Albury   19 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

DUX ALBURY SUPER MAIDEN SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Makhachev. MASAKARI (1) peaks and is busting to win. Went close this track/trip on a heavy track as favourite before a nose defeat at Echuca over 1400m on a good surface. Finds a winnable assignment with an ounce of luck from the awkward gate. COCO DIOR (2) draws outside the above but is also knocking on the door. Missed a whisker this trip at Kembla Grange and then raced a $2.3 favourite there following and didn't have the best of it on the heavy surface. CARRAMAR (6) went well enough here and at Echuca following to have a chance. MIDNIGHT EAGLE (9) was beaten 1.5L this track/distance on the heavy before disappointing at Towong from a wide barrier. Maps better today and has a key gear switch. In the mix as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Masakari.
1 6332 MASAKARI
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J M HANLEY, G P HARRIS, C A HANLEY, C TANNER & B J TANNER
Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1400m, nose behind Hollerasaurous with 59kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn on February 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Seasmoke carrying 58kg at $3.90. This looks an ideal assignment.
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MITCHELL AITKEN
Red And White Stripes, Red Cap
2 3x423 COCO DIOR
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S P Wilde, Miss S Bannarak, H Wilde, R J Hodgett, L J Szkirpan, M Gordon, Ms J Novella & M Smith
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn on March 3 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ribble Lace with 57.5kg at $2.35. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, head behind Waerea carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Key chance to get off the mark this line-up.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Red Stars
3 GOING VIRAL
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Weeding, J Iori, G L Jones, Mrs M H Lane, G W McGrath, Mrs L Taylor, P L Thrum & G J Simmonds
Gelding by Overshare on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Kilmore over 1200m on March 10. Prefer to see under race conditions.
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JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 37x8 MAKHACHEV
ANTHONY WARREN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Warren & T McLean
Second run back. First-up after two months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Your Chilli carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Performance with 57kg at $7. Likely to need this too.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Navy Blue Westgrove Stud Brand And Sleeves
5 ROSCOMAIN BILL
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J McMillan, M Van Tilburg, W Lamb, Mrs S L Finnegan & M J Finnegan
Gelding by Fiorente making his first appearance. Finished fifth in a Corowa trial over 900m on March 7. Hasn't shown a great deal in trials leading up to this and inclined to favour others barring market push.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Yellow, White Star, Navy Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 92526 CARRAMAR
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, C C Ledger, B W Ledger & T J Ledger
Last start 6th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hollerasaurous carrying 59kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on February 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Seasmoke carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Can make the finish.
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LACHLAN KING
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
7 745 INZAIN BABY
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M Travers, A Fishbourn, Ms M J Hayward, J G Commarmond, N P Latty, C M Camilleri, C Tuntler, Mrs S Hardacre, B Bye, C E Chant, Ms K Burns, R S Bush, Miss A Kontogiannis, Boys 'n' Babes (Mgr: G P Taylor), DP Barnett & M Bradley
Last start 5th of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Just Hear Me Out carrying 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on February 5 over 1175m, 4 len behind Dantains Prize carrying 57.5kg at $21. Low gate and the blinkers are on and can improve.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
8 x8536 KIWI HARMONY
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Snow Road Thoroughbreds, G Goyne, S A M S NZ Filly, G Henry, F Frawley, C De Bortoli, M Mitchell, R Rickard, M Zuker, Bearman Racing, L Pearce, J Neeson, P Cormack, M Fried, M Bolam, M Mckinnon, P Chapman, K McDonald & D Williams
At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Just Hear Me Out carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Brutify with 57kg at $4.40. Should be around the mark.
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C J PARISH
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
9 x7955 MIDNIGHT EAGLE
DAVID O'PREY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G K Page, J Kowski, J W Farley, J L Stevenson, B Page, R D Del Monte, N J Pain, B J Collins, Dr S P Brown, N P Wolter, Miss J L Albert, D J O'Prey, P R Spargo, J Bone, S G Bone, L Kowski, V M Glass, J Lonergan & T McIvor
Most recently 5th of 10 at Towong Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Left On Read with 59kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Mdn on February 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Seasmoke with 58kg at $18. Well in the mix.
4
BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 45x VICKIE'S DREAM
KYM DAVISON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K A Davison, M T Erdeljac, R E Brown, Mrs V M Brown, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch & Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison)
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn December 24 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Jesters Award carrying 55kg at $101. On debut fourth of 11 at Wodonga Maiden Plate November 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Shyamalan with 56kg at $31. Maybe later.
11
SHAUN GUYMER
White, Black And Orange Diamonds Band And Diamonds Armbands, Orange Cap
11 46x78 LANDMARK LADY
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, S T Mccormick, Bad Habits (Mgr: Ms L J Gillies), Ms S P Toogood, D S Chasle, B R Dorans & Mrs L Newey
Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Gaelic Gem with 57kg at $51. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cabbucio with 57kg at $101. Others preferred.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
12 566 LINDOS
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Miss L P Allum, D Hainsworth, M Harman, S A Harman, Mrs J L Harman, A Locantro, R Musolino, Mrs M Nelovska, RJF Racing (Mgr: A Roydhouse), D J Smith, Ms M Toogood, Ms S P Toogood, W A Wilkins, T J Wilson, A Zapantis, G N Houldsworth & W A Sewell
Most recently 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Gaelic Gem carrying 56.5kg at $41. Before that ran last in a small field at Nowra Super Mdn on February 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Hey Jude carrying 56kg at $31. Wide draw makes it tough.
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Royal Blue, White Cross, Striped Sleeves
13 79776 MY CATALYST
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K M Eden
Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at this track Mdn on February 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Seasmoke with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1512m, 6 len behind Crackerjack Hatch with 57.5kg at $16. Draws inside but needs to lift.
2
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, Three White Diagonal Stars, Star Cap
14 5x58 NORTH STAR MISS
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
P J Richards, C J Epple, T A L Law, Miss T M Bateup, Ms S P Toogood, Mrs C M Toogood, Miss E K Richards & Mrs S Richards
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gaelic Gem carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind My Proclama with 56.5kg at $41. Prefer others.
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White, Light Blue Diamonds, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap