Races MR Wangaratta

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 5.6L at Caulfield Heath Bm66 over 1000m. Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.4L at Southside Cranbourne Bm66 over 955m.

Nice ride to come from behind the leaders to win by the barest of margins 0.1L at Yarra Valley Bm56 over 1009m. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 10L at Flemington Bm70 over 1200m.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.2L at Wangaratta Bm64 over 1000m. Under pressure to hold ground and fought bravely to the line 4.2L at The Valley Bm70 over 1000m.

Came with a barnstorming finish but ultimately left run too late when fourth 2.2L at Albury Bm66 over 1000m Soft 7. Got past a few horses late for fifth but never a threat from so far back 4.3L at Wagga Ian Reid over 1200m Heavy 9. Can win first-up.

Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1000m Synthetic. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 4.9L at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 over 1000m. Second-up.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.8L at Tatura Bm56 over 1000m. Made no headway on the leaders when sixth after sitting midfield 7.3L at Seymour Bm66 over 1000m.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.1L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm66 over 1100m. Settled with the leader but didn't finish the race off into fifth 3L at Seymour Bm62 over 1000m.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.9L at Albury Bm66 over 1000m. Lost all hope after a slow beginning and did finish off late for fifth 3.1L at Gundagai Bm58 over 1000m.

Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 5.8L at Wagga Cl3 over 1000m. Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.5L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm62 over 1100m.

Ridden off the speed but produced best over the concluding stages when second 2L at The Valley F&M Bm74 over 1200m Soft 6. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9L at Flemington Bm78 over 1100m. Flies fresh.

Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.4L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Fought on strongly after finding the lead but was caught late when second 0.5L at Ballarat F&M Bm62 over 1200m. Has won first-up, consider.

Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into fifth 2L at Albury Bm66 over 1000m. Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.2L at Kerang Bm62 over 1100m.

Ran home determinedly over the final stages to gain second 0.4L at Seymour Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.4L at Southside Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1000m.

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.4L at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw over 975m. Found enough when it mattered to fight off a late challenge to win 0.5L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 1009m.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 7.1L at Albury Bm66 over 1000m. Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold sixth 2.3L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Bm62 over 1100m.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 11.8L at Wagga Cl3 over 1000m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.3L at Wangaratta Bm56 over 1000m Soft 5.