Races MR Swan Hill

Post race vet exam revealed: throat condition 13.5L at The Valley Bm100 over 1519m Soft 7. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 8.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm100 over 1400m.

Gritty effort fifth 2.3L Qn Eliz Ii Cup Listed over 1800m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.6L at Echuca Discovery over 1000m. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

In early speed battle, compounded 40.9L at Caulfield Bm100 over 1400m Soft 6. Leader with 400m to go however couldn't go on when fourth 3.3L at Caulfield Hcp over 1440m Soft 6.

Went forward to be in the fight and fought very hard to keep third 2.2L Hawkes Stakes Group 3 over 1100m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 4.4L The Goodwood Group 1 over 1200m.

Went forward in transit and gained the edge late to win 0.5L Xmas Hcp Listed over 1200m. Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.8L Wangoom Listed over 1200m Heavy 8. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Never in the hunt and disappointed over the final half of the race 10L at Wagga Town Plate over 1200m. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 7.6L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7.

Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 3.5L at The Valley Bm84 over 1200m Soft 7. Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second 0.2L Straight Six Listed over 1200m Soft 7.

Shifted back, held up turn, did little once clear 5.4L Northwood Plume Group 3 over 1200m. Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm78 over 1400m. Has won first-up, consider.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from sixth 2L at Echuca Discovery over 1000m. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 5L Wangoom Listed over 1200m Heavy 8.

Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.5L at Morphettville Parks Bm72 over 1250m. Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm86 over 1200m.

Outside leader, fought on bravely, nice 2nd 0.8L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1400m. Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late fifth 1.8L at Flemington 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 7.

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.6L at Morphettville Parks Bm78 over 1000m. Well ridden going forward but just ran out of energy late when fourth 2.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm86 over 1200m.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 7.6L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1000m. Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 3.7L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1000m Synthetic.

Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.7L at Echuca Bm52 over 1400m. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 14.8L at Seymour Bm58 over 1400m.