Races SRX Ballina @ Murwillumbah

Battled the race out bravely in a touch and go finish 0.9L at Lismore Mdn-Sw over 1320m. Ran on well from midfield to gain second showing good form 1.3L at Ipswich Mdn over 1350m.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.7L at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw over 1550m. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Lismore Mdn-Sw over 1536m Soft 5.

Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 4.1L at Kembla Grange Mdn over 1000m. Just failed to bridge the gap on the leaders when a nice fourth 1.6L at Inverell Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Sat behind the leaders, fatigued into fifth 6.8L at Aquis Beaudesert Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.2L at Kilcoy Mdn over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.3L at Sunshine Coast 3Y Mdn over 1200m Soft 5. Found the lead early but was run down and had to settle for second prize 4.6L at Sunshine Coast Mdn over 1200m Soft 7.

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 10.7L at Ballina Mdn-Sw over 1015m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 19.3L at Sunshine Coast Mdn over 1200m Soft 7. Second-up.

Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 6.2L at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 3.4L at Ipswich Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 10.9L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw over 1540m Synthetic. Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 12.5L at Sunshine Coast Mdn over 1200m Soft 7. Second-up.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.5L at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw over 1553m Soft 5. Got back and battled to improve positions when sixth 6.3L at Ipswich 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1350m Heavy 9. Second-up.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 14L at Lismore Mdn-Sw over 1410m. Fourth 25L at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw over 1111m Soft 7. Second-up.

Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 8.6L at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn over 1400m Soft 7. Well positioned to sitting with the contenders but weakened late sixth 3.4L at Grafton Mdn over 1420m Heavy 9.

Had a chance to run on after a nice run however satisfied with fourth 1.3L at Ipswich Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 6. Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.1L at Ipswich Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 9.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 18.6L at Grafton Mdn-Sw over 1708m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 6.1L at Grafton Mdn over 1420m Heavy 9.