Races MR Donald

Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 3.3L at Wangaratta Bm56 over 1170m Soft 5. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 5.9L at Flemington Greys Bm90 over 1400m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 3.5L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 4.2L at Donald Bm66 over 1200m.

Was there to challenge but could only hold ground for third 4.3L at Echuca Bm56 over 1000m Soft 6. Held off competitors with something in hand 0.4L at Hay Bm58 over 1200m Dirt.

Hardly sighted in the race until the final stages grabbing sixth 4.2L at Donald Bm66 over 1200m. Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third after settling a long way back 3L at Ballarat 0 - 62 over 1200m.

Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into sixth 2.7L at Narrandera Cg&E Bm58 over 1400m Soft 6. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 3.4L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm58 over 1590m Heavy 8.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 3.3L at Corowa Cl3 over 1000m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 13.3L at Caulfield 3Yf Hcp over 1200m Soft 6.

Positioned well back in transit and flew home for an unbelievable win 0.8L at St Arnaud Bm56 over 1100m. Sensational run for third after positioning so far back in the running 3.5L at Kyneton Bm56 over 1215m.

Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.8L at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 7.4L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8.

Produced a sensational last sprint for a sterling victory 0.3L at Mortlake Bm56 over 1100m. Never in contention after settling a long way back 5.1L at Dunkeld Bm66 over 1200m Soft 6.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 7.4L at Seymour F&M Bm64 over 1300m Soft 5. Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 4.9L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1200m Soft 7. Second-up.

Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 7.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1100m Synthetic. Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.3L at Dunkeld 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m Soft 6. Second-up.

Third 1L at Mildura Bm56 over 1400m Soft 5. Galloped home strongly for third after sitting behind the speed 0.4L at Swan Hill Bm56 over 975m.

Top third 0.5L at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw over 1000m Soft 6. Led and kicked clear for nice win 1L at Dunkeld Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 6.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 4.2L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.4L at Bordertown 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.7L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1200m. Not disgraced holding down fourth position for a long way 2.4L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1200m Soft 7.

Finished the race off well for fourth but didn't threaten 8.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1135m Heavy 9. Got back worse than midfield running on ok late into fifth 3L at Tatura Bm56 over 1000m.

Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.3L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1112m. Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.6L at Donald Bm66 over 1200m.

Loomed as a threat when second 0.1L at Mansfield Pic-Trpy2 over 1200m Heavy 8. Run didn't go unnoticed hitting the line for fourth 4L at Southside Pakenham 0 - 62 over 1000m Soft 7.