Albury   16 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FINANCE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1175m

Track: Heavy 9   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: +3.5m Entire.  

Strong pace with Miss Pepeha, Deflector and Colombiano paving the way. COLOMBIANO (6) disappointed last start when second-up from a spell, racing handy but failing to find much in the run home over a similar trip at Corowa. Has ability and the addition of blinkers today could be telling. Worth another chance. DEFLECTOR (4) made it three minor placings from as many runs this prep when she battled on okay for third over 1300m at Wagga recently. Gets the shades on for the first time today which may give her that little extra spark required. BESSIE LA BELLE (1) turned in three pretty plain efforts before being turned out for nearly eight weeks. Hasn't been seen in any trials but she has been in the money three of four outings here so expect a strong showing. DRUMCONDRA (2) is on debut for local trainer Robert Wellington. Won a Wagga trial on 5 June at his only public appearance. Looks ready to run well. MISS PEPEHA (7) has had plenty of chances. Top four chance in the small field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Colombiano to return to form.
1 2x384 BESSIE LA BELLE
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 59.0KG
R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, J E Pickering, C D Stuart, C Kelly, A Gardner, H W Johnson & Mrs G Law
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn on April 24 over 1175m, 4 len behind Sargeant Stan carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Gundagai Mdn on April 6 over 1180m, 9 len behind Christmas Star carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Has been racing well. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
MITCHELL AITKEN
Cream, Black Diamond, Double H, Diamonds Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 DRUMCONDRA
ROBERT WELLINGTON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Wellington, G P A M Racing (Mgr: M A Meehan), Ms H M Crowther, Mrs A Fordham, L B Meehan, D Crowther, S A Meehan, L Crowther, P W Barwick, E L Wellington, Mrs S A Wellington, D R Ryan, E C Ryan, T I Morris, P G Morris & P B De Natris
Robert Wellington trained two-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Wagga trial. Looks pretty smart - keep a close eye on the betting.
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White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 498 TASSY FOX
GARY COLVIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
G J Colvin, Mrs K A Colvin, W M Driscoll & Ms H J Clarke
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on June 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Winehouse carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn on May 16 over 1175m, 4.5 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 58.5kg at $12. Better placed here. SCRATCHED.
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Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
4 0x323 DEFLECTOR
GARY COLVIN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J P Chamberlain & Mrs T M Chamberlain
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Santolini carrying 57kg at $1.55. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Corowa Ctry Mdn on May 19 over 1200m, nose behind Sundrop carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Racing well and will be hard to beat.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Lime Green, White Sleeves And Cap
5 0x086 COLLERETTE
KEVIN HANLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B R Cousins, K F Hanley, D H Haasbroek, Miss S L M Campbell & S J Smiles
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1175m, in the wet; 8 len behind Savahay carrying 57kg at $12. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn on May 16 over 1175m, 4 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 56kg at $31. Can't have here on what she has shown of late.
3
B VALE
White, Red Stripes And Cap
6 40x34 COLOMBIANO
ROBERT WELLINGTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J B Wellington, E L Wellington & Mrs S A Wellington
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Corowa Ctry Mdn on May 19 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Sundrop carrying 55kg at $7. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ti Tree Royal with 57kg at $4.40. Ready to peak.
4
JOSH RICHARDS
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 56453 MISS PEPEHA
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
M Travers, S Lyons, W J McHale, J Toohey, Mrs A L Coulton & Ms M Kendell
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Ti Tree Royal with 55kg at $3.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1175m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Savahay carrying 55kg at $2.90. Sound effort last time and should give a good account.
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AMY O'DRISCOLL
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
8 50x58 PAPERGIRL
GARRY WORSNOP
5YO  GR/B  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs W P Norman
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shelly's Legacy carrying 58kg at $201. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Majestic Maremma with 52kg at $151. Not up to this.
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J LYON
Sky Blue, Red Stars And Sleeves, White Cap