Albury Race 4 - Ken Gregory Memorial
JILLIBY RYDER (5) backs up after a win in a higher-graded race at Wagga on Friday where he led to score by close to 2m. Draws wider but has the speed to get across and has won at this circuit and distance before. CARMEN ON BLING (2) scored a win at Young last month and could be close to another success after back-to-back placings. He was brave last week at this circuit and distance when he came from the back row to go under by 3.6m. Should get his chance from this draw. RETURN SERVE (6) went to the front in the early stages and kept finding to score at his latest appearance here, getting home by a nose. Draws a couple of spots wider but possesses speed so could overcome that and go right on with the job. CEE WHOS BETTOR NZ (9) did a good job to come from a wide barrier for a 1.4m third at Wagga last time. Race fit now and is a player with even luck from the back row. HIGHVIEW HAMMER (3) hasn't been too far away of late and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 10 metres behind Orama at this track over 1770m NR 45 to 50 on December 9. Fitter now and may do better from the pegs.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | 102 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2025 | 60 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J J Morrissey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nic Horan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind She Who Dares at Young over 1720m in a NR 44 to 49 on December 2 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Return Serve at this track over 1770m in a NR 41 to 44 on December 9 at $9. Rates highly. Strong claims from a low draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Nic Horan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nic Horan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Nic Horan | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Nic Horan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Nic Horan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | 16 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Nic Horan | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | N S Horan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Bell
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Aveiro (2:03.40) in NR up to 50 on December 11 at $15. Before that, hung in on scoring up, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-6.07 beaten 10 m by Riveera (2:02.50) in NR up to 49 on December 2 at $4.80. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/12/2025 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey O'Donoghue | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 23/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Corey Bell | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Corey Bell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Maryville Alfie at Goulburn over 1710m in a NR up to 45 on November 25 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Our Ultimate Bonny at Canberra over 1770m in a 3yo+ NR up to 44 on November 30 at $7. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.70) beating Yarraman Jolt in 3yo NR up to 55 on December 12 at $4.80. Big chance again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'Neill | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'Neill | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokenon | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:11.60) beating Thats The Attitude in NR 41 to 44 on December 9 at $4 at the bell was leading 3.6. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 44 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/11/2025 | 18 | NR 41 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Painting | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | E A Lepper | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Bill Trembath | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Buckingham
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Bendigo over 1650m 4yo+ MAIDEN on November 19. Last time out 5th (Fr3) over 1770m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.2 beaten 4.5 m by Orama (2:11.80) in NR 45 to 50 on December 9 at $19. Go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | M J Buckingham | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | M J Buckingham | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | M J Buckingham | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | M J Buckingham | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M J Buckingham | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $3.20 |
| 5/11 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M J Buckingham | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 39.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M J Buckingham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M J Buckingham | 0 |
| 53L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr5) over 1770m at this track beaten 30 m by Flojos Best (2:13.50) in 2 WINs M on December 9 at $71. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway beaten 30 m by Snipers Fire (2:47.90) in NR up to 47 on November 21 at $26. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Peter McRae | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/10/2025 | 25 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | J F Stockton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind We Dealin Diamonds at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 48 on November 28 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Ultimate Gladiator at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 48 on December 5 at $26. Building in fitness and could be ready to strike.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 157 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/06/2025 | 30 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 128.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/05/2025 | 20 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | West Wyalong | 2140m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $12.00 |