Races SR Coffs Harbour

Kicked clear for the easiest of wins after leading 2.7L at Ballina Bm50 over 1015m. Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.1L at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl2 over 1000m Soft 5.

Had chance to come into the race when fourth 8.6L at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw over 1300m Heavy 8. Raced worse than midfield and labored to make up enough ground sixth 4.5L at Toowoomba Bm62 over 1625m.

Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1.2L at Port Macquarie Bm50 over 1108m. Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for second 2.4L at Tamworth Bm50 over 1000m.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 2.4L at Murwillumbah Bm50 over 1013m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 5.2L at Grafton Bm66 over 1040m Soft 5.

Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 5.6L at Grafton Ctry Cl1 over 1000m Heavy 10. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.3L at Grafton Cl1 over 1040m Soft 5. Second-up.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.8L at Grafton Bm58 over 1000m. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 8.4L at Taree Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Third 0.9L at Quirindi Cl1 over 1100m. Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.7L at Bowraville Bm50 over 1000m.

Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.1L at Mackay 0 - 55 over 1560m. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 9.6L at Townsville 3Y Hcp over 1400m Soft 5.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 6.6L at Coffs Harbour Bm58 over 1000m Heavy 9. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 3.2L at Grafton Bm66 over 1040m Soft 5.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 5.8L at Inverell Ctry Bm58 over 1050m. Nice ride to sit behind the leaders but found little when let go finishing sixth 3.7L at Port Macquarie Cl1 over 1200m Soft 5. Can't underestimate at this track/distance.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 11.1L at Nowra Bellesouth over 1200m Soft 7. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 6.1L at Moruya Bm58 over 1425m Soft 5.

Couldn't improve from handy spot behind leaders and content with sixth 9.9L at Kempsey Ctry Cl1 over 1250m Heavy 9. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 11.4L at Taree Cl1 over 1007m Soft 7.