Albany 02 Nov 2025
GOING: S(6)
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WELLINGTON & REEVES MAIDEN 1000m Track: SOFT6 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. OPTIMAL (1) is first-up and looks short of his best trip, though he hasn't trialled coming into this. The claim of Hayes comes in handy and the cheekers coming off is a positive sign. Can resume on a positive note. CHILEAN STAR (3) only had one run last campaign but lost no admirers as a 20-1 chance at this track and trip. Her recent trial at Lark Hill was very strong and she looks ready to run well on resumption. Can make her presence felt. NICCONAMI (5) is another who comes here off a Lark Hill trial where she was sound in her first outing for the new stable. The wide draw is a niggle, though she's open to improvement in her second racing campaign. Can feature. SOLASH MOON (8) turned in a nice trial recently and has claims despite the wide barrier. CRASHED AND BURNED (4) is next best first-up without a trial. SUGGESTED PLAY: Optimal gets the nod.
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OPTIMAL
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A M Guelfi Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track Mdn January 31 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Later Alligator with 58kg at $3.60. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Mdn November 16 over 1240m, 0.6 len behind Jellybean Jones with 58kg at $10. Can fire a shot on resumption. |
6 AMY JO HAYES |
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AMERICAN QUE TEE
PAUL HUNTER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N M Burren, P B Hunter, R J Preedy & G K Neal Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Mt Barker Mdn February 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind God Has Drifted with 56kg at $18. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Mt Barker Mdn February 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Magali Magic with 56kg at $9.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
2 J WHITING |
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CHILEAN STAR
PAUL HUNTER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T Hodge, T Black, J L Lofthouse, D Tucker, T O Hodge, C Hodge, Ms S Kerr, A Elari, J Heatlie, M Embley, D Hurley, J R Brennan, C Rodgers, B R Archer, C J Grover, J M Swallow, B M Doyle, R Pearson, J Brinkworth & C Ellett Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 11 at this track Mdn on May 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind I'm That Girl with 55.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 17 2024 over 1100m, 10 len behind Magna's Choice carrying 55kg at $51. Runner-up in a Lark Hill trial over 930m on October 20. Recent trial was solid and she can turn in a bold effort on resumption. |
7 CASEY HUNTER |
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CRASHED AND BURNED
STEVE WOLFE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, G D Hann, J B Stawell, N Hann & Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Perfect Sister with 57kg at $21. Better for the experience as a 2YO and can make his presence felt. |
4 ROSIE MAHONY |
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| 5 | 65x |
NICCONAMI
INDIANNA WEINERT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R K Bavcevic Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kalgoorlie Mdn June 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stryker's Gal carrying 56kg at $4. On debut sixth of 14 at Northam 3yo Mdn May 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mt Shirataku with 55kg at $151. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks primed for a big effort fresh. |
10 A HEARN |
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BOX OF GINGER
STEVE WOLFE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, G D Hann, B J Valli, M Gleave & B Gleave Three-year-old gelding making debut by Gingerbread Man out of Boxonlucy. Seventh at Belmont Park in a 1000m trial on September 30. Unplaced in recent trials but can put it together here. |
1 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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LITTLE POINT
DARREN TAYLOR 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG M Downey, D V SMITH, R Dagostino & V J Siciliano Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on May 3 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Capitola carrying 54kg at $201. Returned from break 10th of 12 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind She's Capitana with 54kg at $81. Not keen on her chances. |
5 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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SOLASH MOON
HAYDEN BALLANTYNE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG R C Norris, C L Norris, Mrs V A Norris, B Norris, P Norris & Sports Drinks (Mgr: R W Davis) Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Pinjarra 2yo Mdn on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Country God carrying 55kg at $51. Recent trial suggests she can run very well. |
9 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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MYSTIC CHAOS
MISTY BAZELEY 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG A M Bazeley, Mrs M L Bazeley, Mrs T M Frame, L P Lawler, M J Worthington, Ms J Worthington & J P Divitini First starter. Three-year-old filly by Xtravagant out of It's Game On. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 950m at Lark Hill June 3. Well held in recent trials but don’t dismiss. |
3 AVA CATARINO |
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WE LOVE CHARLIE
PAUL HUNTER 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG M J Nelson Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by A Lot out of Blue By You. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 930m at Lark Hill October 20. Trained on the track and worth watching for a market push despite an awkward gate. |
8 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 11 | 60x |
BLINDING LUCK
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ms S J Faithfull, R M Potter, R K Drage, D A Brown, I R Pope, R J Pope, N R Keding, W A Pearce & Ms C Griffiths She is resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Bunbury 2yo Mdn June 11 over 1000m, soft track; 13 len behind Sound Of Speed with 55kg at $21. On debut sixth of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Mdn May 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Flying Frankie with 55kg at $20. Maybe later. |
9 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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TAPITLIKEIT'SSASSY
HELEN HARDING 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dr R Hewlett & Dr S R Hewlett Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Bunbury Mdn June 11 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Savage Dancer with 56kg at $101. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Esperance Mdn March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jazalot with 55kg at $18. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep. |
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BRAVE APACHE
INDIANNA WEINERT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss I Weinert Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1200m, 17 len behind Flux with 59.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw May 13 over 1000m, soft track; 13 len behind Sun Setting carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
4 AUSTIN GALATI |
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