Races MR Ararat

Tracked into the race well from a forward position but was no match sixth 2.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm62 over 1755m. Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 3.3L at Kyneton Bm62 over 1887m.

Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.2L at Kyneton Bm70 over 1856m. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 6.8L at Ararat Bm70 over 2200m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.3L at Kyneton Bm56 over 2845m. Fought hard over the final stages into third after sitting behind leaders 2.4L at Warrnambool Bm67-Hwgt over 3400m Soft 7. Has won first-up, consider.

Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 6.1L at Colac 0 - 62 over 2000m. Settled a long way back in transit displaying best work very late for sixth 2.8L at Southside Pakenham 0 - 62 over 2000m.

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.8L at Kyneton 0 - 56 over 1856m. Couldn't improve from handy spot behind leaders and content with sixth 5L at Kyneton Bm62 over 1887m.

No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 3.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm62 over 1755m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 3.4L at Southside Pakenham 0 - 62 over 2000m.

A long way back with 400m to go and did pass a few late into sixth 5.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 0 - 62 over 1800m. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.4L at Southside Pakenham 0 - 62 over 2000m.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 6.8L at Colac 0 - 62 over 2000m. Couldn't bridge the gap on the leaders when fourth after settling a long way back 2.6L at Horsham Bm56 over 2100m.

Had the run of race behind the leaders and just missed for second 0L at Camperdown Bm56 over 2200m. Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 3.8L at Colac 0 - 62 over 2000m.

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 13.1L at Ballarat Bm56 over 2100m Synthetic. Was midfield in the running and got past a couple late when sixth 8.2L at Ballarat Bm62 over 1600m. Second-up.

Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 7.1L at Kilmore Bm56 over 2000m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6.5L at Horsham Bm56 over 2100m.

Had chance to come into the race when fourth 5.8L at Colac 0 - 62 over 2000m. Flew home in an eye-catching display for second after settling too far back 2L at Terang Bm56 over 2156m.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 2050m. Finished the race off well for fourth but didn't threaten 7.6L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 2050m.

Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1L at Hanging Rock Bm52 over 2400m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 56 over 2256m.

Displayed best as the race got longer but settled too far back 7.1L at Warrnambool Bm62 over 3100m Heavy 8. Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 8.1L at Coleraine 0 - 56 over 2250m.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 9.4L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm66 over 2418m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 37.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 3000m. Should find this easier.