Albany   15 May 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

MELWEST DESIGN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. WE LOVE CHARLIE (6) went back-to-back to begin this campaign, winning by 0.3L most recently and stretches to 1100m now. Riordan's 1.5kg claim comes in handy and she looks a progressive type on the rise. Needs a touch of luck from the draw but can continue her winning ways. SNEAKY SESSION (5) is another looking for the hat-trick, winning her past two at Geraldton, the latest by 0.6L. Tsang makes the trip with her and a better draw this time around is a big tick. Can extend her winning run. PERFECT SISTER (2) started this preparation with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1100m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. MISS ROMPIN (7) was safely held when third last time out over 1240m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. One of the main hopes. REGGIO CALABRIA (1) has to be included on recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: We Love Charlie can bring up the hat-trick.
1 30254 REGGIO CALABRIA
ROY ROGERS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), APJ (Mgr: P J Riky), Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell), A A Gomez, K Hassan, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), S & G Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Slade), R J Wade & C H Yeak
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, slow going 3.5 len behind Desert Ora carrying 59.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind We Love Charlie with 60kg at $9. Right in this on his latest efforts.
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LUCY FIORE
White, Red Heart, White Sleeves With Red Hearts And Cap
2 58x16 PERFECT SISTER
TOM WOLFE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
Third-up today. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track Cl2 April 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Reggio Calabria carrying 58.5kg at $4. Last start 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Top Of The Pops carrying 56kg at $3.10. Can improve. Missed as favourite last time out but can get back to her best.
7
CHANEL COOPER
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 04017 A LOT OF MONTEY
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S J Faithfull, R K Drage & D A Brown
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, slow going 8 len behind Desert Ora with 56kg at $31. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Mdn April 26 over 1100m in soft going defeating Peigi with 58kg at $21. Looks tested again.
3
LISA STAPLES
Purple, Black And White Checked Lower Half, Purple And White Halved Sleeves, White Cap
4 48x81 CRASHED AND BURNED
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe, G T Evans, G D Hann, J B Stawell, N Hann & Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan)
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 26 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Miss Rompin with 57.5kg at $12. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Mdn May 7 over 1240m on a rain affected track defeating Lady Money Talk with 57.5kg at $21. Has a big task ahead.
5
HOLLY NOTTLE
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
5 36211 SNEAKY SESSION
ROBERT GULBERTI
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Gullect (Mgr: Mrs R Gulberti), K G R McMullan, J R Elliott, S P Griffiths, B Mcdonnell, J R McGrath, T A Morrow, B M M Palmer, R Palmer, The Punt Republic (Mgr: M J Butler) & K M Norton
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Geraldton Cl2 April 30 over 1213m defeating Swexan with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that won by 2 len at Geraldton Mdn April 19 over 1203m defeating Costa Star carrying 54kg at $5. Drawn ideally and can bring up the hat-trick.
2
JEFFERSON TSANG
Dark Blue, Green Stripes And Cap
6 56x11 WE LOVE CHARLIE
PAUL HUNTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
M J Nelson
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track Mdn April 16 over 1000m in soft going defeating Rule The Realm with 55.5kg at $17. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Cl2 April 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Wiluna Lass carrying 56.5kg at $7. Has gone to another level this campaign and can continue her winning ways.
8
NATIKA RIORDAN
Maroon, Black Hoops, Maroon Cap
7 58413 MISS ROMPIN
PETER WESTERN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Desert Ora with 56.5kg at $18. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track Mdn April 26 over 1100m in soft going defeating Blinding Luck with 55.5kg at $5. In the mix on her recent form.
6
J WHITING
Cerise, Dark Blue Stars
8 57126 FOUR SEAS
CASEY HUNTER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C R Williamson
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Desert Ora with 56.5kg at $10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 23 over 1190m, 0.6 len behind Three Grand carrying 58kg at $4.80. Rates highly and is among the better chances.
9
ROCKY CHEUNG
Pink, White Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
9 45389 AUTOFOCUS
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A L Woollett, L Woollett, T J Melville & Miss S O Owen
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Desert Ora with 52.5kg at $20. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind We Love Charlie carrying 54.5kg at $16. Won't find this easy.
10
JADE MC NAUGHT
Dark Blue, White Hoop, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Horseshoes, Dark Blue Cap, White Star
10 04760 LADY TREMAINE
KEVIN BROWN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J M Cheetham
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 7 over 1240m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Desert Ora with 54kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind We Love Charlie with 54kg at $21. Prepared to risk.
1
MADI DERRICK
Grey, Pink Sleeves And Cap