Races AR Mount Gambier

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 14.3L at Casterton Apsly Cup over 2000m Heavy 8. Held position to the line when second after settling up with the leaders 3.7L at Bordertown Bm56 over 2000m Heavy 8.

Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 5.2L at Mount Gambier Bm56 over 2050m Heavy 10. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 2.9L at Morphettville Bm68 over 2000m Heavy 10.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 4.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1740m Heavy 8. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 29L at Murtoa Bm70 over 2050m Heavy 10. Like chances back to this level.

Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 1.5L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 2100m Soft 6. Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.4L at Seymour Bm64 over 2000m Soft 7.

Took over at the 400m however found one better when second 3.5L at Warracknabeal Bm52 over 1600m Soft 5. Dictated the race in the lead and gave nothing else a chance winning 2.3L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1800m Heavy 9.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 3.9L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 2100m Heavy 8. Sat with the leader but when let go there was nothing left sixth 4L at Balaklava Bm58 over 2200m Heavy 9.

Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1740m Heavy 8. Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 32.1L at Morphettville 3Yo Bm72 over 1600m Heavy 10. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Got going late into sixth place after needing a binoculars to find it at the 400m 3.2L at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 8. Looked in control of the race a long way from home and won impressively 4L at Murtoa Mdn-Sw over 1600m Heavy 10.

Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 6.6L at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw over 1400m Heavy 9. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.5L at Hamilton Mdn-Sw over 1600m Heavy 8.

Never gave backers any joy after slow start 6.7L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0-58 over 1600m. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.8L at Moe Bm52 over 2069m Heavy 10.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 9.6L at Mount Gambier Bm70 over 2065m Soft 5. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 8.6L at Mount Gambier Bm56 over 1800m.

Really impressed hitting the line hard for fourth after letting rivals get a big start 2.2L at Mount Gambier 0-54 over 1550m Heavy 10. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 12.4L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1800m Heavy 9.