Races AR Balaklava

Fought off rivals to win after settling just off the speed 0.6L at Penola 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1600m. Never gave backers any joy after slow start 19L at Mount Gambier Cl1-Sw over 1800m.

Just off the leaders at the 400m however couldn't make up ground from sixth 2.6L at Cranbourne Bm64 over 2600m Soft 5. Nicely positioned just off the pace but came up empty when it mattered fifth 10L at Warrnambool Swp Hdle over 3200m Soft 6.

Gutsy effort to hold off rivals to win when hitting the lead 0.8L at Sportsbet Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw over 2121m. Weakened into fifth after tracking into the race nicely just off the pace 15.1L at Balaklava Cl1-Sw over 2200m.

Enjoyed a cosy run behind the leaders but only held ground for fifth 3.8L at Morphettville 4Up Bm66 over 1600m. Under pressure to make ground from settling position 12.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 over 1400m. Second-up.

Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold fifth 2.7L at Morphettville 0-64 over 1600m. Raced on the pace, placed under hard riding and tired into fifth 4L at Morphettville Parks Bm66 over 1550m.

Had a big task ahead settling well back in the running 3.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 3Yo Cl1 over 1100m. Ridden forward and just failed to get the bob in when second 0.2L at Horsham Mdn-Sw over 1400m Soft 5.

Did make up some ground in the straight for fifth but never threatened 2.8L at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 over 1200m. Saved best part of the race until very late 2.5L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1350m.

Disappointing performance when never got warm 10.3L at Morphettville 1Mw over 1600m Soft 6. Failed to make any impression after settling a long way back 14.3L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1600m.

Ran on ok late but gave leaders a big head start 3.9L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1400m. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.5L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1800m.

Stormed home from well back to fill third placing in a very encouraging effort 1.2L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 0-56 over 1400m. Came from midfield with a nice run for third 3.3L at Mount Gambier Bm64 over 1550m.

Midfield with the leaders in sight however had little to show in the finish 4.7L at Kilmore Bm58 over 1450m. Didn't come into the race after settling midfield 7.6L at Picklebet Park Werribee F&M Bm58 over 1400m.

Was midfield in the running and got past a couple late when sixth 4.8L at Strathalbyn 0-56 over 1600m. Tracked into the race nicely from midfield when holding down third 4.4L at Clare 0-56 over 1800m.

Had a lot of ground to make up late and did so for an excellent third 5.2L at Morphettville Parks Cl1 over 1550m. Settled midfield not far off the leaders but couldn't make ground 10.4L at Naracoorte Cl1-Sw over 2000m.

Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 11.4L at Bordertown Cl1 over 1200m. Sat behind the leaders and appeared to have every chance 21.3L at Morphettville Parks Cl1 over 1550m.