Races AR Strathalbyn

Could only hold onto fifth despite looking to have every chance behind the speed 4.3L at Morphettville 4Up 0-66 over 1600m. Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 4L at Strathalbyn Bm64 over 1350m. Has won second-up previously.

Tracked into the race well from a forward position but was no match fifth 2L at Bunbury Cl1 over 1675m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 5.5L at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-66 over 1250m. Second-up.

Held on for a fighting win after leading for home 0.8L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 11.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-64 over 2000m.

One-paced to the line and always well back 42.7L at Port Augusta Bm72 Sqt Cup over 1867m Dirt. No match for rivals and was always out the back chasing 6.4L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1200m. Has won second-up previously.

Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.4L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Won after sitting on the pace and getting the advantage late 0.1L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Settled on the pace and ran down the leaders to win 0.8L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1350m. Traveled forward in the running and laboured when it mattered fourth 4.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 over 1400m. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Under hard riding to make ground from midfield when settled on sixth 3.8L at Balaklava Bm68 over 1200m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 45.4L at Morphettville Parks 0-64 over 1250m. Can win first-up.

Sat behind the speed and narrowly failed to make up the ground holding second 0.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1400m. Came from midfield to run on nicely into third 1L at Mount Gambier Bm66 over 1200m.

Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.6L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1200m. Gave a sight out in front before being reeled in slowly but surely 0.4L at Morphettville Parks 0-56 over 1250m.

Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 6.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-62 over 1400m. Came from a mile back to get within a few lengths 2.6L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1350m.

Very competitive run finishing fourth after racing just off the pace 2.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1600m. Great gallop to fly late into second spot after getting back in the running 3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge F&M Bm58 over 1400m.

Excellent effort to come from midfield and win with style 0.7L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Never in contention after settling a long way back 5.8L at Strathalbyn Bm64 over 1350m. Can't underestimate at this track/distance.

Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 4.6L at Penola 0-56 over 1075m. Made up some ground into fourth after settling behind the speed 3.6L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1200m.

Had to dig deep but made up ground well to win 0.3L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 8.1L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1200m.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 20L at Sportsbet Gawler Cl2 over 1500m Soft 5. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 6.1L at Sportsbet Oakbank Bm56 over 1400m. Second-up.

Just failed to bridge the gap on the leaders when a nice fourth 1.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1400m. Sustained a long run from well back in the field for an outstanding third 4.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 over 1400m.

Sat behind the leaders and battled the race out nicely for fourth 3.5L at Oakbank Bm72 (Nmw-Ly) over 1900m Soft 5. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 18L at Oakbank 0-62 over 2150m.