Races SR Port Macquarie

Settled on the speed and burst clear to win softly 3.4L at Kempsey Bm58 over 1250m Soft 5. Thrilling finish when dead-heated for first 1.5L at Port Macquarie Bm66 over 1106m. Second-up.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 4.3L at Grafton Return Bm82 over 1000m Soft 5. Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2.8L at Walcha Lightning Hcp over 1000m.

Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 2L at Newcastle Cond Open over 1350m Soft 5. Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 3.1L at Newcastle Cond Bm68 over 1500m Soft 6.

Nicely positioned but just edged out late into second 0.1L at Kempsey Bm66 over 1000m. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 5.2L at Port Macquarie Bm66 over 1106m. Second-up.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 4.6L at Rosehill Gardens Highway-C3 over 1200m. Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 2L at Taree Bm58 over 1000m. Won second-up in the past.

Gallant effort to hold on for a win after sitting with the leaders in-running 0.7L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 over 1100m Soft 7. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.8L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 over 1006m.

Back half, one paced to the line 9.1L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1800m Soft 5. Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 6L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1200m. Second-up.

Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 3.4L at Taree Ctry Cl2-Sw over 1250m Heavy 8. Edged out rivals to win narrowly 0.1L at Port Macquarie Cl1 over 1206m. Second-up.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 12.3L at Tuncurry Cl1 over 1205m Soft 7. Really motored home the last part into third 1.9L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 over 1006m. Second-up.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 6.1L at Rosehill Gardens Bm78 over 1100m. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.5L at Canberra Tab Fed Open 85 over 1000m. Flies fresh.

Went forward positioning with the leaders weakening into fifth 4.3L at Inverell Cl3 over 1200m. Dead-Heated for first with the judge failing to find a margin 1.5L at Port Macquarie Bm66 over 1106m.

Ridden behind the leaders and strolled home for a soft win 1.6L at Taree Ctry Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5. Nicely positioned but just edged out late into second 0L at Port Macquarie Qotn Bm74 over 1206m.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.6L at Wyong Bm64 over 1100m Soft 5. Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 5.8L at Newcastle Bm64 over 900m Soft 6. Second-up.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 8.5L at Royal Randwick H'way Cl3sw over 1600m Soft 7. Ran on well late into fourth after giving leaders a head start 2.3L at Port Macquarie Qotn Bm74 over 1206m. Second-up.

Got back in the running and made ground without threatening fourth 3.5L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 5. Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.3L at Taree Ctry Bm58 over 1258m Soft 5. Can win first-up.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 15L at Royal Randwick H'way Cl3sw over 1800m Heavy 8. Was back in transit but produced best late for an encouraging third 0.8L at Taree Cl4 Prev over 1250m. Can win second-up, consider.

Settled with the leading bunch and gave all to finish just outside the placings 2.4L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 over 1006m. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.6L at Walcha Cl2 Hcp over 1000m Soft 5.

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.9L at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 over 1200m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.4L at Taree Bm58 over 1400m.

Could only battle the race out for fourth after holding that position in-running 5.4L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1400m Heavy 9. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 6.6L at Rosehill Gardens Highway-C2 over 1400m.

Was midfield in the running and got past a couple late when sixth 4.8L at Taree Hopknliver Bm86 over 1405m Heavy 10. Sat behind the leaders, fatigued into fifth 3.4L at Taree Ctry Bm58 over 1605m Soft 7.