Albury 29 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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2AY 1494 COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1175m Track: HEAVY 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +6.5m 1200m - 350m, Cutaway Applies, +3m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo with Made Easy leading from Brutal Force and A Book Of Days. Tough race with plenty of chances. ANDRES GIRL (10) sharp two-year-old filly heading in the right direction. Bounced off her narrow debut second, with a comfortable Maiden victory over 1200m at Wagga in the heavy going. Well placed with the claim and sure to be thereabouts taking on the older horses. BESSIE LA BELLE (1) trained locally and starting to build a good winning CV. Sprinted well first-up to get the job done in a tight finish over 1175m at this track. Goes just as well second-up and the 3kg claimer can offset the rise in weight. Each way. BRUTAL FORCE (4) is in great form this campaign, chasing his fourth win from his last six starts. Covered ground from the wide gate to get up in a tight finish over 1200m at Wagga. The inside gate can offset the rise in weight. Go close. WOLF ISLAND (8) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but like the way he closed late for a head second over 1206m at Canberra Acton. Handles the going and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,1,4,8.
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BESSIE LA BELLE
DONNA SCOTT 4YO BLACK MARE 63.0KG R Holleran, Miss L Hulm, Mrs D L Scott, G A Hulm, Mrs B A Hulm, J E Pickering, C D Stuart, C Kelly, A Gardner, H W Johnson & Mrs G Law Second run back. First-up after 10 months favourite; won by a head at this track Bm66 June 16 over 1175m in heavy going defeating Gundaroo carrying 57.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Gundagai Mdn on April 6 2025 over 1180m, 9 len behind Christmas Star with 56.5kg at $2.60. Handy mare well-placed with the 3kg claim, go close. |
6 ALICE KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 151x |
MADE EASY
GARY COLVIN 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs G L Ellul Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.9 len this track Cl1 December 6 over 1400m defeating Maritime Express carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. At his first start won by 2 len Wagga Mdn October 31 over 1200m slow track defeating Haz Styles with 59kg at $15. Might be better off following this outing. |
2 HOLLY DURNAN |
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| 3 | 30334 |
A BOOK OF DAYS
JOHN ROLFE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Nowra Bm58 on June 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Shezain carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on June 7 over 1205m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rubi Air carrying 56.5kg at $16. Rates highly and can turn things around. |
3 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 4 | 17211 |
BRUTAL FORCE
MICHAEL TRAVERS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M Travers Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Wagga Ctry Bm58 June 21 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Theo's Choice with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 June 5 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Spring Prospect with 55kg at $13. Rates highly and hard to stop in this vein of form. |
1 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 5 | 75x97 |
JASKIER
PAUL MCVICAR 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J Bourke, Ms F Ratcliffe, A R Smith, Mrs K Sharpe, J Sharpe, G Biddlestone, G Ransome, D Young, M Nilsson, G Clements, T White, L Colussa, P Paladino, K K Anderson, C Mckibbin, Ms M Cox, C Dunne, P J Grant, J Michell & Mrs S Rickard Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Corowa Bm58 on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Legendary Diva with 62.5kg at $10. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track Bm66 on June 16 over 1175m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bessie La Belle carrying 58kg at $26. Minor place contender. |
10 CASSIDY HILL |
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ACE OF LACE
MADDISON COLLINS 5YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Ms M A Collins, L Ryan, B Cox, J C Sutton & N M West Most recently 5th of 12 at Wagga Ctry Bm66 on June 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Beer Baron carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 8 at Wagga Riverside Ladiescup on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Before The War carrying 55.5kg at $21. Has been racing well. Capable of a lot more, worth another chance. |
8 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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SEASMOKE
MICHAEL TRAVERS 3YO GREY FILLY 58.0KG M Travers, Ms M J Hayward, K Harris, J L Winner, Ms J M L Ford, N Beck, M J Bailey, Ms J L Hadow & S N Cox Returns from a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Wagga Mtc Gneas on May 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cosmic Avenger with 55kg at $101. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Cl1 on April 23 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Savahay carrying 57.5kg at $5. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
12 C J PARISH |
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| 8 | 60302 |
WOLF ISLAND
NORM GARDNER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, P J Macdonald, J M Wunsch, Mrs N L Wunsch, C L Cannon, Mrs R A Cannon, Miss A S Holdstock & E D Codd Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on May 22 over 1206m, head behind Platinum Ridge carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at Wagga Guinprel on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hip Hip Ole with 55kg at $21. Nice effort last time. Shapes as one of the key chances. |
11 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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ALABAMA HUSSY
NICK OLIVE 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Mad About Racing Pty Ltd, G J Andison, M R Duff, C T O'Hara, T Brennan, J D Packer, S N Gordon, S M Hair, J A Leggatt, D L Trimarchi, Mrs C L Trimarchi, A P Looby, N Van Den Borne, F Alpen, G A Knox, R A Strachan, Southern Sydney, Braynder, Nangnang Racing & R Ziegenfusz Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 February 17 over 1460m, 5 len behind London Star with 57kg at $3.20. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Nowra Mdn October 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind La Nina with 56.5kg at $6.50. Faces a tough essay. |
4 QUAYDE KROGH |
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ANDRES GIRL
KYM DAVISON 2YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG K A Davison, M T Erdeljac, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), Hellbent Hoppers (Mgr: Mrs K T Evans), Evolock Racing (Mgr: M S Evans), Bluebloods Racing (Mgr: R M Burke), S L Richards, J Thomas, A H Sutter, Mrs V F Groch, N J Groch, D A Paton, J Paton, T Vuarchouz & M C Fraser Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 900m, on a slow track; nose behind Barbecue Sauce carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Wagga 2yo Hcp June 4 over 1200m in the wet defeating Forjori with 55kg at $4.60. Progressive filly who will take catching again. |
5 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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IROQUAI
MICHAEL TRAVERS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG M Travers, N R Scott, R Sheeley, J B Bridger, M J Scott & N D Scott Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at this track Ctry Mdn June 16 over 1175m in heavy going defeating Tosen Fury with 56kg at $4.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Burning Issues with 57kg at $6.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
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TALUK
MICHAEL TRAVERS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M Travers Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Brutal Force carrying 56kg at $6. Before that 4th of 13 at Dubbo F&M Bm58 on June 5 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Kelilah with 58.5kg at $13. Looking to others. |
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WILD ANNIE
BRETT MALLYON 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Mrs M J Mallyon & J J Hicks Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 23 over 1065m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pattera with 59.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 16 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Gunz with 52kg at $16. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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| 14 | 58592 |
THEO'S CHOICE
WAYNE CARROLL 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M L Carroll, Miss S L Lansdown & J R Lansdown At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; head behind Brutal Force carrying 55.5kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Roullottie carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
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DESERT OPAL
KYM DAVISON 4YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG K A Davison, M T Erdeljac, Mitchell Park Racing (Mgr: G N Harrison), Theox74 (Mgr: L R Clarke), N J Groch, Mrs V F Groch, B Winter, Miss G Schulz, Miss A Schulz, Miss S Schulz, T G Davidson, D A Jones, C R Conway, G R Winter & Mrs S M Winter Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tomanado carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hip Hip Ole carrying 54.5kg at $15. Might find this a bit too tough. |
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APPLE CIDER
NADINE CAMERON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms N Cameron Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Just Like Liam with 56kg at $31. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track Bm66 on April 23 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Luna carrying 55kg at $91. Looking to others. |
9 DAMON BUDLER |
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