Races SR Port Macquarie

Stalked the speed, under the whip to make ground struggling into fifth 6L at Ballina Bm66 over 1000m Heavy 10. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 3.9L at Grafton Bm82 over 1005m. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 6.7L at Coffs Harbour Cl3 over 1010m Soft 5. Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 4.9L at Gosford Bm64 over 1000m.

Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0.9L at Coffs Harbour Cl1 over 1415m Soft 6. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 14.4L at Grafton Graf Gneas over 1600m.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 3.3L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6. Settled a long way back and grew wings late to just miss for second 0.2L at Taree F&M Bm58 over 1262m Soft 6.

Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 6L at Taree Bm66 over 1400m Soft 6. Tracked into the race nicely from behind the speed and just out played fourth 2.3L at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 over 1500m Soft 6.

Sat on the pace and loomed as a danger but could only fight on 2.3L at Port Macquarie Bm58 over 1206m. Came from midfield to run on nicely into third 1.1L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6. Can't underestimate at this track/distance.

Settled a long way back and grew wings late to just miss out on the major prize 0.7L at Coffs Harbour Bm58 over 1212m Soft 5. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 4.4L at Port Macquarie Bm58 over 1206m.

Caught the eye flying home late for fourth after getting back in transit 2.8L at Taree Cl1 over 1400m Soft 6. Excellent effort to come from midfield and win with style 0.3L at Armidale Ctry Cl1 over 1400m Soft 5.

Still beaten easily but last part was encouraging for sixth after getting well back 5.6L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6. Settled on the speed and tried very hard for third but found a couple better 2.5L at Tuncurry Bm58 over 1605m Soft 6.

Went forward to sit behind the leaders but was outclassed 1.6L at Newcastle Mid Bm64 over 1250m. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.4L at Newcastle Prov Cl1 over 1250m. Second-up.

Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 5L at Tuncurry Bm50 over 1400m. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 10L at Royal Randwick Midway Bm72 over 1600m. Should find this easier.

Gutsy effort to hold off rivals to win when hitting the lead 0.6L at Beaumont Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw over 1150m Soft 6. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 9.5L at Gosford Cl1 over 1200m.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.4L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6. Led the field at the 400m but couldn't sustain that thrust 2.1L at Tuncurry Bm50 over 1305m Soft 6.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 7.7L at Coffs Harbour Bm58 over 1212m Soft 5. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 13.8L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6.

Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 4.2L at Muswellbrook Cg&E Cl1 over 1000m Soft 5. Got back and battled to improve positions when sixth 6.8L at Wellington Ctry Cl1 over 1100m.

Displayed great form late in the race after running on hard for fourth 2.6L at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 over 1200m Soft 6. Never in the hunt and disappointed over the final half of the race 9.9L at Taree Bm66 over 1250m Soft 6.