Races AR Balaklava

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 8.3L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1350m. Led the field giving a great sight but ultimately tired badly sixth 4.2L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1100m Soft 7. Can win second-up, consider.

Very strong run late into fourth in a eye-catching effort 1.9L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-56 over 1050m. Tried hard but it was always an uphill battle from settling position 9L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 6.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 6L at Clare 0-54 over 1200m Soft 5. Is a first-up winner.

Showed best work late when the race was over 2.2L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third after settling a long way back 4L at Mount Gambier 0-56 over 900m Soft 5.

Excellent effort to get the upper hand on the line to win after leading 0.8L at Bordertown 0-54 over 1100m. Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Has a history of running well at this track/distance.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 14.6L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1300m Soft 6. Never in contention after settling a long way back 15.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 1400m.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 10L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 9.4L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 6.2L at Clare 0-52 over 1200m. Got to the lead but was run down late for second 0.2L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.

Never in contention after settling a long way back 3.1L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-56 over 1050m. Made up some ground from midfield in a grinding effort 3L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m.

Brilliant gallop winning 4.5L at Streaky Bay 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m Dirt. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 5L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1000m. Second-up.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 7.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Made no headway on the leaders when sixth after sitting midfield 3.3L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.

Got back and battled to improve positions when sixth 3.2L at Port Lincoln Bm54 over 1000m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 15.9L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.

Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into fifth 1.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m. Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 7.3L at Port Augusta Bm56 over 1100m Dirt. Second-up.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8.4L at Balaklava Cg&E Bm56 over 1400m. Sixth 12.8L at Broken Hill Bm45 over 1000m Dirt.