Races MR Bairnsdale

Failed to improve position from behind the leaders throughout, sixth 1.7L at Donald Mdn-Sw over 1628m. Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.1L at Tatura Mdn-Sw over 1980m.

Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 7L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 2460m. Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 8.5L at Moe Bm64 over 2431m Soft 6.

Ran on well from midfield for second, showing good form 3.5L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.5L at Murtoa 0 - 58 over 2050m.

Ran out of energy after leading and giving followers a gallant effort 5.5L at Sale 0 - 62 over 1732m. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.6L at Murtoa 0 - 58 over 2050m.

One-paced to the line and always well back 9.5L at Ladbrokes Geelong Bm64 over 1440m. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 8.6L at Moe Bm58 over 2075m Soft 6.

Sat behind the leaders and fought hard over the final stages for third 4.8L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m. Lobbed midfield and couldn't improve from there to settle on sixth 11.3L at Moe Bm64 over 2431m Soft 6.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 1600m. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.2L at Gunbower Bm52 over 1800m.

Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 6.6L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m. Sat on the pace and was only run down in the last 100m for third 0.7L at Gunbower Bm52 over 1800m.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 7.6L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m Synthetic. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 3.9L at Mornington Bm58 over 2050m Soft 5.

Always doing the chasing after displaying no early speed 9.1L at Pakenham Bm58 over 1600m Synthetic. Gave in over the concluding stages when unable to quicken 7.8L at Mornington Bm64 over 2020m.

Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.9L at Wodonga Bm58 over 2050m. Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 6.1L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 9.7L at Sale Bm70 over 1615m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 7.8L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m.

Never in a winning position settling a long way in traffic sixth 4.2L at Kyneton 0 - 58 over 2847m. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 8.3L at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 over 2200m. Second-up.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 3.2L at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 7.9L at Moe Mdn-Sw over 2431m Soft 6.