Races SRX Newcastle

Encouraging work out for second 1.5L at Roscommon Mdn Sw over 2414m Heavy. Soft victory 2.5L at Listowel Mdn Sw over 2414m.

Ridden just off the speed and produced best late to finish runner-up 0.7L at Kensington Bm78 over 1550m. Ridden positively but didn't run on in the straight for fifth 3.1L at Kensington Bm78 over 1800m. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 5.1L at Rosehill Gardens Midway Bm72 over 1500m. Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 4.1L at Newcastle Bm68 over 1600m.

Ran home strongly for second over the final 400m and just missed by a narrow margin 0.3L at Wyong Cond Bm68 over 1600m Heavy 8. Flew to the line in an impressive gallop for second but got too far back 0.4L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1890m Heavy 8.

Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 4.2L at Taree Bm66 over 1262m Soft 5. Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 4.4L at Tamworth Cup-Prel over 1400m Soft 5. Down in grade here so don't dismiss.

Raced worse than midfield and labored to make up enough ground sixth 8.3L at Scone Bm66 over 1600m Heavy 10. Sat outside the pace and shot clear over the final stages to win 1.2L at Scone Bm66 over 1700m Soft 5.

Settled worse than midfield with a well timed run to win 0.2L at Wyong Super Mdn over 1625m. Handy enough, giving ground a long way from home 5.6L Adrianknox Group 3 over 2000m Soft 5. Likely to benefit from the drop in grade.

Sat behind the leaders and was game in defeat when finishing third 1.6L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1400m. Held position to the line for second after settling up with the leaders 1.2L at Newcastle Prov Cl1 over 1500m.

Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.9L at Kensington 3Y Bm72 over 1400m. Set sail for home in front but was overhauled quickly for fifth 1.3L at Gosford Cl1 over 1600m Soft 6.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.4L at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw over 1600m Soft 7. Just failed to bridge the gap on the leaders when a nice fourth 1.2L at Newcastle Bm68 over 1600m.

Allowed the leaders to get a head start and didn't run on when sixth 7.1L at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 over 1400m. Big effort to finish the race off well for third after getting back in-running 1L at Gosford Cl1 over 1600m Soft 6.

Produced a sensational last sprint for a sterling victory 1L at Wellington Super Mdn-Sw over 1400m Heavy 8. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.2L at Gosford Cl1 over 1600m Soft 6.

Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.2L at Albury Super Mdn over 1400m Soft 7. Won after sitting on the pace and getting the advantage late 1L at Gosford Cl1 over 1600m Soft 6.

Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1L at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9.9L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1500m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 3.1L at Taree Bm82 over 1614m Heavy 9. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 4.4L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1850m.

Ran home ok into fifth but was never a winning hope after getting back 4.9L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1890m Heavy 8. Positioned fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better 0.3L at Newcastle Bm64 over 1850m.

Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.6L at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw over 1850m. Leading early but gave in once placed under pressure fifth 4.8L at Newcastle Cl1-Sw over 2200m.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 1.9L at Tamworth Cl1-Sw over 1600m. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 4.5L at Newcastle Prov Cl1 over 1500m.