Races MRX Donald

Very impressive victory when coming from the tail 1.5L at Seymour Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Under hard riding to make ground from midfield when settled on sixth 3.3L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1521m. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 7.4L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm58 over 1443m. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Ran on well from midfield for second, showing good form 5.3L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic. Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win 0.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic.

Took over at the 400m however found one better when runner-up 2L at Kilmore 0 - 64 over 1450m. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1400m.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 6.6L at Casterton Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 2.7L at Mount Gambier Bm64 over 1561m Heavy 8.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 5.4L at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 over 2000m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 17.2L at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 58 over 1300m. Can win second-up, consider.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm58 over 1525m. One-paced to the line and always well back 4.8L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1400m.

Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 5.1L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 1700m Soft 7. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 13.8L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 2000m Heavy 8.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 5.5L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1700m Heavy 8. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 10.6L at Horsham Bm58 over 1800m.

Huge effort to fly home late for second and being so far back in the running 0.4L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm58 over 1621m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 4.4L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1400m Soft 6. Superb performance for third after getting a long way back under hard riding 3.3L at Sale Bm64 over 1615m Soft 7.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 4.1L at Donald 0 - 58 over 2200m. Ridden just off the pace and was unlucky not to have won when second 0.1L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 12.8L at Colac 0 - 58 over 2000m. Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 5.9L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1200m Heavy 8. Second-up.

One-paced to the line and always well back 17.2L at Kilmore Bm58 over 1607m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 19.2L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1600m.

One-paced to the line and always well back 6.1L at Wodonga 0 - 58 over 1300m Soft 6. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 3.9L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 5.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 12.8L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1506m Soft 7.

Settled a long way back but sustained a long run to finish off hard 1.4L at Echuca Bm52 over 1400m. Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.5L at Seymour Bm58 over 1600m.