Races MRX Murtoa

Just failed to bridge the gap on the leaders when a nice fourth 1.9L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3.5L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 2000m.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 16.4L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 7. Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.3L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 7.

Hit the line hard for second despite finding one better on the day 2.8L at Bordertown 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1550m Heavy 10. Caught the eye running on late from well back to gain second 2L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1700m Heavy 8.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.8L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2500m. Tracked nicely into the race but didn't run on in the straight when sixth 6.6L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Second-up.

Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 5L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 5. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out into third spot 1.2L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 7.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 10.6L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 1614m Heavy 10. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 6.7L at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 2025m Soft 7.

Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 11.2L at Casterton Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 6. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 9.3L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn Hcp over 1400m Heavy 10.

Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 4.3L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 2200m Synthetic. Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.5L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 7.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 5.9L at Pakenham Mdn-Sw over 1600m Synthetic. Found a nice position behind the speed but had nothing to show when sixth 5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1740m Soft 7.

Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.6L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 7. Sat just off the pace however couldn't go with the leaders fifth 3.5L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 2000m.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.2L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 7. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.5L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 1454m Heavy 8.

Hardly sighted in the race until the final stages grabbing sixth 7.5L at Narrandera Cl1-Sw over 1600m Soft 6. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.8L at Wodonga Mdn-Sw over 2050m Heavy 8.

Made ground from midfield and wasn't disgraced for fourth 4.4L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 8.5L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 6.5L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 17.4L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1740m Soft 7.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9.9L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 7. Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 6.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1740m Soft 7.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.5L at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw over 2400m. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, sixth 2.8L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 2000m Soft 7.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 18.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 14.4L at Mount Gambier Bm56 over 2050m Heavy 10.