Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Fifth 4.8L at Haydock Park 3Y Hcp over 2816m. Easy victory 1.3L at York (GB) 3Y Rating 105 over 2816m Soft. Classy ex European on local debut. Longer targets ahead but might win this on class alone.

Led, stuck on gamely, not far away, good 2nd 0.8L at Caulfield Vgold Mile over 1600m. Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.2L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1600m. Draw no ideal but holding good form with spaced runs.

Ridden quiet, eye catcher late from too far back 2.6L at Flemington Bm84 over 1800m Soft 7. Slow away, eye too catcher late 1.7L at Caulfield Bm84 over 2000m. Should find this an easier assignment.

Midfield, first beaten, plain 19.7L at Ballarat Bm78 over 1600m Heavy 8. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 11L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Hcp over 1400m Soft 6. Suited at the longer trip second-up.

Slow into stride, never warmed up 8L at Flemington Bm84 over 1200m. Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 4.4L at Flemington Bm84 over 1420m. Easier today and does like this venue.

Handy, under pump early, poor, vetted clear 5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1400m. Settled on the pace and had chance to win but settled for second 0.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm76 over 1600m Soft 6.

Led, dictated tempo, got job done 0.2L at Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m. Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1L at Sandown Hillside Mares Bm74 over 1600m. Can lead and be tough to run down.

Off pace, stuck on well to maintain position 1.7L at Canterbury Park Estar-Bm78 over 1550m Soft 5. Ridden back, under pump long way out, plain 12.8L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Missed kick (2L), back and keen, forgive 3.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1600m. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 9.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm78 over 1600m Soft 6.

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.3L at Swan Hill Bm70 over 1600m. Fantastic run home in the last part of the race for third after getting too far back 1.3L at Swan Hill Sw H Cup over 1600m.

Handy, under pump early, poor, vetted clear 5.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm84 over 1400m. Went forward to settle on the pace and was courageous 0.7L at Mornington Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Raced away with a nice soft win 2.3L at Kempton Park Rating 85 over 1609m Synthetic. Back, no impression 4.8L at Canterbury Park Cg&E Bm72 over 1550m Soft 5. Can improve second-up.

Ridden quiet, others stayed stronger 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 2100m. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 3.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm74 over 1500m.

Went forward to contend for the lead and held on well for second 0.5L at Cranbourne Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5. Had the run of race behind the leaders and just missed for second 0L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m Soft 6.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.8L at Pakenham Bm70 over 1400m Soft 6. Keen on speed, didn't see trip out 3.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m.

Vetted pre-race, sat handy, caught late 1.6L at Caulfield Bm84 over 2000m. Leading early but gave in once placed under pressure fifth 4.1L at Mornington Bm78 over 2000m Soft 5.

Eased back wide gate, best work last 200m 4.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1400m. Made ground from midfield and wasn't disgraced for fourth 3L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1500m Soft 6.

Slow out, mile back turn, never likely 8.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m. Disappointing performance when never got warm 4.2L at Seymour Bm64 over 1411m Soft 6. Better suited at this trip second-up.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 3.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 2100m. Got back in the running and did a great job to get so close 2.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 6.