Albury Race 5 - Vale Life Member Joe Ryan
EPIC ORION (3) made it two wins from his last three appearances five days ago, getting home by 5.5 metres over 2240m at Swan Hill. Has the benefit of a good draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of another big performance. BRAEBEACH (9) was too good with a last-start win by 1.3 metres at Coolamon over 1760m. Hard to ignore winning form. ALIZA HILL (8) returns from a spell of 11 weeks. Last appeared when she scored by 2.5 metres over 1755m at Echuca. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ART ON FIRE (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1670m at Cobram. Can feature from the favourable draw.

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after she failed to impress was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr4) over 1758m after racing wide at Leeton, beaten 13 m by Glamors Symbol (2:13.70) in NR 34 to 38 on April 29 at $8.50. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1760m at Coolamon beaten 35 m by The Mountain (2:09.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 21 at $101. Not on current form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 29/04/2025 | 8 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 35.7L | $101.00 |
4/10 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.15 |
10/10 | 01/04/2025 | 11 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 59.0L | $151.00 |
2/8 | 21/03/2025 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
10/10 | 18/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 170.2L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
5/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 29/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | R N Turner | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ky Bloomfield
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1670m after being wide early at Cobram beaten 25 m by Dooo Dont Think (2:01.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 25 at $19. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 7th-23.2m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Soho Playgirl (2:07.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $7.50. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 25.2L | $19.00 |
3/9 | 20/04/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $7.50 |
5/6 | 15/04/2025 | 20 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $10.00 |
1/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 26/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $51.00 |
3/12 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 09/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
5/5 | 25/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 5.5 m (Sr2) at Swan Hill (2:49.70) beating Better Blue Boys in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 1.9m on the pegs. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 20/04/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 16/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
6/10 | 10/04/2025 | 17 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $2.70 |
1/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
2/11 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.70 |
9/12 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A K Richardson | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2210m at Coolamon beaten 45 m by Thalassophobia (2:44.60) in NR up to 65 on April 25 at $61. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1760m at Coolamon, beaten 24 m by Donnie Mac (2:10.90) in NR up to 55 on April 21 at $41. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 44.7L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 13/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 31/03/2025 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | H L Day | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
4/10 | 03/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Stockton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 40 m by Rock The Nation (2:04.10) in NR up to 52 on March 28 at $71. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well beaten after breaking at Temora on March 4. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 24 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 38.5L | $71.00 |
2/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | J L Stockton | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 04/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 117.5L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 28/02/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | J F Stockton | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
4/10 | 07/02/2025 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 61 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M J Atkinson | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton was 8th-18.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Apache Plume (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 29 at $51. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-3.6m 2WNC beaten 8 m by Direct Command (2:02.00) in NR up to 52 on April 22 at $81. Place best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
4/6 | 15/04/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 39.9L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 11/03/2025 | 70 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $51.00 |
3/8 | 31/12/2024 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | G C Pekin | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 03/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 27/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 10th-19.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hurrikane Dusty (2:02.80) in NR 45 to 50 on April 24 at $18. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-1.4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Our True Colours (2:39.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 14 at $51. Place best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 24/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $18.00 |
5/11 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 27/03/2025 | 15 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $6.00 |
9/10 | 12/03/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $126.00 |
10/12 | 19/02/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 35.5L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 13/02/2025 | 110 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 47.9L | $21.00 |
4/5 | 11/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 16/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
First-up. At the last run she won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Echuca (2:07.90) beating Momentum Shift in NR up to 55 on February 16 at $1.95 at the bell was leading.8m on the pegs. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
1/9 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |
2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 33 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.65 |
9/10 | 24/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $1.85 |
1/9 | 10/12/2024 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
6/10 | 26/11/2024 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
1/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Gledhill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 07/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Gledhill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at Coolamon (2:09.10) beating Hes A Terror in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 25 at $4.60 at the bell was 6th-9.3m on the pegs. Leading contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
1/9 | 15/04/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 41 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $1.40 |
2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
4/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $1.60 |
4/5 | 24/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G Gleeson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 12/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G Gleeson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |