Albany Race 6 - Albany Scaffold Hire (Bm70+)
DESERT ORA (9) brings the strongest overall profile, resuming from a Belmont campaign in which she was close up in NMW1Y and Open company despite wide and interrupted runs. Her record with Natasha Faithfull is excellent and she's unbeaten from two starts at this track. Can bounce back to winning ways. MEAT PIE ARTIE (6) is the danger on winning form, having closed last campaign with decisive Esperance victories in CL5 and BM58+ grade, both as favourite, and his 12-month record is hard to ignore. FLICK THE SWITCH (7) hasn't won for a while, though she continued to knock on the door last campaign. Track and trip record is great though and she can land the knockout blow. HEAD'EM (3) has a solid fresh record and is not to be discounted.

Jockey: Patrick Carbery
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from three months off after ending last campaign with a ninth at Broome in Open company, beaten six and a half lengths as favourite after having plenty to do and failing to finish the job. His previous run was a six-length Open win at Port Hedland over 2200m, so the peak is there, and he has won at this venue. Has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 78 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 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Broome | 2200m | Good | Austin Galati | 59kg | 2:14.22 | 9-4-9 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Port Hedland | 2200m | Good | Austin Galati | 58.5kg | 2:18.54 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Roebourne | 2230m | Good | Austin Galati | 58kg | 2:15.03 | 6-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | BM56+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1600m | Good | Joey Azzopardi | 65kg | 1:36.49 | 11-11-12 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:40.43 | 11-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | BM78+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:42.59 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $151.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Destynie Pennington | 0:58.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.51L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 0:59.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.12L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lisa Staples
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months off following a solid second at this track in BM66+ grade over 3100m, beaten just over a length by Mister Popcorn. That came after a safely held sixth at Ascot when unwanted in betting, and the return to 1000m is a clear test given he is unplaced from one try around the trip. The sharp 1000m fresh looks the hurdle after staying form last campaign.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | BM66+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Albany | 3100m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 56.5kg | 3:26.93 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 58.5kg | 2:31.98 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | 17 | BM72+ 3U | $125,000.00 | Albany | 2100m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 54.5kg | 2:18.77 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 39 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 2100m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 60kg | 2:17.89 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $35,000.00 | Mt Barker | 2000m | Good 3 | Lisa Staples | 55.5kg | 2:05.96 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | BM64+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1850m | Good 3 | Lisa Staples | 59.5kg | 1:55.65 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Kate Southam | 1:00.64 | - | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Kate Southam | 0:37.27 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rosie Mahony
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months off and has had an Albany trial two weeks ago, which gives some fitness base for this return. He ended last campaign by beating Cruise To Rio at this track in BM70+ grade, overcoming a hold-up until the 200m before lengthening well as favourite. Genuine place appeal if forward enough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Rosie Mahony | 0:37.85 | - | 0 |
| 2.42L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 7 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 1:19.32 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:06.66 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 56.5kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | BM70+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 10-9-2 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 54.5kg | 1:07.05 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Sharni Webster | 58.5kg | 1:16.08 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 1:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.39L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bailey Webster
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from three months off after two heavy defeats, most recently second last at Mt Newman when beaten over 17 lengths at generous odds and with no clear excuse. He was also well beaten at Broome in BM64+ grade the run prior. Major turnaround required.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Bailey Webster | 0:37.85 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | BM68+ 3U | $20,000.00 | newman | 1200m | Good | Bonnie Casey | 61kg | 1:13.72 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | BM64+ 3U | $26,500.00 | Broome | 1300m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 60.5kg | 1:15.37 | 11-12-11 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 18 | BM58+ 3U | $21,500.00 | Broome | 1100m | Good | Jason Li | 60.5kg | 1:04.26 | 5-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | BM70+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Broome | 1300m | Good | Kayla Martin | 53.5kg | 1:14.34 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | BM68+ 3U | $15,000.00 | Derby | 1120m | Good | Jason Li | 55kg | 1:06.50 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 28/06/2026 | 22 | BM70+ 2U | $20,000.00 | Broome | 1435m | Good | Alex Hearn | 57.5kg | 1:23.89 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 850m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 0:49.79 | - | 0 |
| 9.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months off following a third at this venue in BM70+ grade on heavy ground, beaten just over three lengths after racing keenly, being steadied and then held up on straightening. He had earlier run fourth behind Head'Em, so the form is not hopeless, and blinkers come off. Honest enough locally, but sharper rivals look better placed.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Heavy 10 | Jason Whiting | 58kg | 1:38.01 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 7 | Lisa Staples | 58.5kg | 1:19.32 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 60kg | 1:06.66 | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | BM72+ 2U | $70,000.00 | Narrogin | 1900m | Good 3 | Jason Whiting | 55kg | 1:56.23 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
| 8/11 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | BM72+ 3U | $125,000.00 | Albany | 2100m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 54kg | 2:18.77 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 2000m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 57.5kg | 2:03.88 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 0:56.19 | - | 0 |
| 4.76L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Jay Ford | 0:51.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Li
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months off in excellent winning form, having ended last campaign with a Class 5 victory at Esperance by two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. His previous BM58+ win there was just as convincing after covering ground, and four wins from seven starts in the past 12 months reads strongly. Wide draw is the query, but his recent record appeals.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 59kg | 1:04.26 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 58.5kg | 1:04.41 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.65 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.05 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 58kg | 1:16.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 60kg | 1:16.58 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | CL1 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 60kg | 1:10.70 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good | Kristy Bennett | 1:06.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Good | Mollie Fitzgerald | 0:56.22 | - | 0 |
| 3.97L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Austin Galati
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months off with a compelling track-and-distance record, having won three and placed twice from six starts over this course and trip. Her final run last campaign was a plain seventh at this venue when she could not make ground, but the start prior she was beaten just under a length by Head'Em after being well supported. Last-start seventh tempers the win case, but her place profile is strong.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 57.5kg | 1:16.43 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 58.5kg | 1:06.66 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.45 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 57kg | 1:05.12 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 57kg | 1:05.25 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2025 | 12 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 56kg | 1:14.02 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 231 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 56kg | 1:05.13 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 600m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:39.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from three months off with strong Belmont form, having run third in NMW1Y company on soft ground when wide and beaten only a length and a half by Late Arrival. Her previous fifth in Open grade behind Tidwell also had merit after interference, and she is two from two at this venue. The 1000m record is the query, but her profile is strongest.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 11 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 1:18.20 | 8-8-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57kg | 1:23.90 | 10-7-5 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 58.5kg | 1:26.61 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 56 | CL3 FM 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 56.5kg | 1:13.63 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 7 | Natasha Faithfull | 56.5kg | 1:18.87 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1240m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 55.5kg | 1:17.07 | 8-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 |
| 6/10 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 0:57.68 | - | 0 |
| 3.03L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 1:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |