Races MR Bairnsdale

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 6.2L at Apiam Bendigo Bm58 over 2200m. Found the lead early but was run down for second 1L at Pakenham Bm58 over 2200m Synthetic.

Displayed a strong finish from well back to win impressively 2L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m Soft 7. Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 3.6L at Sale Bm64 over 2200m Heavy 8.

Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 0.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1700m Soft 5. No match for the winner but fought on boldly to hold third 1.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 1600m Soft 5.

Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 11.3L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 3600m Soft 6. Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 23.3L at Warrnambool 1Jw Hdle over 3200m Heavy 8.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 5.3L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm70 over 2100m. Took over at the 400m however found one better when runner-up 2L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m Soft 7.

Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 8.5L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2500m Soft 5. One-paced to the line and always well back 12.9L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m Soft 7. Has the advantage of performing at this track/distance.

Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 6.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 2100m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 8.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm74 over 2100m Soft 5. Should find this easier.

Went forward to be in the fight and fought very hard to keep third 2.5L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 2100m Soft 6. Never in contention after settling a long way back 10.5L at Warrnambool Bm58-Hwgt over 2350m Heavy 8.

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.5L at Mornington Bm58 over 1500m. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 6.4L at Wangaratta 0 - 58 over 1590m Soft 6.

Fourth 4.3L at Balnarring Pic-Trpy over 2808m. Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.3L at Moe Bm52 over 2069m Heavy 10. Second-up.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 45.6L at Moe 0 - 58 over 2088m Soft 6. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 18.3L at Pakenham Bm64 over 2200m Synthetic.

Settled just off the pace and hit the line nicely for second 1.5L at Seymour Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Settled on the pace and ran down the leaders to win 0.1L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 5.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 18.4L at Casterton Bm58-Hwt over 2000m Soft 6. Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.8L at Moe Bm52 over 2069m Heavy 10.

Couldn't gain on the leaders from midfield 6.7L at Swan Hill Bm58 over 2400m. Still beaten easily but last part was encouraging for sixth after getting well back 7.5L at Moe Bm52 over 1614m Heavy 10. Second-up.

Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 7L at Terang 0-58 over 1600m Heavy 8. Never gave backers any joy after slow start 19L at Warrnambool Bm58-Hwgt over 2350m Heavy 8.

Displayed best as the race got longer but settled too far back 8.4L at Moe Bm58 over 2400m. Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 7.3L at Moe Bm52 over 1614m Heavy 10. Second-up.

Appeared to have every chance from the box-seat but didn't finish off, sixth 5.2L at Pakenham Bm58 over 2200m Synthetic. Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in transit 2L at Warracknabeal Bm52 over 2000m Soft 5.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 4.5L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 2100m Soft 6. Pressed forward to sit with leaders, whacked away but no match sixth 5.1L at Moe Bm52 over 2069m Heavy 10.

One-paced to the line and always well back 5.7L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1400m Synthetic. Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 9L at Moe Bm52 over 1614m Heavy 10.