Races MRX Ararat

Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 6.5L at Stawell 0 - 56 over 1100m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1100m Soft 7. A winner second-up in the past, must regard.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.8L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1600m. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 11.6L at Morphettville Parks 0-58 over 1300m.

Very strong run late into fourth in a eye-catching effort 1.7L at Nhill Bm56 over 1150m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 5L at Colac Bm56 over 1210m. Has won first-up, consider.

Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 3.3L at Dunkeld 0 - 56 over 1200m Soft 6. Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 5.5L at Wangaratta 0 - 56 over 1300m.

Led and gave a kick however weakened into fourth 2L at Naracoorte 0-54 over 1100m. Never in the hunt and disappointed over the final half of the race 7.7L at Donald 0 - 56 over 1000m.

Raced away with a nice soft win 2.8L at Moulamein Mdn over 1000m Dirt. Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 11L at Picklebet Park Werribee Bm62 over 1012m. Second-up.

Gave a great sight out in front but was reeled in easily for third 2.2L at Penshurst Bm52 over 1476m. Set the tone leading at the 400m but couldn't go with the winner when fifth 3.2L at Mount Gambier 0-54 over 1400m. Has won first-up, consider.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 5.3L at Kilmore 0 - 56 over 1100m. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 5.2L at Ballarat Cl1 over 1200m.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 5L at Kilmore 0 - 56 over 1100m. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 3.1L at Horsham 0-62 over 1100m.

Super job to make up many lengths from back in the field late for sixth 1.1L at Hamilton Bm56 over 1100m Soft 7. Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 5.3L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm62 over 1325m.

Seventh 10.5L at Wentworth Bm58 over 1000m Dirt. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 6.3L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 975m. Second-up.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 8.8L at Swan Hill Bm56 over 975m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8.6L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 975m. Second-up.

Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 4.6L at Picklebet Park Werribee 0 - 56 over 1100m Soft 5. One-paced to the line and always well back 23.3L at Bordertown 0-54 over 1200m.

Gritty effort fifth 2.5L at Carrathool Bm50 over 1000m Dirt. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 13.3L at Southside Cranbourne 0 - 62 over 1200m Soft 6. [Last win: 20Dec2022 Led and kicked clear for nice win 1.8L at Terang F&M Bm58 over 1200m].

Great gallop to fly late for second after getting back in the running 1.3L at Swan Hill Bm62 over 1200m. Led but no match for the winner after pressure was applied, fifth 3.8L at Donald 0-62 over 1350m.

Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 7L at Southside Pakenham Cl1 over 1200m. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 11.9L at Yarra Valley F&M Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5.