Races SRB Port Macquarie

Got back in the running and made ground without threatening fourth 3.8L at Tuncurry Super Mdn over 1400m Heavy 8. Disappointing performance when never got warm 4.4L at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw over 1509m.

Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 3.8L at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn over 1200m Heavy 9. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 5.8L at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1410m.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 13.5L at Lismore Ctry Mdn over 1320m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Grafton Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.7L at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1614m Soft 5. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 12.7L at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw over 2050m.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 4.4L at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1412m Soft 6. Set the tone leading at the 400m but couldn't go with the winner when fifth 6L at Grafton Mdn-Sw over 1710m Soft 5.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 6.5L at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 3.5L at Dubbo Mdn-Sw over 1300m.

Positioned on the pace and tried very hard but beaten into third 3L at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 28L at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw over 1750m Heavy 8.

Shot home into third placing for an eye-catching run from back in the field 3.5L at Tuncurry Super Mdn over 1400m Heavy 8. Pounced on the lead on the line but just lost when second 0L at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw over 1509m.

Never looked a serious threat but did get going late 4.8L at Taree Mdn over 1400m Heavy 10. Never gave backers any joy after slow start 17.8L at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw over 1509m. Second-up.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 3.8L at Tuncurry Ctry Mdn over 1000m Heavy 8. Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 5.6L at Bowraville Mdn-Sw over 1370m Heavy 8.

Raced worse than midfield and labored to make up enough ground sixth 4.5L at Port Macquarie Mdn over 1509m Heavy 8. Superb performance for third after getting a long way back under hard riding 4.4L at Bowraville Mdn-Sw over 1370m Heavy 8.

Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.2L at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1700m Soft 5. Sat on the pace and loomed as a danger but could only fight on 2.7L at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw over 1614m Soft 5.

Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 4L at Scone Ctry Mdn over 1300m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 15.4L at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn over 1400m.