Albury 23 Feb 2026
GOING: H(8)
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SOUTHERN ASSET SERVICES MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: +5m 1200m-350m, Cutaway Applies, True Remainder. |
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Solid tempo with Needawinna possessing enough dash to find the front. INITIATE (3) consistent mare who returns after running some tidy races on the provincial circuit last time in work. Returns with the one 900m trial and anywhere near her best can win this for the new stable. PRINCESS PRUSSIA (6) was unwanted in betting on resumption with a fast finishing eighth over 1000m at Wangaratta. Well placed with the claim and can figure prominently. LETHAL LION (2) nice return at Tumut with a fighting second over this trip with the 59kg. Up in class and not to be overlooked. NOTAFONI (5) three-year-old filly by Anders from Tiffoni on debut today. Watch for any market confidence. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,6,2.
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ABOUT TIME ARTIE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S S Racing (Mgr: S C Stott), Fast McHorses (Mgr: T McLardy), Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & R Cameron Gelding by Flying Artie facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on February 10. Others profile better so prepared to risk. |
3 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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LETHAL LION
OLIVIA OSBORNE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy Second-up. First start ran last of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 900m, 8 len behind Da Plane Da Plane carrying 59kg at $61. Went for a break before returning 2nd in a small field at Tumut Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Justbetryin' carrying 59kg at $8. Fitter for that run and can take a hand in the finish. |
4 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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INITIATE
TODD SMART 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One Pioneering, G B Johnson, J D Racing, T G Walbank, Mrs M A Dean, Dr D G Cullen, P Pantazapoulos, P G Robertson, W R Henderson, R W Cohen, D Nettleton, Ms C L Butler, C Watt & R Oakes Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Forbes Super Mdn August 3 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Ishikari with 57.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 7 over 900m, in the wet; 5 len behind First Landing carrying 57kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Anticipating her to hit the ground running with the one trial. |
3 JACK MARTIN |
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MAGIC ROYALE
DAVID O'PREY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J A Brown, Mrs V Taylor, P O'Prey, Getaroundus (Mgr: R Mayne), Ms B Hamdorf, Mrs K Hamdorf, R Franks, Mrs E Lowndes, P W Robb, D J McLeod, B Fenton, K M Holzer, R Spargo, R Z Ziems, M Halfpenny, G M G Mcghee, D W Harris, Whos Drivin Home (Mgr: G J O'callaghan), D Powis & B Dixon David O'prey trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Spaced her opposition with a big trial win. Slick trial winner who must be kept safe. |
6 BRENDAN WARD |
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NOTAFONI
MICHAEL TRAVERS 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Match Point (AUS) Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Care) Three-year-old filly (Anders - Tiffoni). Had the three trials in readiness for this. Finished fifth in a Hawkesbury trial over 1000m on December 15. Worth including. |
7 SHAUN GUYMER |
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PRINCESS PRUSSIA
CRAIG WEEDING 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Good Stuff (Mgr: Mrs M L Muratore) Third race start. First start got back early 5th of 10 at Corowa Mdn on December 28 2024 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Rockbarton Shout with 56.5kg at $7.50. Went for a break before returning 8th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Flying Awasita carrying 54.5kg at $91. Fitter now after catching the eye first-up. |
2 CASSIDY HILL |
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DON'TMINDAMEETING
DAVID O'PREY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J A Brown, Mrs K Mitsch, Ms B Hamdorf, Mrs S Goodwin, Mrs B Welsh, C Welsh, Beer Pigs (Mgr: B S Compton), D J McLeod, K M Holzer, P W Robb, B Fenton, R Spargo, G Taylor, G M Whitty, Mrs J M Beesley, T Scott, Whos Drivin Home (Mgr: G J O'callaghan) & Mrs V Taylor Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 13 len behind Flying Awasita carrying 57kg at $81. Looks safely held. |
8 FAITH COLLINS |
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ROYAL SANDON
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Miss MF Cox Jumped at very long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 11 len behind Flying Awasita with 55.5kg at $151. Better for that run but may need more time. |
8 B VALE |
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NEEDAWINNA
CRAIG WIDDISON 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R A Holburt & B R Holburt Second run back. First-up after 14 months 5th of 8 at Holbrook Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Supreme Honours with 54kg at $3. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on December 26 2024 over 1015m, 4.5 len behind Back On De Quo carrying 57kg at $4.40. Others look stronger. |
1 ELLA BENT |
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ROYAL RECRUIT
NADINE CAMERON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P Knight Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, 14 len behind Sizzleist carrying 52.5kg at $51. Second-up ran last of 8 at Holbrook Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 800m, 7 len behind Supreme Honours carrying 56.5kg at $7. Hasn't done much to inspire. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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ROYCROFTS COURAGE
LIBBY HAWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T Kennett, Mrs S Kennett & Mrs E L Haworth Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Tumut Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, 10 len behind Explosive Style with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Mdn on February 5 over 1175m, 16 len behind Trust In Chad carrying 55kg at $151. Not on recent efforts. |
6 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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BABY DAISY
NELL FOLEY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss N Foley Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 14 months 7th of 9 at Nowra Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Brave Xena with 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Moruya Ctry Mdn on October 4 2024 over 1010m, 5 len behind Commandoro with 56kg at $19. Prefer others. |
8 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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