Races SR Newcastle

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.4L at Murwillumbah Bm66 over 1200m. Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.9L at Casino Casino Cup over 1400m.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 7.5L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1600m. Terrific effort to win convincingly after sitting outside the leader 4.3L at Canberra Bm65 over 1600m Soft 5.

Soft win after settling behind the leaders in transit 2L at Warren Cl1-Sw over 1600m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 6.8L at Beaumont Newcastle Bm66 over 1350m. Second-up.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.2L at Grafton Bm66 over 1610m Soft 5. Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.4L at Coffs Harbour Cl2 over 1315m Soft 5.

Settled on pace and proved far too good winning in classy fashion 3.2L at Scone Bm58 over 1700m. Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 3.6L at Royal Randwick H'way Cl3sw over 1800m Soft 6.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2L at Scone Ctry Cl3 over 1200m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.2L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1400m Soft 7.

Did make up some ground in the straight for fifth but never threatened 2.5L at Ballina Bm66 over 1300m. Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 1.9L at Grafton Ctry Cl2 over 1410m.

Displayed best work once the race was already won, fifth 1.7L at Rosehill Gardens Highway-C3 over 1500m. Settled a long way back but sustained a long run to finish off hard 1.2L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1600m.

Hardly sighted and under heavy pressure to make ground 9.9L at Rosehill Gardens Highway-C3 over 1500m. Super job to make up many lengths from back in the field late for fifth 1.4L at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 over 1509m.

Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.6L at Muswellbrook Cl1 over 1450m. Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 5.2L at Muswellbrook Bm66 over 1500m Soft 5.

Didn't make ground on placegetters but nonetheless a resilient run for fourth 2L at Port Macquarie Cl2 over 1100m. Held off rivals for a soft win 1.4L at Coffs Harbour Cl2 over 1315m Soft 5.

Nicely positioned just off the pace but came up empty when it mattered fifth 3.1L at Wagga Riverside Bm66 over 1675m. Settled on pace and proved too good winning 1.7L at Sapphire Coast Bm58 over 1600m.

Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 4.1L at Rosehill Gardens Highway-C3 over 1500m. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 4.1L at Royal Randwick Highway-C3 over 1600m.

Allowed to settle a long way back in the field but produced best late when runner-up 1L at Port Macquarie Cl3 over 1500m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 4.2L at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 over 1509m.

Pushed forward to sit with the leaders and gave everything to hold fourth 3.8L at Scone Bm58 over 1400m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.5L at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 over 1280m Soft 5.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.9L at Scone Ctry Cl2 over 1600m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 0.6L at Armidale Bm50 over 1300m.