Albany tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Natasha Faithfull

Three-year-old gelding showing consistent form with a 2nd and 4th in recent starts. Has experience at both track and distance with a placing at Albany. The barrier draw is favorable, and the addition of a Kyneton nose band could help focus. While yet to win, his recent performances suggest he's knocking on the door.

Our price $8.00 · SP $17.00 · Rocky Cheung

Four-year-old gelding resuming from a lengthy spell with potential for improvement.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Holly Nottle

First-up from a spell but dropping significantly in class from metro maidens, and the removal of winkers could spark improvement. While unproven at the track, her raw ability and lightweight give her strong claims despite the wide draw. The main query is her first-up record.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.50 · Holly Watson

While his recent form has been modest, the class drop could see him turn things around. Likely to be on speed in a race with fast tempo, and has the services of Holly Watson. Main query is his lack of wins from 10 starts.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.00 · Luke Campbell

While her first-up run was disappointing, she should strip fitter here and has shown ability in stronger company.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Cassey Martinan

Has been racing consistently with 4th placings in his last two starts and gets in with just 52.5kg. The lightweight and class drop make him a genuine value chance.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.00 · Austin Galati

Her consistent form includes 3 placings from her last 5 starts, and she has placed at this track previously. The wide barrier is a concern, but the likely fast tempo should allow her to find cover and finish strongly.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Jefferson Tsang

Gift Of The Heart brings strong track credentials with 5 wins from 12 starts at Albany. His soft track record is excellent and he's race fit having run just 8 days ago.

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.00 · Rosie Mahony

His tactical speed suits Albany's turning track.

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.50 · Giaan O'Donnell

Coatachino brings the strongest recent form, winning over 1600m at this track just 8 days ago. The mare drops 3.5kg in weight from that win and gets the services of claiming apprentice Giaan O'Donnell from a favorable barrier. Her Albany record is excellent and she's proven over this distance. The soft track conditions should suit based on her previous wet track performances.

Our price $4.00 · SP $7.50 · Alex Hearn

Makin Prophets brings solid recent form, finishing a close second over 1600m at this track 15 days ago. The gelding has a good record at Albany and should get a nice run from barrier 5. While stepping up in class is a concern, his consistency and proven ability at the track make him a genuine contender. The soft track conditions shouldn't pose any problems based on his previous wet track performances.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Holly Watson

Polyvanova is an improving mare who finished a solid third over 1500m at this track 15 days ago. She draws well in barrier 3 and gets the services of Holly Watson. While stepping up in class is a concern, her consistent recent form suggests she's ready to take the next step. The main query is her ability on soft tracks, but her overall profile suggests she's a genuine chance in this field.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.00 · Elisha Whittington

Puro brings excellent course form with 2 wins, 2 seconds and a third from 5 starts at Albany, including a perfect record at this track and distance (2-1-0 from 3 starts). Her recent 2nd placing at this track 15 days ago shows she's in good form, and her soft track credentials (1-1-0 from 3 starts) are valuable on today's surface. The wide barrier is a concern, but her proven ability at this venue compensates.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Holly Watson

Vonsnip represents excellent value given her outstanding Albany record (4-5-4 from 21 starts) and specific track/distance form (1-3-3 from 9 starts). Her recent 2nd placing two starts back at this track shows she's in good form, and barrier 6 gives her tactical options.