The inside barrier draw perfectly suits her on-pace racing pattern, and she's shown consistent form with narrow margins in recent starts.
New South Wales · Monday 23 February 2026
Albury tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Albury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Essential Utensil Country Boosted Mdn Plate
The significant class drop from previous metropolitan campaigns, combined with her proven wet track ability and strong jockey booking, makes her a genuine threat despite her maiden status.
The significant class drop, combined with second-up improvement and positive gear changes, suggests he can break through despite the wide barrier draw.
- 1st5Baby DaisyPierre Boudvillain$6.00
- 2nd4My Mate ElvisBilly Owen$9.00
- 3rd7Tassy FoxBlaike Mc Dougall$1.35
- 4th6Sensesational StarJosh Richards$51.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Baby Daisy | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Nell Foley | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | My Mate Elvis | 9 | Billy Owen | Doug Gorrel | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tassy Fox | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 57kg | $1.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Sensesational Star | 7 | Josh Richards | Nadine Cameron | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Twice As Quick | 4 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Okay Zoomer | 6 | Nick Heywood | Darrell Burnet | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Target Set | 5 | Shaun Guymer | J W Scobie | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Early Edition | 8 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Conargo | 10 | Claire Ramsbotham | Nadine Cameron | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kachi | 1 | Brendan Ward | Nadine Cameron | 56.5kg |
MLM Electrical Contractors Country Boosted Hcp (C2)
While carrying top weight and stepping up in class, his progressive form line suggests he can handle the rise.
The 6yo gelding has placed three times on heavy tracks and knows this course well.
- 1st1NarcissistJosh Richards$1.35
- 2nd8Apple CiderElla Bent$12.00
- 3rd5Screen SpiritPierre Boudvillain$4.40
- 4th7Palais Du RhinBlaike Mc Dougall$9.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Narcissist | 2 | Josh Richards | B R Mallyon | 60kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 8 | Apple Cider | 1 | Ella Bent | Nadine Cameron | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Screen Spirit | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danny Beasley | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Palais Du Rhin | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Inagurate | 9 | Faith Collins | R P Wellington | 51kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Brutal Eyes | 3 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Howie Do It | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rippana | 8 | Nick Heywood | Luke Pepper | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | You Wish | 7 | Anthony Warren | 55.5kg |
Southern Asset Services Mdn Hcp
Strong first-up record and consistent recent placings suggest ready to break maiden status despite long spell.
Gear changes and strong connections suggest improvement expected. Recent form superior to most rivals despite maiden status.
Significant improvement from debut to second start suggests upward trajectory. Close second at Tumut demonstrates ability at this level. Second-up positioning and improving trend make this gelding a live chance despite heavy track concerns.
Second-up positioning and inside draw provide tactical benefits.
- 1st9NeedawinnaElla Bent$7.50
- 2nd3InitiateJack Martin$2.15
- 3rd6Princess PrussiaCassidy Hill$4.20
- 4th2Lethal LionClaire Ramsbotham$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Needawinna | 1 | Ella Bent | C D Widdison | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Initiate | 3 | Jack Martin | Todd Smart | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 6 | Princess Prussia | 2 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 53kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Lethal Lion | 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | Olivia Osborne | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Notafoni | 9 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Roycrofts Courage | 7 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Royal Sandon | 10 | Bradley Vale | J E & C Ledger | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Royal Recruit | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | About Time Artie | 3 | E & D Browne | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Magic Royale | 6 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Don'tmindameeting | 8 | Faith Collins | D J O'Prey | 51.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Baby Daisy | 7 | Nell Foley | 55kg |
Allure Lash & Beauty Bar Plate (C1)
The So You Think gelding showed genuine staying ability when winning at Mornington over 2025m and has proven class with a BM62 placing. Despite the wide draw and heavy track concerns, his form superiority and distance suitability make him the standout.
While his overall record is modest, the conditions alignment and inside draw create an overlay opportunity worth a speculative investment.
- 1st2King EdwardCoriah Keatings$17.00
- 2nd12VogelleCarly Frater$61.00
- 3rd6Hells SpiritBrittany Button$10.00
- 4th1DistilleryLachlan King$1.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | King Edward | 2 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Vogelle | 5 | Carly Frater | T P Donnelly | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hells Spirit | 12 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Distillery | 10 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $1.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Bravo Six | 13 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 13 | Powerful Majik | 15 | Logan McNeil | J E & C Ledger | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 14 | The Favorite Son | 3 | Bradley Vale | J W Scobie | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Doppio | 6 | Ella Bent | Doug Gorrel | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Perfectly Good | 9 | Caine Stuart | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | The Sweeney | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | P McVicar | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Palentine Princess | 8 | Josh Richards | Jason Selman | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Master Polanski | 4 | Jake Duffy | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Qismah | 14 | Shaun Guymer | P McVicar | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sheer Terra | 7 | Jack Martin | M J Smith | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Bon Sayso | 11 | Ashleigh Smith | 55kg |
Kiewa Valley Water Mdn Hcp
Most consistent performer in the field with three placings from five starts. The Mc Dougall-Scott combination is proven with 22 placings from 56 rides.
- 1st15SeasmokePierre Boudvillain$4.40
- 2nd5CarramarLachlan King$8.50
- 3rd3MasakariJake Duffy$3.90
- 4th17JirachiMilos Bunjevac$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Seasmoke | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Carramar | 6 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Masakari | 1 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 17 | Jirachi | 7 | Milos Bunjevac | Ms J Schmidt | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Midnight Eagle | 3 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | My Catalyst | 13 | Shaun Guymer | Shane Bloomfield | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Wiser | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Seaview Swagger | 11 | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 16 | Mo Spirit | 9 | Brittany Button | R T Waters | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Illusive Dream | 12 | Bradley Vale | J E & C Ledger | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Wandong Warrior | 5 | Logan McNeil | Jody Thompson | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Castlebay | 10 | Jessica Booth | J E & C Ledger | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lecraigdiway | 15 | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Whisper The Wind | 15 | Thomas Spillane | K J Aldous | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Monnie | 2 | Jack Martin | Luke Pepper | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ginno's Halo | 14 | Ms D Scott | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Speed Of Gold | 14 | Andrew Dale | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ive Got The Power | 3 | Timothy Grace | 55kg |
Yackandandah Park (Bm66)
The wide barrier is concerning but his class edge should overcome.
While her overall form is modest, the combination of wet track suitability and Josh Richards' strong Albury record creates an upset chance.
- 1st12AnchoBrittany Button$12.00
- 2nd11Jesters AwardJake Duffy$6.50
- 3rd9FourthtimeluckyBrendan Ward$6.00
- 4th7OlatundePierre Boudvillain$1.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Ancho | 2 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Jesters Award | 5 | Jake Duffy | Heath Maclean | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Fourthtimelucky | 7 | Brendan Ward | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Olatunde | 15 | Pierre Boudvillain | T Fitzsimmons | 58.5kg | $1.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Ditterich | 9 | Blaike Mc Dougall | A D Bourke | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Wild Annie | 6 | Josh Richards | B R Mallyon | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Ti Tree Lad | 14 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tidal Rush | 11 | Luke Pepper | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Cyclone Rupert | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Luke Pepper | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Pretty Penguin | 1 | Cassidy Hill | Olivia Osborne | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Three Musketeers | 15 | Andrew Dale | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Turnaquid | 8 | Lachlan King | Andrew Dale | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Media Frenzy | 3 | Claire Ramsbotham | Luke Pepper | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | One Way Street | 10 | Bradley Vale | Louisa Dove | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Sir Lunchalots | 12 | Anthony Warren | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Brutal Eyes | 13 | Matthew Kelley | 56kg |
Wello''s Plumbing (Bm58)
Gold Governor represents excellent value dropping sharply in class after competitive Singapore racing.
- 1st2Sound Of JuraBlaike Mc Dougall$4.60
- 2nd12Under The HatBrittany Button$4.60
- 3rd11Lightning Flash$10.00
- 4th13Testing The Cugat$19.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sound Of Jura | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms A Yates | 63kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 12 | Under The Hat | 2 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lightning Flash | 15 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $10.00 | |
| 4th | 13 | Testing The Cugat | 14 | Doug Gorrel | 56.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Spanish Night | 9 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mr Tadashi | 13 | Jake Duffy | Doug Gorrel | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sunroe | 11 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Tasman Park | 10 | Cassidy Hill | Peter Smith | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Freud | 1 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Gold Governor | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 5 | Newyork Missile | 8 | Lachlan King | G J Colvin | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Ferrari Man | 16 | Dale Cole | A D Bourke | 61kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Jingu Express | 7 | Nick Heywood | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Paralia | 5 | Milos Bunjevac | R P Wellington | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Sanzeno | 3 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Sturty | 18 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Bobotov | 12 | R P Wellington | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Wakiti Bull | 17 | Brendan Ward | Ms T Davies | 55kg |
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