Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 5.3L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1100m Soft 7. Thrilling finish when dead-heated for first 0.8L at Flemington Bm78 over 1000m Soft 6.

Sat just off the pace and loomed as a threat before tiring into fourth 1.2L Flemington . Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 6.3L at Flemington. Has already shown he can mix it with stronger company.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 4.5L at Caulfield Bm84 over 1100m Soft 7. Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 2L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1100m Soft 7.

Ran on ok late for fifth but ultimately too far back to challenge 4.4L at Caulfield. Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, sixth 2.3L at Flemington. Back over his favourite distance where he has done his best work.

Settled a long way back in transit displaying best work very late for sixth 2.7L at Eagle Farm Bm78 over 1400m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 20.5L at Eagle Farm Cl6 over 1600m. Has won first-up, consider.

Sat on the pace over the final 400m and gained the bob in on the line to win 0.2L at Wagga Bm82 over 1000m Heavy 9. Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.4L at Narrandera Bm74 over 1000m Soft 7.

Chimed in late after getting back for a superb victory 0.5L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1000m Synthetic. Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 3.4L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1100m Soft 7.

Caught the eye running on late from well back to claim second prize 2.3L at Caulfield F&M Bm84 over 1100m Soft 7. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 3.6L at Flemington Bm78 over 1000m Soft 6.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 6.5L at Caulfield F&M Bm84 over 1100m Soft 7. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran on well for fifth 2.3L at Flemington Bm78 over 1000m Soft 6.

Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.2L at Ballarat. Top run to finish off strongly into fourth after getting back a long way 1.5L at Flemington. Has quietly been building towards another win.

Raced with the leader and dug deep to hold fourth 2.6L at Caulfield Bm74 over 1100m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.1L at Southside Pakenham Bm74 over 1000m. Has won first-up, consider.

Got going when the race was won but encouraging nonetheless, fifth 1.8L at Sale Bm70 over 1005m Heavy 8. Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.6L at Caulfield Bm78 over 1100m Soft 7.