Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Midfield, stuck to task, out muscled late 5.6L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. On the speed, kept grinding, just felt pinch late 2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1800m. Looks ready to peak for this race.

Fourth 3.7L Prnc D'orange Group 3 over 2000m Soft. Midfield, worked from the 800 & held on, tough win 0.1L at Rosehill Cup over 2000m. Returns from long break. Could be one to follow out of this race.

Couldn't sustain sprint in the straight after settling with the leaders 6.8L Cummings Group 3 1600m. Leader's back, edged out, loomed, not quite 0.9L at Caulfield Bm100 1600m. Has been G1 placed over 2000m so extra trip no issue.

Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 1.4L Cummings Group 3 over 1600m. Ridden quiet, eye catcher late from too far back 1.6L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. Has been consistent without winning.

Leader/winner's back, giving ground from 300m out 3.9L Sellwood Group 3 over 2000m. Off pace, traveled into race well, weakened out 24L JRA Plate Group 3 over 2000m Heavy 9. Easier here but needs to lift.

Ridden for cover, back and keen, not suited 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1800m. Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.8L at Flemington Bm100 over 2000m.

On the speed, kept grinding, just felt pinch late 2.8L at Flemington Bm100 over 1600m Soft 7. Led, dictated tempo, got nose out 0.1L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. Will take catching.

Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 5.3L Cummings Group 3 1600m. Caught wide went forward, wouldn't let them pass 1L at Sandown Hillside Bm100 1800m. Full of confidence after easy win last start.

Made mid race move, couldn't sustain 4.4L at Mornington Hcp over 2000m Soft 5. Handy enough, came with run, good for easier 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1800m.

Beyond midfield, chased home winner, no match, 2nd 2L at Flemington Flemington Cup over 2800m Soft 6. Pushed to lead caught at 400 but very brave effort 0.1L at Flemington Hcp over 2530m Soft 6. Wants further and may need the run here.

Leader's back, edged out, others stronger 3.9L at Flemington Bm100 over 1600m Soft 7. Slow into stride, eye catcher late, too far back 1.9L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. [Last win: 11Jul2021 Held off competitors with something in hand 0.5L at Sha Tin Rating 115 over 1600m].

Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 4.5L Laun Cup Group 3 over 2400m. Slow out, found some traffic, margin unfair 1.6L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. Is a second-up winner.

Sat handy, kept rolling, run ended 200m out 6.2L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1600m Soft 6. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 5.5L at Caulfield Bm84 over 2000m.

Disappointing performance when never got warm 4.8L at Warrnambool Hcp over 1700m Soft 6. Hit the line hard for second despite finding one better on the day 1L at Casterton Cast Cup over 2000m Soft 6.

Led even speed, weakened in straight 2.3L at Rosehill Gardens Bm94 over 1800m. On the speed, under sufferance early, soon gone 12.3L at Flemington Bm84 over 1800m Soft 7.

Ridden quiet, strong tempo suited, swept past them 0.8L at Caulfield Bm70 1700m. Wide no cover, kept rolling, merit to effort 2.1L at Flemington Bm84 1800m Soft 7. Stayer that can keep progressing through his grades.

Back and keen, no dash late 8L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1600m. Slow into stride, didn't see trip out 4.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1800m. Proven here at this track/distance.