Races MRX Stawell

Had the right run on the pace and made it count to win narrowly 0.1L at Ballarat Bm62 over 1200m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 6.6L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1200m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0.4L at Yarra Valley Bm62 over 1500m. Set the pace and loomed as a chance before tiring into fourth 2.5L at Sale Bm62 over 1717m Soft 6.

Hardly sighted in the race until the final stages grabbing sixth 4.6L at Ararat Bm56 over 1300m Soft 7. Nice run to hold second despite winner being too strong late 1.5L at Mount Gambier Bm56 over 1550m.

Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 6L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1400m Soft 5. Run off legs early but did beat a few home late for fifth 10L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1400m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 13.6L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 2080m. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 10.4L at Horsham Bm58 over 2100m.

Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.5L at Ararat Bm56 over 1606m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Swan Hill Bm56 over 1600m.

Produced best over the final 400m for second after settling midfield 3L at Terang Bm56 over 1606m. Tracked into the race well from a forward position but was no match fifth 2.2L at Hamilton 0-62 over 1400m Heavy 8.

Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in-running 1.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm56 over 1535m. Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.6L at Stawell Bm62 over 1600m.

Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 1.8L at Southside Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 2600m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 4.8L at Hanging Rock Bm56 over 2400m.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 8L at Hanging Rock Hang Rock Cup over 1800m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 8.8L at Ararat Bm56 over 1606m. Second-up.

Went forward to sit behind the leaders but was outclassed 1.5L at Swan Hill Bm56 over 1300m. Displayed great form late in the race after running on hard for fourth 2.9L at Ararat Bm62 over 1306m.

Stormed home from well back to fill third placing in a very encouraging effort 1.4L at Donald Bm56 over 2200m. Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 5.5L at Swan Hill Bm56 over 2400m.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 19.6L at Ararat Bm56 over 1300m Soft 7. Well positioned to sitting with the contenders but weakened late sixth 5.1L at Stawell Bm62 over 1600m.

Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 4.3L at Colac Bm56 over 2000m Soft 7. Ran on well into third from sitting midfield 1.7L at Penola Cl1 over 1300m.