Races SR Hawkesbury

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 10.1L at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 over 1600m Heavy 8. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 3L at Canberra Acton Open Bm84 over 1900m Synthetic.

Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.5L at Kembla Grange Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 9. Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 4.7L at Goulburn Cl2 over 1600m Heavy 9.

Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0.1L at Canberra Acton Open Bm84 over 1900m Synthetic. Caught the eye storming home from back in the field for second 0.2L at Warwick Farm Bm72 over 2200m Soft 5. Like chances back to this level.

Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.1L at Newcastle F&M Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 10. Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.4L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1600m Heavy 10.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 12.8L at Newcastle Cond Bm68 over 1400m Soft 5. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.4L at Newcastle 5Y+ Bm64 over 1500m Soft 7.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.2L at Newcastle Prov Bm64 over 1600m Heavy 9. Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 5.9L at Gosford Mid Bm68 over 1600m Soft 5.

Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 2.5L at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 over 1800m Soft 6. Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 5.2L at Rosehill Gardens Midway Bm72 over 1800m Soft 5. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 2L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5. Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 3.7L at Kembla Grange Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 37L at Royal Randwick Midway Bm72 over 1600m Soft 6. Given time to balance up fifth after getting back early 8.9L at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 over 1800m Soft 6.

Spectacular performance to get up to win after getting back 0.4L at Canberra Acton Bm70 over 1750m Synthetic. Settled a long way back but showed best work late for a fast finishing third 0.3L at Canberra Acton Open Bm84 over 1900m Synthetic.

Never in contention after settling a long way back 6.4L at Forbes Forbes Cup Mb81 over 1600m Heavy 8. Got going when the race was won but encouraging nonetheless, fifth 1.3L at Moruya Bm58 over 2010m Soft 6.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.9L at Goulburn Bm58 over 1600m Soft 7. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 4L at Kensington Bm72 over 1800m Heavy 8. Like chances back to this level.