Races MRX Ararat

Distance too short to make an impression 15.2L at Terang 3Up Cl2-Trl 14thApr2025 over 800m.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 4.7L at BetDeluxe Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Allowed to settle a long way back in the field but produced best late when runner-up 1.8L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1100m.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for the runner-up spot 1.8L at Echuca 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Led but no match for the winner after pressure was applied, fifth 6.2L at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 5.

Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 4.7L at Penola 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Positioned worse than midfield and picked up a few positions late 2.8L at Bordertown 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 13L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1307m. Finished the race off well for fourth but didn't threaten 3.4L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1100m.

Went forward to be in the fight and fought very hard to keep third 2L at Ararat Mdn-Sw over 1206m. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.2L at Naracoorte 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1100m.

Sat behind the leader, had chance to improve, succumbed into sixth 6.9L at Ladbrokes Geelong 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1435m. Nicely positioned to come into the race as winning chance but beaten into third 1.3L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1225m.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 15.4L at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Beaten for speed and never came into contention 7.6L at Donald Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 3.6L at Donald Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 8.8L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 4.4L at Ladbrokes Geelong 3Yf Mdn-Sw over 1207m. Settled with the leading bunch and gave all to finish just outside the placings 2.8L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Tenacious run for third after going forward in transit 2.3L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 1207m Soft 6. Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 5L at Southside Cranbourne Mdn-Sw over 1300m Soft 6.

Third when given easy ride 3.3L at Hillston Mdn-Sw over 1000m Dirt. Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.3L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Sire a dual Cox Plate winner that was arguably one of the best middle distance horses of this century. Seventh 4.1L at Caulfield Heath 3Up Mdn-Trl 30thApr2026 over 950m.

Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 3.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Excellent finish to the race when third after seemingly settling too far back 0.6L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1307m.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 8.1L at Seymour Mdn-Sw over 1300m. Slow to get going and it always had the task ahead hanging on sixth 5.8L at Picklebet Park Wodonga Mdn-Sw over 1100m. Second-up.

Appeared to have every chance from the box-seat but didn't finish off, sixth 7.7L at Mildura Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Settled with the leading bunch and gave all to finish just outside the placings 2.6L at Stawell Mdn-Sw over 1307m. Second-up.

Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 8.5L at Hamilton Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 7. Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 4.3L at Naracoorte 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1100m.

Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 5L at Kyneton Mdn-Sw over 1225m.