Races BR Doomben

Back half, didn't let down when asked to go 6.7L Toy Show Group 3 over 1100m Heavy 10. Never gave backers any joy after slow start 5.2L Tibbie Group 3 over 1400m.

Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 4.1L at Ipswich Cl6 over 1350m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.2L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Bm85 over 1300m. Second-up.

Sent forward into a handy spot but succumbed over the final stages when fifth 6.2L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Bm65 over 1200m Synthetic. Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1L at Gatton Cl1-Sw over 1400m.

Led, challenged but proved the better horse on the day to win 0.1L at Kilcoy Bm60 over 1200m Soft 5. Unleashed a powerful finish from well back to win 1.9L at Dalby Bm62 over 1200m Soft 5. Main danger.

Stormed home for a close second after getting back 0.8L at Ipswich Bm65 over 1350m Soft 5. Ran down the leaders and got the victory right on the line 0.1L at Ipswich Bm68 over 1350m. Top pick.

Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2.1L at Doomben Bm78 over 1200m. Narrowly beaten for third after going forward in transit 0.8L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Cl4-Sw over 1200m. Right in this.

Made good progress from back in the field to run fourth 6.2L at Ipswich Cl3 over 1710m Soft 6. Got going late into sixth place after needing a binoculars to find it at the 400m 5.8L at Doomben F&M Nmw over 1350m.

Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 3.2L at Eagle Farm Nmw over 1400m Soft 5. Scooted home into third placings for an eye-catching run 2.2L at Doomben F&M Nmw over 1350m.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 3.7L at Ipswich Bm68 over 1200m. Was there to challenge but could only hold ground for third 4.6L at Aquis Beaudesert Bm62 over 1100m.

Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.4L at Doomben F&M Cl6 over 1350m. Ran on well late into fourth after giving leaders a head start 2.6L at Doomben F&M Nmw over 1350m.

Landed behind the speed however only one-paced into sixth 7L at Hawkesbury Cl1 over 1500m Soft 5. Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.5L at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 over 1400m Heavy 9.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.6L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Bm68 over 1200m Soft 5. Never looked a serious threat but did get going late 4L at Doomben Bm75 over 1200m. Second-up.

Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third after settling a long way back 3.3L at Picklebet Park Warwick Bm65 over 1100m. Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 5.9L at Dalby Bm62 over 1200m Soft 5.