Races MRX Donald

Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 3L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1400m. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 9.5L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1600m Soft 5.

One-paced to the line and always well back 14.7L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 2000m Soft 6. Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 5.4L at Wodonga 0 - 58 over 2050m Soft 6. Can win first-up.

Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 3.5L at Avoca 0 - 58 over 1860m. Held position to the line for second after settling up with the leaders 1L at Kerang Bm52 over 1800m.

Placed worse than midfield in the running and got past a few late for fifth 6.9L at Kerang Bm52 over 1800m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 10L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1800m Soft 6.

Ran on nicely in the straight to gain third spot after nice run behind leaders 1L at Ballarat 0 - 58 over 1200m Synthetic. Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.8L at Seymour Cl1 over 1400m.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.5L at Swan Hill Bm58 over 1600m. Fought on well for fourth 2.4L at Deniliquin Cl2 over 1400m.

Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 4.3L at Mornington Bm64 over 3070m Soft 5. Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 33.8L at Ararat Bm70 Hwgt over 4000m. Can win first-up.

Led, tried hard but was ultimately outclassed into third placing 4.3L at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 over 1600m. Early leader and gave all to fight on gamely for fifth 4.5L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1600m Soft 5.

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 5.4L at Benalla 0 - 58 over 1606m Soft 7. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 3.7L at Kerang Bm58 over 1400m.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 2.6L at Benalla Bm52 over 1606m. Ninth 10.5L at Hanging Rock Bm52 over 1800m.

Gallant in defeat where the margin didn't do justice to the performance 2.9L at Tocumwal Bm45 over 1300m Soft 5. Did a good job to hold onto third 2.3L at Deniliquin Cup-Bm66 over 1600m.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 13.2L at Benalla Bm64 over 1606m. Well beaten seventh 5.7L at Deniliquin Cl2 over 1400m. [Last win: 16Aug2023 Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.6L at Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2100m].

Fourth 5L at Balnarring Pic-Trpy1 over 1600m. Very smart win 4L at Swifts Creek Pic-Trpy over 1600m.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 9.1L at Ballarat 0 - 58 over 1000m Synthetic. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.4L at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 over 1000m.

Had chance to come into the race when fourth 4.5L at Terang Bm58-Hwgt over 2150m. Under hard riding to make ground from midfield when settled on sixth 7.5L at Ararat Bm58 over 2200m. Has won first-up, consider.

Encouraging run for fifth beating some tired horse late after getting well back 4.5L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1400m. Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 7.4L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1800m Soft 6.

Displayed great form late in the race after running on hard for fourth 2.6L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m. Got going late but never looked a serious threat 2.8L at Ararat Bm58 over 1306m. Second-up.