Albury   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HIB INSURANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m

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

Only a small field with Ollandia Beach likely to find a comfortable lead. A good race. KENDALIA (3) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to miss a nose over 1300m at Canberra. He couldn't have been more impressive and has an inside gate today. 23% stable striker Nick Heywood is reunited and the Matt-Dale galloper can go one better. AUTUMN BREAK (7) has his third race start and seeks the hat-trick off a 3.2L win this track/trip. He goes wet and dry and will position forward from the inside barrier. Promising and is feared. BON HOLLER (4) steps up in trip off her nose defeat here first up in stronger. Was heavily bet, and that effort stacks up. She's won a trial here since and McDougall sticks aboard. Has the blinkers on again, but the outside barrier needs managing. A player all the same. WITH STRENGTH (2) disappointed here last time but as the betting suggested, he was on an upward curve. Might be looking for the longer sprint and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Kendalia.
1 0x461 KING INCANTO
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Dale, E J Carter, Mrs D Haritakis, A P Chapman, S A Harrison, C E Broughton, D Edser, Lions Share, S F Spiteri, L J Murphy-Dale, J S Cameron, Star Syndicate, Ms L K Carroll, P A Jones, Ms D L Jones & She Shines Racing
Dual acceptor. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Amber Star with 62kg at $21. The race before that second last of 7 at Cootamundra Bm58 on October 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Astunner carrying 62.5kg at $3.10. Tougher here.
5
C J PARISH
Steely Grey, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
2 21x14 WITH STRENGTH
DANIEL MCCARTHY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J McCarthy, H J McCarthy, A J McCarthy, W D McCarthy, J Wohlers, A Haring, B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, M W Johns, P Nolan, P J Dowling, D R Wallace & Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson)
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm58 October 11 over 900m defeating Hells Son carrying 61kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track Bm74 on October 25 over 1175m, 4 len behind Zethus with 56kg at $2.80. Must improve.
3
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
3 41252 KENDALIA
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P D Braude Pty Ltd, J T O'Brien, P I Sweeney, R & J Wise, M W Powell, Bundalong Racing, R I Cullen, C J Reynolds, G A Pointon, C A Loughlin-Smith & S O'Brien
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on October 24 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Savaii carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on September 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Master Of The Air with 56.5kg at $7. Ready to win.
2
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 412x2 BON HOLLER
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs C J Dunkinson, G French, T Vonarx, D N White & Miss H Goode
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Cl3 on October 11 over 1175m, nose behind Divazou with 56.5kg at $1.75. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Spicy Lu carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Improving galloper with winning claims.
7
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Purple And White Stripes, Purple Sleeves, White Cap
5 62131 SONIC SCENE
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Travers, R Burden & B Bye
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Wagga Cl1 October 31 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Loco For Coco carrying 59kg at $3.20. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on October 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Autumn Break carrying 59kg at $2.80. Racing well and expected to measure up again.
6
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
6 62133 OLLANDIA BEACH
I LISTER
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
M Lister, H Logus, P Vlamis
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Corowa Cg&E Bm58 on September 15 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Bold Triumph with 61.5kg at $4.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Saventino carrying 60kg at $9.50. This looks a tough assignment.
6
J W STANLEY
Purple, White Spots, Orange Sleeves And Cap
7 11 AUTUMN BREAK
KYM DAVISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K A Davison, M T Erdeljac, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), R J Thomas, Dr L M Bodell, J C Thomas, J A Lenehan, S L Richards, Ms J L Schubert, B D Phillips, G C Teesdale, N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, C R Conway, Hellbent Hoppers (Mgr: Mrs K T Evans), E Chessari, D A Paton & A Chessari
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by a head at Wagga Super Mdn August 28 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Lady Yarrow carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track Ctry Cl1 October 11 over 1400m defeating Doubtfree with 53.5kg at $1.60. Had plenty on his rivals last time will be right in it again.
1
BRITTANY BUTTON
White, Black And Orange Diamonds Band And Diamonds Armbands, Orange Cap
8 14432 MAGIC LEPRECHAUN
BRETT MALLYON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M A Koundouris, M P Dascarolis, Biviano Bros (Mgr: F J Biviano), A Clark, M Walton, R Walton, M L Desira, ,Mrs R Koundouris, M Capezlo, J W Dowse, B R Jackson, G J Knuckey, T Weber, D De Marco, A Kenyon, J White ,Mrs K McDonald& J L Davies
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Heavenly Kiss with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Corowa Ctry Bm66 on September 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Hulm carrying 56kg at $4.20. Fully tested this time around.
4
J LYON
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
9 31392 COSMIC RIDE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G Mcguinness)
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl3 on October 27 over 1460m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Drunken Sailor with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 9th of 11 at Cootamundra Ctry Bm58 on October 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tillman carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Making headway. Place chance.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
10 663x6 UNDER THE HAT
GERALD EGAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Egan, G Harper, J Harper, S Haberecht, R Krupa, S Flack, P Gooden, N Fairman & L & G Fairman
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Grumpy Bear with 58.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Written Royalty with 58kg at $61. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
5
BRENDAN WARD
Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap