Races BR Doomben

Faded into sixth and appeared to be given every hope on the speed 5.1L at Doomben Cl1-Sw over 1200m. Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for fifth 1.8L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw over 1100m. Can set the pace and improve second-up.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but settled for second 0.1L at Eagle Farm Cl1 over 1400m Soft 7. Positioned on the pace and tried very hard but beaten into third 4.5L at Doomben Cl2 over 1350m Heavy 9. Better suited back to 1200m.

Displayed a brilliant turn-of-foot to finish off hard for second after settling well back 0.4L at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58. Eye-catching last 400m for second after allowed to settle back 1.4L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw. Might get back from the draw.

On the speed, kept grinding, just felt pinch late 1L at Doomben 3Y Hcp over 1200m. Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 3.5L at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 over 1200m Heavy 10. Second-up.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.8L at Sunshine Coast 3Y Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 6. Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.7L at Ipswich Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 5. Second-up.

Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.4L at Hawkesbury Cl1 over 1000m. Unleashed a big finish late to swoop on second and will be winning soon 0.3L at Doomben Cl1-Sw over 1200m Soft 6. Not far away off a long spell fresh.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 4.6L at Eagle Farm Cl1 over 1200m. Was back in transit but produced best late for an encouraging third 0.9L at Doomben Cl1-Sw over 1200m Soft 6.

Found enough when it mattered to fight off a late challenge to win 0.2L at Eagle Farm F&M Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 7. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 6.4L at Doomben Cl1-Sw over 1200m Soft 6.

Excellent finish to the race when third after seemingly settling too far back 0.8L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw over 1350m. Made up a stack of ground from worse than midfield for a top third 1.7L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw over 1350m Heavy 9.

Made up some ground when the race was over into fifth 1.5L at Caulfield Heath Bm64 over 1500m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 6L at Mornington F&M Bm64 over 1500m.

Beaten early once placed under pressure to make ground 18.1L at Toowoomba Bm58 over 1100m. Found one better over the concluding stages after going forward 0.3L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw over 1100m Soft 5.

Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.1L at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn-Sw over 1000m Soft 5. Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in-running 1L at Ipswich Cl1-Sw over 1100m Soft 5.

Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 5.5L at Ipswich Bm65 over 1200m. Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.9L at Grafton Cl1 over 1125m. Looks primed fresh off some handy trials.

Challenged for the front and tired late into fourth 1.9L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1250m. Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 3.2L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1400m.

Dug deep under hard riding to fight on bravely for fourth after sitting midfield 2.8L at Sunshine Coast Poly Track Bm62 over 1000m Synthetic. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Sunshine Coast Poly Track Bm58 over 1100m Synthetic.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 3.4L at Sunshine Coast Cl1 over 1000m Soft 5. Big effort to finish the race off hard into third place when just miss 0.9L at Sunshine Coast Poly Track Bm58 over 1100m Synthetic.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.1L at Kilcoy Bm55 over 1200m. Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1.7L at Aquis Beaudesert 0 - 55 over 1100m.

Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.7L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Bm58 over 1200m Synthetic. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 7.8L at Grafton Bm58 over 1420m.