Albury Race 6 - Lyal Hancock Memorial 2Yo
BELLE ALCHERA (8) is going well, working but sticking on for a minor placing two starts ago at Wagga before breaking but recovering for third as favourite last time out at Canberra. Still learning and may need a touch of luck from this draw but could be ready to deliver. SPARTAN SHIELD (6) produced a better effort last time out at the second run of the campaign when runner-up at this venue, beaten a head after leading. Draws wider but can progress further. Primary contender. CALI MAE (1) hasn't raced since a midfield finish on debut four-and-a-half months ago at Leeton. Readied with a nice trial and draws to advantage. THE BURRUM FOX (4) was well beaten last week but draws lower and there was merit in the debut placing at Young.

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr1) over 1758m after showing early pace at Leeton beaten 45 m by Bound For Trouble (2:10.50) in MAIDEN M on August 12 at $11. Has trialled well and gets the ace draw so look for a good return.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | E A Lepper | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | E A Lepper | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Rodney Coelli | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 44.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Amy Diebert | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Druitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-13.8 beaten 18 m by Machx The Stranger (2:07.60) in 2yo LR No NR F on December 5 at $81. At her previous start 8th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 85 m by Neptunite (2:02.60) in 2yo 2 WINs on November 28 at $126. Has fared much better at the draw and can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Druitt | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 294 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | David Druitt | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 86.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | David Druitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 75.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | David Druitt | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2170m at this track was 4th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Set Play (2:45.50) in 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Neptunite (2:02.60) in 2yo 2 WINs on November 28 at $101. Needs to do more. Others look better placed.
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 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Blake Jones | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 66 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 29.7L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | 0-1 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $3.70 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 51.8L | $3.40 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 237.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2170m after being wide early at this track beaten 55 m by Set Play (2:45.50) in 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $13. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at Young, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 4.5 m by Five Oclock Wave (2:08.00) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 2 at $6. Draws lower and can do much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 57.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Lochie Painting | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 47.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Raymond Walker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Young, at the bell was 4th-7.3 beaten 17 m by Five Oclock Wave (2:08.00) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 2 at $8.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 35 m by Neptunite (2:04.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 18 at $34. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Walker | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Walker | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Walker | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Amerikin Runa at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo NR up to 57 on November 21 at $3. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Set Play at this track over 2170m in a 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $4.80. Fitter and could be ready to win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 238 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 36.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 1670m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m after being wide early at Parkes, beaten 55 m by Wit Wickee (2:01.60) in 2yo MAIDEN CG on November 28 at $13. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 23 m by Neptunite (2:04.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 18 at $8. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | Phoebe Betts | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 55.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/10/2025 | 221 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | E A Lepper | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2025 | - | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 52.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Neptunite at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo MAIDEN on November 18 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Need Some Time at Canberra over 1770m in a 2yo 2 WINs on November 30 at $1.45. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 12 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | James Locke | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $1.45 |
| 3/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | James Locke | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Hallcroft
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Young on December 2. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Ray White | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Ray White | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 119.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Ray White | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |