Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Handy, under pump early, poor 6.6L at Flemington over 1200m. Wide no cover, kept rolling, brave at Caulfield over 1200m. Was caught wide last start, has plenty of weight but should get a closer run in transit.

Handy, loomed and looked a chance, not quite 0.5L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 7. Cast wide, did it tough, hit wall 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm78 over 1400m Soft 5. Should find this easier.

Eased wide gate, made little impression 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Settled off the pace and battled on bravely for third 2L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 2Up Bm70 over 1200m. Second-up.

Settled at rear, held up 300m, good effort 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm64 over 1000m Soft 5. Back and wide, surged late for 2nd 1.8L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1100m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Slow out back half, did little once clear over 1400m. Taken back wide gate, closed strongly too late at Caulfield over 1200m. Second-up. Drawn well, expect to see her settle closer to the speed and should appreciate the distance.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1.8L at Sale Bm58 over 1105m. Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.8L at Sale Bm70 over 1200m.

Displayed best as the race got longer but settled too far back 3.5L at Flemington 3Yf Bm70 over 1100m Soft 5. Back half, grinding finish, had chance 10.1L at Caulfield 3Yf Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6.

Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 7.5L at Cranbourne Cl1 over 1200m Soft 7. Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 11.9L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m Soft 6.

Never in contention after settling a long way back 10.1L Adl Gneas Listed over 1600m. Led, had tempo to suit, reeled in close to home 0.1L at Caulfield 3Yf Bm78 over 1600m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Handy, under pump early, poor, vetted clear 12.8L at Caulfield 3Yf Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6. Drifted back, mile off them at turn, not suited 6.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm78 over 1400m Soft 5. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Two pairs back rail, held up 4-150m, unlucky 6.8L Tquil Star Group 2 over 1400m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.8L at Pakenham Cl1 over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Run of race 1-1, given every chance 6.1L Twilight Glow Listed over 1400m Soft 6. Had chance to gain victory but finished second after settling on the pace 0.5L at Pakenham 3Y Bm64 over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Leader's back, edged out, others stronger 5L at Caulfield 3Yf Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6. Shifted back, held up turn, did little once clear 4.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm78 over 1400m Soft 5. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Ran down the leaders and got the victory with a touch of class 0.8L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1203m. Made good progress from back in the field to run fourth 3.8L at Apiam Bendigo F&M Bm58 over 1300m Soft 5.

Got a long way back in transit but produced a fast finish for second at Mornington over 1200m. Ran down the leaders and got the victory with a touch of class at Mornington. Second-up. Impressed at debut and should measure up here.