.3L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1474m.

Raced off pace, had economical run, stuck on well 4L at The Valley 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Main danger.

Sire winner of VRC Newmarket Handicap G1. Sire's progeny include SWs Embrace Me (2019 MVRC Typhoon Tracy Stakes G3), Cyber Attack and London Express. Tried hard to improve but was always battling to remain in contention 8.9L at Geelong 2Yo&Up-Trl 30thJan2024 over 1200m.

Got going late when the bird had flown but run was encouraging 2.9L at Seymour 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1300m Soft 6. Back, and never really in it 3.5L at Hillside 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1500m.

Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.6L at Coleraine Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Slow to get going and it always had the task ahead hanging on sixth 4.1L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Midfield, one paced, lost ground late, plain 7.4L at Hillside 3Yc&G Mdn-Sw over 1300m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1.3L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 10.3L at Sale 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 8L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Sire was a Group winner of VRC Blamey Stakes G2. His progeny include Moonlight Maid and rising stayer Heart Of Puissance.

Ran home determinedly over the final stages to gain second 0.8L at Echuca Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.6L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Definite threat.

Third 0.3L at Woodville 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 5. Third 0.9L at Hastings 3Y-Swp over 1300m. Looks well placed.