Albany   16 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LITTLE CREATURES HANDICAP 1940m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Genuine tempo from Missijay leading Cheval Savant. RENOVATION SHOW (3) flew home from the back of the field to score impressively as an $11 chance. Cooper remains in the saddle and this looks to shape similarly. Very impressive and he looks the one to beat on the back of his latest performance. CHEVAL SAVANT (2) was very good first-up at York and turned in a good figure in the process. ZJP hops on board now and the inside draw can see him close to the speed. Should be better again out in distance and it wouldn't surprise to see him in the thick of the action again. PURE CHINO (1) got a long way back last start following a 0.2L defeat at this track and trip the start prior. His effort two back was no fluke and a return to that level can see her right in the thick of the finish. LORDGIVEMESTRENGTH (4) is better than he showed last start and won't be far away. SIR BEAR A LOT (8) can feature in the finish if he can stretch his recent form to 1940m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Renovation Show can repeat the dose.
1 38526 PURE CHINO
INDIANNA WEINERT
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R A Robinson, A Simmonds, G Batson, Miss I Weinert & Ms S Cook
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 68+ on March 19 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Deadly And Fast carrying 57kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on February 21 over 1900m, head behind Sky God carrying 57.5kg at $10. Back in trip slightly and that can see her bounce back to her best form.
6
B LOUIS
Turquoise, Black Lightning Bolt And Sleeves
2 040x3 CHEVAL SAVANT
LEIGH MURRAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M Mules
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at York on April 6 over 1500m, long-neck behind Tosen Impact with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 on September 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Alainge with 60.5kg at $101. Strong fresh effort and he's sure to have come on from that effort.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Green, Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
3 00041 RENOVATION SHOW
TOM WOLFE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A J Wolfe
Last start scored a big 4 len win at this track Cl2 April 5 over 1900m in soft going defeating Bella Violetta carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Gingers Sister carrying 57.5kg at $17. Far too good last start and it's hard to see anything turning the tables on him.
3
CHANEL COOPER
Navy Blue, White Hoop, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armband, Navy Blue Cap, White Spots
4 65157 LORDGIVEMESTRENGTH
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S J Wolfe, N W Carter, G D Hann, S Miller, J P Ruhen, B Sumich, G Armanasco, S J Quinlivan, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), T F G Racing (Mgr: C Thiele), Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Panther Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Wee Big Pint (Mgr: E J A Murphy), NATSONE (Mgr: P Atkinson) & S W Crawford
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on April 5 over 1900m, slow going 10 len behind Renovation Show with 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tousled Crown with 56.5kg at $4.20. Can bounce back following a disappointing effort last time out.
7
LUKE CAMPBELL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
5 94094 MISSIJAY
PAUL HUNTER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S P Gregg, Mrs C Smith & K M Rowe
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on April 5 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Renovation Show with 54kg at $41. Before that failed to make an impression; second last of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Tousled Crown with 54kg at $31. Doubt she can reverse that outcome.
1
NATIKA RIORDAN
Orange, Black Diamond And Cap
6 7x876 REDRYE
KIRSTEN MELIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Ascot Mdn on April 3 over 1800m, 7 len behind Universal Impact carrying 53kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on March 22 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sunday Mass carrying 56kg at $21. Capable of much better performance.
8
ROCKY CHEUNG
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
7 00080 ROCK OF KAHA
JOHNATHON JACHMANN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J D Jachmann & M D Jachmann
At the latest run second last of 14 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Uni Queen with 54kg at $101. Before that second last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Arafisio carrying 52kg at $41. Must improve sharply.
5
JADE MC NAUGHT
Red, Black Diamonds And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 07566 SIR BEAR A LOT
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
I R Pope, R K Drage, Ms S J Faithfull, S Wilkinson, C R Moore, M F Hilder, W J Nazzari, G M Devine, N R Keding, Mrs S J Tutt & Miss K A Templer
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Makin Prophets with 54.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Arafisio carrying 54.5kg at $12. Won't be far away in this suitable assignment.
9
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Purple, Black And White Checked Half, White Halved Sleeves, White Cap
9 63436 TASMAN JEWEL
INDIANNA WEINERT
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J K Martin, Dr S Boxley & K J Taylor
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cosmic Gem carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on March 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bit Tired Actually carrying 56kg at $6.50. Looks tested again this line-up.
2
J AZZOPARDI
Navy Blue, Gold Horseshoe And Head, Gold Sleeves, Navy Blue Lightning Bolt, Gold Cap