Races MRX Ararat

Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1.8L at Sale Bm58 over 1208m. Could only battle the race out for fourth after holding that position in-running 3.5L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1200m.

Found a nice position behind the speed but had nothing to show when sixth 4L at Donald Bm58 over 1200m. Held position to the line for second after settling up with the leaders 1.3L at Donald 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Settled with the leader but didn't finish the race off into fifth 3.1L at Kerang Bm58 over 1400m. Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 4.5L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 12L at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 over 1200m Heavy 9. Had chance to come into the race when fourth 6L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.7L at Mount Gambier 0-58 over 1563m Soft 5. Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 5L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6. Second-up.

Sat just off the pace and loomed as a threat before tiring into fourth 1.7L at Ballarat 0 - 58 over 1200m Synthetic. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 2.2L at Wodonga 0-62 over 1300m.

Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.2L at Kilmore 0 - 58 over 1200m. Brilliant performance to storm home late for second after a slow start 1.8L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 5.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 6.3L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1400m. Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1300m Soft 5.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.8L at Avoca 0 - 58 over 1300m. Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 7.6L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1400m Soft 6.

Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 4L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1300m. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 6.8L at Benalla 0 - 58 over 1206m Soft 6.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 7.9L at Wangaratta 0 - 58 over 2000m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 43.6L at Mornington Bm58 over 2460m Soft 5.

Set the pace and loomed as a chance before tiring into fourth 2.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1300m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 8.3L at Avoca 0 - 58 over 1300m.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 4.8L at Pakenham F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Sat behind the leaders and battled the race out nicely for fourth 3.3L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1600m Soft 5.

Landed in a nice trailing position but couldn't go on to challenge when fifth 3.6L at Ararat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1106m. Raced away with a nice soft win 2L at Balnarring Pic-Mdn-Sw over 1008m.

Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into sixth 2.7L at Mount Gambier 0-58 over 1563m Soft 5. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 6.5L at Penola Cl1 over 1300m Soft 6. Second-up.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 21.9L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 1400m Soft 6. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 7.1L at Apiam Bendigo F&M Bm58 over 1400m.

Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 5L at Kilmore F&M Bm58 over 1100m. Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in-running 1.5L at Seymour 0 - 58 over 1300m Soft 5.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.2L at Sale Bm58 over 1208m. Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 3.4L at Kerang Bm52 over 1100m.