Races SR Newcastle

Sat up with the leaders and wasn't disgraced when fourth 5.4L at Kembla Grange Cl1 over 1500m. Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.6L at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 over 1300m Soft 5. Second-up.

Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 6.5L at Newcastle F&M Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Was first to set sail for home but was run down for fourth 3.2L at Newcastle Bm68 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Could only battle the race out for fourth after holding that position in-running 3.4L at Canterbury Park 3Y Bm64 over 1250m Soft 6. Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 3.6L at Kembla Grange Cl1 over 1200m.

Slow to get going and it always had the task ahead hanging on sixth 8.5L at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw over 1400m Heavy 8. Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 2L at Taree Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Soft 6. Second-up.

Led and gave a sight before being easily beaten into fourth 3.7L at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw over 1300m Heavy 8. Judge couldn't find a margin between runners when dead-heated for first 2.3L at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Hardly sighted until very late gaining sixth 4.8L at Kembla Grange F&M Cl1 over 1200m Soft 5. Sent forward into a handy spot but succumbed over the final stages when fifth 4.2L at Kembla Grange Cl1 over 1200m. Second-up.

Chimed in at the right rime for a narrow victory 0L at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn over 1212m Soft 6. Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1L at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 over 1400m.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.5L at Kensington F&M Bm72 over 1400m Soft 6. Led and gave a sight before being easily beaten into fourth 3.9L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 8L at Wyong Prov Bm68 over 1600m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 7L at Royal Randwick Midway Bm72 over 1600m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 15L at Newcastle F&M Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 3.7L at Hawkesbury Bm64 over 1300m.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 4.1L at Royal Randwick 3Y Bm72 over 1300m Soft 5. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 7.4L at Warwick Farm 3&4Y Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 9.

Could only battle the race out for fourth after holding that position in-running 6L at Newcastle F&M Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.1L at Gosford F&M Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.