Races MR Flemington

Fought on bravely to win after leading into the straight 0L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside. Crossed from wide, keen on speed, brave run 2L at Caulfield. He is flying form of late and can't be ruled out of the equation.

Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.2L at Flemington. Rearward on rail, got clear, sprinted well late 3L at Flemington. The rise in distance is going to suit him very nicely second-up.

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Hcp over 1800m Soft 7. On pace, flat footed to turn, picked up late, fair 3.3L at Caulfield Qlty Hcp over 2000m Soft 7.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 7.1L Morn Cup Listed over 2400m. Came from midfield to run on nicely into third 1.3L at Caulfield Bm100 over 2000m Soft 7. Has won first-up, consider.

Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 5.5L at Caulfield. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.4L Winter Cship Listed. He will be rocketing home late in the run.

One-paced to the line and always well back 11.2L Mayors Cup Listed over 2000m Heavy 9. Led, kicked hard in straight, dug in, tough win 1L Mckell Cup Listed over 2000m Soft 6. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 5L Mayors Cup Listed over 2000m Heavy 9. Keen early, sat behind leader, got clear, nice win 2L at Caulfield Qlty Hcp over 2000m Soft 7.

Settled a long way back and grew wings late to just miss out on the major prize 0.8L at Flemington Bm100 over 2000m Heavy 8. Awkwardly away, sat back, hard ridden, poor late 16.8L at Caulfield Qlty Hcp over 2000m Soft 7.

Placed worse than midfield in the running and got past a few late for fifth 4.5L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Hcp over 1800m Soft 7. Sat behind pace, squeezed in straight, had excuses 8L at Caulfield Qlty Hcp over 2000m Soft 7.

Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.2L at Flemington Bm100 over 2000m Heavy 8. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 5.9L Winter Cship Listed over 1600m Soft 7. Should find this easier.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 16.3L City Adelaide Listed over 1529m Soft 6. Pushed on speed, weakened 300m to go, rider sat up 13.9L Golden Mile Listed over 1600m. Like chances back to this level.

Fifth 4L Prz Of Europe Group 1 over 2400m Soft. Saved best part of the race until very late 2.1L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1700m Soft 7. Warrants respect with second-up stats.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 7.7L at Caulfield Bm78 over 2000m Soft 7. Well ridden going forward but just ran out of energy late when fourth 2.2L at Caulfield Bm84 over 2000m Soft 7. Proven here at this track/distance.