Albury 26 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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GJ GARDNER HOMES ALBURY BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1600m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: +3m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, True Remainder. |
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Strong tempo assured from Caravanserai and Cayman Island leading the charge. STAR BLAZER (1) distance specialist who improved quickly second-up with a dominant on-pace win over 1600m at Corowa. Claim helps again and he looks to have come back even stronger this time in. PHILADELPHIA STORM (3) has a good record here and never suited on the tight track when sixth over 1600m at Corowa. Should get his desired tempo today and look for him launching late. CAYMAN ISLAND (12) racing well and unlucky not to have a few more wins on the CV. Shouldered the 59.5kg for a game on-pace third over 1500m at this track. Doesn't have to improve much to run the trip and drops 4kg in weight today. Each-way. MAID IN DUBAI (4) caught the eye first-up when he launched late from last on the turn with a tidy seventh over 1300m at Echuca. Has a good second-up record and ready for this trip and further now. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,3,12,4.
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STAR BLAZER
DANIEL MCCARTHY 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG D.H.A.W Racing, A D McClure, S D Martin, D J Martin, P A Scanlon, B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, A W Rudd, P J Dowling, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), R H Sloane, Four J's Racing (Mgr: J Wohlers), P Nolan, M W Johns, D R Wallace, B F Quinlan, Ms C Masters, A Haring, E L Cornelius & D J McCarthy Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on April 16 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Our Lone Star carrying 61kg at $41. Last start won by 1.3 len at Corowa Bm66 May 11 over 1600m defeating Walk The Pier carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Has further upside and can win again. |
9 SARAH MCDONOUGH |
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HAMMETT
MATTHEW DALE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Gantavya Bloodstock (Mgr: J B Borthwick) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Bathurst Saddle Cl4 on April 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wal's Angels with 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on May 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Agent Zero with 59kg at $11. Has ability and worth thought on the latest run. |
6 BRODIE LOY |
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PHILADELPHIA STORM
GARY COLVIN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G B S Rocky Racing, Ms J D Smith, B N Witt, M J Douglas, W J Grentell, S Jones, S M Daly, Squires Loft Cheltenham, J Stephenson, S F Whyte, Dr T Robinson, C Inch, S J Absolum, M Cooke, D Lastrina, M N G Super Brew, C Barrington, R Mathews, N De Jong, & R L Moore Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track Bm66 on April 23 over 1600m, long-neck behind Midnight Luna carrying 61.5kg at $21. Last start ran last in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on May 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Star Blazer carrying 62kg at $4.60. Will relish the sting out of the ground. |
2 CARLY FRATER |
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MAID IN DUBAI
CRAIG WEEDING 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding) & Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup) Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 12 at Echuca F&M Bm56 on May 11 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zuppa Inglese with 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Benalla Bm56 on September 2 over 1412m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sweet Paree with 60kg at $6. Look for a much better performance over the extra ground. |
4 CASSIDY HILL |
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MACY MOON
GERALD EGAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs P E Beard, A M Beard, Mrs K J Horwood, I Horwood, B A Ross, Mrs D Ross, V Beard, Mrs P M Beard & Mrs R Henderson Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 12 at Corowa Bm58 on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Deeling Aces with 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 on October 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Grey Lad carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Senior rider hops aboard and comes to hand quickly. |
10 C J PARISH |
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SUPER PARADISE
ANDREW DALE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D M Semmens Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 13 over 1459m, 13 len behind Hustle with 61.5kg at $9. Second-up won by 2.75 len at Kilmore Bm56 May 4 over 1450m in heavy going defeating Thunder Hawk with 59kg at $31. Hard to ignore latest win and keep safe. |
7 BRODIE LOY |
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BLACK FROST
CRAIG WEEDING 3YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), Stars of Picola (Mgr: J M Caldwell), P L Thrum, R M York, J Osmotherly, G A Davis, M Anania, J M Manners, D McDonald, B Nolan, G Nolan & K Hindson He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Flemington 3yo Hcp January 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Our Chief with 58.5kg at $31. On debut fourth of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw October 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Novel Approach with 57.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
11 JAKE DUFFY |
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CARAVANSERAI
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Thorotek, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, T Town Trio, G R Stewart, Mrs S Madigan, Mrs J Oehlman, J Oehlman, Ms K L Ireland, Ms T M Trembath, Miss K M Stewart, G S Peate, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, P C May, P Matthews, S L Lamont & G Madigan At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 11 at Moruya Bm66 on May 10 over 1425m, 1.5 len behind Missile Leader carrying 59kg at $7.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Highway-C3 on April 27 over 1300m, 15 len behind Lord Remlap with 56kg at $17. Has claims over this trip. |
8 JACK MARTIN |
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MAKALU
TOBY LAKE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T A Lake, Miss E J Hardacre, B R Jamison, N McDonald, P Barbazza, Mrs R Preston, R C Sawyer, Lid's Off Racing (Mgr: A Pawsey), Chips In Racing (Mgr: T J Edser), M W Johnson, Mrs F Cole, B Cole, Ms J Currie, P Podbury, R McManus, Mrs A Jackson, S Abhiram & Mrs S Jennings Dual acceptor. Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 September 22 over 1700m, soft track; 5 len behind Male Model with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Bendigo Elmore Cup June 14 over 1600m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Promised Land carrying 56.5kg at $26. Keep safe first-up. |
1 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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JANNIK
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG S M Bloomfield Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Gundagai Bm66 on April 12 over 1180m, slow going 2.75 len behind Jackpot Star carrying 57kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on May 1 over 1300m, 11 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 61kg at $101. Looking to others. |
14 DAMON BUDLER |
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O CARA MIA
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG ALittlePlainRacing (Mgr: P H Lewis) First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Cranbourne Bm66 March 13 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Overactive with 55kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Gosford Prov/Mid Mdn December 4 over 1600m defeating Velia carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Will need this hitout. |
12 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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CAYMAN ISLAND
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms R J Tatham Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 15 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ancho carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Wagga Mtc Gneas on May 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Cosmic Avenger carrying 55kg at $61. Sharp drop in weight and will take catching. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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SUNDROP
SHANE BLOOMFIELD 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P M Knight Last start second last in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on May 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Star Blazer with 55kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm66 on April 23 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Midnight Luna with 55kg at $21. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
3 BRENDAN WARD |
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STRATEGIC DEFENSE
DONNA SCOTT 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D J Clarke, J A Honeychurch, Ms T M Mooring, L J honehchurch, D J Honeychurch, S W Withers, S K Homann, B J Merrall, T Sutton, N Wilson, S Boulton & T J Ford Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on May 15 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Ancho with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Wagga Ctry Cl2 on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Spread The Love carrying 55.5kg at $12. Must improve to play a role. |
13 J LYON |
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DOUBTFREE
DONNA SCOTT 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG D Clarke At the latest run 4th of 14 at Wodonga Bm52 on May 16 over 1590m, 1.75 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that 11th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on May 1 over 1300m, 6 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 56kg at $16. Hard to have. |
6 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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