Albany   17 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

ALBANY STOCK FEEDS TRAINER OF THE YEAR HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo with Elite Jewel leading the way. BLUE LINE (1) appears the one to beat after two strong efforts in a row over this course and distance, finishing 1.9L off the winner most recently. Cooper should be able to put the gelding where she wants from the barrier and 3kgs coming off is a big help. Just needs to hold his form. URBAN WARRIOR (8) should put up a good fight though after a gutsy win at this course and distance last time out. Despite winning that race, he meets his rivals better at the weights on this occasion. Loves this track and trip and can go back-to-back without surprising. PHENCE SITTER (7) was first-up when 1.9L behind Urban Warrior and she should have come on from that effort. She's a three-year-old with upside and she's expected to make her presence felt. ELITE JEWEL (6) hasn't won for a long time but also comes through the Urban Warrior race which rates well in this event. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Blue Line.
1 83925 BLUE LINE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R M Potter
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Noteworthy carrying 54kg at $10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 28 over 1100m, long-neck behind Demito carrying 59kg at $4. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
4
CHANEL COOPER
PINK, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 21749 DYNAMITE BAY
ALAN SMITH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B L Fuller, G P Manley, Miss J E Hill & S H Ciarke-Smith
Useful type. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 9 over 1232m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cocoon Bay with 54kg at $41. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 28 over 1100m, 3 len behind Demito with 59kg at $9.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
5
AVA CATARINO
DARK BLUE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
3 69x40 LADY TORNADO
G R KEAY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G R Keay
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at Pingrup Rtg 56+ on March 23 over 1000m, 12 len behind Got Ya with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind Plato Or Plomo with 57kg at $101. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
MS S ALTIERI
ORANGE, RED SASH, LILAC SLEEVES AND CAP
4 277x5 PENNED
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, N W Carter, J P Ruhen & D A Houston
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 19 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Naughty Gossip with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on November 30 over 1230m, 4 len behind Hot Chatter with 57kg at $4.50. Needs to lift.
7
KESHAW DHURUN
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
5 4x856 DO DA DITTY
MAURICE SHERIDAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
B L Fuller
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Urban Warrior carrying 54kg at $19. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 28 over 1100m, 3 len behind Demito carrying 54kg at $10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS
GREEN , RED QUARTERS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
6 36452 ELITE JEWEL
MS SARAH SEARLE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S Searle
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Urban Warrior with 55kg at $12. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 28 over 1230m, 6 len behind Flying South carrying 54kg at $41. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
6
LISA STAPLES
RED, GOLD vee, SLEEVES AND CAP
7 783x3 PHENCE SITTER
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M Wolfe, Ms D Piper, Ms J C Pettersen, Mrs P J Patten, Mrs J Olsen, Miss C Johnson, Ms L K Carroll, Mrs K E Barras, Ms K J Dill-Macky, Ms P A Hann, Mrs T Cripps, Mrs M L Ruhen & Mrs R J Warnes
Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Urban Warrior carrying 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on October 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 56.5kg at $19. Strong winning chance.
3
NATASHA FAITHFULL
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS
8 12831 URBAN WARRIOR
ALAN SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs I Williams, C Hughes, Miss J E Hill, G P Manley, M L Rowe, S H Clarke-Smith, Ms E M Crowley & G M Clarke-Smith
Going well. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Cl2 May 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating Elite Jewel with 57kg at $8. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 28 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Flying South with 53kg at $26. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
8
MS KYRA YUILL
DARK BLUE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP