Races SRX Newcastle

Settled midfield and once in the clear surged away from rivals for a compelling win 3.3L at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 8. Allowed the leaders to get a head start and didn't run on when sixth 3.9L at Royal Randwick Midway Bm72 over 1600m Soft 5.

Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 4.8L at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 over 1600m Soft 7. Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3.1L at Newcastle Prov Bm68 over 1870m Heavy 10.

Got going late when the bird had flown but run was encouraging 2.1L at Kembla Grange Bm64 over 1500m Soft 7. Hit the line hard for second despite finding one better on the day 1L at Kembla Grange Bm68 over 1600m.

Decisive win after settling behind the leaders in transit 2.3L at Sunshine Coast Poly Track Bm68 over 1600m Synthetic. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.4L at Gosford Bm64 over 1600m Soft 6.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 8.5L at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 3.5L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1500m.

Desperately close finish when photo could have gone either way, third 0L at Newcastle Prov Bm68 over 1600m Heavy 8. Tried hard after taking the lead but run out of petrol tickets sixth 5.6L at Newcastle Mid Bm64 over 1890m Heavy 8.

Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 3.1L at Newcastle F&M Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 3.2L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1500m.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.4L at Rosehill Gardens Bm78 over 1500m Soft 5. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 5.4L at Royal Randwick Bm88 over 1800m Soft 5. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 5.9L at Newcastle Cl1-Sw over 1900m Soft 6. Never looked a serious threat but did get going late 3.3L at Wyong Cl1 over 1350m Soft 5. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 5.5L at Gosford Bm64 over 1600m Soft 6. Sat behind the leaders, fatigued into fifth 3.3L at Tamworth Bm82 over 1600m Soft 6. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Set the tone leading at the 400m but couldn't go with the winner when fifth 4.4L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1800m Soft 5. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 9.5L at Warwick Farm 3&4Y Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 9.

Was first to set sail for home but was run down for fourth 5.4L at Taree Winghamcup Bm84 over 1600m Heavy 9. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.2L at Dubbo Bm82 over 1600m Soft 6. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Positioned on the pace and tried very hard but beaten into third 3.1L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 9. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 10.6L at Wyong Bm64 over 2000m Soft 6.

Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.8L at Sapphire Coast Bm66 over 1212m Soft 6. Challenged for the front and tired late into fourth 1.4L at Kembla Grange Bm68 over 1600m.

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 7.9L at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 5.5L at Wyong Mid Bm68 over 1300m Soft 5.

Encouraging effort to fly home from well back to fill third placing 3L at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl2 over 1450m Soft 6. Went forward in transit and kicked clear late to win 0.9L at Scone Bm58 over 1700m Soft 6.

Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 2L at Port Macquarie Bm66 over 1800m Heavy 8. Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 4.1L at Muswellbrook Bm82 over 1500m Soft 5. Should find this easier.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 5.1L at Kembla Grange Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 5L at Gosford F&M Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.

Settled with the leading bunch and gave all to finish just outside the placings 2.4L at Gosford Bm64 over 1600m Soft 6. Did make up some ground in the straight for fifth but never threatened 2.7L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1600m Soft 7.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 17.7L at Sunshine Coast Bm62 over 2200m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.3L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1500m. Second-up.

Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 1.2L at Port Macquarie Wcpe Cup over 1512m Soft 5. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 6.1L at Tamworth Bm82 over 1600m Soft 6. Proven here at this track/distance.