Races SR Grafton

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 11.8L at Grafton Bm66 over 1600m Heavy 8. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 7.5L at Grafton Bm74 over 1410m Soft 5. Has won second-up previously.

Had to dig deep to get up on the line to win 0.1L at Grafton Ctry Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 5.7L at Grafton Ctry Cl4 Prev over 1206m Soft 5.

Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into sixth 2.3L at Grafton Bm58 over 1630m. Allowed the leaders to get a head start and didn't run on when sixth 5L at Kempsey Bm74 over 1900m. Should find this easier.

Won after sitting on the pace and getting the advantage late 0L at Ipswich 0 - 58 over 1670m. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 4.4L at Ipswich Bm65 over 1666m.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 4.1L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 over 1006m. Found enough when it mattered to fight off a late challenge to win 0.4L at Walcha Ctry Bm58 over 1200m.

Leading early but gave in once placed under pressure fifth 8.1L at Kempsey Bm58 over 1900m Soft 5. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 5.8L at Taree Ctry Bm58 over 1250m. Second-up.

Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 3.4L at Grafton Ctry Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third 0.5L at Ballina Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Soft 5.

Challenged for the front and tired late into fourth 1.9L at Grafton Ctry Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 3.6L at Ballina Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Soft 5.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 8.1L at Ballina Cl2 over 1400m Soft 6. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 6.1L at Grafton Ctry Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5.

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 5.2L at Grafton Bm58 over 1006m Soft 5. Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold sixth 2.6L at Ballina Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Soft 5.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 4.2L at Grafton Ctry Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.3L at Ballina Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Soft 5.

Beaten for speed and never came into contention 7.2L at Ballina Cl1-Sw over 1605m. Never in a winning position settling a long way in traffic sixth 4.8L at Taree Cl1 over 1300m Soft 5.

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 6.1L at Ballina Cl1 over 1015m. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.7L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic.