Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 20 March 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Albury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bonnie Murringo brings strong recent form with a last-start win at Wagga and the addition of blinkers for the first time suggests connections expect improvement. Pierre Boudvillain's excellent recent form (30% strike rate) adds confidence, and her good soft track record suits today's conditions. The class rise is a concern but her upward trajectory and tactical advantages make her a strong each-way chance.
The significant weight drop to 53.5kg and good barrier draw provide tactical advantages. However, her poor soft track record is a major concern given today's Soft 6 conditions, making her a risky but potentially rewarding selection.
The combination with Nick Heywood has been successful previously, and while the wide draw presents challenges, his proven class and fitness edge make him the standout selection.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | New Pharoah | 1 | Andrew Adkins | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Light Foot | 7 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bonnie Murringo | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 11 | King Czar | 6 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Doc March | 4 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ghost Walker | 3 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Daze Off | 10 | Molly Bourke | Doug Gorrel | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sweet Treats | 2 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Warpainted | 11 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Samurai | 9 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tessarion | 8 | Tyler Schiller | R T Stubbs | 55kg |
Think I Do offers strong each-way value as a proven soft track performer with an excellent record on rain-affected surfaces. The mare's recent Wagga win demonstrates current form, while her partnership with Claire Ramsbotham has been highly successful. The light weight and soft track conditions align perfectly with her strengths, though the class rise and quick backup present challenges.
King Edward emerges as the standout wet track specialist with a perfect 3-from-4 record on soft and heavy surfaces. His recent wins at Goulburn and Albury, including a perfect record at today's venue, demonstrate current form and track suitability. While the class rise is significant, his wet track credentials and proven ability at Albury make him a strong place chance.
The Billy Egan booking and gear change removing blinkers suggests stable confidence, while barrier 2 provides tactical flexibility in what should be a moderate tempo.
His outstanding 2400m record (4 placings from 5 starts) and proven soft track ability make him well-suited to today's conditions. The recent Ararat win shows he retains ability, and while barrier 11 is challenging, his staying power could see him finish strongly in the latter stages.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Lightning Flash | 4 | Tyler Schiller | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Untethered | 11 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Think I Do | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Red Aces | 3 | Ryan Houston | R J Blacker | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Parabellum | 7 | Zoe Waller | Andrew Dale | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Testing The Cugat | 9 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Palace Green | 1 | Nick Heywood | Henry Dwyer | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 8 | King Edward | 10 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Kodiak Bear | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 60kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Fabulous | 12 | Ms T Bateup | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Super Mirage | 2 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fairness Is Best | 5 | Molly Bourke | John Fitzgerald | 55kg |
The 3yo filly has shown consistent improvement, winning her maiden at this track.
Ride The River brings winning momentum from his last start victory on a Heavy 9 track, proving his wet track credentials. His proven ability on soft/heavy conditions and the strong Buckley/Beer combination make him a serious winning threat.
Tallingas Immortal brings winning form from her last start and the significant advantage of a perfect record at Albury. However, her poor soft track record is a concern on today's Soft 6 surface.
Hello Romeo offers excellent value given his proven soft track ability and significant class drop from Open company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hello Romeo | 9 | Brittany Button | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Sizzleist | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Justenuffsplash | 1 | Quayde Krogh | C D Widdison | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Tallingas Immortal | 8 | Justin W Stanley | S S Cunningham | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 11 | Densetsu | 10 | Bradley Vale | Andrew Dale | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bridie's Luck | 2 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 52kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ride The River | 4 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Apple Cider | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 10 | I'm Airborne | 11 | Milos Bunjevac | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Crying Cougar | 6 | Cory Parish | Olivia Osborne | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Black Panther | 5 | Brendan Ward | P F Maher | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | With Strength | 9 | D J McCarthy | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Rocket Rudee | 15 | W G Carroll | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Melodee Rose | 11 | Craig Weeding | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Kool Kat | 11 | Olivia Osborne | 55kg |
The Freedman stable has him fit and ready, with quality jockey Billy Egan taking the ride.
His consistent placing record and proven distance ability suggest he can run a competitive race, though his inability to win remains a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Borjnord | 3 | Billy Egan | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 10 | Jasira | 2 | Andrew Adkins | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 17 | Triumvirate | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Make Mine Moet | 10 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 19 | Mr Crafty | 15 | Nick Heywood | Ashleigh Smith | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 20 | Trooper | 12 | Damon Budler | Natalie Jarvis | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Vickie's Dream | 16 | Shaun Guymer | K A Davison | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Sacred Inferno | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Brilliant Beagle | 1 | Olivia Osborne | 57kg | $151.00 | |
| 10th | 5 | Stretch The Monkey | 4 | Michael Rodd | T Fitzsimmons | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Rubyregis | 11 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Western Lane | 12 | Craig Weeding | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | High On Whiskey | 17 | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tuscany | 17 | Regan Bayliss | Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Cosmic Eagle | 8 | Alysha Collett | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Eagle Crescent | 14 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | G G Kirkup | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Galaxy's Edge | 9 | Craig Weeding | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Tutto Finito | 13 | Jason Lyon | C D Widdison | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Yamashita | 5 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Love Me Tomorrow | 9 | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg |
His last-start win at Ararat on Soft 7 demonstrates his affinity for today's conditions. While barrier 18 presents challenges, his class and condition suitability make him the most likely winner.
Sargeant Stan brings strong local knowledge with an excellent Albury record including a win and two placings from four starts. His last-start Class 2 victory shows current form, and the Jason Lyon/R T Stubbs combination has a solid 17% strike rate. The class rise is significant but his track familiarity and distance suitability provide strong foundations.
Fourthtimelucky brings strong local credentials with a win and place from two Albury starts. His Wangaratta win on Soft 5 and recent Heavy 8 placing demonstrate wet track ability. The first-time lugging bit suggests trainer confidence in improvement, and his track record makes him a genuine chance despite the wide barrier.
Blue Monday represents excellent value as a lightly-raced 3yo filly first-up from a spell. Her last-start maiden win on Soft 5 at Moruya shows she handles the conditions, and the Beer/Carpenter-Buckley combination strikes at 21%.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Blue Monday | 8 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rosie's Prophecy | 16 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Fourthtimelucky | 14 | Cassidy Hill | C D Widdison | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Rich Dispute | 6 | Milos Bunjevac | D J O'Prey | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Marty Mcfly | 18 | Tayla Cameron | T Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Trust In Chad | 5 | Billy Owen | D J O'Prey | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Sargeant Stan | 17 | Jason Lyon | R T Stubbs | 63kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Guru Two | 7 | Shaun Guymer | P F Maher | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 16 | Ima Guru | 11 | P F Maher | 55kg | $17.00 | |
| 10th | 13 | Brickee | 2 | Faith Collins | D J O'Prey | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Three Musketeers | 1 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 62.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Kool Kat | 9 | Brittany Button | Olivia Osborne | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Free Market | 3 | Jake Duffy | Debbie Delphin | 64.5kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 1 | Brenlyn's Daisy | 4 | Zoe Waller | Andrew Dale | 63kg | $61.00 |
| 15th | 12 | One Way Street | 12 | Bradley Vale | Louisa Dove | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Sir Lunchalots | 15 | Anthony Warren | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Impending Love | 10 | P McVicar | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Apple Cider | 19 | Nadine Cameron | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Rocket Rudee | 13 | W G Carroll | 60.5kg |
Ethereum Girl presents outstanding value as a first up specialist dropping dramatically in class. The Hayes stable excels with first up runners, and the significant class drop from Group racing to BM74 level creates a major advantage.
However, the lack of distance and soft track experience creates uncertainty.
The proven Button partnership adds confidence.
The recent improvement trend and light weight make him a worthwhile value play despite limited experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Beyond Question | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jaegers | 7 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Spread The Love | 3 | Tyler Schiller | Danielle Seib | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Party Boss | 5 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Olatunde | 10 | Michael Rodd | T Fitzsimmons | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Demi God | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ethereum Girl | 1 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 11 | Vim Vitae | 9 | Regan Bayliss | Liam Howley | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dancingonmyown | 11 | Cory Parish | Adrian Corboy | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Romanticism | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Scott Collings | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Autumn Break | 6 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Silvaloa | 12 | Shaun Guymer | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Skilled Sailor | 1 | Timothy Grace | 55kg |
Bear On The Loose presents as the standout selection with a dominant soft track record and proven Listed race ability. The recent narrow second at Randwick demonstrates peak fitness, while the drop to 54kg provides significant relief. Despite the wide draw, the class and wet track expertise make this the most reliable winning chance.
Touristic's recent Listed victory at Canberra on soft ground demonstrates current ability and suitability for today's conditions.
Geemes represents excellent value as a progressive mare stepping up in class. The perfect soft track record, recent Listed placing, and strong distance statistics suggest she can handle this level. While the class rise is significant, the current form and track conditions strongly favor her chances.
Nellie Leylax offers exceptional value as a proven wet track specialist with Group 3 credentials. The recent Canberra Listed placing confirms current ability, while the outstanding soft/heavy track record makes this a standout overlay opportunity despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Bianco Vilano | 15 | Tyler Schiller | R T Stubbs | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Plymouth | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 14 | Blazing Sword | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | T Fitzsimmons | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bear On The Loose | 12 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Touristic | 3 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Geemes | 5 | Alysha Collett | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Knights Armour | 14 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Ross Lavis | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Flying Bandit | 2 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Nellie Leylax | 11 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Redstone Well | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Mr Fabulous | 9 | Shaun Guymer | Ms T Bateup | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Casino Seventeen | 1 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Gregolimo | 13 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Glen Thompson | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Shaiyhar | 10 | Brittany Button | Olivia Osborne | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Ashy Boy | 8 | P Kearney | 54kg |
One Hard Lady presents as the standout selection with a perfect first-up record and excellent Albury track form. The mare has won both previous first-up attempts and both starts at Albury, making her ideally suited despite the class rise.
Her excellent Albury record and strong soft track form make her a major threat despite the wide draw. The mare has proven Open class ability and her trainer Stubbs knows how to get them ready.
Sparring's perfect Albury record cannot be ignored, with 5 wins from 5 starts including an Open class victory. The top weight is a concern, but his track specialization makes him a genuine chance.
The lightweight and proven ability make him a worthwhile value play despite the freshening concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sparring | 4 | Jason Lyon | R T Stubbs | 63.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | One Hard Lady | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 55kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 13 | Pretty Penguin | 11 | Brittany Button | Olivia Osborne | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Vinolass | 9 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ticklebelly | 10 | Pierre Boudvillain | Scott Collings | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Flying Season | 5 | Tyler Schiller | P McVicar | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Brenlyn's Legacy | 6 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Rumours Abound | 13 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 52.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Ruckman | 1 | Molly Bourke | S A McIntosh | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Major Time | 3 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Iron Will | 7 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Condor | 12 | Michael Rodd | T Fitzsimmons | 56kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Los Padres | 2 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Reasonable Point | 15 | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tallingas Immortal | 16 | S S Cunningham | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | I'm Airborne | 14 | Milos Bunjevac | Nadine Cameron | 55kg |
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