Races MRX Benalla

Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1.4L at Moe Bm58 over 1117m Soft 7. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 4.9L at TAB Park Werribee Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 6.9L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1400m. Ninth 16.5L at Balranald Balranald Cup over 1400m.

Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.3L at Benalla Mdn-Sw(Qc) over 1206m. Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into fifth 1.5L at Albury Cl1 over 1400m.

Trailed the leaders midfield however never improved thereon sixth 5.9L at Echuca Bm58 over 1000m Soft 7. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 4.3L at Seymour Bm58 over 1000m. Second-up.

Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 5.8L at Echuca Bm58 over 1000m Soft 7. Hardly sighted in the race until the final stages grabbing sixth 5.3L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1300m Soft 5.

Never in the race after getting back but beat a few home late 4.4L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1500m Synthetic. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 10.4L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1500m Synthetic.

Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1300m Soft 6. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 7.2L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1300m Soft 5.

Encouraging third 4.5L at Berrigan Cl2 over 1200m. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 6.8L at Albury Cl1 over 1400m.

Trailed handy to the leaders, pushed along but run petered out for fifth 3.9L at Albury F&M Bm58 over 1175m Heavy 8. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 5.4L at Wodonga 0 - 58 over 1300m Soft 7. Is a first-up winner.

Disappointing performance when never got warm 7.7L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1100m Heavy 8. Ridden positively on the pace but had to settle for fourth 5.3L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 975m Soft 6. Second-up.

Caught the eye storming home for second from back in the field 0.8L at Dunkeld 0 - 58 over 1200m. Ran on well late into fourth after giving leaders a head start 2.6L at Colac 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Very strong run late into fourth in a eye-catching effort 1.7L at Albury Bm58 over 1175m. Very impressive victory when coming from the tail 1.8L at Wangaratta Bm52 over 1100m.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 6.3L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 58 over 1000m Soft 6. Nice run to hold second despite winner being too strong late 1.4L at Albury Bm58 over 900m Heavy 10.

Narrowly beaten for third after going forward in transit 0.6L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1118m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 11.1L at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 over 1009m Heavy 10.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 8.1L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1170m Soft 6. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 9.4L at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 over 1207m. Second-up.

Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 3.5L at Muswellbrook Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 7.8L at Wangaratta Bm52 over 1100m.