Races MR Bairnsdale

Led, tried hard but was ultimately outclassed into third placing 3L at The Valley Bm64 over 2040m. Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 3.5L at Stony Creek S Ck Cup over 2100m. Can win first-up.

Gave the leaders a head start but showed best work late for third 2.3L at Sale 0 - 62 over 1732m. Mediocre performance after settling just behind the leaders 7.5L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 64 over 1600m.

Led, weakened, eased down late, poor run 10.2L at Hillside Bm64 over 1600m. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 16.1L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5. Is a first-up winner.

Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 3.6L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 1600m. Had to dig deep but made up ground well to win 0.4L at Moe Bm58 over 1619m Soft 6.

Settled on the pace and ran down the leaders to win 0.8L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 2247m Heavy 10. Sent forward into a handy spot but succumbed over the final stages when fifth 3.3L at Moe 0 - 58 over 2447m Soft 6.

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 4L at Cranbourne 0 - 64 over 1600m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 7.4L at Moe Bm58 over 2075m Soft 6.

Looked in need of further ground after storming home late for third 2.2L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 1600m. Got a long way back in transit and showed best work late when fourth 3.7L at Moe Bm58 over 1619m Soft 6.

Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 3.4L at Apiam Bendigo 0 - 64 over 1600m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 6L at Hamilton Bm58 over 1600m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Sent forward into a handy spot but succumbed over the final stages when fifth 4L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m Synthetic. One to follow after growing wings late and should be winning soon 1L at Mornington F&M Bm58 over 1500m Soft 5.

Tracked into the race well from a forward position but was no match fifth 2.6L at Sale Mdn-Sw over 1415m. Ran on nicely over the concluding stages to win narrowly 0L at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Never in the race after getting back but beat a few home late 3.6L at Mornington Bm58 over 1500m. Sat with the leader but when let go there was nothing left sixth 5.1L at Moe Bm58 over 1619m Soft 6. Second-up.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 4L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 1600m. Unbelievable run to win considering its positions in-running 0.8L at Moe Bm58 over 1619m Soft 6.

Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 3L at Bairnsdale F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 11.7L at Ladbrokes Geelong 0 - 62 over 1447m Soft 5.

Eye-catching last 400m for second after allowed to settle back 1L at Bairnsdale F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 7.3L at Moe Bm58 over 1619m Soft 6.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.8L at Bairnsdale F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 2.3L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 1600m.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.3L at Kyneton 0 - 58 over 2847m. Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 4.9L at Coleraine 0 - 58 over 1600m. Is a second-up winner.

One-paced to the line and always well back 12.3L at Sale Bm64 over 1415m. Disappointing performance when never got warm 12.8L at Cranbourne 0 - 62 over 1600m.