Albury Race 2 - Ss&A Of Albury Major Sponsor Pace
NICE WON GARY (7) ran fifth last start at Leeton over 1758m, beaten 12 metres. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. HOWSWEETTHESOUND (6) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 8 metres from the winner in fifth over 1690m at Kilmore. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. IFELLINDACREEK (1) is a three-year-old gelding by Warrawee Needy from Amanda Von on debut. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Was not far away in a recent trial and any push in betting will add to the confidence. WICKED WIZARD (2) lines up for the first time. By McWicked and hails from the Peter Hall stable. Trial winner who looks above average and is well-placed to score at his first appearance.

Driver: John Scott
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Three-year-old gelding by Warrawee Needy out of Amanda Von having his first start. Finished second in a trial on April 14 at Albury over 1770m. Not far away in a recent trial and looks set to run well.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | J F Scott | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | T J Doherty | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
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Three-year-old gelding (McWicked - Im Super Sophie) making his debut. Showed ability when he won at Kyabram in a trial on March 16 over 1780m. Recent trial winner who is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 16/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 1780m | Peter Hall | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 1780m | Peter Hall | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr2) over 1670m at Cobram, beaten 30 m by Coogee (2:03.50) in MAIDEN on April 25 at $11. A more forward performance is expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matt Newbery | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B M Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Anderson
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 21 m by Magnetic Storm (2:03.70) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 8 at $41. Probably needs more time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $41.00 |
3/7 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | W D Anderson | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | C Anderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1760m at Coolamon, at the bell was 9th-23.9m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Fluttering Angel (2:11.10) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 25 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1670m at Cobram beaten 35 m by Sassy Gabby (2:03.90) in 3yo MAIDEN on December 29 at $26. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 25/04/2025 | 117 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Leon Hancock | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
3/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | Leon Hancock | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | Leon Hancock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | L M Hancock | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 35.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
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Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-5.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dashing Cowboy (2:04.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 24 at $61. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-4.53 beaten 19 m by Lombok (2:03.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 10 at $31. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
3/11 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 27/03/2025 | 165 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 13/10/2024 | 527 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
6/6 | 05/05/2023 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | R P Colquhoun | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $31.00 | |
5/10 | 17/04/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | R P Colquhoun | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1758m at Leeton beaten 12 m by Lachies Delight (2:10.00) in NR 48 to 50 on April 29 at $9.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten a head by Papenhuyzen (2:05.90) in No NR on April 19 at $3.20. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 29/04/2025 | 10 | NR 48 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 |
2/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
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Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1760m after showing early pace at Coolamon, beaten 22 m by Fluttering Angel (2:11.10) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 25 at $13. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1760m at Coolamon, at the bell was 4th-7.9 beaten 6 m by Iamahunter (2:11.50) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 21 at $15. Place best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
3/8 | 21/04/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
9/12 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 36.6L | $71.00 |
8/10 | 04/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:56.4 | 8 |
| 24.7L | $19.00 |
2/8 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 18/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Harry O'Neill | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Harry O'Neill | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Hallcroft
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Treacherous Belle (2:06.30) in MAIDEN on August 16 at $41. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 72.7L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 04/10/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | W | Shane Hallcroft | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 13/09/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
8/8 | 26/08/2024 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 59.2L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 16/08/2024 | 252 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $41.00 |
3/7 | 09/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
3/10 | 08/12/2023 | 17 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | S P Hallcroft | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 21/11/2023 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | S P Hallcroft | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |