Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 24 November 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Albury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bombay Boom returns first-up from a spell with the significant advantage of dropping from metropolitan to country maiden grade. The 3yo gelding has been gelded since last racing which should improve focus, and the addition of ear muffs pre-race suggests preparation for the first-up assignment. While barrier 9 is a concern at Albury's 1000m start, the class drop compensates for this disadvantage.
Judith's Revenge comes into this second-up after a solid 3rd placing at Wagga over 1200m. The 3yo filly has been remarkably consistent with 3 thirds from 5 career starts and has shown ability at this distance previously. Her second-up record is encouraging, and she should be ready to peak today. With a good draw and experienced jockey, she maps to settle midfield and run on strongly.
Under Wraps presents as the standout selection despite the lack of race form. The advantageous barrier 2 draw is crucial at Albury's 1000m start which favors on-pace runners from inside gates. First-time gear additions suggest trainer confidence and preparation for race day pressures. Trainer Danny Beasley has a strong record with debutants, and the horse should secure a prominent position in a race that typically favors leaders.
She's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which is crucial at Albury's 1000m start, allowing her to utilize her early speed and secure a prominent position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bombay Boom | 9 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 11 | Judith's Revenge | 5 | Josh Richards | T P Donnelly | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Belnera | 13 | Carly Frater | P J Morgan | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Commanding Shadow | 7 | Brendan Ward | P McVicar | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Stormy Reign | 1 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Haz Styles | 12 | Holly Durnan | Shane Bloomfield | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Bon To Run | 3 | A L McRae | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 6 | Seventh Sojourn | 4 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Lord Of Valor | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rum Jungle | 6 | Cory Parish | K P Weir | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Under Wraps | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Instigate | 11 | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Yindyamarra | 8 | Anthony Warren | 55kg |
Strategic Defense brings the strongest recent form into this race with back-to-back wins, including a victory at this track and distance 17 days ago. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her running style, and she appears well-placed to continue her winning streak despite the class rise.
Keith brings strong credentials to this race with excellent track and distance statistics. His recent form is solid with a close second last start at Corowa over this distance. While he carries top weight and has drawn wide, his experience and proven ability at this track make him a genuine contender. The moderate-fast tempo should allow him to find a position despite the wide draw.
Star Empire brings solid credentials with a win two starts back over this distance. His record at the mile is strong with a win, a second and a third from five attempts. While his last start was disappointing, the return to this distance should suit, and the good draw gives him tactical options. The moderate-fast tempo should allow him to settle in a good position from barrier 2.
Lost Ya Sock represents good value as a last-start winner over this distance who is still improving. Her win last start was impressive, and she appears to be hitting peak form at the right time.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Gold Tracker | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Star Empire | 2 | John Kissick | Michael Travers | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Strategic Defense | 8 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Altrove | 1 | Faith Collins | R P Wellington | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Tis No Man | 4 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Cinephile | 3 | Ella Bent | Michael Travers | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Ozzy The Equaliser | 9 | Josh Richards | S Spackman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | The Favorite Son | 12 | Bradley Vale | J W Scobie | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Lost Ya Sock | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Doug Gorrel | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Desert Opal | 10 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Keith | 11 | Nick Heywood | Ms D Scott | 60kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Sapphires Son | 6 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 53kg |
Though stepping up in class, her closing speed and proven ability on soft tracks make her well-suited to this assignment. The very fast tempo should set up perfectly for her backmarker racing pattern, allowing her to sweep home strongly.
With a solid record at the distance (2 wins from 7 starts) and a racing pattern that will be suited by the anticipated fast tempo, she represents excellent each-way value. Her closing speed should see her finishing strongly.
Light Foot brings a strong win record and excellent track statistics to this race. Her proven ability at Albury (1-0-1 from 2 starts) is a significant positive.
Well-drawn in barrier 5, she should get a nice run in midfield and be finishing strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Danceenuff | 10 | Brittany Button | W G Carroll | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Bridie's Luck | 12 | Brendan Ward | R T Stubbs | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Calais Bliss | 11 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 55.5kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 2 | Explosive Rosie | 4 | Ella Bent | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Orange Ears | 5 | Cassidy Hill | V T Nolen | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Mighty Feat | 8 | Holly Durnan | S A McIntosh | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Three Musketeers | 7 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Light Foot | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 9th | 12 | Bargino | 2 | Jake Duffy | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Oh No Mikki | 9 | Jack Martin | C D Widdison | 61.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Jannik | 1 | Coriah Keatings | Shane Bloomfield | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Legendary Diva | 6 | Grant White | 55kg |
His form is consistent with three consecutive 4th-5th placings, and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 to get an economical run. The All Too Hard gelding is improving with each run and gets the services of top jockey Blaike McDougall. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style.
Doc March brings strong credentials with 5 placings from 12 starts and is dropping significantly in class from a BM66 last start. His second-up record is excellent with 2 placings from 2 attempts, suggesting he'll improve off this run. While he's yet to break through for a win, his consistency is admirable with 5 second placings. John Kissick is a positive jockey booking for this track.
Meka Vibe is showing clear improvement, finishing a close second last start at Wodonga over 1590m. His form pattern is trending upward (5-9-2), and he's well-drawn in barrier 5 to get a good position. The 15-day spacing between runs is ideal, and he should be at peak fitness for this assignment. Cory Parish is a capable jockey who can position him ideally in the run.
He's dropping significantly in class after racing in metropolitan company at Hawkesbury and Newcastle. His record on Good tracks is solid with 2 placings from 5 starts, and he's well-drawn in barrier 6. Pierre Boudvillain is a positive jockey booking for this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Albanian Beauty | 13 | Jack Martin | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Cayman Island | 14 | Holly Durnan | Shane Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Doc March | 8 | John Kissick | G J Colvin | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Meka Vibe | 5 | Cory Parish | S A McIntosh | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Saker Falcon | 1 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Hells Spirit | 3 | Nick Heywood | K A Davison | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Noir Vitesse | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 16 | Heart Balm | 7 | J W Scobie | 59kg | $201.00 | |
| 9th | 7 | The Sweeney | 10 | Brittany Button | P McVicar | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Solar Speed | 16 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Sisu Seven | 9 | Josh Richards | R T Stubbs | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Lord Limerick | 2 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Acantilado | 15 | Craig Weeding | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Shooting Firm | 17 | K P Weir | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Shalaa's Secret | 11 | Hannah Edgley | J E & C Ledger | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | The Village Fox | 4 | Craig Weeding | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Rockette Roulette | 12 | C J Davis | 57kg |
The Debbie Scott-trained gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 6 and retains the services of top jockey Blaike McDougall. With natural improvement second-up and proven ability at the track, he stands out as the clear top selection.
Raiderlicious showed ability on debut with a strong second placing and gets the services of Nick Heywood from the Matthew Dale stable. The mare failed last start but has been given time between runs and should improve second-up. The step up to 1175m looks ideal, and she maps to get a nice run from barrier 5.
Lil Orlov showed enough on debut to suggest improvement is coming. The Ben Brisbourne-trained gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 and drops to 54.5kg with Alice Kennedy aboard. The inside draw gives options to either lead or take a sit behind the speed.
He's proven at this track and distance and typically improves second-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Raiderlicious | 5 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Hold This | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lil Orlov | 2 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 54.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 10 | Bigaura | 14 | Brittany Button | D J O'Prey | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Demi God | 11 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Surreal Grace | 19 | C D Widdison | 57kg | $151.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | All Chips In | 8 | Jack Martin | C D Widdison | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Aerofoil | 15 | Hannah Edgley | J E & C Ledger | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Sparkels Dior | 12 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Impenetrable | 9 | Coriah Keatings | G D'Altorio | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Prissy | 7 | John Kissick | Jamie Scott | 57kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mo Cent | 10 | Josh Richards | R T Waters | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Brickee | 3 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tempered Edge | 4 | R J Blacker | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Yes Maxi | 16 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | I Am Strong | 13 | C J Davis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Eyewhykaywhykay | 1 | C D Widdison | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Wallaby Jack | 17 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 59kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Induction | 18 | Craig Weeding | 59kg |
Dooralong brings solid credentials with a consistent record of 4:1-1-0 including a strong second at this track last start. The first-time blinkers could provide the improvement needed to overcome the wide barrier and top weight.
The good barrier draw should allow him to settle in a forward position in what looks to be a fast-tempo race. While his win strike rate is modest, he's shown ability at similar distances and the removal of blinkers could help him settle better over the 1400m journey.
His recent maiden win at Corowa was dominant, and he's shown consistent improvement with each run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dooralong | 15 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Doubtfree | 2 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Watoto | 3 | John Kissick | Heath Maclean | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 13 | Theo Five | 5 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Check Side | 10 | Coriah Keatings | K A Davison | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | High Country Star | 12 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Mogao | 4 | K F Hanley | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Sectors | 9 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Rydell High | 11 | Hannah Edgley | J E & C Ledger | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Platinum Executive | 7 | Jake Duffy | Matt Ivill | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Stormbringer | 8 | Matthew Dale | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Neeson | 14 | Danielle Seib | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Holy Hell | 17 | Danielle Seib | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Go Commando | 6 | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Not The Chops | 1 | Holly Durnan | D J McCarthy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Please Me Do | 13 | D E Dean | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | My Inspiration | 16 | Michael Travers | 55kg |
First-up from a spell but has performed well fresh previously. The fast tempo should suit his running style, and he's drawn ideally in barrier 8. The class rise is offset by his raw ability and strong wet track credentials.
The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and he's been competing in stronger company. While his recent form has been declining, the class drop combined with the gear change makes him a genuine threat. McDougall is a strong booking.
He's a proven soft track performer with a record of 6: 3-1-0 and has been racing consistently. The barrier draw isn't ideal, but his racing pattern should allow him to overcome it. The class rise is slight, and his recent form suggests he's up to the challenge.
He's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 and has previous experience at this track. While first-up from a spell, his fresh record is solid at 2: 0-1-1. The top weight is a concern, but he's shown class in his previous runs. If the track improves to good, his record of 6: 2-1-2 suggests he'll be right in the finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Jaskier | 10 | Cory Parish | P McVicar | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Dry Fire | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Cosmic Attraction | 4 | Geoffrey Crothers | 57.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 4th | 4 | Donegal Bay | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Mer Char | 5 | Josh Richards | R T Stubbs | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Lucy Lulu | 7 | John Kissick | G J Colvin | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Over Yonder | 12 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Connemara Queen | 3 | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $21.00 | |
| 9th | 1 | Black Adam | 9 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Hollerloud | 11 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Whitehart | 6 | P F Maher | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 12th | 10 | Ti Tree Royal | 14 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Taluk | 16 | Nadine Cameron | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Majestic Reward | 19 | Jack Martin | C D Widdison | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Soo Kiss Me | 17 | Craig Weeding | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Wellspring | 18 | Hannah Edgley | J E & C Ledger | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Bromeo | 15 | C J Davis | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Mahjing | 13 | C J Davis | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Three Musketeers | 2 | Nick Heywood | Andrew Dale | 63kg |
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