Races MRX Bendigo

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 4.5L at Benalla Bm56 over 1412m Soft 6. Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for fifth 1.1L at Echuca 0 - 56 over 1400m.

Beaten early once placed under pressure to make ground 4.7L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0-58 over 1600m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 10.3L at Moe Bm58 over 1600m Soft 7. Is a first-up winner.

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 7.7L at Mornington Bm62 over 1500m. Sent forward into a handy spot but succumbed over the final stages when fifth 6L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1300m Heavy 10.

Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 7L at Swan Hill Bm58 over 1600m Heavy 9. Up outside the speed gave everything tiring for fifth place 4.1L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Hit the line hard for second despite finding one better on the day 3.3L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1200m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 7.3L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1400m Soft 5.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 8.8L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1460m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 7.1L at Kyneton Bm56 over 1856m.

Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 1.4L at Kyneton Bm58 over 1454m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 5.8L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1700m.

Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 8.2L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1100m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 10.6L at Sale Bm62 over 1411m. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Settled a long way back but showed best work late for a fast finishing third 0.6L at Swan Hill 0 - 58 over 1300m. Displayed best work once the race was already won, fifth 1.5L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1400m Soft 7.

Positioned a long way back in the running and showed best work late fourth 5.5L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1300m Heavy 10. Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 4.9L at Hamilton 0 - 56 over 1400m Soft 5.

Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2L at Tatura Bm56 over 1450m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 0.9L at Echuca 0 - 56 over 1400m.

Couldn't gain on the leaders from midfield 3.5L at Gundagai Cl1 over 1180m Soft 6. Ran home ok into fifth but was never a winning hope after getting back 5.1L at Kilmore Cl1 over 1110m.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 8.1L at Bendigo F&M Bm62 over 1100m Soft 5. Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 5.8L at Tatura F&M Bm56 over 1100m.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 11.5L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1200m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 14.1L at Murtoa 0 - 56 over 1200m.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 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.

Huge effort to fly home for second placing after positioning a long way back 1L at Echuca 0 - 56 over 1200m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 3.4L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1210m.