Albany   05 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

WELLINGTON & REEVES ALBANY COMMUNITY CUP 2100m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with What A Prince leading the way. TRUE PLAYER (5) was seeking the hat-trick and kept coming to just miss as the favourite last start over 2200m at Ascot. He's in the top metro stable and Fiore stays aboard. Draws to enjoy a soft run and will be tough to beat. ROCKING SOCIETY (2) did a good job last time, placing third over 2300m in the Listed Pinjarra Cup. Led them up in that and may take a sit here. Rates to be right in the finish. ROYAL LAW (3) was better supported in the same race but was disappointing. His nose defeat over 1800m at Ascot prior rates strongly and he's a chance to bounce. DEADLY AND FAST (7) recorded a win over 2100m at this track in a 70 to make it two on the bounce. Tumbles in weight at this level and maps for the run of the race. One of the contenders. DENNIS CHOUX (8) is better than recent efforts suggest, and has weight relief off the latest at Ascot. SUGGESTED PLAY: True Player appeals most.
1 22504 RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 2300m, 3 len behind Royal Toronado with 58kg at $81. The run before that second last of 13 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Cup on March 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Arcadia Park carrying 59kg at $41. Expect a lot more.
7
S MCGRUDDY
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
2 64253 ROCKING SOCIETY
JASON MILLER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S E Miller, E P Sherry, P J Craig, G R Browne, S J Lee, G J Smith, Freo Racing (Mgr: P A Paino), R W Thorn, A P Basire, S J Hall, S H Sherry, B J Sherry, C S Sherry, G F Bond, J S Gartrell, J F Boucher, R J Bright, W H Lavender, Miss L Petchell & W M Cowcher
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 2300m, 2.75 len behind Royal Toronado with 56kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 13 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Cup on March 7 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Arcadia Park with 56kg at $12. Can improve again. Has ability and is one of the major players.
1
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Black, Pink Quarters, Quartered Cap
3 6x429 ROYAL LAW
ASHLEY MALEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A W Maley & J M Williams
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 2300m, 8 len behind Royal Toronado carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, nose behind Royal Toronado with 56.5kg at $13. Can do a lot better than the last run.
8
HOLLY NOTTLE
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
4 x6816 OUTSPOKEN LAD
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D Pearce), T D Forrest, Mrs S M Rickson, M B Brennan, B K Willison, B C Horan, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C Campbell), Mrs S Clark, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, S Norsworthy, Miss T Frizzell, J Boxer, S Matthews, A Fisher, Miss H Allison & D Wilson
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Royal Toronado with 57.5kg at $26. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Esperance Esperance Cup March 1 over 2010m defeating The Jester's Son carrying 55kg at $5. Keep onside.
11
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 x3112 TRUE PLAYER
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mungrup Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Williamson), R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, N G Hasch, A J L Durnin, S Taylor, C R Todd, Mrs B A Todd, L R Vincent, G R Browne, G K Buckley, J Simpson, D Della Rocca, B Downie, Mrs A L Jones, Ms G King, Mrs S Clarke & T Clarke
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ascot Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, long-neck behind Lillian with 59.5kg at $2.45. Before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Bunbury Rtg 66+ March 7 over 2000m defeating Lillian carrying 57kg at $6.50. Will take plenty of beating.
3
LUCY FIORE
Black, Green Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap, Black Diamonds
6 x9510 RUDHYAR
REBECCA BAYLISS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M R Bayliss, R G Bayliss, S J Glare, A M Lennan, K Fowles, L J Pickering, T Salom, J F Brady, The Emerald Eighteen (Mgr: D Clohesy), J B Cary, M D Stephenson, D T Kane, M Warburton, P J Warburton & A J Rosano
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Cup on March 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Arcadia Park carrying 54kg at $71. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly February 22 over 1600m defeating Irish Rockstar with 59.5kg at $10. Needs to do more.
9
CHANEL COOPER
Red, White Spots, Spots Cap
7 31311 DEADLY AND FAST
ALAN SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A L Smith, P O O'Meehan, D M Baum, G N Bungey & T F Omeehan
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a neck at this track Rtg 68+ March 19 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Mister Popcorn carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Mt Barker Mount Barker C February 8 over 2000m defeating Pray Again carrying 55.5kg at $5. Going well enough to consider.
2
LISA STAPLES
Dark Blue, Green Spots And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 57344 DENNIS CHOUX
DAVID HARRISON
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
B W Kalinowsky, Miss K L Brown, M J Simpson, W P Langborne, Mrs D M Langborne, Mrs T V Pickett, B C Pickett, S J Hutchinson, M S Devenny, J R Lindsay, L N Thorn, Miss T L Kalinowsky, R O Y L (Mgr: Ms S G Kalinowsky) No. 2, R O Y L (Mgr: Ms S G Kalinowsky) & B S McMahen
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 3 len behind Lillian carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 13 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on March 7 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind True Player carrying 57.5kg at $7. One of the better contenders.
6
HOLLY WATSON
White, Black And Orange Braces, Black Sleeves
9 47533 LET'SDEAL
STEVE WOLFE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S J Wolfe, M J Scott, Ms F Mawana & R W Halligan
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 68+ on March 19 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Deadly And Fast carrying 59kg at $4.80. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ C&G on March 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Makin Prophets carrying 63kg at $15. Passing.
4
LUKE CAMPBELL
Yellow, Black Hoops And Cap
10 15802 MISTER POPCORN
INDIANNA WEINERT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Fox Farm (Mgr: Mrs M J McAllister)
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 68+ on March 19 over 2100m, slow going neck behind Deadly And Fast with 55kg at $14. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ C&G on March 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Makin Prophets with 57.5kg at $11. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
10
J AZZOPARDI
White, Brown Yoke And Armbands, White Cap With Brown Diamond
11 81588 WHAT A PRINCE
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R D Bell
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on March 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind True Player with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 2200m, 7 len behind Lillian carrying 58.5kg at $51. Prepared to overlook.
5
J WHITING
Maroon, Green Armbands And Cap