Albury Race 8 - Ole Blackjoe Memorial
CHARGING BULL (1) is in good form and looks close to a win following back-to-back placings at this circuit and distance, both from wider barriers. The ace draw gives him the chance to break through. CALL ME DRAGON (8) has been solid in the last two outings at Wagga, coming from this row to go under by just a neck as runner-up two back. Winning hope with even luck. STARS ABROAD (2) didn't do a bad job when he came from this same draw for fourth here last time out. Go well again. DIDNT I (3) hasn't been far away in her last two attempts here, placing from the second row two back. Draws to be competitive.

Driver: Billy Neely
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Amber Alert at this track over 1770m in a NR up to 34 on November 25 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Olly Odd Potts at this track over 1770m in a NR up to 35 on December 9 at $6.50. Gets his chance to break through from this 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 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Billy Neely | 2:03.7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/11/2025 | 42 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Billy Neely | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 27.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Billy Neely | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Billy Neely | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Raymond Turner
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1770m at this track was 6th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:16.10) in NR up to 35 on December 9 at $12. Before that, 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Young, beaten 35 m by Kyleigh (2:07.20) in 0-1 WIN on December 2 at $41. Draws for a strong showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Raymond Turner | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Turner | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:59.6 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter McRae
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1770m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.4 beaten 9 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:16.10) in NR up to 35 on December 9 at $3.90. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1770m at this track was 6th-21 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Amber Alert (2:13.20) in NR up to 34 on November 25 at $11. Can play a role.
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 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Peter McRae | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T Youl | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1770m, 7 days ago before that 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at Young, beaten 23 m by Nixsun (2:09.90) in NR up to 39 on December 2 at $41. This looks out of her reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Raymond Turner | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 31.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Raymond Turner | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 35 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR 35 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/11/2025 | 4 | NR 36 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Jason Turner | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jason Turner | 0 |
| 68.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Edyvean
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1770m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 50 m by Amber Alert (2:13.20) in NR up to 34 on November 25 at $26. Not this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | I L Edyvean | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 25/11/2025 | 214 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 48.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Shane Edyvean | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $3.10 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 8th-19.2 beaten 15 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:16.10) in NR up to 35 on December 9 at $21. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1770m after racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Amber Alert (2:13.20) in NR up to 34 on November 25 at $31. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Roger Strong | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:57.8 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2025 | 4 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Raymond Turner | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 72.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 60.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr4) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.4 beaten 17 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:16.10) in NR up to 35 on December 9 at $21. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1770m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 50 m by Bidgee Babe (2:13.50) in NR 37 to 39 on November 25 at $26. This may be too tough.
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 up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 11 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 52.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 73 | NR up to 60 | $14,280.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 38.2L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Raymond Turner | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Blythe | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 75.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | George Lee | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | R A Strong | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 5th-5.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Blues Terror (2:08.70) in NR 35 to 36 on November 18 at $3.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-4.4 beaten a neck by Aliski (2:09.30) in NR up to 35 on November 4 at $9.50. Big chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR 35 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2025 | 17 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | NR 35 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | NR 33 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 27.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 35.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 16/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | B K Duck | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr3) over 1770m at this track beaten 50 m by Amber Alert (2:13.20) in NR up to 34 on November 25 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 16 m by One Horn Billy (2:07.40) in NR up to 34 on November 18 at $31. Others rate better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Leon Hancock | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 48.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/10/2025 | 28 | NR up to 33 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 1810m | L R Shannon | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S J Hahne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jared Kahlefeldt
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 12 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:16.10) in NR up to 35 on December 9 at $9. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track was 4th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Roll Play (2:14.70) in NR 35 to 36 on November 25 at $26. Can feature with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 35 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR 35 to 36 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR 36 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Michael Day Jr | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/10/2025 | 84 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 56.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 47.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |