Races MR Ararat

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 17.6L at Murtoa Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Led into the straight, left nothing out there for game sixth 3.6L at Picklebet Park Werribee Mdn-Sw over 1418m. Second-up.

Under hard riding to make ground from midfield when settled on sixth 3L at Southside Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Had the run of race behind the leaders and just missed for second 0.1L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 17.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1500m Synthetic. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 10.2L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Second-up.

Running on late into sixth after getting too far back to get warm 5.9L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 7.3L at Terang Mdn-Sw over 2156m.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 7L at Ararat Mdn-Sw over 1600m. One-paced to the line and always well back 8L at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Never gave backers any joy after slow start 17.2L at Ladbrokes Geelong Mdn-Sw over 1512m. One-paced to the line and always well back 43.7L at Warrnambool 4Yup Mdn Plte over 1700m Soft 6.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 7.2L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1412m. Took over at the 400m however found one better when runner-up 2.6L at Naracoorte 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1430m.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.5L at Great Western 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 5. Looked in need of further ground after storming home late for third 2.8L at Terang Mdn-Sw over 1406m.

Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 7.3L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8.2L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 5L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.8L at Great Western Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 6.6L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 2050m. Ran home ok into fifth but was never a winning hope after getting back 5.6L at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw over 1950m.

Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 5.1L at Goulburn Mdn-Sw over 1400m Heavy 9. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 4.6L at Seymour 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1300m. Second-up.

Very competitive run finishing fourth after racing just off the pace 2.4L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1412m. Got back in the running and made ground without threatening fourth 9.9L at Naracoorte 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1430m.

Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 5.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1412m. Tenacious run after going forward in transit and nice effort to hold third 1L at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw over 1479m.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 27.3L at Avoca Mdn-Sw over 1860m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 14L at Ballarat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 6.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 10.6L at Naracoorte 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1430m. One-paced to the line and always well back 6.8L at Ballarat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m.