Races MR Donald

Had the right trail into the race and powered home strongly for a great win 1L at Seymour Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.5L at Wycheproof Bm56 over 1400m. Second-up.

Got back in the running and did a great job to get so close 2.9L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1200m Soft 5. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 2.2L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1200m.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 21.1L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm62 over 1200m. Sat behind the leader, had chance to improve, succumbed into sixth 3.8L at Kilmore Nmw over 1200m.

Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 64 over 1300m Soft 5. Sat behind the leaders and battled the race out nicely for fourth 3.3L at Ballarat Cg&E Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic. Has won first-up, consider.

Dictated the race in the lead and gave nothing else a chance winning 2.3L at Casterton 0 - 58 over 1800m Heavy 9. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 15.9L at Mount Gambier Bm62 over 1814m Heavy 10. Can win first-up.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 4.9L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Nicely positioned in the race and tried hard when running on into third 2.5L at Donald Bm70 over 1350m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 3.5L at Morphettville Parks Cl2 over 1400m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 3.9L at Bordertown Bm68 over 1200m. Second-up.

Made up many lengths to grab third after getting back to midfield 0.6L at Mortlake Bm56 over 1100m. Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.2L at Kyneton Bm56 over 1472m. Performs well at this track/distance.

Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 3.2L at Kyneton C&G Bm62 over 1454m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 4.4L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 1400m.

Couldn't have been more impressive flying home from well back to win easily 2L at Warrnambool Bm56 over 1300m Heavy 10. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.2L at Wangaratta Bm56 over 1400m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 11.3L at Swan Hill Bm64 over 1300m Soft 7. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 5.6L at Kyneton Bm56 over 1215m. Second-up.

Ridden just off the speed and produced best late to finish runner-up 0.4L at Mildura Bm56 over 1200m. Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 5.6L at Wangaratta Bm56 over 1400m Soft 5.

Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.6L at Morphettville F&M 0-62 over 1200m. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 4.2L at Sportsbet Gawler F&M 0-64 over 1200m Soft 6.

Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 1.3L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 58 over 1400m Soft 6. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.9L at Echuca 0 - 58 over 1600m Soft 6. Has won first-up, consider.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.3L at Tatura F&M Bm56 over 1100m. Appeared to have every chance from the box-seat but didn't finish off, sixth 3.3L at Gunbower Bm56 over 1300m.

Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.8L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 10.9L at Ballarat F&M Bm62 over 1400m.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 9.4L at Kyneton Bm64 over 1215m. Nice positioned to threaten however no match for the first two when third 2.3L at Hamilton 0 - 56 over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 9L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Fourth 3.7L at Hay Bm58 over 1200m Dirt.