Races MR Pakenham

Ridden just off the speed and produced best late to finish runner-up 0.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1443m. Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 11.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1700m Soft 5.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 5L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1200m Synthetic. Unleashed a big finish late to swoop on second and will be winning soon 0.8L at Terang 0-58 over 1400m Heavy 8.

By first season sire that was a triple Group 1 winning three year-old on dirt in the USA.

Huge effort to fly home for second placing after positioning a long way back 1L at Hamilton Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 17.2L at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw over 2000m.

Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.6L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic.

Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.8L at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Took over at the 400m however found one better when second 4.8L at Apiam Bendigo 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 6.

Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 4.3L at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic.

Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 11.3L at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 27.7L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 1628m Soft 6. Second-up.

Produced best over the final 400m for a solid second after settling midfield 1L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1744m. Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 3.5L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1717m Soft 5.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 4.6L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1856m. Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.2L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 7. Second-up.

Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1.2L at Mornington Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 3L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1600m Synthetic.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 9.2L at Apiam Bendigo 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1300m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1512m Soft 6.

Finished the race off well for fourth but didn't threaten 7.3L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic. Never in contention after settling a long way back 5.9L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1600m Synthetic.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 7.5L at Picklebet Park Werribee Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Got a long way back in transit and showed best work late when fourth 4.6L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1400m Synthetic.

Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2.8L at Picklebet Park Werribee Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 11.6L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1512m Soft 6.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 4.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1443m. Never in the race after getting back but beat a few home late 4.5L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1600m Synthetic.