Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.8L at Flemington Bm84 Hcp 2500m Soft 5. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 11.5L Ramsden Listed 2800m Soft 7. Back in trip suits.

Well back, got going turn closed strongly too late 3.2L at Mornington Bm78 over 2000m Soft 5. Leader's back, shuffled back, no match when they sprinted 9.6L at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp over 2400m Soft 6. Easier here. Can bounce back.

Had chance to come into the race when fourth 6L at Kerang Kerang Cup over 1800m. Ridden quiet, eye catcher late from too far back 4.5L at Mornington Bm78 over 2000m Soft 5. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.3L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2000m. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 2350m Soft 6. Will be on speed again here.

Midfield, got going 600m, didn't finish off 7.6L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2400m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit to hold second and kicked strongly to hold position 3L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 2025m. Can win second-up, consider.

Well back, passed some tired ones late 7.3L at Mornington Bm78 over 2000m Soft 5. Well back, passed some tired ones late 4.9L at Caulfield Bm84 Hcp over 2400m Soft 6. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 6.2L at Caulfield Bm70 over 1800m. Well back, passed some tired ones late 11.2L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m Soft 6. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Midfield in-running and made up some ground late 2.1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm78 over 2400m. Never in a winning position settling a long way in traffic sixth 4.6L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 2350m Soft 6.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm78 over 2400m. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 13.6L Wnbl Cup Listed over 2350m Soft 6. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Looked in control of the race a long way from home and won impressively 7L at Warrnambool Jericho Cup 4600m. Worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 6.6L at Cranbourne Bm70 2025m. Needed that run. Sure to improve.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 7.3L at Bendigo Bm78 2400m. Handy, loomed and looked a chance, not quite 0.9L at Sandown Hillside Bm64 2400m. Looks in the mix again.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 9.5L at Yarra Valley Bm64 over 1500m. Chimed in late after getting back for a superb victory 0.5L at Moe Bm58 over 2088m Soft 7.

Pounced on the lead on the line but just lost when second 0.1L at Stony Creek S Ck Cup over 2100m. Midfield, one-paced from the 400m when content with fifth 3L at Mornington Bm64 over 2020m.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1.8L at Geelong Bm64 over 2218m Soft 5. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.5L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2000m Soft 6.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late 0.1L at Sandown Lakeside Bm64 2100m Soft 6. Nicely positioned and tried hard when running on into third 2L at Flemington Bm84 Hcp 2500m. Easier here. Tactics from the barrier look important.

Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 6.5L at Flemington Bm84 Hcp over 2500m Soft 5. Led the field giving a great sight but ultimately tired badly sixth 3.9L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2000m Soft 6. Well drawn.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 8.1L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1600m. Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2000m Soft 6.

Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.3L at Kyneton 0 - 58 over 1881m. Passed a few horses over the concluding stages for fourth 5L at Kyneton Bm58 over 1856m. [Last win: 20Oct2019 Won narrowly 0.1L at Kranji Rating 89 over 1400m].

Ran on well into third placing from settling midfield originally 2.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 2400m. Positioned on the pace and tried very hard but beaten into third 3L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 2350m Soft 6.