Albury   24 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TRACKPIX MAIDEN PLATE 1175m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: +5m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, True Remainder.  

Lil Orlov, Sparkels Dior and Raiderlicious to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. HOLD THIS (3) justified the good support on debut ($1.90 fav), when a narrow second over 1175m in the small field at this track. Further improved now and finds a fairly ordinary contest. Goes close. LIL ORLOV (7) kept safe in betting on debut when struggled in the heavy (9) going for a tiring sixth over 1200m at Ballarat. Will relish the claim and capable of better on the firmer surface. ALL CHIPS IN (2) Four-year-old Dundeel gelding from Group 1 winning mare Sunday Joy, on debut for the Craig Widdison yard. Wasn't asked to do much in the two latest jump outs and must be kept safe. AEROFOIL (1) deep into the preparation when improving sharply to finish second over 1200m at Tumut. Drawn out and place claims look best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hold This can go one better.
1 05502 AEROFOIL
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss MF Cox
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tumut Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ta La Masca carrying 56kg at $3. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Novel Approach with 59.5kg at $41. Better run last time and should improve further.
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HANNAH EDGLEY
Royal Blue And White Halves, Quartered Cap
2 ALL CHIPS IN
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G D Yorke
Gelding by Dundeel facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on November 3 at Corowa over 900m and finished fourth. Not asked to do much in recent trials and don’t dismiss.
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JACK MARTIN
Apricot, Red Stars And Cap
3 2 HOLD THIS
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Stoll, J Stockton, A J Francis, M W Ashton, R J Kirkwood, E D Hutton, J M Dodds & R K Sheather
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on November 7 over 1175m, on a slow track; neck behind Go Commando with 59kg at $1.90. Sound debut and expected to go one better here.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Cream With Black Circle, Motif, Sleeves And Cap With Cream Seams
4 x70x2 MO CENT
RODGER WATERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Waters, J B Waters, T M Pattison, J J A Waters, S O'Leary, P B Waters, J A Beaumont, A J Mcrae, M Collins, M K Hill, T Hargreave, H Sykes, C M Skitt, C J Taylor, A B Mackinlay & Mrs M J Waters
Second-up. First-up after four months settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Calais Bliss carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Wagga Mdn on July 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Donegal Bay with 57.5kg at $20. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
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JOSH RICHARDS
Gold, Blue Cap
5 9 BRICKEE
DAVID O'PREY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L B Altmeier
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Boulder City out of Madam Palmer. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on November 15 at Gundagai. Cannot be underestimated.
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BRENDAN WARD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 67x9 DEMI GOD
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A F Twyford & Miss S M Hercus
Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 1180m, 7 len behind Showtime Kistena carrying 56.5kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Goulburn 2yo Mdn on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nothing But Net carrying 58kg at $10. Prefer him later on.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Cerise, Yellow Checked Sash, Checked Armbands, Checked Cap
7 6 LIL ORLOV
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
S D Dingwall, Mrs C A Dingwall, D A Johnson, D J Lane, S P Johnson, G R Henderson, A J Knight, Miss C E McDowell, Mrs A K Knight, D B Johnson, Miss C L McDowell & A M McDowell
Was well-supported at debut, couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at Ballarat 34&5yo Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Royal Flare carrying 58kg at $3.70. Shows promise and worth following up after failing to handle the heavy track.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
8 TEMPERED EDGE
ROB BLACKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
M Strachan
Three-year-old gelding (All Too Hard - Skymelt). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Fitter for a jump-out on October 1 at Mornington when finished seventh. Has a nice gate and is sure to be well fancied.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Orange, Mauve Stripes, Orange And Mauve Striped Cap
9 3 YES MAXI
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Shot Bowl, J R Fenton, Esrona, Gobar (Mgr: A Rosenow), J Gregorio, Ms M Harding, G Hunt, C J Morey, P G Morey, Miss A S Niklaus, M J Thomas, Mrs G T Morey, Correct Weight Racing (Mgr: D M Hehir), Iwanmymunybac (Mgr: G F Hines), J B Mcmillan, Mrs E A Griffiths, S E Heard & J D Griffin
At debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 1180m, 1.5 len behind Showtime Kistena carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Expected to go well with that run under his belt.
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Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
10 50x9 BIGAURA
DAVID O'PREY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M B Fleming
Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Calais Bliss carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Gundagai 3yo Mdn on April 6 over 1000m, 15 len behind Sheridan Street with 56kg at $51. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 2x0 RAIDERLICIOUS
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A E Dale, Fernleigh Park (Mgr: M J Doyle) & Can Punt (Mgr: J P Marmont)
Third race start. First start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 8 2024 over 1200m, long-neck behind Parthenope carrying 55kg at $4. Returned from break didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on September 25 over 1300m, 10 len behind Wear The Crown carrying 58kg at $3.80. Tested in this line-up.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
12 8986x SPARKELS DIOR
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S N MeyerVale, C J Brereton, N Petts, B J Flanagan, D L Vale, J MeyerVale, Ms C J Vale & H Carter
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind First Chorus carrying 56kg at $19. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1415m, soft track; 11 len behind House Of Lords with 53.5kg at $41. Cannot enthuse until she shows something positive.
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B VALE
Red, White Star, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
13 8 IMPENETRABLE
GINO D'ALTORIO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
F Catanzanti, A Catanzanti & G D'Altorio
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Salma's Star carrying 53kg at $71. Later on.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Yellow, Black Horseshoe
14 x5x60 I AM STRONG
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
Second-up today. Last outing second last of 7 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1103m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind National Code carrying 57.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ville De Lumiere with 56kg at $11. Hard to get excited about her chances.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
15 9497x SURREAL GRACE
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms L Watson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Wagga Mdn-Sw June 5 over 1300m, soft track; 8 len behind Santolini with 55kg at $101. On debut ran last of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1100m, 15 len behind Miss Lottie carrying 57.5kg at $61. Might need the run.
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White, Family Crest, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Cap
16 06x PRISSY
JAMIE SCOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M L Jackson
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Art Critic with 57.5kg at $31. On debut ran last of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1100m, 10 len behind Runlikenencryption carrying 56kg at $31. Capable of hitting the ground running this campaign.
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J KISSICK
Purple, Gold Star, Gold Cap, Purple Star
17 5x0 EYEWHYKAYWHYKAY
CRAIG WIDDISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K L Widdison, B J Hamilton, R J Hamilton, G S Farrell, Ms S A Escott, Mrs M T Farrell, W Hamilton, C S Williams, A F Johnson, M Johnson, R E Brown, Mrs V M Brown, Ms V M Sawatske & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Second-up. First start faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn on May 16 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind Heavenly Kiss with 59kg at $21. Returned from break ran last of 10 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Calais Bliss carrying 57kg at $12. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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Bottle Green, White Kooringal Stud Brand And Armbands, Brand On Cap
18 680x4 WALLABY JACK
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J A Madgwick, B E Madgwick, H B Madgwick, Mrs K A Lee-Madgwick, Mrs K J Ledger, B W Ledger, C C Ledger & T J Ledger
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Gundagai Mdn June 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sweet About Me with 58kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw May 27 over 900m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Magnolia Star carrying 57kg at $18. Drawn poorly for his return.
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JAKE DUFFY
Royal Blue, Orange Sleeves And Cap
19 50 INDUCTION
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L C Smith, J Iori, R Howse, G L Jones, J Randalls & Mrs C Randalls
Had two starts to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Calais Bliss with 59kg at $6.50. Second-up second last of 12 at Gundagai Super Mdn on November 14 over 1180m, 13 len behind Showtime Kistena with 58.5kg at $31. May need more time.
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White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap