Races MR Ballarat

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 8.4L at Morphettville 0-68 over 1525m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.6L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1350m.

Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.5L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1200m Synthetic. Out-gunned over the final stages after getting back midfield in-running 0.6L at Ballarat Bm62 over 1200m.

Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.3L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Synthetic. Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 9.4L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1300m Heavy 8.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 8.7L at Ballarat Bm58 over 1400m Synthetic. Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.7L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1200m Synthetic.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 5.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm58 over 1212m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.8L at Moe Bm56 over 1217m Soft 7.

Got a long way back in transit and showed best work late when fourth 4.2L at Seymour Cl1 over 1100m Soft 6. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 5.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong Cl1 over 1225m.

Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 4.6L at Morphettville 0-64 over 1600m. Landed in a nice trailing position but couldn't go on to challenge when fifth 8.8L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm64 over 1429m. Is a first-up winner.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 6.6L at Caulfield Heath 3Y Bm64 over 1200m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 5.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Cl1 over 1225m. Second-up.

A win doesn't look far away after a eye-catching third from well back 2.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1250m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 3.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1200m Soft 5.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 6.6L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1100m Heavy 9. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 10.3L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1200m.

Did make up some ground in the straight for sixth but never threatened 2.3L at Bendigo Bm64 over 1100m Soft 6. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 3.1L at Bendigo F&M Bm62 over 1100m Soft 5.

Never in contention after settling a long way back 4.9L at Tatura Bm56 over 1450m. Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 4.3L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1200m.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1.3L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1000m Synthetic. Running on late into sixth after getting too far back to get warm 4L at Ballarat Bm62 over 1000m.

Nicely positioned in the race and tried hard when running on into third 2.8L at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw over 1000m Heavy 8. Won after sitting on the pace and getting the advantage late 0.5L at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw over 1000m Soft 5.

Nice ride to come from behind the leaders to win by the barest of margins 0.2L at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 over 1200m. Never in the hunt and disappointed over the final half of the race 6.8L at Moe Bm56 over 1217m Soft 7.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 3.4L at Bairnsdale Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 7.8L at Moe F&M Bm62 over 1208m Heavy 10.

Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, sixth 1.9L at Moe Bm64 over 1100m Soft 6. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.1L at Kilmore 0 - 56 over 1107m Soft 6.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 4.3L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm56 over 1400m. Saved best part of the race until very late 2L at Echuca 0 - 56 over 1400m.