Races AR Balaklava

Settled on the pace and ran down the leaders to win 0L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m Soft 5. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners 3.1L at Swan Hill Bm66 over 1300m Soft 5.

Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 6.3L at Morphettville Cl2 over 1200m Soft 7. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 10.6L at Port Augusta Bm66 over 1200m Dirt.

Settled a long way back and grew wings late to just miss out on the major prize 0.4L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1200m. Encouraging effort to make up so much ground after giving away a big start 2.7L at Sportsbet Oakbank 0-56 over 1100m Soft 5. Can win first-up.

Sat behind the leaders and battled the race out nicely for fourth 6.2L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1100m Soft 5. Sixth 14.4L at Hawker Bm58 over 1100m Dirt.

Couldn't muster a sprint in the straight after camping behind the leaders 5.2L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1350m. Led and gave all but left nothing left for finish 11.8L at Sportsbet Gawler Cl1 over 1508m.

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers 7.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-58 over 1400m. Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 7.2L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1200m Soft 6. Second-up.

Settled a long way back in transit displaying best work very late for fifth 2.2L at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 over 1250m. One-paced to the line and always well back 12.4L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm82 over 1200m Soft 5.

Stormed home for a close second after getting back 0.7L at Sportsbet Gawler 0-56 over 1200m Soft 5. Sat up on the pace and had chance to win weakening into third 4.3L at Sportsbet Gawler Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m Heavy 10.

Given every chance after sitting behind speed and held spot for fourth 5.7L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm58 over 1400m Soft 6. Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 3.2L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1200m.

Raced up on the pace and did a great job to hold second 1.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cl1 over 1400m. No match for the winner but did make up late ground into fourth 2.6L at Morphettville F&M 0-64 over 1100m Soft 7.

Hard ridden to make ground but ultimately settled too far back 11L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 1200m. Under pressure to make ground from settling position 18.6L at Sportsbet Oakbank Bm56 over 1400m. Has won first-up, consider.

Pressed on to the lead however was under enormous pressure to hold spot 7.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m Soft 5. Caught eye making good late ground when the race was over 1.8L at Morphettville F&M Bm64 over 1050m Soft 5.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 2.7L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1200m. Never likely to threaten after positioning midfield in transit 18.1L at Sportsbet Gawler F&M 0-56 over 1200m Heavy 10.

Nicely positioned in the race and tried hard when running on into third 2L at Balaklava Cl2 over 1600m. Loomed ominously on the lead but outgunned late when runner-up 0.6L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1400m.

Made up good late ground for fifth after being in an impossible position at the rear 5.6L at Balaklava 0-58 over 1600m. Came from midfield with a well timed run to win 0.1L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1400m Soft 5.

Showed pace to sit with the leaders, fought hard but tired quickly 6.5L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 10.8L at Mildura Bm56 over 1200m.

Every chance after settling outside the leader, dropping to fifth 3.2L at Clare Cl1-Sw over 1800m. Got back in the running and always had a tough task ahead 10.3L at Sportsbet Gawler 0-56 over 1500m.

Under pressure to make ground and not competitive 11.9L at Hawker 0-52 over 1400m Dirt. Ran home determinedly over the final stages to gain second 0.5L at Port Augusta 0-54 over 1498m Dirt.