ALBION PARK   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: N

PACE WITH MATES DIVIDED OPEN PACE 2138m

Track: GOOD      

TIMS A TROOPER (2) continued a string of wins and placings when he scored here two back then drew on the back row and covered ground in the latter stages when midfield last time, beaten less than 5 metres. The good draw gives him every chance to return to winning form. FREE THINKER (4) took advantage of the inside barrier to lead and win by 5.4 metres here last start. Draws a few spots wider but is going well. MANILA PLAYBOY (10) cops a second row draw but is flying at present with two successive wins here. With even luck he can keep the ball rolling. BRAEDOS LAD (11) cops a tougher draw but is ticking along well with placings in his last two outings.
1 58585 LUVBITE
GRAHAM DWYER
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
M A Dwyer, M D Leppard, I J Goos
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 10 m by Dele Row (2:31.70) in No NR on April 19 at $41. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Manila Playboy (1:54.70) in No NR on April 12 at $151. This looks far too tough.
Fr1
L L DWYER
RED, BLACK HORSE & WHITE CROWN LOGO, WHITE KINGSLODGE SLEEVES
2 32215 TIMS A TROOPER
GRANT DIXON
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Manila Playboy (1:54.70) in No NR on April 12 at $3.90. Showed ability the race before when he won by a neck (Fr4) at this track (2:28.80) beating Deus Ex in No NR on April 5 at $6. Rates highly. Hard to beat from the low draw.
Fr2
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
3 91433 MOSSDALE TERRY
SHANE GRAHAM
6YO  BAY  HORSE
S R Graham, P J Jackson, L J Jackson
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Collect A Dime at this track over 1660m in a No NR on April 5 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Dele Row at this track over 2138m in a No NR on April 19 at $15. One of the exotic chances.
Fr3
S R GRAHAM
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
4 41561 FREE THINKER
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start won a big 5.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:57.20) beating Regazzo Di Tilly in B 5 No NR on April 12 at $1.50. Strong claims again.
Fr4
J J CHAPPLE
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
5 96446 O B LEGAL
PETER GREIG
6YO  B/BR  HORSE
A C Whitecross, M A Whitecross
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 10 m by Dele Row (2:31.70) in No NR on April 19 at $41. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Manila Playboy (1:54.70) in No NR on April 12 at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr5
M J ELKINS
RED, BLACK SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
6 11174 COLLECT A DIME
JACK BUTLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING
J L Turnbull
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 12 m by Wisper A Secret (1:53.20) in No NR on April 19 at $23. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Manila Playboy (1:54.70) in No NR on April 12 at $126. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Fr6
N R ROTHWELL
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
7 x2757 ARODA
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 20 m by Dele Row (2:31.90) in No NR on March 22 at $61. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 7 m by Wisper A Secret (2:31.20) in No NR on March 15 at $31. Must lift.
Fr7
T DIXON
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
8 14001 TARGARYEN
JACK BUTLER
8YO  BAY  GELDING
A S Matis, C Howard, M Sims, J E Matis
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. Won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:34.10) beating Risk Taker in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $1.75. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Free Thinker at this track over 1660m in a B 5 No NR on April 12 at $19. Place best.
Sr1
C J BUTLER
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
9 54266 DEUS EX
JACK BUTLER
9YO  BAY  GELDING
Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), S E Hunt, K A Tattoli, A J Rutherford, M C Dedini, J G J Roberts, L T Helson, G Teale, M P Ayres, P M Spice, J N Jarvis, J W Webster
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 16 m by Wisper A Secret (1:53.20) in No NR on April 19 at $14. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track beaten 6 m by Manila Playboy (1:54.70) in No NR on April 12 at $7. Must do more.
Sr2
L T CAIN
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
10 22511 MANILA PLAYBOY
SHANE FRASER
7YO  BAY  GELDING
S I Fraser, I F Fraser, J G Parker
Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1660m. Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:54.70) beating Turn It Up in No NR on April 12 at $2.40. Can land the hat trick.
Sr3
A R GARRARD
PURPLE, YELLOW SASH
11 86732 BRAEDOS LAD
JACK BUTLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING
P B Nicholson
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Manila Playboy at this track over 1660m in a No NR on April 12 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Wisper A Secret at this track over 1660m in a No NR on April 19 at $8. Should go well despite the tough draw.
Sr4
P J MCMULLEN
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES