Sat up on the pace and had chance to win weakening into third 12.5L at Sandown Lakeside. Slow away, back inside, ran on well through them 6.4L at Flemington. Looks set to defend his Crisp Steeplechase crown in his swansong.

Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 10L at Sandown Lakeside. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 12L at Sandown Hillside. Races well here, keep safe.

Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.3L at Warrnambool. Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 14.3L at Warrnambool. He has been freshened up leading to this race.

Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 4.5L at Warrnambool Brierly over 3450m Heavy 8. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Warrnambool Gr Annual over 5500m Heavy 10.

Raced behind the leaders and ran on nicely for second 4.3L at Warrnambool Thackeray Chase over 3450m Heavy 10. Raced worse than midfield and labored to make up enough ground sixth 25.5L at Hamilton Mdn Chase over 3400m Heavy 10.

Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 12.5L at Hamilton Mdn Chase over 3400m Heavy 10. Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.5L at Coleraine Chase over 3600m Soft 7.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 26L at Hamilton Mdn Chase over 3400m Heavy 10. Passed a few horses over the concluding stages for fourth 8.8L at Coleraine Chase over 3600m Soft 7.