Albury   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

STUART GORDAN LANDSCAPING CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: +2.5m 1000m-400m, True Remainder.  

Strong pace from Perfume River and Carry On Lizzy matching motors with Sleeper close at hand. A good contest. PERFUME RIVER (8) has laid a solid foundation for the mile and has placed 2/3 third-up. She has more to give and will race forward from the inside barrier. Winning rider Duffy is reunited. STRATEGIC DEFENSE (9) finally broke through, delivering comfortably here over 1500m. She will use the inside gate and can go back-to-back without surprise. FREUD (3) was well in the market at Wagga over a mile, beaten 2.7L. He's better than that and arrives here on a 7-day backup with the blinkers on for the first time. Has a wide gate, but McDougall is a positive jockey engagement. CARRY ON LIZZY (11) led and placed at Wagga over a mile and will hit this at peak. Sits on the minimum and also deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Perfume River.
1 57x75 CHECK SIDE
KYM DAVISON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
K A Davison, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), M T Erdeljac, R J Lee, S L Richards, K Albert, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, K Groch & Mrs M Albert
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on October 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jaskier with 55kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 7 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lost Ya Sock with 57kg at $6. Needs to find a bit more.
6
BRITTANY BUTTON
White, Black And Orange Diamonds Band And Diamonds Armbands, Orange Cap
2 1870x DANZAGRUNT
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L C Simpson
Dual acceptor. Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 June 22 over 2100m, soft track; 17 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 59kg at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Marina Di Campo carrying 58kg at $14. May need this.
7
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
3 8x754 FREUD
MICHAEL TRAVERS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Lechte, Mrs C A Lechte, J Lechte, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), D V Russo, Bricknell Family (Mgr: L A Bricknell), Mrs J S Willis & Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester)
Most recently 4th of 7 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on October 31 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lost Ya Sock carrying 59kg at $3.20. Before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on October 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Zambardo with 56kg at $26. Gets his chance in this line-up.
8
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Purple Spots And Cap
4 23515 MAJESTIC DEEL
RON STUBBS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs E M F Ovenstone
At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at Wagga Ctry Bm50 on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Star Empire carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that won by 0.6 len at this track Ctry Mdn October 11 over 1400m defeating Strategic Defense with 53kg at $4.20. Might struggle again.
7
ELLA BENT
Red, Black Diamonds, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 0x468 SLEEPER
ANDREW DALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Dale & F J Dale
Last start ran last of 8 at Berrigan Berrigancup B75 on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Eamonn's Memory with 53kg at $16. The run before that second last of 7 at Deniliquin Cl1 on October 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Calm Down Sheriff with 59kg at $5. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 x0108 TURN ME ROYALE
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing, D J Cawthorne, Miss A Talarico, B B Tavern Syndicate, S N Horgan, R Massese, Mrs C E M Stewart, E Jones, B J O'Connor, B Regan, SR Watson, J C Waterworth, D I Pearson, S Cody, Mrs J Pappas, A Douglas, A Leaumont, B K Taylor & B Thewlis
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 9 at Mortlake Bm56 on November 1 over 2000m, 16 len behind Aseventy Seven carrying 60.5kg at $18. Before that ran last of 10 at Avoca Bm56 Handicap on October 18 over 1860m, 9 len behind Love Sparkles with 61kg at $14. Hard to have on current form.
2
LACHLAN KING
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
7 42840 WARAKURNA
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe), Late Mail Punters Club (Mgr: R Stephenson), Tha Shadow (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe), C Sutton, S T Maddox, T L Brown & S Paulke
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 31 over 1612m, 7 len behind Oceans Above carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on October 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Switch Hit carrying 58.5kg at $10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
1
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
8 35x53 PERFUME RIVER
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
F S Watkins
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 3 len behind Bangalow Road with 59kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1590m, slow going 3 len behind Sheer Lunacy with 58.5kg at $9. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Gold Trident And Cap
9 37421 STRATEGIC DEFENSE
DONNA SCOTT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Clarke, J A Honeychurch, Ms T M Mooring, L J honehchurch, D J Honeychurch, S W Withers, S K Homann, B J Merrall, T Sutton, N Wilson, S Boulton & T J Ford
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track Ctry Mdn October 25 over 1500m defeating Cayman Island carrying 55kg at $1.75. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on October 11 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Majestic Deel carrying 55kg at $4.40. Will be hard to beat again.
1
C J PARISH
Maroon, Gold Braces, Sleeves And Cap
10 0x883 THE LIQUIDATOR
STEVE CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S S Cunningham,Miss J Bailey, W Lansdown,Mark Laaksonen, A McGennisken, P J Burgoine & Ms D Baker
Most recently in a small field at Harden Pic-Mdnsw on October 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Suncone with 67kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 8 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on October 18 over 1675m, 11 len behind Lost Ya Sock with 58kg at $71. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.
4
J W STANLEY
Royal Blue, Gold Stars And Cap
11 6x243 CARRY ON LIZZY
SCOTT SPACKMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
D I Walker, Mrs L C Walker, W Walker, Ms E A Carroll, J A McRae, W J Mcrae, Mrs A Kharoofa, A Egan & B Thorne
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lost Ya Sock carrying 55kg at $5. Before that 4th of 8 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on October 18 over 1675m, 3 len behind Lost Ya Sock carrying 56kg at $2.90. Definite winning chance. Worth including.
3
JOSH RICHARDS
Black And Cerise Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Cerise Cap