Races MR Wangaratta

Found the lead early but was run down for second 1L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1600m. Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 3.3L at Apiam Bendigo Bm70 over 1600m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Top effort to finish the race off well for third after getting too far back 6L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1135m Heavy 9. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 13.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm66 over 1130m.

Positioned fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better 0.7L at Gundagai Cl1 over 1100m. Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0.1L at Albury Cl1 over 1175m.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 20L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1429m Heavy 10. Produced a sensational last sprint for a sterling victory 0.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1107m. Second-up.

Hardly sighted in the race until the final stages grabbing sixth 4.9L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. One-paced to the line and always well back 7.9L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm58 over 1300m Heavy 8.

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.7L at Corowa Bm58 over 1200m Soft 5. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 3.1L at Tatura Bm56 over 1000m. Second-up.

Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m Synthetic. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2L at Mornington F&M Bm62 over 1200m. Second-up.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 7L at Southside Cranbourne Bm66 over 955m. Got going when the race was won but encouraging nonetheless, sixth 1.9L at Moe Bm56 over 1000m.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 3.4L at Picklebet Park Wodonga 0 - 56 over 1100m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.4L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1100m.

Well beaten seventh 3.6L at Tumut Bm50 over 1000m. Settled off the pace and battled on bravely for third 2.2L at Wagga Bm50 over 1200m.

Run was very encouraging when second 0.3L at Bairnsdale Bm52 over 1200m Soft 7. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 4.3L at Stony Creek Cg&E 0 - 56 over 1100m Heavy 10.

Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0L at Wagga Bm50 over 1200m. Stormed home from well back to fill third placing in a very encouraging effort 1.3L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1300m.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 3.3L at Wagga Bm50 over 1000m. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 8.1L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1100m.

Settled well back in transit and flew home for a narrow win 0L at Wagga Bm50 over 1200m. Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 3L at Wagga Bm58 over 1400m.

Beaten for speed and never came into contention 7.3L at Ballarat 0 - 62 over 1200m. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 9.4L at Donald Bm56 over 1620m.