Balking (2018) Horse
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Balking is an 8yo ch trained by Dianne Sayer in Penrith. He is by the stallion Balko out of Anaqueen. He has not yet broken his maiden, failing to win in six starts. In his most recent race at Ayr on 24 Feb 2026, he was ridden by Danny McMenamin and finished 8th behind winner Eloi Du Puy.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ayr 24-Feb-26 4115m SOFT R5 CL4 HcpH (of $8,854), SP: 26.00 1st Eloi Du Puy ( B Lynn 165 ) 2nd The Jeweller's Pet ( C Bewley 152 ) 0.75L 3rd Jericoacoara ( J Thompson 165 , Cd 160 ) 3.50L 8th Balking ( D Mcmenamin 160 ) 24.55L See full results | D Mcmenamin 72.6kg 24.55L | 8 (11) |
| Wetherby 23-Jan-25 3960m SOFT R4 CL5 HcpH $1,458 (of $5,903), Winning Time: 08:45.300, SP: 26.00 1st Aire Spray ( T Midgley 160 ) 2nd Balking ( H Brooke 168 ) 1.75L 3rd Forest Blaze ( J Hamilton 164 ) 8.00L See full results | H Brooke 76.2kg 1.75L | 2 (16) |
| Haydock 04-Dec-24 4880m SOFT R3 CL4 MdH (of $7,869), Winning Time: 10:31.160, SP: 51.00 Took keen hold, always towards rear, slow 1st, weakened 3 out 1st Ski Lodge ( T Bellamy 158 ) 2nd Jo Coko ( B S Hughes 158 ) 1.25L 3rd Grand Geste ( P Kavanagh 158 ) 3.25L 9th Balking ( H Brooke 158 ) 32.20L See full results | H Brooke 71.7kg 32.20L | 9 (10) |
| Carlisle 19-Nov-24 4020m SOFT R3 CL4 MdH (of $6,394), Winning Time: 08:37.240, SP: 67.00 In rear, jumped badly right 2nd, plugged on, never involved 1st Ira Hayes ( B Harvey 158 ) 2nd Dazzlelikethis ( R T Dunne 151 ) 12.00L 3rd Skuna Bay ( B S Hughes 158 ) 0.50L 5th Balking ( D Mcmenamin 158 ) 23.50L See full results | D Mcmenamin 71.7kg 23.50L | 5 (11) |
| Carlisle 24-Oct-24 4020m SOFT R2 CL4 NvH (of $6,394), Winning Time: 05:06.400, SP: 34.00 Prominent on inside, took keen hold, lost place before 6th, tailed off 1st Barlovento ( S Bowen 154 ) 2nd Grand Geste ( P Kavanagh 154 ) 0.50L 3rd Joecooker ( J Hamilton 154 ) 2.75L 11th Balking ( C O'farrell 154 ) 52.05L See full results | C O'farrell 69.9kg 52kgL | 11 (14) |
| Kelso 17-Feb-24 3270m SOFT R7 CL4 MdNHF $314 (of $4,918), Winning Time: 04:18.600, SP: 9.50 Held up and behind, some late minor headway on inside, never dangerous 1st Dedicated Hero ( R Mania 161 ) 2nd Malicash ( C Nichol 161 ) 2.00L 3rd Cushendun ( B S Hughes 161 ) 3.50L 4th Balking ( H Brooke 161 ) 12.00L See full results | H Brooke 73kg 12.00L | 4 (12) |