Races MRX Benalla

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 5.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1400m. Never in contention after settling a long way back 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1600m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.9L at Benalla Bm56 over 1212m Soft 6. Ridden just off the pace and was unlucky not to have won when second 0.2L at Griffith Griffcup Bm78 over 1350m Soft 7.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.9L at Yarra Valley Bm64 over 1968m. Midfield, came wide, grinding finish 6.4L 3Y-Swp Listed over 2400m Soft 5. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Ran down the leaders and got the victory with a touch of class 0.5L at Seymour Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 6. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 5.1L at Seymour 0 - 62 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Leader with 400m to go however couldn't go on when fourth 5.3L at Moe Bm64 over 2050m Soft 6. Let down impressively to overhaul rivals to win 2.8L at Moe Cg&E Bm62 over 1614m Heavy 10.

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm64 over 1400m Soft 5. Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.5L at Benalla Bm62 over 1612m Soft 5.

Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 6.7L at Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Soft 6. Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 3L at Tatura Bm56 over 1450m.

Settled just off the pace and hit the line nicely for second 1.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Cl1 over 1300m Soft 5. Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm56 over 1425m.

Disappointing performance when never got warm 3.9L at Bairnsdale Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.5L at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 over 1600m.

Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.5L at Benalla Bm62 over 1612m Soft 5. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 5.5L at Kilmore 0 - 56 over 1607m Soft 6.

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 3.6L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m. Made good progress from back in the field to run fourth 6L at Moe F&M Bm62 over 1614m Heavy 9.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 18.2L at Sale Bm64 over 1717m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 6.3L at Mornington 0 - 62 over 1500m Soft 5. Second-up.