Races AR Balaklava

Went forward in transit and kicked clear late to win 0.8L at Balaklava 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 14L at Sportsbet Oakbank Cl1-Sw over 2150m.

Ran on well into third placing from settling midfield originally 2.2L at Morphettville Parks Cl2 over 1400m. Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 3.2L at Morphettville Bm64 over 1600m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 10.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1600m. Looked in need of further after getting a long way out of ground, sixth 5.3L at Penola 0-56 over 1600m Soft 6.

Gutsy effort to hold off rivals to win when hitting the lead 0.6L at Port Augusta 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Dirt. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 12.7L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 2000m.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 23.4L at Port Augusta 0-56 over 1600m Dirt. Utilised early pace settling behind the leader but was spent late for fifth 4.8L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1600m Soft 7.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 5.4L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1600m. Just failed to bridge the gap on the leaders when a nice fourth 1.1L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. Won second-up in the past.

Weakened for sixth after going forward to sit outside the leader 10.1L at Clare 0-56 over 1800m. Galloped home strongly for third after sitting behind the speed 0.8L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. Second-up.

Fought hard to hold fourth position with the leaders but was no match 4.2L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. Made up a stack of ground from worse than midfield for a top third 1.8L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1600m.

Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 4.7L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 3.1L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1600m.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 30.3L at Port Augusta Bm56 over 1498m Dirt. Held ground to the line and was no serious threat 2.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1600m.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 6.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1600m. Found the lead early but was run down for second 1.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1600m.

Couldn't sustain sprint in the straight after settling with the leaders 8.6L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1600m. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 3.8L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. Can win second-up, consider.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 9.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1600m. [Last win: 15Feb2024 Top win to reel in the leaders from midfield 1.3L at Kingscote Bm62 over 1750m].

No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 8.6L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt. Couldn't sustain sprint in the straight after settling with the leaders 4.8L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m.

Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.5L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1200m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 24.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 (App Only) over 1400m. Can win first-up.