Races AR Balaklava

Gave a great sight out in front but was reeled in easily for third 2.4L at Sportsbet Oakbank Cl1-Sw over 2150m. Took over at the 400m however found one better when second 5.4L at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 7.

Win had to be seen to be believed after getting well back in the running 2.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 8.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm66 over 1800m.

Led but no match for the winner after pressure was applied, fifth 3L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 2050m Soft 7. Found the lead early but was run down and forced to settle for second 2.9L at Mount Gambier Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 14.5L at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 7. Ran on nicely into fourth from midfield 3.3L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 2000m.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 12.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m. Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.2L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5.

Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third 2.7L at Mount Gambier Cl1-Sw over 2075m Soft 5. Never a winning chance after slow beginning and did well to steal sixth 6.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm78 over 2500m.

Pushed forward to sit with the leaders and gave everything to hold fourth 5.6L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 7. No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 6.6L at Mount Gambier Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 5.

Most impressive performance to fly home late to win 1.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2000m. Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 10.3L at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 7.

One to follow after storming home from well back to fill third placing 2.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m. Ran on ok for fifth after settling midfield in transit 2.3L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1506m Soft 7.

Led the field at the 400m but couldn't sustain that thrust 2.5L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 2050m Soft 5. Disappointing performance when never got warm 17L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm60 over 1400m. Second-up.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 9.7L Sa Classic Group 3 over 2500m. Came home strongly over the concluding stages for a nice fourth 2.4L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1506m Soft 7.

Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2000m. Ridden positively on the pace but had to settle for fourth 8.1L at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 7.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 12.1L at Balaklava 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Hit the line hard into third and did look like a winning chance but was edged out 3L at Port Augusta 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Dirt.

Ran on well and looked a winning chance but was edged out for third position 2.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2000m. Beat some rivals late but did settle a long way back in transit 9.1L at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw over 2050m Soft 7.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 12.6L at Sportsbet Oakbank Shillabeer over 1400m. Did pass a few tired horses but ultimately left run too late 9.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m.