Races AR Balaklava

Held third 1.6L at Darwin 0 - 58 over 1000m Sand. Weakened in the straight and always had an uphill battle to challenge 12.1L at Darwin 0 - 70 over 1200m Sand. Is a first-up winner.

Hardly sighted after a slow start and top effort to grab fifth 3.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1100m. Pounced on the lead and sailed away from rivals to win 3.3L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.

Led the field at the 400m but couldn't sustain that thrust 2.2L at Morphettville Parks Bm64 over 1250m Soft 5. Led doing best to fight off challengers but ultimately outclassed late 5.7L at Morphettville Parks Bm58 over 1000m Soft 6.

Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 3.4L at Sportsbet Gawler Cl1 over 1200m Heavy 8. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 10.2L at Morphettville Cl2 over 1200m Heavy 10. Proven here at this track/distance.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 4.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Applied pressure to the leader but had nothing left at the finish, fifth 2.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1600m.

Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 5L at Balaklava 0-62 over 1400m. Positioned midfield and had chance to run on but ultimately outclassed 9.1L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-56 over 1400m.

Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 4.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1200m. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 17L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m.

Had plenty of ground to make up and did pass some tired horses for fifth 5.6L at Balaklava Bm56 over 1050m Heavy 9. Went forward to sit just off the leaders but served up a below par finish 6.8L at Morphettville Parks Bm58 over 1000m Soft 6.

Held third 1.8L at Quorn 0-52 over 1100m Dirt. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 9L at Sportsbet Gawler Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m Heavy 8.

Hardly sighted until very late gaining sixth 13L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt. Was first to set sail for home but was run down for fourth 3.3L at Ballarat Bm70 over 1000m Synthetic.

Superb performance for third after getting a long way back under hard riding 6.2L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt. One-paced to the line and always well back 6.1L at Morphettville Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m Soft 7.

Fifth 8.6L at Quorn Bm58 over 1200m Dirt. No match for rivals and never progressed into the race from midfield 9.1L at Port Augusta Bm58 over 1100m Dirt.

Encouraging third 6.2L at Roxby Downs 0-52 over 1400m Dirt. Settled behind the leaders and few excuses fighting on for fifth 10.4L at Port Augusta 0-52 over 1100m Dirt.