Races MR Pakenham

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 4.2L at Caulfield Bm70 over 1400m. Came from midfield to run on nicely into third 1.5L at Southside Cranbourne Bm74 over 1400m.

Led but no match for the winner after pressure was applied, fifth 3.8L at Sale Bm78 over 1200m. Led but no match for the winner after pressure was applied, fifth 4.5L at Southside Cranbourne Bm78 over 1200m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 6.6L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1400m Soft 5. Went forward to settle on the pace and was courageous 0.7L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside F&M Bm70 over 1600m. Is a first-up winner.

Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 4.1L at Sale Bm78 over 1200m. Settled off the pace and battled on bravely for third 2.2L at Southside Pakenham Bm66 over 1400m. Has claims.

Tried hard to improve but was always battling when beaten 12.3L at Sha Tin Rating 80 over 2000m. Disappointing and bustled along to keep in touch 10.8L at Sha Tin Rating 80 over 1800m.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6.7L at Doomben Bm70 over 1615m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 8.1L at Ipswich Cl4 over 1666m. Second-up.

Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 4.6L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1200m. Settled worse than midfield with a well timed run to win 0.8L at Caulfield Heath Bm66 over 1200m.

Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm66 over 1400m. Sat on the pace over the final 400m and gained the bob in on the line to win 0.2L at Warrnambool Bm66 over 1400m.

Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.8L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1400m. Finished alongside the placegetters when out of luck 0.6L at Morphettville Parks Bm72 over 1400m.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.8L at Flemington F&M Bm70 over 1700m. Enjoyed a nice run on the pace and raced clear to victory 1L at Moe Bm70 over 2050m.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.4L at Southside Pakenham F&M Bm70 over 1400m. Traveled forward in the running and laboured when it mattered fourth 3.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1500m. Can't underestimate at this track/distance.

Tried hard from midfield but outclassed sixth 3.1L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1100m. Ridden off the speed but produced best over the concluding stages for second 1.5L at Pakenham Bm62 over 1200m. Top pick.

Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1L at Southside Pakenham Bm66 Hcp over 1400m. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 8.8L at Caulfield Bm70 over 1400m.

Ran on nicely from midfield but was surpassed 1.4L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Cl1 over 1300m. Got the bob in on the line to win after running on well from fifth 0.2L at Southside Cranbourne Cl1 over 1400m. Main danger.

Judge couldn't find a margin between runners when dead-heated for first 1.3L at Seymour Bm62 over 1100m. Got back and battled to improve positions when sixth 3.4L at Seymour Bm66 over 1100m.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 8.9L at Flemington Bm70 over 1800m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 8.9L at Caulfield Heath Bm66 over 1600m.