Races MRX Yarra Valley

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 5L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 3Y Bm64 over 1400m Soft 5. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 3.6L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1200m Soft 7. Second-up.

Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1335m Heavy 9. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 36.5L at Southside Pakenham Cl1 over 1400m Soft 5.

Nice ride to come from behind the leaders to win by the barest of margins 0.1L at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 over 1514m. Pushed forward to sit behind the speed but did little from there 3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm56 over 1750m Heavy 9. Performs well at this track/distance.

Gave a sight out in front before being reeled in slowly but surely 0.9L at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 7. Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2L at Donald 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Astute syndicate who must be respected.

Held spot to the line for fifth and never a winning chance 6.8L at Mornington Bm64 over 2460m. Did make up some ground in the straight for fifth but never threatened 2.4L at Horsham 0 - 58 over 2100m Soft 6.

Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 5.1L at Bairnsdale Bm58 over 2200m Soft 5. Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 35.9L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Gn Hdle over 4200m Soft 5. Is a first-up winner.

Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.4L at Dunkeld 0 - 56 over 1200m Soft 6. Not disgraced holding down fourth position for a long way 2.8L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1300m.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 10.3L at Ararat Bm58 over 2206m. Yielded into sixth place after going forward and sitting behind the leaders 9.9L at Manangatang Bm56 over 1550m.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 5L at Sale Bm64 over 1400m Heavy 8. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 3.8L at Mornington Bm56 over 1200m. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out into third spot 1.1L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 58 over 1400m. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 3.9L at Mornington Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Fourth 7.8L at Healesville Pic-Trpy over 1650m. Well beaten seventh 6.6L at Balnarring Pic-Trpy over 1600m Soft 5. [Last win: 09Sep2024 Led, challenged but showed great courage to hold on for the win 0.5L at Bairnsdale Bm58 over 1600m].

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 7.2L at Kilmore 0 - 58 over 1600m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 9.2L at Moe Bm58 over 1600m. Is a first-up winner.

Really motored home the last part into third 1.5L at Traralgon Cg&E 0 - 56 over 1430m. Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 4.8L at Mornington Bm56 over 1500m Soft 5.

Got back and battled to improve positions when sixth 9.1L at Ballarat Bm58 over 2100m Synthetic. Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 4.3L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1300m. Second-up.