Races AR Strathalbyn

Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.3L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1100m. Had the winning post in sight after going forward but then dropped out for sixth 5L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1100m.

Nice positioned to threaten however no match for the first two when third 2.3L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Heavy 9. Had no pace early but once balanced up ran ok strongly for sixth 2.5L at Morphettville 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 7L at Sportsbet Gawler 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1207m. Made up ground from the back for fifth but ultimately settled too far back 3.4L at Naracoorte 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Settled on the speed and tried very hard but found a couple better finishing third 1.2L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2050m. Settled midfield and appeared to have every chance to challenge 2.9L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1900m.

Sire won the stallion making Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes 1200m beating a stellar crop of colts including Extreme Choice, Astern, Russian Revolution and Star Turn. Fifth 1.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y-Trl 5thFeb2026 over 1000m.

Sire won the 2015 BRC J J Atkins Group 1 over 1600m and the 2015 MRC Caulfield Guineas over 1600m. Easy victory 1.3L at Morphettville 3Y-Trl 12thFeb2026 over 1050m.

By Group 1 winning sire that has had early success with 32 individual winners from his first season Northern Hemisphere crop. Fourth 4.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y-Trl 5thFeb2026 over 1000m.

By first season sire that was a triple Group 1 winning three year-old on dirt in the USA. Sixth 8.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Y-Trl 5thFeb2026 over 1000m.

Fifth 4.6L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Y-Trl 6thJan2026 over 1000m. Settled a long way back but sustained a long run to finish off hard 1.6L at Morphettville 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 10L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third 0.4L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Still beaten easily but last part was encouraging for sixth after getting well back 4.6L at Morphettville Parks 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Got back in the running and did a great job to finish off hard 1.9L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Second-up.

Held position to the line for second after settling up with the leaders 1.8L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m. Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 9.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 900m.

Given time to balance up fifth after getting back early 4.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 7.1L at Morphettville 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Positioned behind the leaders and fought on resolutely for close up fifth 1L at Penola 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1300m. Liked the way it got home into sixth after being in an impossible settling position 10.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m.

Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 7.6L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m. Tracked into the race just behind the pace and did little when it mattered 11.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 900m.

Nicely positioned behind the leaders but failed to finish off 9L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1500m. Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 15.1L at Mount Gambier 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1550m Soft 5.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 22.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m Soft 5. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 13.4L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.