Races MRX Hamilton

Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out into third spot 1.4L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1000m Soft 7. Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.1L at Murtoa Bm64 over 1200m Heavy 8.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 6.9L at Wangaratta 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 5. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.5L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6. Second-up.

Behind the leader and was right there to be in the finish, tiring into sixth 4.5L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1000m Synthetic. Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 3.8L at Mount Gambier Bm56 over 900m Heavy 10.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 3.6L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Synthetic. Nice positioned to threaten however no match for the first two when third 2.5L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1200m Heavy 8. Performs well at this track/distance.

Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1.8L at Wodonga 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6. Sat on the pace and was only run down in the last 100m for third 0.9L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6.

Held on for a narrow win after leading for home 0.2L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 1L at Kyneton F&M Bm58 over 1474m.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 16.2L at Mount Gambier Bm66 over 1200m Heavy 10. Never in contention after settling a long way back 8.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Cl1 over 1150m Soft 5.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 18.3L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1600m. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 4.6L at Moe Bm52 over 1008m Heavy 10.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 8.4L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 58 over 1100m Soft 6. Midfield, one-paced from the 400m when content with fifth 5.3L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1000m Soft 7.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1L at Colac 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1208m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 14.7L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1300m Soft 7.

Ran on ok for sixth after settling midfield in transit 2.9L at Mount Gambier 0-56 over 1211m Heavy 8. Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.6L at Mount Gambier 0-56 over 1300m Heavy 10.

Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.5L at Horsham F&M Bm58 over 1100m. One-paced to the line and always well back 4.7L at Terang Bm58 over 1200m.

Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 9L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1335m. One-paced to the line and always well back 13.1L at Ballarat Cg&E Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic. Can win second-up, consider.

Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 5.3L at Warracknabeal Bm52 over 1000m Soft 5. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 9.5L at Moe Bm52 over 1208m Heavy 10.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 11.4L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn Hcp over 900m. Set the tone leading at the 400m but couldn't go with the winner when fifth 8.2L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1000m Synthetic. Second-up.