Races AR Balaklava

Comes back from Saturday company after finishing last in a BM62 over 1200m at Morphettville, beaten six and a half lengths after settling rearward and never really threatening. The start prior in a BM66 was better, only three and a half lengths from Tyusix despite a late gear-related incident. Place claims if he rebounds.

Went close at Murray Bdge last start when second to Shalhavmusik, beaten a length after being sent out favourite. That followed a sound fifth at Strathalbyn where he was near the top of betting but raced keenly through the middle stages. Fourth-up profile is strong and he looks ready to win.

Most recently 7th of 12 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on October 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind I Am Ralph carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that ran second last of 12 in a E&G 0-64 at Morphettville on October 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Artistic Genius with 55kg at $61. Among the leading chances.

Eased from Saturday company after finishing sixth in a M BM62 over 1200m at Morphettville, beaten four lengths after working home evenly without an obvious excuse. Her Penola win start prior was far sharper, beating Casino Showgirl by just over four lengths in a BM54 after taking control before the turn. Proven around 1400m and rates a strong danger.

Comes off a dominant Class 3 win at Wentworth, putting just under six lengths on Spicy Ambition as an odds-on favourite. This is harder company off a picnic meeting, but he had already been close enough in a BM52 at Halidon when fourth despite beginning only fairly and racing wide. Distance record and 3kg claim keep him right in it.

Returned with a close third in a BM54 at Port Lincoln, beaten just under a length after settling back and closing well enough to be pipped late. This is a harder assignment and the class rise has to be respected, while his previous run in Open grade at Port Augusta was too poor to lean on. Harder BM58 task, but another honest finish puts him in the place mix.

Comes through a moderate Echuca run, finishing second last and beaten four lengths after sitting handy but offering only an even final effort. The start prior at Mildura was much better, leading throughout in a BM62 and holding Blakmax by a nose. A bounce-back gives her placing claims.

Was well held first-up at Murray Bdge, finishing tenth behind Shalhavmusik and beaten over 10 lengths after beginning slowly and making no late impression. The previous Mildura run was similar, settling rearward and finishing 12th at long odds. Track record is the small positive, but recent form is well below what is required.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth in a BM62 at Mt Gambier, beaten four and a half lengths when boxing on steadily from a rearward spot. Two back she was unwanted in the market and made no impression in a BM64 at Murray Bdge. Has plenty to turn around.

Backs up after finishing sixth at Morphettville, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds despite coming through metro company that is easier here. Her run prior in a BM78 at Morphettville Parks was a clear non-factor, beaten over 16 lengths after being unwanted in betting. Prefer others.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm76 July 25 over 2541m, soft track; 23 len behind Harsh carrying 54kg at $151. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-58 December 26 over 1300m, 13 len behind Trantoro with 57.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Had genuine excuses at Strathalbyn last start, finishing sixth and beaten just over three lengths after being held up around the 400m and losing gear near the 200m. He had earlier run second at Gawler at long odds, beaten a length and a half by Trantoro, despite being held up and bumped late. Good record at this track gives him minor claims at odds.