Races MR Sandown - HILLSIDE

Handy, under pump early, EIPH post race 11.8L at Flemington 3Y-Qlty over 1100m. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 7.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm78 over 1200m Heavy 8. Should find this easier.

Near last found some traffic, margin unfair 2.3L at Rosehill Gardens 3&4Y Bm72 over 1100m Heavy 9. Encouraging run for next start when running on late 1.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1200m Heavy 9.

Ridden off the speed but produced best over the concluding stages when second 2.5L at Sandown Lakeside 3Y Bm64. Positioned well back in transit and flew home for a superb win 0.4L at Flemington 3Y Hcp. Drawn better but up in weights.

Unleashed a powerful finish from well back to win 1.3L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1100m Heavy 8. Remarkable victory when coming from the tail 2.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 3Y Bm64 over 1200m Heavy 9.

Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 5L at Sale Bm64. Caught the eye storming home for second from back in the field 0.4L at Flemington 3Y Hcp. Flew late to just miss last time and meets the winner better.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 8. Very good debut when finishing off nicely and the longer trip can suit.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.5L at Pakenham Cl3-Sw over 1400m. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.6L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 7. Second-up.

Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1L at Ballarat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 8. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.3L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 7.

Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 6L at Cranbourne Cl1 over 1400m Soft 5. Never in contention after settling a long way back 7.5L at Mornington Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 3L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1000m Synthetic. Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 3.5L at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic.

Ridden behind the leaders and strolled home for a soft win 1.3L at Ballarat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic. Battled the race out bravely in a touch and go finish 0.7L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1400m Synthetic.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 9.5L at Geelong 0 - 62 over 1412m. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 3.9L at Warrnambool Bm58 over 1100m Heavy 8.