Albany   15 May 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

PAUL HUNTER RACING MAIDEN 1500m

Track: HVY10   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Pace only fair with Long Reign rolling to the lead ahead of Sea Of Galilee and Skye Rose. PINCER MOVEMENT (5) looks primed for a good run on debut following a nice trial with Pike in the saddle for his last two outings. Pike comes down to ride for the Grantham barn and the draw makes things easier for him. Both siblings are winners and he can notch up a debut victory. SEA OF GALILEE (2) flew home over the mile at this track last start following a 1.2L defeat over this course and distance two starts ago. The wide draw is a niggle, but his recent form stacks right up and he can put his best foot forward yet again. CROMBIE (1) was only 1.2L off the winner most recently over the mile last time out as a $41 chance. Drawn wider this time, but he showed good early speed most recently and he can feature on the quick turnaround. LONG REIGN (8) is better than she showed last time out and can improve getting out in trip today. SOPHISTRY (9) can improve on the last start effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pincer Movement makes plenty of appeal.
1 92792 CROMBIE
JOHNATHON JACHMANN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Jachmann
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Eternally Yours with 56.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Cosmic Gem with 58kg at $71. Better last start and he can't be discounted on that effort.
7
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red, Black Diamonds And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 56435 SEA OF GALILEE
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson)
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Eternally Yours carrying 58kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1500m, slow going 1.2 len behind Royal Crest carrying 58kg at $6.50. Races well at this track and trip and won't be far away.
8
T TURNER
Gold, Purple Star, Gold And White Stars Sleeves, Purple Cap
3 09706 TWILIGHT GOD
MAURICE SHERIDAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B L Fuller
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind A Lot Of Montey carrying 58kg at $31. The race before that got back early 11th of 14 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Brave Dragon carrying 58kg at $151. Not going well enough to threaten these.
5
LISA STAPLES
Green And Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
4 990x6 MENOMONEE BRAVE
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, G D Hann, G J Green, MckMad Racing (Mgr: M K Jackson), C T Thomas, L A Deighton, H B Durston & Mrs J A Durston
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Miss Rompin carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track Mdn on December 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Bagger Prince with 56.5kg at $31. Impossible to make a case.
6
JADE MC NAUGHT
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
5 PINCER MOVEMENT
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Gelding by The Autumn Sun facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill on May 4 over 930m. Both siblings are race winners. Ticks plenty of boxes here and he can make a statement on debut.
3
WILLIAM PIKE
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
6 36923 TASMAN JEWEL
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J K Martin, Dr S Boxley & K J Taylor
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Eternally Yours with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Royal Crest with 56kg at $12. Prefer others.
8
Navy Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Head, Gold Sleeves, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Gold Cap
7 0x088 SKYE ROSE
AARON BAZELEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J C Doyle
Most recently 8th of 10 at Rockingham Mdn on April 26 over 940m, 9 len behind Godsend Lady carrying 54kg at $11. Before that 8th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Longtimebeliever with 59kg at $21. Hard to fault if at her best.
1
J WHITING
Black, White Horseshoe With AB Inside, Red Sleeves, White Cap
8 06x47 LONG REIGN
BRANDON FIORE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Fiore Park (Mgr: B P Fiore) & M D Martell
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind A Lot Of Montey carrying 55.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 7 over 1240m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crashed And Burned with 55.5kg at $26. Third-up now and she can make her presence felt.
9
HOLLY NOTTLE
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves
9 9x5 SOPHISTRY
BRANDON FIORE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S Hearnden-Hunter, G J McKinnon, M T Smith, Ms S C Tapa, Mrs B Edwards, K E McCorriston & Miss S L Alsagoff
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on November 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Like Clockwork with 55kg at $9.50. Returned from break 5th of 10 at Northam Mdn on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Shimmery Star carrying 55.5kg at $11. Can improve with the fresh run under her belt.
2
LUCY FIORE
Light Blue, Dark Blue Stripes, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue, Dark Blue And Maroon Striped Cap
10 987 GINGER CAT
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S J Wolfe, Mrs M Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, Sledge Me Racing (Mgr: C J Holt) & G D Hann
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Eternally Yours with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind A Lot Of Montey with 55.5kg at $17. Might struggle again.
4
LUKE CAMPBELL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross