Races AR Balaklava

Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.1L at Strathalbyn 3Up Cg&E Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 5.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 12.5L at Penola 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2100m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 10.8L at Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1500m Soft 5.

Fought hard over the final stages for third after sitting behind leaders 1L at Clare Cl1-Sw over 1800m. Nice run for second despite winner being too strong late 3.3L at Clare 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m.

Got going late into sixth place after needing a binoculars to find it at the 400m 4.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Settled just off the pace and couldn't match it with the winner when third 4.5L at Clare 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m.

Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 11L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Brave run after going forward in transit, when third 4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Applied pressure to the leader but was under the pump to hold position 5.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Given every chance after sitting behind speed and held spot for fourth 5.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m.

Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 4.8L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 7.9L at Clare 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 7.7L at Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 11L at Clare 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m.

Hit the line nicely into third after sitting behind the speed 1.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5. Positioned fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better 0.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m.