Races MR Pakenham

Challenged for the lead but held rivals at bay to win 0.2L at Canterbury Park Mares Bm64 over 1250m Soft 6. Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1.3L at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 over 1400m Soft 5. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.8L at Mornington F&M Bm64 over 1200m. Under pressure to hold ground and fought bravely to the line 4.2L at Pakenham F&M Bm64 over 1400m Soft 7. Can win second-up, consider.

Enormous effort to get so close to the winner finishing third 0.5L at Wangaratta Bm70 over 1590m. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 5.4L at Caulfield Country Mile over 1600m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Hardly sighted until very late gaining sixth 3.6L at Pakenham Bm64 over 1400m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2L at Kilmore Bm58 over 1612m.

Came from midfield with a nice run for third 3L at Kilmore Bm64 over 1450m. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third 0.4L at Wangaratta 0 - 64 over 1590m.

Sat behind the leaders and strolled home for a top win 2L at Tatura Mdn-Sw over 1980m. Utilised early pace settling behind the leader but was spent late for fifth 6.9L at Apiam Bendigo F&M Bm58 over 1400m. Second-up.

Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.8L at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Still beaten easily but last part was encouraging for sixth after getting well back 4.1L at Pakenham 0 - 62 over 1400m. Second-up.

Ran on nicely in the straight to gain third spot after nice run behind leaders 1L at Mornington Bm58 over 1500m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.1L at Pakenham 0 - 62 over 1400m.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 7.7L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 64 over 1400m Soft 5. Hardly sighted and under heavy pressure to make ground 12.4L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2000m Soft 5.

Not disgraced holding down fourth position for a long way 2.7L at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Settled worse than midfield with a well timed run to win 0.4L at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw over 1462m.

Back half, grinding finish, had chance 7.9L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 2000m. Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0.1L at Swan Hill Mdn over 1600m. Second-up.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 4.9L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 2060m Soft 6. Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 3.7L at Hamilton Bm58 over 2200m Heavy 8.

Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 8.3L at Terang Bm58 over 1600m. Pounced on the lead on the line but just lost when second 0.1L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m Soft 7.

One-paced to the line and always well back 5.6L at Sapphire Coast Cl2 over 1600m. Encouraging run for next start when running on late 1.8L at Kyneton Bm58 over 1875m Soft 6.