Races MRX Ballarat

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.8L at Mount Gambier Bm68 over 1200m Heavy 8. Running on well into fourth from midfield in a grinding effort 1.5L at Mount Gambier Bm66 over 1412m Heavy 9.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 33.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m Soft 5. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 27.5L at Bendigo Bm66 over 1500m. Can win second-up, consider.

Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 2.5L at Kilmore Bm64 over 1450m. Was back in transit but produced best late for an encouraging third 0.4L at Kilmore Nmw over 1200m. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Leading early but gave in once placed under pressure fifth 7.9L at Mount Gambier Bm68 over 1200m Heavy 8. Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 5.4L at Hamilton Bm70 over 1100m Soft 5. Should find this easier.

Had chance to gain victory but finished second after settling on the pace 0.8L at Kyneton F&M Bm62 over 1454m. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 5.6L at Horsham Bm70 over 1400m. Should find this easier.

Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 13.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1800m. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 31.1L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2200m Synthetic.

No match for the winner but fought on boldly to hold third 1.5L at Moe Bm56 over 1628m Soft 7. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 7.9L at Mornington Bm62 over 1500m Soft 5.

Awkward start, mile off them at turn, not suited 11.2L Wakeful Group 2 over 2000m. Ran on ok late for fifth but ultimately too far back to challenge 5.8L at Ararat Bm64 over 1300m.

Stormed home from back in the field and looks one to follow 0.9L at Ballarat Bm64 over 1400m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 8.6L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1500m. Can win first-up.

Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 3L at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 2080m. Never in the hunt and disappointed over the final half of the race 14.3L at Sale Bm64 over 2226m Soft 7.

Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1140m. Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1.3L at Sale 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1427m.

Ran down the leaders and got the victory late 0.4L at Swan Hill 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Sat just off the pace and loomed as a threat before tiring into fourth 1L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1300m.

Awkward start, always on back foot, must see again 4.1L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1400m. Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.5L at Ballarat 0 - 64 over 1500m Soft 5. Can win first-up.

Went forward to settle on the pace and was courageous 0.6L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 3.6L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1300m.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 7.3L at Bendigo Bm62 over 1600m Heavy 9. Landed behind the speed however only one-paced into sixth 6.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1540m.

Displayed best work once the race was already won, fifth 1.5L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1400m Soft 7. Ran home strongly to win on the line after sitting behind the leaders 0.2L at Bendigo 0 - 56 over 1400m.

Sat in the box seat and burst to the front winning effortlessly 2L at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 over 1200m. Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 3.5L at Moe Bm56 over 1200m.

Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 3.5L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1200m Soft 7. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.7L at Ballarat F&M Bm62 over 1200m.