Albany Race 5 - Everyone Needs A Steiger Hcp (C2)
CRUISE TO RIO (1) is on the cusp of a drought breaking win, finishing runner-up again last start as the race favourite, beaten 1.7L. Riordan hops on board now and the wide draw probably suits her a touch better with her racing pattern. Can swing wide and have the last laugh. HYPERREAL (3) got a long way back but finished off strongly in a better race at Ascot last start. The better gate today is a good push for his chances and Faithfull hops on board having won 2/4 previously. Ticks plenty of boxes and can return to winning ways. DATE WITHTHE DEVIL (4) resumes here with a trial win under his belt and for a new stable. He was just fair to end last campaign, but he's placed in 2/3 fresh efforts in the past. Looks well suited at this level on his best form and he can feature in the finish. FOUR SEAS (7) hasn't been far away this time in work and has claims. LADY CABERNET (5) is next best.

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1230m, 1.75 len behind Lady Coco carrying 59kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on January 4 over 1230m, 1.0 len behind Outlaw Music carrying 61kg at $4. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 59kg | 1:13.44 | 8-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | CL1 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 61kg | 1:14.24 | 9-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 1:15.78 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 334 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 59.5kg | 1:05.89 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/01/2025 | 68 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 58.5kg | 1:24.00 | 10-10-5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | 27 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56.5kg | 1:12.43 | 10-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Troy Turner | 0:57.34 | - | 0 |
| 4.58L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:00.84 | - | 0 |
| 4.54L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Giaan O'donnell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1230m, 6 len behind Head'em with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1230m, 11 len behind Lady Coco with 57.5kg at $12. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Giaan O'donnell | 57.5kg | 1:13.44 | 7-9-11 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | 73 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 58kg | 1:13.50 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 1110m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 58kg | 1:06.85 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.55 |
| 6/13 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 55.5kg | 1:23.99 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 55.5kg | 1:11.61 | 2-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/09/2025 | 241 | NMW1Y 3U | $40,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | 55.5kg | 1:11.66 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Beaux Banovic-Edwards | 1:01.95 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:01.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Ascot Cl3 on February 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Best Mood carrying 58kg at $18. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on January 11 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Rommel's Goddess carrying 56kg at $6.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 24 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 58kg | 1:10.16 | 11-12-5 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56kg | 1:04.67 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 58kg | 1:12.70 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | CL3 CG 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/14 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 58kg | 1:10.96 | 10-9-6 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 1:05.30 | 11-5-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:58.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.54L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Good | Jade Mc Naught | 0:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.96L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rosie Mahony
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kalgoorlie Cl2 September 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Gondrinkin carrying 59kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 14 at Pinjarra Cl3 April 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Uukhai carrying 57.5kg at $5. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 1:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.24L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $30,250.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1600m | Good 4 | Jade Mcnaught | 59kg | 1:40.12 | 3-2-10 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 07/09/2025 | 28 | CL2 3U | $24,250.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:27.01 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Soft 6 | Chanel Cooper | 57kg | 1:13.76 | 12-11-12 | 12 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/15 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:26.44 | 11-7-2 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 7/14 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 58.5kg | 1:11.68 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/06/2025 | 20 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:25.17 | 11-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:58.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.91L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Jo Hayes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 13 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Lady Coco with 58kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 12 at Mt Barker Cl2 on January 18 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Lady Coco with 58kg at $71. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 58kg | 1:13.44 | 12-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1100m | Good 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 58kg | 1:05.72 | 12-12-5 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 127 | CL1 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57kg | 1:14.24 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | BM62+ 3U | $15,000.00 | Kununurra | 1200m | Good 3 | Kyra Yuill | 56kg | 1:10.41 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | CL2 3U | $20,000.00 | Broome | 1200m | Good | John Kissick | 58kg | 1:09.13 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | BM58+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Broome | 1453m | Good | Jerry Noske | 56kg | 1:24.82 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Natika Riordan | 1:02.32 | - | 0 |
| 2.42L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 0:56.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Kamikaze Fighter with 57kg at $15. Before that won by 0.9 len at this track Mdn January 4 over 1500m defeating Tango Rhythm carrying 56kg at $17. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 57kg | 1:32.52 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 56kg | 1:33.44 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 52 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 56kg | 1:16.02 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | 56kg | 1:23.56 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/15 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:11.97 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 0:58.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 0:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 10.12L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Casey Hunter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Esperance Cl2 on January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind Marybee with 57.5kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Mt Barker Cl2 on January 18 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Lady Coco carrying 57kg at $20. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Casey Hunter | 57.5kg | 1:04.78 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1100m | Good 3 | Casey Hunter | 57kg | 1:05.72 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 204 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Good 4 | Casey Hunter | 57kg | 1:15.78 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Casey Hunter | 1:02.41 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 6 | Kyra Yuill | 57kg | 1:13.35 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 19 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Casey Hunter | 55.5kg | 1:14.87 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Casey Hunter | 55.5kg | 1:16.54 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Soft | Casey Hunter | 0:38.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.34L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jade Mcnaught
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 31 over 1406m, 6 len behind Elegant Indi carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 6th of 9 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mangifera carrying 58kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1406m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 58kg | 1:24.90 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 3 | Brayden Gaerth | 59kg | 1:10.41 | 8-8-9 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/12/2025 | 130 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 59kg | 0:58.04 | 11-8-9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 1:00.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.31L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | 55 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 55kg | 1:11.87 | 5-6-10 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $71.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/06/2025 | 11 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1625m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 58kg | 1:40.58 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Amy Jo Hayes | 1:01.64 | - | 0 |
| 2.32L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ava Catarino
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kamikaze Fighter with 54kg at $151. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sir Bear A Lot carrying 55kg at $101. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Casey Hunter | 54kg | 1:32.52 | 3-2-9 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 31 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Good 4 | Casey Hunter | 55kg | 1:38.52 | 2-3-12 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 55.5kg | 1:39.51 | 6-9-11 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 18 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | Narrogin | 1190m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 58.5kg | 1:14.88 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $20.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2025 | 231 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 56.5kg | 1:13.88 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 1:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 16/03/2025 | 11 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1900m | Soft 6 | Austin Galati | 57.5kg | 2:01.52 | 2-1-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:56.59 | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $0.00 |