Albany 26 Mar 2026
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HYGAIN EDGE HANDICAP 1100m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Solid pace with Hezangelic finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. HEZANGELIC (2) led and won over the 1000m journey at Ascot last start and will find this a much easier assignment today. O'Donnell's claim comes in handy and she knows the gelding well. Should take up the running from a good draw and he'll take plenty of catching. FAVAIOS (5) led and won over 1200m last start, scoring by 0.4L when on the quick turnaround. Down in weight here and she can track Hezangelic across to be on the speed. Can play a leading role. GOD HAS DRIFTED (1) was too good over 1230m last time out and drops back to 1100m today. Building nicely this time in work and he's sure to put his best foot forward. TOP OF THE POPS (8) bounced back to form last start after stepping up to the mile two back. Can be flying home late in the race. INSYDE SUCCESS (6) gets the tongue tie off today for Campbell and has a good record at this track and trip. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hezangelic will be tough to run down.
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| 1 | 5x541 |
GOD HAS DRIFTED
PAUL HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D M Attwell & R Attwell Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Rtg 58+ March 19 over 1230m on a rain affected track defeating Top Of The Pops carrying 57kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 21 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Crystalist carrying 59kg at $13. Found his best form now. On the quick turnaround and can go back-to-back despite the drop in distance. |
8 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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| 2 | 43225 |
HEZANGELIC
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Russo Battagliolo, A P Alsop, P G Yujnovich, Mrs J Yujnovich, Ms A La Palombara, T V Salmeri, D J Shillington, S L Poliwka, Mrs M J Bruce, P J Bruce, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), Mitchell Pateman Racing (Mgr: M J Pateman) & C D Salmeri At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Ascot Cl5 on March 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind Crippalenko carrying 57kg at $10. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Bunbury Cl3 on February 26 over 1000m, neck behind Eternal Wine carrying 56kg at $3.80. Can find the front and will take plenty of catching. |
4 GIAAN O'DONNELL |
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| 3 | 78939 |
RUPERT'S EMPIRE
HELEN HARDING 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M J Harding Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Esperance Prov Series on March 1 over 1100m, 7 len behind Meat Pie Artie carrying 59kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on February 13 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Dothraki with 51kg at $21. In a suitable race and cannot be underestimated. |
11 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 83871 |
DYNAMITE BAY
ALAN SMITH 11YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B L Fuller, G P Manley, Miss J E Hill & S H Ciarke-Smith Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at Kojonup Trpy 48+ February 14 over 1000m defeating Scary Mary carrying 71kg at $1.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Mt Barker Rtg 58+ on February 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Prince carrying 56kg at $11. Happy to pass. |
3 LISA STAPLES |
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| 5 | 24521 |
FAVAIOS
HELEN HARDING 5YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister & Mrs K Wardle Recent form sound. Most recently won by a long-neck at Esperance Cl2 March 1 over 1200m defeating Couldabeenahandbag with 60kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 8 at Esperance Cl2 on February 20 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Buster's Girl with 58.5kg at $5.50. Can repeat the dose following a good win last time out. |
6 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 6 | 03433 |
INSYDE SUCCESS
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, N W Carter, Mrs J A Carter, G D Hann, P D Braimbridge, P C Garner, G J Green, H B Durston, P G Hockey, R Hockey, Mrs D Daccache, G Daccache & K R Watson Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1230m, slow going 4 len behind God Has Drifted carrying 56.5kg at $3. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Cassenite carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Right on the cusp and can feature in the finish. |
7 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 7 | 40167 |
CRYSTALIST
ROY ROGERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG 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 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1230m, on a slow track; 12 len behind God Has Drifted with 56.5kg at $18. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on March 8 over 1230m, slow going 2.5 len behind Play Dice with 54kg at $14. In the mix. |
10 LUCY FIORE |
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| 8 | 02392 |
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 Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 19 over 1230m, slow going 2 len behind God Has Drifted carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that 9th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ C&G on March 8 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Makin Prophets carrying 54.5kg at $26. Flew home last start and is not to be discounted. |
9 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 9 | x6319 |
HUHTAMAKI
INDIANNA WEINERT 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B S Perreau, D Dole & A Stewart Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Cl2 on February 21 over 1000m, 11 len behind Reggio Calabria with 55kg at $4. Before that won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn January 29 over 1230m defeating Unfortunate Lad with 54kg at $6.50. Needs to lift. |
1 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 10 | 10157 |
MARYBEE
HELEN HARDING 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs S L Campbell & M Campbell Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Esperance Prov Series on March 1 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Meat Pie Artie carrying 52kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on February 20 over 1100m, 6 len behind Meat Pie Artie with 51kg at $9. Hard to fault if at her best. |
2 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 11 | 77020 |
NO SECOND THOUGHTS
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs A L Woollett & F J Stevens Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 25 over 1200m, 18 len behind Champagne Crusader with 54kg at $101. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Kojonup Trpy 48+ on February 14 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Chest Out Swagger carrying 67kg at $2.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 12 | 49087 |
PRIVATE SAPLING
ANGELA SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M J Smith, Miss M B Smith & A Ferguson Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at York on March 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Magic Belle with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that second last of 9 at Mt Barker Rtg 70+ on February 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Storm Commander with 52kg at $91. Looks tested in this line-up. |
12 ELISHA WHITTINGTON |
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