Races AR Balaklava

Under pressure to hold ground and fought bravely to the line 6.6L at Morphettville Parks 4Up 0-62 over 1250m. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-62 over 1200m.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 11L at Morphettville Parks Cl1 over 1550m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 7.2L at Balaklava Cg&E Bm58 over 1200m. Second-up.

Flew home from the 400m for an eye-catching run for third 0.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Mares 0-58 over 1400m. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 6.1L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m. Second-up.

A long way back with 400m to go and did pass a few late into sixth 3.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Placed worse than midfield in the running and got past a few late for fifth 3.8L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1000m.

Beaten for speed and never came into contention 5.4L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1200m Soft 5. Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 5.9L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 9.7L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1350m Soft 7. Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 1L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Hardly sighted and under heavy pressure to make ground 10.3L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-54 over 1400m. Enjoyed a nice run in transit to hold second and kicked strongly to hold position 3.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Second-up.

Had few excuses after finding a nice trail midfield 3.5L at Sportsbet Oakbank Bm56 over 1400m Soft 5. Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 3.2L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-56 over 1400m.

Will be winning soon after storming home from well back to fill third placing 0.3L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln Cl1 over 1210m. Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.3L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 0-54 over 1350m Soft 5. Is a first-up winner.

Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 4.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Lost all hope after a slow beginning and did finish off late for fifth 8.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m.

Sat up on the pace and had chance to win weakening into third 6.6L at Port Augusta 0-54 over 1200m Dirt. Never in contention after settling a long way back 7.6L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2.8L at Port Augusta 0-54 over 1200m Dirt. Brilliant performance to make up so much ground late fifth 0.5L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt. Can't underestimate at this track/distance.

Looked to find a nice spot in-running however was found wanting 8.9L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Made good progress from back in the field to run fourth 10.1L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1200m Soft 7.

Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 11.3L at Balaklava Bm62 over 1600m. Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 21.1L at Port Augusta 0-56 over 1600m Dirt.