Races MR Ararat

Sat with the leader but when let go there was nothing left sixth 3.9L at Southside Cranbourne 0 - 66 over 1200m. Gave the leaders a head start but showed best work late for third 2.1L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1200m.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.9L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1300m. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 7.2L at Kyneton Bm62 C,G&E over 1118m. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but settled for second 0.2L at Ballarat Bm64 over 2100m Synthetic. Settled with the leader but didn't finish the race off into fifth 7.8L at Ballarat Bm56 over 2100m Synthetic.

Trailed the leaders midfield however never improved thereon sixth 5.9L at Ararat 0 - 56 over 2200m. Challenged for the lead but held rivals at bay to win 0.1L at Stony Creek 0 - 56 over 2100m Heavy 10.

Made no headway on the leaders when sixth after sitting midfield 4.7L at Southside Cranbourne Bm62 over 1300m. Always well back and nice effort to finish off for fifth 3.4L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm56 over 1400m.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 4Up Bm56 over 1000m. Liked the way it got home into sixth after being in an impossible settling position 3.3L at Horsham Bm56 over 1100m.

Held off rivals for a soft win 1L at Ararat 0 - 56 over 1300m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Horsham Bm56 over 1400m.

Beat some rivals late but did settle a long way back in transit 5.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm62 over 1125m. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 4.2L at Ararat 0 - 56 over 1100m.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 6.2L at Echuca Bm56 over 1400m. Ridden positively on the pace but had to settle for fourth 5.3L at Hanging Rock Bm56 over 1600m.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 21.3L at Donald 0 - 56 over 1350m. Run off legs early but did beat a few home late for fifth 4.5L at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 over 1200m. Second-up.

Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1.6L at Hanging Rock Bm56 over 1000m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 6.4L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1000m.

Tenacious run after going forward in transit and nice effort to hold third 1.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Cl1 over 1325m. Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 2L at Wangaratta F&M Bm62 over 1400m.

Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 7.9L at Apiam Bendigo Bm64 over 1300m Heavy 8. Sat with the leader but when let go there was nothing left sixth 3.6L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1200m. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 4.3L at Kilmore Bm56 over 1462m. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 4.7L at Kyneton Bm62 F&M over 1118m. Second-up.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Camperdown 0-56 over 1400m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 18.8L at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 over 1500m.

Fought on well for fourth 2.8L at Yea Pic-Trpy over 1300m. Still beaten easily but last part was encouraging for sixth after getting well back 4L at Albury Bm58 over 1400m.