Races MRX Casterton

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 17.8L at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3500m Soft 6. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 11.5L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1500m Synthetic. Won second-up in the past.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 3.9L at Horsham Bm58 over 1400m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 2.1L at Seymour Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.

Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 9.6L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1600m Soft 6. Enormous effort to get so close to the winner finishing third 0.8L at Casterton Apsly Cup over 2000m Heavy 8. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 16.5L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1800m. Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 5L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1600m Soft 6. Has won second-up previously.

Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 35.1L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 7. Settled on the speed and tried very hard but found a couple better finishing third 1.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm58 over 2200m.

Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 3.9L at Ballarat 0 - 64 over 1500m Soft 5. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 12L at Swan Hill 0 - 64 over 1600m Soft 7.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 2600m. Loomed as a threat but content with fourth 1.6L at Warrnambool Bm64-Hwgt over 3450m Heavy 9.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.8L at Bordertown Bm60 over 1550m. Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 4.5L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 2000m Heavy 8.

Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 4.5L at Moe 0 - 58 over 2088m Soft 6. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 10L at Pakenham Bm58 over 2200m Synthetic.

Up outside the speed gave everything tiring for fifth place 5.5L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 10.5L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1500m Synthetic.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 10.6L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1600m Soft 6. Sat behind the leaders, fatigued into fifth 5L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1700m Soft 5.

One-paced to the line and always well back 7.9L at Cranbourne Bm58 over 2025m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 13.3L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2500m Soft 5.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 26.2L at Warrnambool Bm64-Hwgt over 3450m Heavy 9. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 9.9L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 2000m Soft 6. Has won second-up previously.