Races AR Balaklava

Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 3.8L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 5. Settled worse than midfield and from that point struggled into sixth 10.7L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2050m.

Trailed handy to the leaders, pushed along but run petered out for fifth 6L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1516m Heavy 10. Went forward and gave a sight before being overhauled late 4.4L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.

Midfield, pushed along to compete but caught flat-footed when sixth 7.7L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2100m Soft 5. Fourth 5.3L at Hawker 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Dirt.

Never gave backers any joy after slow start 15.2L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Lost all hope after a slow beginning and did finish off late for fifth 3.2L at Swan Hill 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m Soft 5.

Nice ride to sit poised to bounce on the leaders but could only trail into third 2.1L at Sportsbet Gawler 4Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 9. Hardly sighted until very late gaining sixth 7.2L at Morphettville Parks 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1250m Heavy 8.

Led, gave everything to hold on however found one better finishing second 1.8L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Set the tone leading at the 400m but couldn't go with the winner when fifth 5.2L at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2050m Soft 6.

No early pace but did get going late to gain sixth 3.8L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Had a tough task from the start and never a danger beaten 16.7L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 4.3L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1200m. Top effort to finish the race off well for third after getting too far back 4.2L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.

Positioned a long way back in the running and showed best work late fourth 3.1L at Sportsbet Gawler 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1516m Heavy 10. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 6.1L at Port Augusta 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1498m Dirt.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 4.1L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 12.9L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Yo Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 9.

Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.2L at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5. Led, fought on strongly but was nailed on the line into second 0.3L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.

Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 4.6L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Made no headway on the leaders when sixth after sitting midfield 8L at Port Augusta 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1498m Dirt.

Settled fifth and came with a well timed run but found one better when second 0.2L at Clare 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1800m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 3.3L at Morphettville Parks 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 6. Second-up.

No pace to get back worse than midfield and never came into the race fifth 4.3L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Yo Mdn-Sw over 1200m Heavy 9. Held position strongly to the line but was never a serious threat 2.9L at Strathalbyn 2Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m Soft 6.