Races AR Balaklava

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 10.1L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Just off the speed to contend but was easily defeated once asked for the effort 10.4L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn Hcp over 1000m.

Too far back to be competitive, struggling into sixth 8.3L at Balaklava 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 7. One to follow after an eye-catching third when swallowing up the ground late 0.3L at Balaklava 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m.

Sire a twice winning two-year-old that is a half brother to Libertini out of the Group 1 winning dam Aloha. Fifth 11.5L at Strathalbyn 3Y Trl 26thNov2024 over 1000m.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 3.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Yo Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Got back worse than midfield and was pushed along to make ground 13.1L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1506m Soft 7.

Sire won his first four starts as a two year-old highlighted by the G1 Blue Diamond Stakes. He is the sire of stakes winners Ripcord and The Novelist. Fourth 1.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Mdn-Trl 18thSep2025 over 1000m.

One-paced to the line and always well back 9.8L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1000m Synthetic. Held down sixth position after settling there throughout 42.2L at Ballarat Mdn-Sw over 1100m Synthetic.

Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 3.2L at Balaklava 2Y Mdn-Sw over 1050m.

Tried very hard under vigorous riding from midfield but outclassed sixth 30.9L at Clare 3Up F&M Mdn-Sw over 1100m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 24.4L at Balaklava 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m.

Led into the straight, left nothing out there for game sixth 6.7L at Morphettville Parks 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m Soft 5. Given every chance after sitting behind speed and held spot for fourth 5.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m.

Sire was Australian Champion 3YO Colt 2012-13 and a half-brother to unbeaten champion Black Caviar. Same sire as weight for age star Alligator Blood. Fourth 4.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y-Trl 18thSep2025 over 800m.

Held on to sixth when just found a few quicker at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y- Jo 1stSep2025 over 600m Soft 6. Caught the eye running on late from well back to claim second prize 2.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m.

Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 2Yo Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 15.7L David Coles Group 3 over 1200m.