Balking

(FR)

Country

France

Foal Date

20-Feb-18

Colour

chestnut

Sire

Balko

Dam

Anaqueen

Prize Money

$606

Trainer

Dianne Sayer

Owners

Mr G Critchley

About

Balking is a 7yo ch from France trained by Dianne Sayer. It is sired by the stallion Balko out of the dam Anaqueen. Balking has yet to win a race from 5 attempts. In its most recent race at Wetherby on 23rd Jan 2025, Balking was ridden by Henry Brooke and finished 2nd, behind the winner Aire Spray.

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Wetherby 23-Jan-25 m R4 CL5 HcpH, Winning Time: 08:45.300, SP: 25/1	H Brooke 76.2kg	2 (16)
Haydock 04-Dec-24 4881m SOFT MdH (of $4,357), Winning Time: 6:31.160, SP: 50/1 Took keen hold, always towards rear, slow 1st, weakened 3 out	H Brooke 71.7kg, Cd 0 32.25L	9
Carlisle 19-Nov-24 4021m SOFT R3 MdH (of $3,540), Winning Time: 5:17.240, SP: 66/1 In rear, jumped badly right 2nd, plugged on, never involved	D Mcmenamin 71.7kg, Cd 0 23.50L	5 (11)
Carlisle 24-Oct-24 4021m SOFT R2 NvH (of $3,540), Winning Time: 05:06.400, SP: 33/1 Prominent on inside, took keen hold, lost place before 6th, tailed off	C O'farrell 69.9kg, Cd 0 0.00L	11 (14)
Kelso 17-Feb-24 3265m SOFT R7 MdNHF $314 (of $2,723), Winning Time: 4:18.600, SP: 17/2 Held up and behind, some late minor headway on inside, never dangerous	H Brooke 73kg, Cd 0 12.00L	4 (12)