Races AR Strathalbyn

Beat some tired horses home when fourth after getting back worse than midfield 3.8L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1050m. Chimed in at the right rime for a narrow victory 0.2L at Morphettville Parks 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1250m.

Raced midfield, tried hard to run on but left flat-footed when fifth 4.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m. Nice ride to sit behind the speed and once clear finished off hard to win 1.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1000m.

Determined win after sitting close to the lead in transit 0.5L at Naracoorte 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1100m.

Positioned fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better 0.7L at Morphettville 0-62 over 1050m. Sat up amongst the leaders and gave backers every hope 1.4L at Sportsbet Oakbank Cl1 over 1100m Soft 5.

Chimed in late after getting back for a superb victory 0.8L at Sportsbet Oakbank 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Made up some ground but never looked a danger 6.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1400m.

Poised to bounce at the 400m however didn't have a lot left to give 8.8L at Morphettville Parks Cl1 over 1300m Soft 5. Terrific run late finishing fourth when positioning a long way back in the race 4.7L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 1200m.

Well positioned to sitting with the contenders but weakened late sixth 5.2L at Morphettville Parks 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Controlled the race from the front and won easily 2.1L at Bordertown 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m.

Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late sixth 1.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge F&M 0-62 over 1200m. Reeled in quickly for sixth after having the early lead 5.7L at Morphettville Parks Cl2 over 1300m.

Pushed along from midfield to make ground for fifth but found others too good 7.2L at Morphettville 3Yo Bm66 over 1100m. Raced up on the pace but capitulated when the pressure was on 5.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl2 over 1100m.

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 3.3L at Mount Gambier 0-56 over 900m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 10.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m Soft 5.

Beaten convincingly by rivals when never looked a serious threat 11.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 over 1400m. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 8.1L at Strathalbyn Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m.

Under pressure to hold ground and fought bravely to the line 6.9L at Kununurra Rtg 54+ over 1100m. Best to see over more ground after disappointing run 16.1L at Alice Spring Bm54 over 1000m Sand. Second-up.

Beat a few tired horses over the final stages for fifth 10.3L at Clare 0-54 over 1800m Soft 6. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 10.7L at Balaklava Nmw-Ly Bm64 over 1600m. Has won first-up, consider.