ALBION PARK   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE 2138m

Track: GOOD      

HELL IM SMOOTH (11) overcame a similar draw to this when he scored at his most recent outing by close to 10 metres in a strong performance at this circuit and distance. Has more upside than most of these and should be fitter again so can go back-to-back. RIBEIRO (5) made it two wins from four starts this time in when he registered a commanding victory last start, scoring by 9 metres at Redcliffe. Could take the next step. ROCKON ROCKY (1) will be fitter again third-up and gets the ace draw so must be considered after he improved for a 1.4m third here two weeks ago. GREAT ACHIEVER (2) draws well and deserves respect off a last-start win by 2.7 metres at Redcliffe.
1 53x43 ROCKON ROCKY
MELISSA GILLIES
4YO  BAY  HORSE
G J Grimsey, J V Grimsey, K D Gillies, M R Gillies
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Vincent Time at this track over 1660m in a NR 47 to 51 on April 4 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third behind Hatties Jewel at this track over 1660m in a NR 45 to 49 on April 11 at $2.90. Draws well and is working up to a win.
Fr1
P J MCMULLEN
ROYAL BLUE, PINK STARRED DIAMOND FORMATION, STRIPED SLEEVES
2 96851 GREAT ACHIEVER
GRANT DIXON
3YO  BAY  COLT
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start won by 2.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Redcliffe (2:31.60) beating Our Uncle Les in NR 41 to 45 on April 16 at $5. Can go well again.
Fr2
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
3 41446 TOMMY BLIGH
NATHAN ROTHWELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING
N T Rothwell, W T Rothwell
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 8 m by La Mistress (2:10.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 17 at $23. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by Hatties Jewel (2:) in NR 45 to 49 on April 11 at $12. Others read better. Not keen.
Fr3
WILL ROTHWELL
WHITE, BLUE YOKE WITH WHITE STRIPES, BLUE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES
4 74106 YUKON BE SERIOUS
SHANE GRAHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Indi Air Tonight (2:36.70) in No NR M on April 19 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 10 m by Shackouttheback (1:58.60) in No NR M on April 5 at $26. Hard to make a case.
Fr4
S R GRAHAM
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
5 x1531 RIBEIRO
RILEY BUTT
4YO  BAY  HORSE
S B Brown, S A Brown
In good form recently. Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:10.70) beating Alice Rhayne Bow in Up to 1 LTW on April 16 at $1.60. Can go back-to-back.
Fr5
B W BARNES
BLUE, GOLD CHECKS
6 0412x LEAVE IT TO LUCY
TRENT DAWSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
First up. At the last run she solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.4m 2WNC beaten 6 m by Miss Crunchy (1:59.10) in No NR on November 23 at $2.15. Should be ready to run well.

T J DAWSON
ROYAL BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, BRACES & CUFFS
7 51313 ALLEGRETTO
PHOEBE BETTS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
M A Betts
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 3 m by Justa Dragon (1:57.00) in No NR on April 19 at $7.50. Two runs back won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at this track (1:57.50) beating Tiger Tommy in NR 45 to 49 on April 11 at $15 at the bell was 5th-8.4m on the pegs. Solid top-three prospects.
Fr6
P A BETTS
WHITE, PURPLE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE COLLAR, BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE STRIPES, BLUE W/BAND
8 643x4 EAGLESPRIDE
SHANE FRASER
5YO  BAY  GELDING
R A O'Connor
Began his campaign last start running 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track was 7th-15.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Allegretto (1:57.50) in NR 45 to 49 on April 11 at $6. Prefer others.
Sr1
L L DWYER
PURPLE, YELLOW SASH
9 64551 SO MANY MOMENTS
JACK BUTLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY
L J Driver
Racing in great heart. Last start won by a nose (Sr2) at Redcliffe (2:32.00) beating Seaside Glory in Up to 2 LTW on April 17 at $9. Consider.
Sr2
C J BUTLER
BLUE, RED BRACES, WHITE YOKE WITH RED DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES
10 67315 GOODOLBOYSANDBEER
DOUG HEWITT
5YO  BAY  GELDING
N P Whittington, P T Writer, S Keough, D Storrier, L Storrier, M Cummins, G Burbidge, R L Wylie, P J Jones, M P Jones
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 9 m by Take A Chance (2:08.40) in NR 46 to 51 on April 16 at $4.80. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a head (Sr3) at Redcliffe (2:10.10) beating Prince Joy in NR 44 to 48 on April 9 at $2.90. Can feature.
Sr3
G C HEWITT
PURPLE, RED CENTRE STRIPE, WHITE SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, RED CUFFS
11 27x51 HELL IM SMOOTH
PETER GREIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING
P M Madden
Last start won by 9 m (Sr3) at this track (2:32.40) beating Miss Crunchy in NR 43 to 48 on April 15 at $4.40. Top chance again.
Sr4
M J ELKINS
RED, BLACK SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
12 61736 JACCKA COOPER
JOHN LIVINGSTONE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
B J Livingstone
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.6m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Luka Doncic (1:57.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $13. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.5m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Call To Order (2:33.40) in NR 50 to 56 on February 14 at $8.50. Prefer others on this occasion.
Sr5
BRENT LIVINGSTONE
RED, BLACK STARS