Albany   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ALBANY STOCK FEEDS HANDICAP 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Jack In The Black should be able to comfortably find the front. DIVINE MERCY (2) sat up on the speed over 1940m here last time out and only tired late, beaten 2L at the finish. Now third-up where he's never missed the placings and out to a favourable trip. Right up to his best last start and with further improvement expected, it's ominous signs for his rivals. DEADLY AND FAST (3) never got into the race over 1800m at Ascot last time out after a dominant win over 1900m here the start prior. Out to this trip looks ideal and the wide draw isn't an issue. Can be finishing off strongly once again. THE ROAN RANGER (5) missed as favourite last time out, finishing 4.2L off the winner in an Open event over this course and distance. He's 34 days between runs, but he has raced well on the fresh side previously. Will be winding up strongly late. DOUBLE THUMBS UP (1) stormed over the top to win last time out and merits plenty of respect. KNENTII (9) is in the mix on best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Divine Mercy is the one to beat.
1 45261 DOUBLE THUMBS UP
STEPHEN WOLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms N Banovic-Edwards, J Ch'ng & J Banovic-Edwards
Useful gelding. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 58+ April 11 over 1940m in soft going defeating Beautiful Baroque carrying 58.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track Albany Cup on March 31 over 2100m, 6 len behind Currimundi carrying 54kg at $26. Watch for him to be flashing home.
3
BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS
BLACK, BROWN SASH AND CAP
2 20x53 DIVINE MERCY
STEPHEN WOLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe, P D Braimbridge, N W Carter, G D Hann, J P Ruhen, Mrs S E Adams & A T Adams
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 31 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Floppy with 58kg at $6. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 11 over 1940m, slow going 2 len behind Double Thumbs Up carrying 58kg at $6. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
3 42419 DEADLY AND FAST
ALAN SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A L Smith, P O O'Meehan, D M Baum, G N Bungey & T F Omeehan
Most recently second last of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 58+ on March 30 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Bondi's Future with 56kg at $11. Before that won by 2.5 len at this track Cl2 March 16 over 1900m defeating Decoration carrying 59.5kg at $4. Can do a lot better than that last run.
8
MS KYRA YUILL
DARK BLUE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
4 42244 ODDONEOUT
ALAN SMITH
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A L Smith, P O O'Meehan, D M Baum & C B J Taylor
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 11 over 1940m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Double Thumbs Up carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Pingrup Rtg 62+ on March 23 over 1660m, 5 len behind Salvara carrying 58kg at $2.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
6
AVA CATARINO
DARK BLUE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 73465 THE ROAN RANGER
PAUL ROBERTS
8YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
W L Olsthoorn & J P Olsthoorn
Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Gs Cup on March 16 over 2100m, 4 len behind Beats Of War with 54kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 15 at Esperance Esperance Cup on March 3 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Manavendra with 55kg at $26. Can improve again. Top chance.
9
VICTORIA CORVER
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CIRCLE, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 52231 CANDLELIGHT SHERIF
B V WATKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B C Edwards
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 4 over 2200m defeating Demonstration with 58kg at $3.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 21 over 1900m, 0.9 len behind Miss Anonymity with 61kg at $2.30. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
2
J WHITING
Black With Gold Maltese Cross, Black And Gold Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 x9054 ARABIAN DREAM
ROY ROGERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M Mancini & Mrs J G Briggs
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 4 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Candlelight Sherif carrying 58kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Beautiful Baroque with 55kg at $81. Not doing enough.
5
LUCY FIORE
Gold, Black WA Logo, Black Star Sleeves, Gold Cap With Black Stars
8 38209 JACK IN THE BLACK
D J JACHMANN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M D Jachmann, J D Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann, P Grant, M T Jachmann & Mrs I H Jachmann
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Uncompromised with 53kg at $26. The run before that struggled in the run home; 11th of 13 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on February 19 over 2000m, 8 len behind Acermetric with 55kg at $26. 2kg claim will not be enough.
7
CASSEY MARTINAN
RED, BLACK DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
9 23628 KNENTII
ROY ROGERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M Mancini
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 11 over 1940m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Double Thumbs Up with 55kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2550m, 5.5 len behind Upwoods with 59.5kg at $13. Genuine chance this time around.
10
MADI DERRICK
WHITE, RED HEART, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED HEARTS, WHITE CAP, RED HEARTS CAP
10 30356 LET HER BOOGIE
ROY ROGERS
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
R B Rogers, Ms E L O'Farrell, Ms S O'Farrell, Mrs CA O'Farrell, Mrs L O'Farrell, Miss C Rigg, Ms K A O'Farrell, Mrs A McGlew, Miss A Noonan, Mrs J Rustean, Mrs J G Matthews, Mrs S P Edwards, Mrs G B Adamson & Miss G J Smith
Most recently 6th of 8 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Do It Right carrying 52.5kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on March 16 over 1900m, 5 len behind Deadly And Fast with 53.5kg at $4. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
4
AUSTIN GALATI
WHITE, RED HEART, WHITE SLEEVES, RED HEARTS, WHITE CAP, RED HEARTS CAP