Races AR Balaklava

Ninth 3.5L at Happy Valley Rating 60 over 1200m. Challenged for the lead but held rivals at bay to win 0.5L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Cg&E Mdn-Sw over 1100m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Couldn't gain on the leaders from midfield 13.4L at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm66 over 1250m. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 11L at Morphettville Cl2 over 1100m Soft 5. Second-up.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 3.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Loomed as the winner and got to the lead when it mattered most 0.1L at Penola 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1300m.

Swooped home to win after getting well back in the running 1.2L at Bordertown 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 9.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Yo Sw+P over 1200m Soft 6.

Stormed home for a close second after getting back 0.2L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln Cl1 over 1210m. Given every chance after sitting behind speed and held spot for fourth 3.8L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1200m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Held position to the line when second after settling up with the leaders 5.2L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m. Positioned on the speed and raced clear to win impressively 2.3L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up F&M Mdn-Sw over 1100m Heavy 8.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 6.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Went forward positioning with the leaders weakening into fifth 6L at Clare 0-54 over 1200m Soft 5. Has won first-up, consider.

Toyed with rivals once found the front in what was a quality winning performance 5.8L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 6. Trailed just off the pace and looked to have few excuses 14L at Sportsbet Gawler Cl1 over 1100m Heavy 8. Second-up.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 9.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1100m Soft 6. Failed to improve on the front runners after settling midfield 14L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1200m Heavy 8.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 9.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1100m Soft 6. Failed to Finish, something amiss at Morphettville Parks Cl2 over 1250m Soft 6.

Traveled forward in the running and laboured when it mattered fourth 3.6L at Balaklava F&M 0-56 over 1050m Soft 6. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 6.2L at Sportsbet Gawler Cl1 over 1100m Heavy 8.

Was well back upon cornering and never threaten winner 4.6L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Trailed nicely midfield, pressed to keep up and only managed fifth 4L at Balaklava F&M 0-56 over 1050m Soft 6.

Made no impression after getting back worse than midfield 7.4L at Sportsbet Gawler Bm56 over 1500m Heavy 9. Looked a chance after leading but weakened late for fourth 1.1L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1396m Dirt.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 8.7L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1200m Dirt. Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 0.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m Soft 6.

Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 8L at Strathalbyn F&M 0-56 over 1200m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 8.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Second-up.

Caught the eye running on late from well back to claim second prize 2.6L at Penola 0-54 over 1555m Soft 6. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 5L at Naracoorte 0-54 over 1430m.

Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 4.5L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1396m Dirt. A long way back with 400m to go and did pass a few late into sixth 4.7L at Bordertown 0-54 over 1300m Heavy 8.