Albury 29 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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SURDEX STEEL COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1175m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +6.5m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, +3m Remainder. |
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Four Esses has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. FOUR ESSES (6) mixing her form and comes here in peak condition. Drifted back early and failed to get into the contest with a disappointing sixth over 1175m at this track. Gets in light again and assess on earlier efforts. PRIZED GESTURE (8) returns after a four-and-a-half month break and now in the Fiona Schneiders yard. Back without a trial and drops in weight in a fairly average contest. Place best. LORD OF VALOR (1) in need of the run first-up after the lengthy break with a battling fifth over 900m at this track. Proven second-up and has the ability to take a hand in the finish. STAR CHIC (9) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished seventh over 1280m at Canberra Acton. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Four Esses can take catching in this weaker contest.
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LORD OF VALOR
DONNA SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, B T Moulsdale, J J Mcdonnell, B J Hampson, A D Perrin, A B Dare, G J Cosgrave, P Taylor, C Farrah, G A Howard, J F O'Neill, R Hamilton, Ms R S Jones & B G Jones Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Vickie's Dream carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 900m, 3 len behind Der Blaue Reiter with 56kg at $21. Among the better chances in this line up. |
4 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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CORAYS ROAD
GARRY WORSNOP 3YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG G Worsnop Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran second last of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 1175m, in the wet; 8 len behind Iroquai with 59kg at $81. Improver gelded after the first run, keep safe. |
3 BRENDAN WARD |
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SPICE ALLEY
ROB POTTER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs C Potter, A Potter, Mrs C J Myers, G W Myers, Mrs J L Potter & R J Potter Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1080m, 2 len behind Flashback Time carrying 57kg at $3.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on December 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Brass Monkeys with 54kg at $8.50. Fitter now and finds an easier contest. |
8 DAMON BUDLER |
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IN THE ATTIC
NORM GARDNER 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, Mrs N L Wunsch, Mrs M L West, Miss B K Gardner, E D Codd, Mrs T E Codd & R A Norton Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Tiger Of Malay out of Hold For Ransom. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Canberra over 900m. Hard to have without seeing him do something under race conditions. |
6 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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BRUTAL TO THE MAX
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P M Knight Most recently 5th of 12 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Fire Chat with 57kg at $19. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 1175m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Iroquai carrying 55kg at $31. Has another difficult task ahead. |
2 B VALE |
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FOUR ESSES
PAUL MCVICAR 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG C A Moloney & Mrs A N Moloney Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 16 over 1175m, in the wet; 5 len behind Iroquai with 52kg at $20. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1175m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Voynichese carrying 54kg at $51. Ready to peak after four runs back and can play a major role. |
7 CASSIDY HILL |
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NIKITA ZOU
LUKE PEPPER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M T Stead, M P Hanley, R A Houghton, Mrs K Cullen, Mrs K E Oberthur, T J Hanley, J J Lovatt, M P Wheeler, E Brown, B A Pearce, L J J Lovatt & Ms K M Hanley Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 8 at Canberra 2yo Hcp on February 6 over 1000m, 11 len behind Music Time with 55kg at $61. Others have better credentials. |
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PRIZED GESTURE
FIONA SCHNEIDERS 4YO GR/CH GELDING 55.0KG P J Kirby, Ms D P Prest & J K Kirby Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Condobolin Pic Cl3 February 21 over 1700m, 11 len behind Just On Fire carrying 62kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Dalby Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1000m, 11 len behind Sleepy Joe carrying 58kg at $151. A big run anticipated for the new yard. |
1 CARLY FRATER |
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| 9 | 9x697 |
STAR CHIC
ALLAN MCRAE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms R S McRae & A Mcrae Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Canberra Acton Mdn on June 12 over 1280m, 10 len behind Acquaro with 55kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Burning Issues carrying 57kg at $71. Made headway last time. Worth another chance fourth-up. |
5 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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TEN FEATHERS
JOHN ROLFE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe & Miss S A Rolfe Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1675m, slow going 13 len behind Beached As Bro carrying 56kg at $101. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Moruya Ctry Mdn on May 10 over 1425m, 10 len behind Sacred Ingot with 52kg at $101. Has the task ahead. |
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