Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Handy, loomed and looked a chance, not quite 2.1L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1100m. Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1000m Soft 6. The one to beat.

Positioned behind the front-runners and fought off challengers to win 0.1L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1000m Soft 7. On the speed, kept grinding, couldn't sustain 3.9L at Caulfield F&M Bm78 over 1100m. Definite threat.

Jumped wide, had to go back, even effort 4.2L W.J. Adams Listed over 1000m. Sat midfield, made up lengths, tried hard 4.4L at The Valley F&M Bm70 over 955m. Right in this.

Slow out, held up turn, hit line too late 4.8L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1100m Soft 5. Around midfield, strong through the line, good 3rd 3.5L at Flemington Bm70 over 1100m. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Got back, found some traffic, late work sound 5.6L at Flemington Bm70 over 1100m Soft 7. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 4.9L at Mornington M Bm78 over 1200m Soft 5. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Led even speed, collared late 0.2L at The Valley F&M Bm70 over 1200m. Crossed, led, set slow pace, tough all way win 0.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Cl1 over 1200m.

Pounced on the lead on the line but just lost when second 0.1L at Cranbourne F&M Bm70 over 1000m Soft 5. Caught the eye flying home late for fourth after getting back in transit 2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm74 over 1000m Soft 6.

Settled handy, even effort 1.8L at Flemington M Bm78 over 1100m. Raced back half, wide, too far back to gain ground 5.5L at The Valley F&M Bm64 over 1200m.

Midfield, one paced, held ground, sound run 1.5L at Flemington Bm78 over 1200m. Inside, no cover, ran up to best, kept trying 5.2L at Flemington Mares Hcp over 1100m. Can win first-up.

Drifted back, mile off them at turn, not suited 6.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm78 over 1400m Soft 5. Never in contention after settling a long way back 5.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Yf Bm70 over 1300m Soft 6.

Midfield, held up 300-50m, good sprint once clear 1.5L at The Valley F&M Bm70 over 955m. Leader's back, chased home winner, no match, 2nd 1.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1000m. Has won first-up, consider.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.1L at Hobart Bm60 over 1100m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 15.3L at Hobart Bm66 over 1200m Soft 5. Second-up.