Albany   26 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S

ALBANY STOCK FEEDS HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. SHAULA (3) will find this a touch easier as he comes back to a CL2 today following a 2L defeat at Ascot. Back to country level this time is a big tick and he maps to sit handy with Fiore hopping back on board. This looks ideal for him back to the mile and he can make a statement. RIVERCREST MAGIC (6) is third-up today following a 1.5L defeat at York last time out. Dyson remains in the saddle and she is a third-up winner in the past. Likely to be back in the run but she's been strong from the back late, and she can return to winning ways. GINGERS SISTER (11) flew home over the 1500m at this track last time out and she may be able to sit a touch closer this time around. She remains down in the weights today and if she can run up to form, she'll take beating. WINNING SHUFFLE (4) draws the inside today and gets Faithfull in the saddle now. Won't be far away. GREAT DEAL (2) is better than he showed last start but did pull up with an issue. Can bounce back today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shaula makes plenty of appeal.
1 36461 ARAFISIO
SARAH SEARLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs K Wardle
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at this track Rtg 58+ March 19 over 1600m in soft going defeating Fight In Flight carrying 54kg at $61. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on March 8 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Bondi Express with 56kg at $21. Can't tip with much confidence.
7
LISA STAPLES
Red, Gold "V", Sleeves And Cap
2 69416 GREAT DEAL
ANGELA SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Smith
Last start 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 8 over 1900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lordgivemestrength carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn February 21 over 1500m defeating Crombie carrying 58kg at $6.50. Can bounce back to form with the drop in distance.
6
HOLLY NOTTLE
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
3 x0885 SHAULA
KATJA WARWICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S Cunningham & Mrs M Cunningham
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Ascot Cl3 on March 11 over 1800m, 2 len behind Cheyne Bay with 55kg at $13. The start before that led to the turn then faded second last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ocean Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $10. Not far away last time. Can sit much closer this time around and a forward showing is on the cards.
3
LUCY FIORE
White, Brown Armbands
4 73604 WINNING SHUFFLE
MISTY BAZELEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Belhus Racing Harlem Shuffle (Mgr: P V Morley)
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ascot Cl1 on February 15 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind The Crimson Pirate with 58kg at $26. The run before that second last of 13 at Bunbury Cl1 on January 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Elvira Star with 56.5kg at $19. Won't be far away.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 5x000 RENOVATION SHOW
TOM WOLFE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A J Wolfe
At the latest run second last of 13 at Bunbury Prov Series on February 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Azena with 51.5kg at $61. Before that ran last of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on February 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Monte Tremezzo carrying 52kg at $41. Major player.
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A HEARN
Navy Blue, White Hoop, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armband, Navy Blue Cap, White Spots
6 17x24 RIVERCREST MAGIC
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T G Waites
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at York on March 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Marines Cry with 58.5kg at $16. Last start 4th of 9 at York on March 15 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Rommel's Jeuney with 56kg at $6.50. Poised to strike third-up and out in distance again.
10
TAJ DYSON
Hot Pink, White Diamond With W Initial, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Peak
7 6x009 ALMA MATER
KATJA WARWICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D Schreyvogal
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G on February 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Dark Ambition carrying 57kg at $26. The start before that 11th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Western Lady carrying 56kg at $81. Confidence low and looks safely held.
12
J WHITING
White, Brown Armbands
8 56607 THE MIGHTY BUTCH
SAMANTHA SHIRLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L K Westthorp, Ms P M G Munnichs, M Westthorp, Mrs S A Shirley, Mrs D Moir, Miss V K Moir & Mrs S P Fielder
Last start 7th of 11 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1230m, slow going 5 len behind Cruise To Rio with 54.5kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kamikaze Fighter with 54kg at $21. Will need to do a lot more.
2
ROCKY CHEUNG
Gold, Black Thistle, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
9 72089 ANNIE WARBUCKS
JORDAN ROLFE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J Rolfe, C Stathopoulos, T P Rolfe, J P Sarkis, R M Holt & Miss A L Kennedy
At the latest run failed to make an impression; 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on March 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Jazalot with 57kg at $17. Before that 8th of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 54+ on February 25 over 2100m, 5 len behind Royal Splendour carrying 56kg at $17. Don't dismiss.
11
J AZZOPARDI
Royal Blue, Red Halves
10 6x676 LADY TREMAINE
KEVIN BROWN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J M Cheetham
Last start 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tousled Crown with 56kg at $51. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Cassenite with 56.5kg at $71. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1500m at this track to feature in the finish.
4
GIAAN O'DONNELL
Grey, Pink Sleeves And Cap
11 x6966 GINGERS SISTER
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S J Wolfe, G J Green, R C Marrell, G W Marrell, H B Durston, Mrs J A Durston, C Pettit, N W Carter, Ms S Rickleman, Mrs A L McGruddy, G D Hann & N Hann
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track Ladies Bracele on March 8 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Capricious Ruler carrying 54.5kg at $13. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Safedeel carrying 55.5kg at $26. Not out of this on her recent form.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
12 58204 HUGHBERT
HELEN HARDING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs H M Harding
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 8 over 1900m, slow going 1.4 len behind Lordgivemestrength with 54kg at $31. The start before that struggled in the run home; second last of 11 at Esperance Cl2 on February 20 over 1600m, 12 len behind Stepchild carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Solid prospects.
9
MADI DERRICK
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
13 75048 MAYBE DIVINE
MARK WESTTHORP
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
M Westthorp
At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on March 8 over 1900m, slow going 9 len behind Lordgivemestrength with 52kg at $51. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Mt Barker Cl2 on February 8 over 1850m, 4 len behind Safari Boy with 52kg at $51. Can't see her figuring in the finish.
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White, Dark Blue Quartered Diamond And Diamond Armbands, Blue Cap