Races AR Balaklava

Sat just behind the leaders and ran on well for the win 0.8L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. Restrained back to midfield always under the pump to run on 4.9L at Morphettville Parks 0-64 over 1250m.

Nice run when runner-up despite winner being too strong late 2L at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 over 1400m. Stalked the leaders however disappointed in a one-paced effort 11.5L at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm66 over 1400m.

Edged out rivals to win after sitting on pace 0.7L at Morphettville Parks 0-62 over 1250m. Led, kicked but run down late to just miss a place 1.7L at Morphettville Parks Bm72 over 1250m. Should find this easier.

Non-competitive and never gave backers any joy 4.6L at Geelong Bm64 over 1500m. Went forward to challenge, weakening noticeably in the straight 7.2L at Morphettville Bm68 over 1800m Soft 6. Like chances back to this level.

Made up some ground but never looked a danger 5.7L at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly Bm65 over 1200m Synthetic. One-paced to the line and always well back 5.8L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m. Has won second-up previously.

Settled on the pace and had chance to win but out-gunned for second 0.8L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. Disappointed after finding a nice seat on the pace 7.8L at Morphettville Bm70 over 1100m. Nicely placed by trainer here.

Traveled forward in the running and laboured when it mattered fourth 5.6L at Morphettville Parks 4Up 0-62 over 1250m. Running on well into fourth from midfield in a grinding effort 1.6L at Balaklava Cl1 over 1050m.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 3.5L at Morphettville 4Up Bm66 over 1050m. Didn't finish the race off when fifth after lobbing behind the speed 4.8L at Morphettville Parks 0-68 over 1000m.

Pounced on the lead on the line but just lost when second 0.1L at Strathalbyn Bm58 (App Only) over 1200m. Beat some rivals late but did settle a long way back in transit 3.4L at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 over 1400m.

Tenacious run after going forward in transit and nice effort to hold third 1.1L at Strathalbyn Bm56 over 1200m Soft 5. Held position to the line for third after going forward to sit with the leaders 0.5L at Strathalbyn Bm58 over 1350m Soft 5.

Went forward and looked a winning chance before fading late fifth 1.7L at Strathalbyn Cl1 over 1350m. Found a nice spot behind the speed but did little in the run home 11L at Morphettville Parks Cl1 over 1550m.

Nicely positioned but just edged out late into second 0.1L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m. Positioned ready to pounce and took over late for an easy win 1.2L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn-Sw over 1350m.

Decisive win after settling behind the leaders in transit 2.8L at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m. Pressed to make a move but failed to make any impression on rivals 4.7L at Balaklava Bm62 over 1400m. Performs well at this track/distance.

Weakened out of the race after doing a lot of chasing 4.3L at Balaklava 0-56 over 1050m. Hardly sighted and under heavy pressure to make ground 10.6L at Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge Bm56 over 900m.

Enjoyed a nice run in transit and kicked strongly to hold second 2.8L at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 over 1200m. Fourth 5.2L at Carrathool Carr Cup over 1400m Dirt.

Top effort to finish the race off well for third after getting too far back 3.6L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 0-52 over 1000m Soft 5. Led the field and dug deep but ultimately outclassed 3.7L at Sportsbet Port Lincoln 0-54 over 1350m.