Races AR Balaklava

Led narrowly, fought the race out bravely and unlucky to be swamped 0.5L at Donald 0 - 58 over 1206m. Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into sixth 1.9L at Murtoa 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Excellent finish to the race when third after seemingly settling too far back 0.7L at Clare Bm54 over 1100m. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 4.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 10L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m. One-paced to the line and always well back 9.4L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but settled for second 0.3L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 0-54 over 1350m Soft 5. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on the winner 4.6L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Second-up.

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 8.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 3.4L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m.

Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 3L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m. Always chasing after settling back and passed a few tired ones late 2.7L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 5L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1000m. Settled midfield and tried gallantly to make ground 1.8L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m.

Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 7.1L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 10.9L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from fifth 2.3L at Mount Gambier 0-54 over 1214m Soft 5. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.4L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 7L at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 over 1250m. Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 4L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1200m.

Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 7.3L at Port Augusta Bm56 over 1100m Dirt. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 4.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m.

Under hard riding to make ground from midfield when settled on sixth 4.9L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln Bm62 over 1750m. Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 9.4L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-54 over 1400m Soft 6.

Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 7.8L at Balaklava F&M Bm58 over 1200m. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 11.9L at Port Augusta 0-54 over 1498m Dirt.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from sixth 2.7L at Quirindi Bm58 over 1000m Soft 5. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 11.1L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1200m Dirt.

Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 1L at Mildura 0 - 58 over 1200m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 4.7L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m.

Driven to the lead but was run down late when second 0.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Settled behind the pace and ran home gamely for second 0.7L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m. Proven here at this track/distance.