Albany tips and results

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.90 · Natika Riordan

Maid An Offer is a consistent placegetter with 4 seconds from 20 starts. The gear change to visors for the first time could sharpen him up. While yet to break through for a win, he's often thereabouts and should be in the finish again from a suitable middle barrier.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Casey Hunter

The good barrier 2 draw is advantageous at Albany's turning track. While yet to win from 31 starts, she's been knocking on the door recently and is experienced at this track with 13 previous runs.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.60 · Brandon Louis

Brave Dragon brings strong metropolitan form to this country maiden, having competed in much stronger races at Belmont Park and Ascot. The class drop is significant and the good draw should allow him to settle in a forward position, ideal for Albany's turning track. Placed third two starts back in a Restricted race and has been freshened since a respectable 5th in Open company. First-up record is a concern but class edge compensates.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.90 · Rosie Mahony

Now second-up from a spell and likely to have improved. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Albany's turning track, but if he can find cover midfield, he should be finishing strongly in a race with expected fast tempo.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.60 · Natasha Faithfull

Beautiful Baroque brings strong second-up credentials (2-0-1 from 4 starts) and excellent recent form with a close second last start at Albany over 1500m. Her track record is impressive with multiple placings, and she's proven over similar distances. The removal of blinkers could help her settle better and finish strongly. While barrier 8 isn't ideal, her tactical versatility should allow her to find a good position in running.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Jason Whiting

Drawn perfectly in barrier 2, he should get an economical run in transit. While carrying a significant weight and stepping up in class are concerns, his consistency and ability to handle Albany's turning track make him a genuine contender.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Chanel Cooper

Astonisher represents excellent value as a progressive 3yo filly with a perfect record at this track and distance (2:1-1-0). Her last start 2nd at this track/distance shows she's in good form, and she gets in with a light weight.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.00 · Alex Hearn

His form has been steadily improving with a win-place sequence in his last three starts. The expected fast tempo should suit his midfield running style, and he's proven at this track with a win and third from just two starts. Represents the best winning chance in a competitive race.

Our price $4.80 · SP $6.50 · Chanel Cooper

Lady Coco comes off a maiden win at this track 14 days ago and has been ultra-consistent with 1-2-3 in her last three starts. Her excellent Albany record (1-5-2 from 10 starts) is a major plus, and she's drawn to get a good run from barrier 6. The class rise is the main query, but her consistency and track knowledge make her a genuine threat.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Casey Hunter

Her consistent recent form includes a solid fourth at this track 14 days ago. The good barrier draw and lightweight should allow her to settle midfield and finish strongly in a race with genuine pace.

Our price $7.50 · SP $12.00 · Chanel Cooper

She's proven at the distance (21:5-1-2) and handles good tracks well. The lightweight (54.5kg) is a plus, but her second-up record (3:0-0-0) is concerning.

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Casey Hunter

His last start 4th at this track was encouraging, and he has a proven record in this class. His experience at Albany and affinity for this distance make him an interesting longshot proposition.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.90 · Natasha Faithfull

The mare has been racing consistently in higher class races and drops back to Class 2 here. While the top weight of 60kg and wide barrier are concerns, her class edge and strong recent form make her the standout in this field.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.60 · Natika Riordan

El Foxie brings strong recent form, winning impressively at Albany over 1232m just 22 days ago. The gelding is showing clear improvement and maps to get an ideal midfield position in what should be a fast-tempo race. While facing a class rise, the lightweight and tactical speed should prove advantageous on this turning track where positioning is crucial.

Our price $10.00 · SP $14.00 · Giaan O'Donnell

While first-up from a spell, he has a reasonable fresh record with 1 second and 1 third from 4 attempts. The gelding is well-drawn in barrier 3 and carries just 53.5kg.