Albany 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HAHN 3.5 HANDICAP 1240m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Brave Apache and Niccy's Affair matching motors. NICCY'S AFFAIR (9) is looking for the hat-trick following a strong win over the 1000m journey last time out, winning by 0.3L. Back out in trip is the query, but she was good over this track and trip first-up. Can sit handy from the draw and if she can hold her form, the hat-trick beckons. CRUISE TO RIO (2) got the job done last start in an impressive effort from the back of the pack, with Niccy's Affair going on and franking that form since. She maps to sit closer today from a better draw and she boasts a great record at this track and trip. Can beat Niccy's Affair again. BRAVE APACHE (10) got back to his best last start with a 1.2L defeat as a 25-1 chance when sitting on the speed. A better draw this time suits and he drops plenty of weight. Can feature again. TOP OF THE POPS (11) looks an improver stepping out in distance today and a forward showing is on the cards. SACRED OATH (7) can bounce back to form dropping in trip off a freshen. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Niccy's Affair.
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HALATORION
TIM STONE 8YO BROWN GELDING 64.0KG Mrs W M Rogers & T J Stone Second-up. First-up after 16 months second last of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 56.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on November 2 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Jokers Grin with 57.5kg at $51. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
3 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 2 | 22141 |
CRUISE TO RIO
TIM STONE 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG T J Stone Recent form sound. Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track Cl2 March 19 over 1230m on a rain affected track defeating Niccy's Affair carrying 60kg at $3.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track Ladies Bracele on March 8 over 1500m, slow going nose behind Capricious Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Flew home to win last start and can go on with the job. |
5 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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BLUE CHEYENNE
ROY ROGERS 8YO GR/BL GELDING 59.0KG R G N Smith & K G Simmonds Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on March 26 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Head'em with 54kg at $81. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 on August 22 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Simply with 56.5kg at $51. Might find this a bit too tough. |
1 ROSIE MAHONY |
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MEGA REWARD
LEIGH MURRAY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms M Mules Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 7 at Dongara Rtg 62+ on April 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind Prince Ragnar carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Roebourne Rtg 56+ May 25 over 1406m defeating Mercian Hymn carrying 58kg at $3.30. Might find this a bit too tough. |
8 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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SHAKA ZULU
ROBERT GULBERTI 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs R Gulberti, B M M Palmer, R Palmer, R J Griffiths, B R Griffiths, S P Griffiths, B McDonnell, P Wallman, C Hagan, Mrs R T E Faulkner, K G R McMullan & C Pigott Last start 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 59kg at $13. Before that ran last of 8 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on March 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Prawns Eleven with 57.5kg at $11. Definite winning chance. Likely to measure up. |
7 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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SHOOTING SPIRIT
ALAN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A L Smith, D M Baum, P O O'Meehan, Ms S L Twigg & R O House Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on March 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Head'em carrying 51.5kg at $7. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 57.5kg at $17. Likely to struggle. |
12 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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SACRED OATH
ROY ROGERS 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs F L Walker, D L Fitzgerald, Mrs T L Lamond, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, T A Bourke, R B Rogers & Four Mugs Racing (Mgr: S Lieschke) Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on February 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fancy Red with 54kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Imposing Brook carrying 58.5kg at $7. Has ability and is worth another chance. |
9 LUCY FIORE |
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| 8 | 40489 |
SECRET STONES
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG R D Bell Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 58kg at $31. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1230m, on a slow track; 12 len behind God Has Drifted with 56kg at $21. Winner will come from elsewhere. |
11 J WHITING |
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NICCY'S AFFAIR
ROY ROGERS 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Miss G J Smith, Mrs A W Menaglio, A J Menaglio, P Elmer, P G Hartill, P A Noonan, P Van Noort, G Quain, G R Walker, B T Brennan & A Smith Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Rtg 58+ April 5 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Hezangelic carrying 54kg at $3.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Cl2 March 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Brazen Bid with 55.5kg at $5. Some query out in trip but she looks hard to beat on her recent form. |
6 AMY JO HAYES |
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| 10 | 74562 |
BRAVE APACHE
INDIANNA WEINERT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Miss I Weinert Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track Cl2 on April 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Time Connection with 58kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 59kg at $10. Can sit on speed and turn in a strong performance. |
4 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 11 | 39255 |
TOP OF THE POPS
ROY ROGERS 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), W J Beament, K Phillips, R J Wade, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Valley Kings Racing No 3 (Mgr: J M Girotto) & D De Luca Last start 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 54kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind God Has Drifted with 54.5kg at $4. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Expect he can make amends. |
2 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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| 12 | 16776 |
CRYSTALIST
ROY ROGERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), C H Yeak, R J Wade, P M Beaman, M Battye, M O'Brien, R C Norris, J S O'Brien & G W McIntosh Last start 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Niccy's Affair with 52.5kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind God Has Drifted with 55.5kg at $14. Will need to do a bit more. |
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VIA MONTE
JOHNATHON JACHMANN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M D Jachmann, J D Jachmann, M T Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann & P Grant At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Niccy's Affair with 54kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1230m, slow going 11 len behind God Has Drifted with 55kg at $31. Back up in distance but doubt he'll threaten. |
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