Albany tips and results

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.40 · Shaun Mc Gruddy

Sea Of Galilee brings excellent course form with a perfect 2:0-2-0 record at track and distance. The Steve Wolfe-trained gelding has been knocking on the door with three consecutive placings, including a close 2nd and 3rd at this track. Shaun McGruddy (20% at Albany) knows how to ride this track and should give him every chance despite the wide draw.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.70 · Natasha Faithfull

Tango Rhythm brings strong credentials with a close 2nd last start over 1500m at this track. Her Albany record (4:0-1-1) is solid, and she's placed at this track and distance. Natasha Faithfull (14% at Albany) knows this track well with 10 wins from 74 rides. The inside draw (4) could be tricky for her backmarker style, but with pace on she'll be finishing strongly.

Our price $9.00 · SP $26.00 · Holly Nottle

While recent form has been disappointing, he's proven at Albany over the mile with two seconds from three attempts. The wide barrier (13) is a concern, but Holly Nottle (21% at Albany) is riding in good form with 4 wins from her last 20 rides.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.40 · Natasha Faithfull

Natasha Faithfull knows Albany well with 10 wins from 74 rides. The mare has a strong record when fresh with 2 seconds from 3 first-up runs. The very fast tempo should suit her running style, though barrier 11 is a concern.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.80 · Holly Nottle

Village Girl comes off a win at this track on December 12 and gets the perfect inside draw. With just 54.5kg and in-form jockey Holly Nottle (20% recent strike rate) aboard, she's well-positioned to be competitive.

Our price $7.50 · SP $19.00 · Jade Mc Naught

Annihilator brings solid recent form, having placed 3rd over this course and distance last start. While his win strike rate is modest (8 from 78), he's a reliable performer with good track experience (25: 2-2-4). The wide barrier is a concern, but his racing pattern should allow him to find cover. With a competitive weight of 54kg and consistent recent performances, he's capable of figuring in the finish.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Madi Derrick

While her last start 8th was disappointing, she has shown ability at this level previously and has tactical versatility.

Our price $8.00 · SP $21.00 · Zephen Johnston-Porter

He's been racing in stronger company at metropolitan tracks and drops back to country grade here. While he lacks Albany experience, he's proven at the distance (6: 1-0-1) and has a metropolitan win to his name.

Our price $3.50 · SP $7.50 · Natasha Faithfull

Sir Bear A Lot brings compelling credentials with a strong Albany record (3-6-4 from 18 starts) and excellent distance record (2-1-0 from 5 starts). Coming off a last-start win and second-up from a spell (where he has a 1-2-2 record from 5 attempts), he's showing an improving pattern. Natasha Faithfull knows this track well (14% win rate) and has a good relationship with the stable. Despite the class rise, his proven ability at this track and distance makes him the standout.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Amy Jo Hayes

The drop in class is significant and should enhance his chances, while the good barrier draw (4) and light weight (55kg) are additional positives. Amy Jo Hayes has a solid record at this track (13% win rate) and the horse appears well-positioned to run a strong race.

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.00 · Troy Turner

His Albany record is strong (3-0-2 from 7 starts) and he's proven at this distance (1-0-0 from 2 starts). Troy Turner is a capable jockey who should give him every chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.00 · Natasha Faithfull

Fight In Flight brings a strong Albany record with 2 wins and 1 place from 9 starts, including a perfect record at this track and distance (2-1-0). While she failed last start at Ascot over 1800m, the return to her preferred track and distance is a significant positive. Natasha Faithfull knows the Albany track well with a 14% win rate here.

Our price $5.00 · SP $13.00 · Rosie Mahony

While carrying top weight of 63.5kg, he's a proven class performer who's been racing consistently with 2 seconds from his last 5 starts.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.90 · Troy Turner

Progressive 3YO gelding who's shown significant ability in just two starts, winning impressively last time out at Mt Barker. The wide barrier is a concern, but his tactical speed should allow him to overcome it. The step up in class is offset by his weight advantage and natural improvement.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Rosie Mahony

Mare showing consistent form with consecutive placings at her last two starts. Has a strong record at Albany with a win and three placings from nine starts. The wide barrier is a concern, but she's shown the ability to overcome difficult draws in the past. Her record suggests she's more effective on soft tracks, but she's still capable on good surfaces.