Races MR Moonee Valley

Led and kicked strongly in the lane for the victory 0.8L at Mornington Bm64 over 2000m. Was first to set sail for home but was run down for fourth 3.6L at The Valley Bm70 over 2040m. Gets in nicely with the apprentice claim.

Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 7.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 2265m. Settled just off the pace and couldn't match it with the winner when third 3.3L at The Valley Bm70 over 2040m.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 3.6L at Sale Bm70 over 1400m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9.6L at Flemington Bm70 over 1600m.

Ran home strongly for second over the final 400m and just missed by a narrow margin 0.2L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1700m. Settled on the speed and burst clear to win softly 4.3L at Warrnambool 0 - 64 over 1700m.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 4.1L at The Valley 4Up Bm70 over 2040m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 12.1L at The Valley Bm70 over 2040m.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely 4.1L at Donald Bm64 2200m. Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.4L at The Valley Bm64 2500m. Should be given every favour from the barrier.

Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 4.6L at Caulfield Heath Bm70 over 1800m. Midfield, one-paced from the 400m when content with fifth 3.4L at Flemington Bm70 over 1800m.

Found enough when it mattered to fight off a late challenge 0.3L Stawell 0 - 58 1602m. Gallant effort to hold on for a win after sitting with the leaders in-running 0.1L Stawell Bm58 2004m. Harder here but can't knock last start effort.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m. Settled just off the pace and hit the line nicely for second 1.5L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m.

Ran on well into third placing from settling midfield originally 2.5L at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 over 1500m. Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 5L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m.

Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win 0.8L at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Nice positioned to threaten however no match for the first two when third 2L at Mornington Bm64 over 1500m. Lightly raced with plenty of upside.

Got a long way back and showed best work late when fourth 5.4L at Horsham 0 - 58 1400m. Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 2.3L at Echuca Bm58 1600m. Could be the value selection this race.

Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 4.1L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1600m. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.8L at Mornington Bm58 over 2025m.

Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.1L at Yarra Valley Bm58 over 1950m. Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.8L at Kilmore Bm58 over 2000m.

Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 0.4L at Moe Bm58 over 1623m. Held position to the line when runner-up after settling up with the leaders 2.8L at Stony Creek 0 - 58 over 2100m.

Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 3.6L at Terang Bm58 over 2150m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 8.7L at Penola Vgnrns Cup Bm74 over 2000m. Nicely placed by trainer here.