Albury   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CHOICES FLOORING WODONGA COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1175m

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

Doubtfree, Cassimir and Foreman's Gully can set a strong tempo. HEAVENLY KISS (2) resumed as a $3.3 favourite and delivered a CL2 at Wagga Riverside over 1200m. Maps for the run of the race and an in-form hoop sticks aboard. Seeks the hat-trick and fitter she will get every chance. DOUBTFREE (8) is free running and has switched to the Scott barn on a 27-day return. Found one much too good here last time, but the form prior stacks up. McDougall stays aboard, and the betting will be key. DOORALONG (4) was a big Maiden winner at Moruya and may have got the tongue over the bit at Canberra following starting at short odds. Heywood is a key jockey engagement and fitter again, he can get back on track. SANTOLINI (9) did a good job winning a CL1 here comfortably. The wide barrier is a niggle, but she can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Heavenly Kiss.
1 27x05 FOREMAN'S GULLY
ROBERT WELLINGTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J B Wellington, E L Wellington, Mrs S A Wellington, L G Schintler, Mrs M H Schintler, C P Shepherd, C S Brunnenmeyer, BB Barnes, Mrs K A Vaivads, J K Vaivads, L Dennis, B R Howe, G P Sandford, Mrs M Sandford, D A Nicholls, Mrs T Nicholls, SV vaivads & KV Vaivads
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track Bm58 on October 11 over 900m, 5.5 len behind With Strength carrying 58.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm74 on October 25 over 1175m, 4 len behind Zethus carrying 55.5kg at $13. Might struggle again.
8
MITCHELL AITKEN
White, Purple And Lime Band, Armbands And Quartered Cap
2 431x1 HEAVENLY KISS
DANNY BEASLEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg)
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 October 18 over 1200m defeating Magic Leprechaun with 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Conchiero with 54kg at $61. Hat-trick is on the cards. Fitter again and will go close.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, White Armbands, Red Cap
3 04222 CASSIMIR
M WATERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P B Waters, J B Waters, Ms E Waters & J M Spackman
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Harden Pic-Trop on October 25 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Line Of Law with 72.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Young Pic-Trop on October 11 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Line Of Law with 71.5kg at $2.30. Find this too tough.
2
CASSIDY HILL
Gold, Silver Cap
4 415 DOORALONG
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Dale, Mrs A E Dale, A J Erickson, S M Brager, G R Wallace, A Boyton & G C York
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on October 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Savaii carrying 59kg at $2.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1210m defeating Lady Yarrow carrying 59kg at $4.40. Needs to find more but has the scope to do so.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
5 1x MER CHAR
RON STUBBS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C Lee, Bar H Equine (Mgr: B T Hall) & J Reid
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 29 2024 over 900m in heavy going defeating Magnolia Star carrying 59kg at $6.50. Has been off the scene for an age but has talent.
1
J LYON
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
6 279x2 PERFECTLY GOOD
BRETT MALLYON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Mallyon, Mrs K Biviano, Mrs K McDonald, Mr P Hill, Mr A Divers, Mr M Hill
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on October 25 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Santolini carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Corowa Ctry Bm58 on May 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 60kg at $3. Fitter and can feature.
7
BRENDAN WARD
Gold, Black Sash And Green Cap
7 24166 SWEET PAREE
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S N MeyerVale
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Jerilderie Jerildcup Bm78 on September 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 54kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 14 at Corowa F&M Bm58 on September 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Bonnie Murringo carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested again.
7
B VALE
Red, White Star, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 32212 DOUBTFREE
DONNA SCOTT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
D Clarke
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Ctry Cl1 on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Autumn Break carrying 56kg at $7. Before that won by 1.5 len at Cootamundra Ctry Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1400m defeating Carry On Lizzy carrying 59kg at $3.60. Rates highly. Will take plenty of beating if presented on-song.
6
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Yellow With Green Shamrock, Red And Green Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 20431 SANTOLINI
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at this track Ctry Cl1 October 25 over 1000m defeating Perfectly Good with 55kg at $4.40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Cl2 on October 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Heavenly Kiss carrying 53.5kg at $19. Has claims again.
9
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Cerise, White Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Cerise Fleur De Lys's
10 9107x MAYFAIR HOTEL
PETER CLANCY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P Clancy, G P Clancy & Mrs T L Irvin
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 May 24 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Diamond Carat with 60.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Daze Off with 56kg at $31. Hard to recommend.
4
J W STANLEY
Green, Brown Spots, Green Cap