★ Top pickWon
5Cosmic Gem
Albany record 3:0-2-0 and soft track 2:0-2-0 perfect for conditions. Young 3yo peaking ideally for maiden breakthrough.
Western Australia · Sunday 5 April 2026
Albany tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Albany. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed2/825%
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Wellington & Reeves Real Estate Since ?48 Mdn
13:00 local1600mMaiden$25,000
Winner5. Cosmic GemSP $1.85
2nd pickNo result
4Blue Lupin
Lacks soft experience but consistent class level and inside draw provide clear edge over beaten rivals.
3rd pickNo result
7Tasman Jewel
Blinkers returning a key positive for focus, class drop from higher helps. Middle barrier manageable in moderate-fast tempo, soft experience edges unproven rivals. Reliable place claimer.
Value pick3rd
2Hundred Yards
- 1st5Cosmic GemShaun Mc Gruddy$1.85
- 2nd8Thor's AngelLucy F Fiore
- 3rd2Hundred YardsElisha Whittington
- 4th6Alaskan NuggetJason Whiting
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cosmic Gem | 9 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 8 | Thor's Angel | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Hundred Yards | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 58kg | |
| 4th | 6 | Alaskan Nugget | 1 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 57.5kg | |
| 1 | Crombie | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 58kg | ||
| 3 | God'll Getya | 3 | Holly Watson | P B Hunter | 58kg | ||
| 4 | Blue Lupin | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | ||
| 7 | Tasman Jewel | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 56kg | ||
| 9 | Swanny Dee Please | 4 | Natika Riordan | Ms A Crump | 54kg |
Wellington & Reeves Residential Mdn
13:30 local1230mMaiden$25,000
Winner4. Brave DragonSP $5.50
★ Top pickNo result
10Heaps True Aye
Light 52.5kg from barrier 7 suits middle barrier bias and fast tempo favouring midfielders on Albany's tight turning track. Blinkers first time add appeal for Roy Rogers stable. Unproven at 1230m but recent fitness trumps rivals in low-reliability Maiden.
2nd pickNo result
9Leafice
Consistent placer (3rd twice at 1200m) in Maiden company, recent 3-4-3-7 pattern indicates fitness. Wide draw tests on tight Albany but fast tempo suits closing speed. Soft track unproven but class edge over most.
3rd pickWon
4Brave Dragon
McGruddy/Wolfe team strong (6% strike), heavy track 3rd shows wet ability relevant to Soft 5. Wide barrier 11 concerns on turning track but fast tempo may suit. Recent 5-3 form okay but lacks recent punch of top two; respected but not top form pick.
Value pickNo result
2Rule The Realm
Speed map likely leader suits Albany's on-pace bias (33% leaders win rate). Lugging bit FT may help control tempo.
- 1st4Brave DragonShaun Mc Gruddy$5.50
- 2nd12I'm All The FunkJade Mc Naught
- 3rd11Watershed WisdomRosie Mahony
- 4th1Sea Of GalileeLuke Campbell
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Brave Dragon | 11 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | I'm All The Funk | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 55.5kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Watershed Wisdom | 5 | Rosie Mahony | S J Wolfe | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 1 | Sea Of Galilee | 4 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 58kg | |
| 2 | Rule The Realm | 9 | Rocky Cheung | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | ||
| 3 | Twilight God | 2 | Casey Hunter | M M Sheridan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Trailer Truck | 14 | Joey Azzopardi | Mitchell Pateman | 57.5kg | |
| 6 | Eternally Yours | 13 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57.5kg | ||
| 7 | He's A Lot Hot | 8 | Holly Watson | P B Hunter | 57.5kg | ||
| 8 | Chason Wins | 3 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56kg | ||
| 9 | Leafice | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | M L Lane | 55.5kg | ||
| 10 | Heaps True Aye | 7 | Sharni Webster | Roy Rogers | 52.5kg | ||
| 13 | Hot Affair | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Brandon Fiore | 55.5kg | ||
| 14 | Lady Vigara | 1 | Holly Nottle | Liam O'Loughlin | 55.5kg | ||
| 15 | Passionenuff | 14 | Jason Whiting | Rebecca Bayliss | 55.5kg |
Wellington & Reeves Commercial Hcp (C2)
14:10 local1900mClass 2$30,000
Winner4. Renovation ShowSP $11.00
★ Top pickNo result
9Gingers Sister
Boasts strong Albany record (7:2-1-0) and soft track success (4:2-0-0). Barrier 3 perfect for Albany's on-pace bias in moderate-fast tempo. Recent fitness excellent, dropping slightly in grade.
2nd pickNo result
6Lordgivemestrength
Strong venue stats (12:2-2-1, T/D 4:1-0-0) and soft track form (5:2-1-0). Fitness assured, maps midfield in moderate-fast tempo suiting proven stamina.
3rd pickNo result
5Bit Tired Actually
Progressive 3yo filly won Albany Soft 5 maiden last start despite wide draw. Lucy Fiore (19% Albany) retains ride. Class rise concern but improving pattern and youth appeal in weaker country Class 2.
Value pickNo result
10Win To Retire
Solid Albany record (7:0-1-2) including T/D placings. Light weight 55.5kg and blinkers off positive. Consistent recent form lines to top picks.
- 1st4Renovation ShowChanel Cooper$11.00
- 2nd8Bella ViolettaNatasha Faithfull
- 3rd3KnockonebackJason Whiting
- 4th12MissijayJade Mc Naught
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Renovation Show | 4 | Chanel Cooper | T M Wolfe | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Bella Violetta | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | M L Lane | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Knockoneback | 5 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 58kg | |
| 4th | 12 | Missijay | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | P B Hunter | 54kg | |
| 1 | Sky God | 12 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 61.5kg | ||
| 2 | Great Deal | 1 | Holly Nottle | Ms A J Smith | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Bit Tired Actually | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56.5kg | ||
| 6 | Lordgivemestrength | 9 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 56.5kg | ||
| 7 | Tobian | 2 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56.5kg | ||
| 9 | Gingers Sister | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56kg | ||
| 10 | Win To Retire | 8 | Madi Derrick | Indianna Weinert | 55.5kg | ||
| 11 | Maybe Divine | 10 | Rocky Cheung | Mark Westthorp | 52kg |
Wellington & Reeves Rural (Bm58+)
14:50 local1000mBenchMark 58+$30,000
Winner9. Niccy's AffairSP $3.50
★ Top pickNo result
1Prince
Handles topweight, consistent trainer/jockey combo (43% horse/jockey).
2nd pickWon
9Niccy's Affair
High soft suitability, light weight and improving trend make strong each-way case. Very fast tempo may suit settling midfield.
3rd pick2nd
2Hezangelic
Still place threat in leaders' bias track.
Value pick4th
4Shaka Zulu
Visors debut could spark; proven sprinter despite no soft form.
- 1st9Niccy's AffairAmy Jo Hayes$3.50
- 2nd2HezangelicGiaan O'Donnell
- 3rd6Dynamite BaySharni Webster
- 4th4Shaka ZuluLucy F Fiore
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Niccy's Affair | 8 | Amy Jo Hayes | Roy Rogers | 54kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hezangelic | 5 | Giaan O'Donnell | Mitchell Pateman | 56.5kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Dynamite Bay | 2 | Sharni Webster | Alan L Smith | 53.5kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Shaka Zulu | 1 | Lucy F Fiore | Robert Gulberti | 59kg | |
| 1 | Prince | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 61kg | ||
| 3 | Shooting Spirit | 9 | Natika Riordan | Alan L Smith | 57.5kg | ||
| 5 | Secret Stones | 12 | Jason Whiting | Ashleigh Woollett | 58kg | ||
| 7 | Mister Raffles | 10 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 55.5kg | ||
| 8 | Crystalist | 11 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 52.5kg | ||
| 10 | Requisition | 4 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 54kg | ||
| 11 | Top Of The Pops | 7 | Holly Nottle | Roy Rogers | 54kg | ||
| 12 | Via Monte | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg |
Wellington & Reeves Property Management Hcp (C2)
15:30 local1230mClass 2$30,000
Winner10. Time ConnectionSP $20.00
★ Top pickNo result
1Reggio Calabria
Barrier 7 ideal for middle bias (20% win rate), likely leader in fast tempo suits on-pace Albany track.
2nd pickNo result
9Seastic
Recent Pinjarra 3rd shows class, barrier 2 perfect for Albany sprint leaders.
3rd pickNo result
5Kamakazi Shooter
Local specialist with superb Albany stats (14:1-5-1, T/D 5:0-2-0), handles Soft 5 well. Barrier 6 positions midfield for fast tempo, recent runs maintain fitness.
Value pickNo result
12Four Seas
Value overlay with solid Albany form (9:1-1-2, T/D 5:1-1-1), recent runs show fitness despite margins. 55.5kg light, Casey Hunter combo (15% strike).
- 1st10Time ConnectionLucy F Fiore$20.00
- 2nd6Brave ApacheJoey Azzopardi
- 3rd2Testy PharoahShaun Mc Gruddy
- 4th14Lady TremaineLisa Staples
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Time Connection | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Brave Apache | 9 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Testy Pharoah | 1 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 61kg | |
| 4th | 14 | Lady Tremaine | 8 | Lisa Staples | K W Brown | 54kg | |
| 1 | Reggio Calabria | 7 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 59.5kg | ||
| 3 | Capricious Ruler | 13 | Rosie Mahony | Roy Rogers | 59kg | ||
| 4 | Diablo Lad | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Kamakazi Shooter | 6 | Sharni Webster | Ashleigh Woollett | 56kg | ||
| 7 | Our Shillayleigh | 3 | Holly Nottle | Rebecca Bayliss | 58kg | ||
| 8 | G'day Bloke | 15 | Jason Whiting | Rebecca Bayliss | 57.5kg | ||
| 9 | Seastic | 2 | Holly Watson | D R Harrison | 57.5kg | ||
| 11 | Autofocus | 4 | Natika Riordan | Ashleigh Woollett | 53.5kg | ||
| 12 | Four Seas | 10 | Casey Hunter | Casey Hunter | 55.5kg | ||
| 13 | Think Lika Winner | 14 | Chanel Cooper | Ms S Searle | 54kg | ||
| 15 | Petite Vitesse | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg |
Wellington & Reeves Moir Panizza (Bm70+)
16:05 local1230mBenchMark 70+$30,000
Winner2. WineaclocksumwhereSP $2.80
★ Top pickWon
2Wineaclocksumwhere
Unrivalled Albany record with 4 wins from 6 starts, including T/D mastery. Recent BM72+ win at Mt Barker shows class edge. Faithfull aboard (40% combo strike) and first-up stats solid. Wide draw manageable for leader on tactical Albany track. Fast tempo suits on-pace runner. Clear top pick despite favoritism.
2nd pick2nd
7Head'em
Strong recent form peaking with BM70+ win at Albany 10 days ago. Excellent track record (9:3-0-0) and barrier 8 exploits middle barrier bias. Improving pattern suits fast tempo on turning Albany track. Soft track proven.
3rd pick4th
9Flying South
Local specialist with phenomenal Albany T/D record (10:4-4-1). Consistent recent form with multiple places. Barrier 2 ideal, light weight helps on Soft 5. High place strike rate makes reliable exotic option despite backmarker settling in fast tempo race.
Value pickNo result
10Play Dice
Recent Albany BM70+ winner from barrier 3, now draws perfect 5 with 53.5kg (effective 51.5kg). Rogers stable hot, proven soft tracker. Fast tempo may suit if gets cover midfield. Significant overlay vs true winning chance.
- 1st2WineaclocksumwhereNatasha Faithfull$2.80
- 2nd7Head'emLucy F Fiore
- 3rd3Storm CommanderJade Mc Naught
- 4th9Flying SouthHolly Nottle
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Wineaclocksumwhere | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Head'em | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | Roy Rogers | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Storm Commander | 11 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 9 | Flying South | 2 | Holly Nottle | Ms A J Smith | 55.5kg | |
| 1 | Little Silver | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 61kg | ||
| 4 | Halatorion | 3 | Chanel Cooper | T J Stone | 56.5kg | ||
| 5 | Playing Rio | 4 | Natika Riordan | P B Hunter | 55.5kg | ||
| 6 | Catalpa | 7 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 57kg | ||
| 8 | First Law | 1 | Madi Derrick | J D Jachmann | 55.5kg | ||
| 10 | Play Dice | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 53.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sacred Oath | 10 | Amy Jo Hayes | Roy Rogers | 54kg |
Wellington & Reeves Albany Community Cup (Bm72+)
16:40 local2100mBenchMark 72+$125,000
Winner5. True PlayerSP $1.85
★ Top pick4th
7Deadly And Fast
Local superstar at Albany with unmatched record (34 starts, 6 wins). Recent Soft 5 win over 2100m here proves suitability to conditions. Strong place rate on soft (12:3-2-2), barrier 2 ideal for leaders (22% win rate). Recent form 7710x531311 shows fitness.
2nd pickNo result
9Let'sdeal
Excellent local form with 7 Albany starts including recent 3rd in this BM70+ on Soft 5. Soft record 15:2-2-3 reliable for conditions. Barrier 4 suits midfield settling in moderate tempo. Recent Albany placings show fitness despite class rise.
3rd pickNo result
10Mister Popcorn
Proven Albany performer (9:2-4-0) with recent 2nd in this race on Soft 5. Reliable placegetter locally despite wide draw. Soft form 9:0-2-0 but track affinity compensates.
Value pickNo result
4Outspoken Lad
Solid soft form 11:2-1-4 handles conditions. Backmarker but moderate tempo may suit closing speed.
- 1st5True PlayerLucy F Fiore$1.85
- 2nd2Rocking SocietyBrayden Gaerth
- 3rd3Royal LawHolly Nottle
- 4th7Deadly And FastLisa Staples
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | True Player | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 55.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rocking Society | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Royal Law | 8 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 57.5kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Deadly And Fast | 2 | Lisa Staples | Alan L Smith | 54.5kg | |
| 1 | River Rubicon | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 60.5kg | ||
| 4 | Outspoken Lad | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | ||
| 6 | Rudhyar | 9 | Chanel Cooper | Rebecca Bayliss | 55kg | ||
| 8 | Dennis Choux | 6 | Holly Watson | D R Harrison | 54kg | ||
| 9 | Let'sdeal | 4 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 54kg | ||
| 10 | Mister Popcorn | 10 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 54kg | ||
| 11 | What A Prince | 5 | Jason Whiting | Ashleigh Woollett | 54kg |
Alannah Mactiernan (Bm58+)
17:15 local1600mBenchMark 58+$30,000
Winner5. Uni QueenSP $10.00
★ Top pickNo result
8Extreme Love
Strong finishing strength suits Albany's on-pace bias and moderate-fast tempo. Good barrier 3 allows handy position. Soft track record solid (1 win from 7). Form outweighs lack of track experience; clear top pick despite jockey concerns.
2nd pick4th
9Looks
Strong local with 3 wins from 11 Albany starts, recent competitive 4th here on soft 5. Middle barrier 5 aligns with weak track bias favouring 7-12. Soft record reliable (2 wins from 13). Consistent form in BM58 suits dropping class rivals. Solid place chance in tactical race.
3rd pickNo result
13Fight In Flight
Recent eye-catching 2nd at this track/distance on soft 5, beaten narrow margin. Solid Albany record (2 wins from 12). Barrier 6 allows midfield run in likely moderate-fast tempo favouring closers with turn of foot. Light weight helps on Soft 5. Reliable place contender.
Value pick3rd
2Henry The Aviator
Albany track king (3 wins, 7 seconds from 21 starts) with barrier 7 in favoured middle range. Likely to lead or sit handy suiting track bias and on-pace Albany. Soft record solid.
- 1st5Uni QueenCasey Hunter$10.00
- 2nd12AnnihilatorRocky Cheung
- 3rd2Henry The AviatorNatika Riordan
- 4th9LooksNatasha Faithfull
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Uni Queen | 4 | Casey Hunter | Casey Hunter | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Annihilator | 15 | Rocky Cheung | J D Jachmann | 53kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Henry The Aviator | 7 | Natika Riordan | P B Hunter | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 9 | Looks | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | T M Wolfe | 56.5kg | |
| 1 | Red Top | 9 | Sharni Webster | Ashleigh Woollett | 59kg | ||
| 3 | Pray Again | 14 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Blue Cheyenne | 11 | Rosie Mahony | Roy Rogers | 59kg | |
| 6 | Chantel | 1 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 58kg | ||
| 7 | Best Of The Gods | 13 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | ||
| 8 | Extreme Love | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Magic Mikey | 8 | Jason Whiting | Ashleigh Woollett | 56kg | ||
| 11 | Arafisio | 2 | Lisa Staples | Ms S Searle | 55.5kg | ||
| 13 | Fight In Flight | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | Liam O'Loughlin | 54.5kg | ||
| 14 | Astonisher | 10 | Holly Nottle | Indianna Weinert | 54kg | ||
| 15 | Rock Of Kaha | 12 | Madi Derrick | J D Jachmann | 54kg |
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