Races MR Hamilton

No match for the winner but fought on boldly to hold third 1.8L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1200m. Sat behind the leaders and didn't go down without a fight when fourth 2.6L at Mount Gambier Bm68 over 1218m. Has the advantage of performing at this track/distance.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 7.8L at Seymour 0 - 62 over 1200m Soft 6. Went forward in transit and kicked clear late to win 0.8L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1000m.

Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 6.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm78 over 1000m Soft 6. Trailed the leaders midfield however never improved thereon sixth 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Mares Bm70 over 1200m. Like chances back to this level.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 4.8L at Seymour Bm64 over 1200m Heavy 8. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 3.5L at Echuca Bm64 over 1209m.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 7.9L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1200m Soft 5. Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 5L at Apiam Bendigo Bm58 over 1000m Soft 7. Has won first-up, consider.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.7L at Mildura Bm70 over 1000m Soft 7. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 4.3L at Terang Bm64 over 1000m Soft 6.

Led, raced greenly, slow recovery 7.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm64 over 1300m. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 9.3L at Cranbourne Cg&E Bm64 over 1200m.

Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 7.8L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1000m Soft 7. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.8L at Morphettville Parks 4Up 0-64 over 1000m Heavy 8.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 19L at Hamilton Bm64 over 1100m Heavy 10. Never in contention after settling a long way back 31.3L at Geelong Bm64 over 1247m Soft 7.

One to follow after storming home from well back to fill third placing 2L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Synthetic. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.6L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic.

Running on well into fourth from midfield in a grinding effort 1L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1000m Synthetic. Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 3.8L at Apiam Bendigo F&M Bm58 over 1100m.

Ran on ok late for fifth but ultimately too far back to challenge 4.5L at Seymour Bm58 over 1000m Heavy 8. Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.7L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1100m Soft 6.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.4L at The Valley Cl1 over 1000m. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 7.6L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1200m.

Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.5L at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw over 1100m Heavy 8. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 6.8L at Horsham Bm58 over 1100m Heavy 8.

Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.2L at Wangaratta 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1170m Soft 5. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 6.4L at Terang Bm58 over 1200m.

No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 6L at Terang Bm64 over 1200m Soft 6. Took over at the 400m however found one better when runner-up 2L at Horsham Bm58 over 1100m Heavy 8.

Up outside the speed gave everything tiring for fifth place 3.2L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1000m Synthetic. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 7.4L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1000m Heavy 8.

Created own luck going forward but couldn't sustain that run late 6.6L at Gawler 0-58 over 1516m. Went forward in transit and kicked clear late to win 0.4L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1000m Heavy 8. Warrants respect with second-up stats.