Races MRX Pakenham

Gave a great sight out in front but was run down for third 1.8L at Southside Pakenham F&M Bm70 over 1000m. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 5.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside F&M Bm70 over 1000m Soft 6. Can win second-up, consider.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 7.9L at Ballarat Bm62 over 1000m Synthetic. Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for sixth 1.8L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1100m Synthetic. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 1.5L at Bairnsdale Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. Never headed once found the lead and shot clear for a dominant win 4L at Southside Pakenham Bm56 over 1200m Synthetic.

Went forward to contend for the lead and held on well for second 0.5L at Southside Pakenham Bm66 over 1000m. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 6.7L at Southside Pakenham Bm66 over 1200m.

Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for fifth 1.7L at Colac 0-66 over 1200m. Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 4.2L at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 over 1200m.

Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 3.1L at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 over 1000m Soft 6. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.1L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm70 over 1000m Heavy 9. Should find this easier.

Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 4.3L at Southside Cranbourne 3Y Bm64 over 1200m. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 9.8L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1000m Soft 7. Second-up.

Never headed once found the lead and shot clear for a dominant win 3.3L at Seymour Bm62 over 1000m Soft 7. Sat behind the leaders and battled the race out nicely for fourth 5.7L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1000m Soft 7.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 7.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 3Y Bm64 over 1000m Heavy 9. Won well after sitting off the pace 0.4L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1100m Synthetic.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 5.9L at Caulfield 3Yf Hcp over 1200m Soft 7. Excellent effort to come from midfield get up on the line to win 0.3L at Ballarat Bm56 over 1000m Synthetic.

Gave the leaders a head start but showed best work late for third 2.3L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1100m Synthetic. Midfield, under pressure 700m, peaked 11L at Caulfield 3Y Hcp over 1100m Soft 6.

Raced midfield but couldn't bridge the gap when fourth 6.5L at Bendigo 2Y Mdn-Sw over 1000m Heavy 10. Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.1L at Ladbrokes Geelong 2Y Mdn-Sw over 1100m Soft 7.

Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.2L at Kyneton Bm62 F&M over 1118m. Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.8L at Sale F&M Bm62 over 1112m Soft 6.

Too far back in the running to be a serious threat 5.5L at Southside Pakenham Bm70 over 1200m Synthetic. Fantastic run home in the last part of the race for third after getting too far back 1.2L at Southside Pakenham Bm62 over 1100m Synthetic.

Sat on the pace over the final 400m and gained the bob in on the line to win 0.1L at Ballarat 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1200m Synthetic. Never in contention after settling a long way back 5.3L at Seymour Bm62 over 1000m Heavy 9.

Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.3L at Ballarat 0 - 62 over 1100m Heavy 8. Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 7.2L at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Bm66 over 1200m Heavy 9.

Seventh 5.1L at Happy Valley Rating 60 over 1000m. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 9.8L at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Bm66 over 1200m Soft 7. Second-up.

Saved best part of the race until very late 2.6L at Southside Pakenham Bm56 over 1200m Synthetic. Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 4.3L at Sale Bm62 over 1000m Soft 6.