Races MRX Yarra Valley

Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 4.8L at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt over 1300m Soft 5. One to follow after growing wings late and should be winning soon 0.6L at Tatura Bm56 over 1000m.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 4.2L at Moe Bm58 over 1200m Soft 7. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.8L at Moe Bm56 over 1217m Soft 7. Second-up.

Caught the eye storming home for second from back in the field 0.5L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 58 over 1300m. Held spot to the line for fifth and never a winning chance 4L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 58 over 1300m.

Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.3L at Terang 0-58 over 1125m Heavy 8. Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 3.8L at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 over 1000m. Second-up.

Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 7.1L at Horsham Bm58 C&G over 1100m. Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 9.4L at Kyneton Bm64 over 1215m.

Gave a great sight out in front but was reeled in easily for third 2L at Moe Bm56 over 1217m Soft 7. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 10.2L at Kyneton Bm62 over 1203m.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1L at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 over 1205m. Went forward to contend for the lead and held on well for second 0.4L at Manangatang Bm56 over 1175m.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.4L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 4.2L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1200m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.3L at Tatura F&M Bm56 over 1100m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.6L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1100m.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 5L at Bendigo Bm64 over 1000m Heavy 9. Leader with 400m to go however couldn't go on when fourth 3.1L at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 over 1200m.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard but found a couple better finishing third 2L at Wangaratta Bm58 over 1590m. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Echuca Bm58 over 1618m Soft 5.

Looked in good shape winning 0.5L at Jerilderie Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 3.5L at Bendigo 0 - 56 over 1000m.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 12.2L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1400m. Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 3.3L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1210m. Second-up.

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 7.7L at Mornington Bm62 over 1500m. Trailed handy to the leaders, pushed along but run petered out for fifth 6L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1300m Heavy 10.

Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.1L at Kilmore 0 - 56 over 1107m Soft 6. Sat on the pace and was only run down in the last 100m for third 0.7L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5.

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.