Albany 28 Nov 2024
GOING: G(4)
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WESTERN RACEPIX MAIDEN 1500m Track: Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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The Mighty Butch to take up the running with Be My Belle and Arafisio close at hand. OPTIMAL (2) was solid off a year-long break at this track, beaten just 0.6L. He'll appreciate the rise in trip and the figures suggested he didn't lose a yard in the break. Now gets Faithfull in the saddle and he can shed the maiden tag. BOSS HOLIDAY (3) got a long way back at Bunbury first-up but he was a 100-1 chance there. He'll find this much easier and he's been around the mark at this trip in stronger maidens previously. Lands in a nice race and he won't be far away. ARAFISIO (7) ran on gamely over 1240m first-up when finishing around Optimal. Fitter now and out in trip, she maps for a kind run and she'll be right in the finish if she can build on the fresh effort. THE MIGHTY BUTCH (1) has placed at this track and trip and will be fitter for the fresh run. Can improve. MISS SANTA CORRS (10) was tested in strong company on debut as a 2YO and can make her mark in this race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Optimal gets the nod.
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THE MIGHTY BUTCH
SAMANTHA SHIRLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L K Westthorp, Ms P M G Moreth, M Westthorp, Mrs S A Shirley, Miss T Curtis, Mrs D Moir, Miss V K Moir & Mrs S P Fielder Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on November 16 over 1240m, 1.1 len behind Jellybean Jones with 58kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 11 over 1240m, slow going 10 len behind How Pretty with 55kg at $26. Sure to feature. |
7 AMY JO HAYES |
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OPTIMAL
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A M Guelfi Second run back. First-up after a year 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on November 16 over 1240m, 0.6 len behind Jellybean Jones carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Bunbury Mdn on November 26 2023 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Thehorseman with 58kg at $15. Anticipating a big run. |
2 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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BOSS HOLIDAY
R J MALPASS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R J Malpass Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zeezea carrying 58kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on March 16 over 1230m, 4 len behind State Of Fury carrying 57kg at $26. Worth following up. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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LIVING LIKE KINGS
PAUL ROBERTS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A Dimasi, N Shave, Ms M J Dimasi, Miss B A L Dimasi, Ms E N McKenzie, M I Culley & Mrs S Pagano Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Collie Mdn on October 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Le Grand Jeu with 58kg at $10. Last start 10th of 12 at York on November 10 over 1500m, 16 len behind Maximum Impact carrying 59kg at $12. He's still got plenty to find. |
3 A HEARN |
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BRANDBERG
P B HUNTER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M W Wilson & P B Hunter Having third race start. At debut, 8th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn on November 3 over 1190m, 5.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 58kg at $9.50. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on November 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pingers carrying 56kg at $51. Has upside and is a top-three hope. |
6 J WHITING |
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MAYBE DIVINE
MARK WESTTHORP 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs L K Westthorp, Mrs S P Fielder & M Westthorp Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track Mdn on November 16 over 1240m, 3 len behind Jellybean Jones carrying 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track Mdn on November 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind Song Story carrying 53kg at $101. The in-form Ms Kyra Yuill rides today but still not keen on her chances here. |
8 MS KYRA YUILL |
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ARAFISIO
MS SARAH SEARLE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs K Wardle Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on November 16 over 1240m, 0.6 len behind Jellybean Jones with 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn on March 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Win To Retire with 56kg at $16. Further improvement in store. |
5 LISA STAPLES |
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STRUTTING FOR CASH
P B HUNTER 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG Miss B L Hamilton Last start ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on November 16 over 1500m, 7 len behind Playin' Hardball carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that second last of 10 at Narrogin Mdn on November 3 over 1190m, 8 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 56kg at $61. Well held last time and looks safely held. |
12 KESHAW DHURUN |
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ELEGANT PEAK
STEVE WOLFE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Mrs M Wolfe, S J Wolfe, G D Hann, The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan) & J J Dragovich Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zeezea carrying 54kg at $51. Needs more time. |
9 C NICOLL |
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MISS SANTA CORRS
D M LUCIANI 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when got back early 11th of 14 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp on May 18 over 1300m, 11 len behind Rainline carrying 54kg at $81. Worth another chance this prep. |
10 CHANEL COOPER |
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BE MY BELLE
AARON BAZELEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B Dowdle & M Oueik Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on November 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lady Tremaine carrying 56kg at $101. Before that 5th of 9 at Collie Mdn on October 26 over 1100m, 14 len behind Ocean Outlaw carrying 56kg at $15. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
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MAI FIRE
MARK WESTTHORP 5YO BR/BL MARE 56.0KG D L Westthorp & M Westthorp Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track Mdn January 14 over 1100m, 13 len behind Platinum Shot with 54kg at $101. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Mdn November 19 2023 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lady Gondo with 56kg at $151. Might need a run or two. |
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