Races MR Ararat

Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.6L at Ararat 0 - 58 over 1106m. Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 1.5L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1200m Soft 5.

Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 3.7L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1100m. Ridden behind the leaders and strolled home for a soft win 1L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1135m.

Got going when the race was won but encouraging nonetheless, fifth 1.3L at Swan Hill Bm58 over 975m. Came home strongly over the concluding stages for a nice fourth 2.2L at Echuca Bm58 over 1000m.

Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for sixth 2L at Swan Hill Bm64 over 1300m. Challenged for the front and tired late into fourth 1.2L at Swan Hill Bm58 over 975m.

Got going when the race was won but encouraging nonetheless, sixth 1.4L at Murtoa Bm64 over 1100m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 0.5L at Ararat Bm64 over 1100m.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 5.4L at Kyneton Bm64 over 1203m. Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.5L at Kyneton 0 - 62 over 1212m.

Had a big task ahead settling well back but finished off ok 1.6L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1000m. Held on for a fighting win after leading for home 0.8L at Mortlake Bm58 over 1100m.

Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.2L at Hamilton 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1100m Heavy 8. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 3.9L at Morphettville F&M 0-62 over 1200m.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 7.8L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1100m Soft 6. Got back in the running and made ground without threatening fourth 4.3L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1000m. Is a second-up winner.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 11.8L at Apiam Bendigo Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5. Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 3.3L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1000m. Is a second-up winner.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 1.9L at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 over 1209m. Ridden just off the speed and produced best late to finish runner-up 0.8L at Benalla 0 - 58 over 1206m.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 4.1L at Geelong Bm58 over 1212m. Led and gave a sight before being easily beaten into fourth 3.1L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1100m. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 3.3L at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 over 1000m. Early leader and gave all to fight on gamely for fifth 3.6L at Mornington Bm58 over 1000m.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.8L at Ballarat F&M Bm64 over 1200m. Couldn't improve from handy spot behind leaders and content with sixth 3.9L at Dunkeld 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Landed in a nice trailing position but couldn't go on to challenge when fifth 10.7L at Hamilton Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 10. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 9.9L at Penola Bm58 over 1400m Soft 6.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 9.3L at Bordertown Cl1 over 1200m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 18.2L at Bordertown 0-54 over 1200m.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 4.3L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1200m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.9L at Kyneton F&M Bm64 over 1103m.