Races MRX Casterton

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 11.3L at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt over 1856m Soft 6. Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 27.5L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 6.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 3.4L at Horsham Bm58 over 1400m. Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 8L at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Couldn't sustain sprint in the straight after settling with the leaders 5.6L at Moe Bm58 over 2447m Soft 7. Took over at the 400m however found one better when second 4.5L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 6.

Got going late but never looked a serious threat 3L at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 over 1500m Soft 5. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 7.4L at Warrnambool Bm64 over 1700m Soft 7. Second-up.

Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 3.8L at Warrnambool Bm70 Hwgt over 3300m Soft 6. Raced handy enough to be in the fight however didn't come on, sixth 22.5L at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 5.

Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 3.9L at Horsham Bm58 over 1800m. Was there to challenge but could only hold ground for third 7.5L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 6.

Midfield, lost ground, beat one home, poor run 8.8L at Royal Randwick Bm78 over 2000m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 5.1L at Warrnambool Bm70 over 2350m Soft 6. Is a second-up winner.

Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 39.3L at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 5. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 17.9L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 6.

Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 19.3L at Pakenham Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 5. Never in the hunt but last half of the race was best 12.4L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 6.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 30L at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3200m Soft 5. Lost Rider during the running at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw over 3250m Soft 6.