Races AR Balaklava

Comes through a Port Lincoln BM56 win where he beat Or Am I by just under a length on soft ground, travelling close enough and finding plenty late. That was a far better result than his Morphettville G BM64 run when last at big odds behind Artistic Genius. Each-way.

Third race start. First start 2nd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on June 14 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Polunin carrying 57.5kg at $14. Went for a spell before returning favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on October 28 over 1000m in soft going defeating Mr Kimble with 58kg at $1.85. Has drawn wide and doesn’t rate highly.

Resumed with a sound fifth at Murray Bdge over 1200m, beaten just over three lengths by Startide after jumping awkwardly and laying out in the straight. His earlier Mt Gambier fourth came on heavy ground after being slow away and covering ground, so the recent form has more substance than the figures show. Key runner.

Has returned in excellent form, winning a BM56 at Mt Gambier over 900m before charging home for second to Captainwackydoodle at Murray Bdge, beaten just over a length after interference and difficulty obtaining clear running. She gets weight relief from that run and Jacob Opperman is back aboard, having been in the quinella in both rides. Third-up with the winning rider back, she is a live chance.

Eased back from Saturday company after finishing last in a Morphettville BM68, beaten four and a half lengths, with an awkward start not helping his cause. The previous fourth in a BM66 behind Czech Out was more competitive, and he is already a winner at this track and distance. Can atone.

Returned with a strong Port Lincoln second in BM68 grade, beaten just under a length by The Wirrulla Boy at big odds after travelling like the winner for much of the straight. Her prior Roxby Downs third was well held, but she remains effective around this distance and Lauren Stojakovic has won two from three on her. The venue record is the query, but she can run into a placing.

Resumed with a brave Gawler third in BM64 grade, beaten a long neck by Summertime Madness after being prominent throughout and only gathered in late. Her Morphettville Parks effort before the break was better than eighth reads, beaten just under two lengths in Class 2 company. Clear top seed.

Was beaten over 14 lengths first-up at Morphettville in a BM68, with the stewards noting she raced wide, but the market had her at big odds and the margin is difficult to overlook. Her Port Augusta second to Samanth before that was much stronger, albeit in BM56 grade and as a short odds-on favourite. May be ready to show more.

Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain Halidon sixth in BM64 grade, beaten eight and a half lengths by Purfect Line, with no clear excuse in the run. Her previous Morphettville Parks third in Class 2 company was more encouraging, keeping on after racing close enough at generous odds. Include.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last preparation with a Port Augusta fifth, beaten just over six lengths by Star Casino when he covered ground and did not quicken. He had earlier run fourth at Gawler in CG BM56 grade on heavy ground, finishing off from the back. Might need the run.

Returns from a lengthy spell after two plain soft-track runs, finishing ninth at Murray Bdge behind Like A Drifter after sitting handy, then second last at Morphettville behind Bred 'Em All. Her trials at Murray Bdge were mixed, with the earlier placing suggesting some improvement is possible, and blinkers come off. Distance placings help, but last campaign ended on a plain note.

Returns from a five-month break after an eighth at Morphettville, beaten just over four lengths by Sharendipity, where she made some ground but was never in the hunt. Two trials should have her fitter, including a latest third at Strathalbyn, and her good-track record is sound. Win strike-rate at the trip keeps her to place claims.

Eased back from Saturday company after finishing last at Morphettville in Class 2 grade, beaten over 14 lengths by It'Sanotherbattle after jumping awkwardly and racing keenly early. His Wellington run prior was also last at big odds behind Denman Bandit. Prefer others.