Consistent recent Albany placings on soft including recent 3rd. Connections reliable, outweighs minor weight concern in Class 2 country sprint.
Western Australia · Thursday 16 April 2026
Albany tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Albany. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TABtouch Hcp (C2)
Strong Albany affinity with 1-1-4 from 12 starts, recent form solid prior to last-start blowout (wide barrier 7). Regular racing fitness edges first-uppers in tactical Albany sprint favoring on-pace types.
Barrier 1 ideally suited to Albany's inside bias and short run to turn. Untested at track but tactical map favors forward position in moderate tempo.
Barrier 2 perfect for Albany sprint bias, sole Albany winner in field (5 starts). Soft unproven but inside draw/on-pace map suits track tempo; overlay in upset-prone country Class 2.
- 1st3Perfect SisterNatasha Faithfull$4.00
- 2nd1Reggio CalabriaJefferson Tsang$8.00
- 3rd7AutofocusJason Whiting$14.00
- 4th2Insyde SuccessLuke Campbell$2.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Perfect Sister | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | T M Wolfe | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Reggio Calabria | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Autofocus | 6 | Jason Whiting | Ashleigh Woollett | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Insyde Success | 3 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 60kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Date Withthe Devil | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Stephen Sheehy | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | El Foxie | 2 | Natika Riordan | Indianna Weinert | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Puddin 'n' Pie | 7 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 57kg | $61.00 |
Jericho Cup Anzac Long Weekend Mdn
Albany exposure (2 starts, close 5th/6th), blinkers added for focus. Very fast tempo and Soft 5 unproven but light weight, stable intent via gear change.
Maiden volatility suits well-prepared first-starters; inside bias hurts barrier 10 but very fast tempo may suit if midfield.
Consistent placer (12:0-2-3) with Albany 3rd, light 56kg, recent Lark Hill trial win. Soft 5 OK despite no wins there; very fast tempo suits strong finishers.
54kg light, on-pace map suits leaders' bias despite fast tempo.
- 1st11We Love Charlie$17.00
- 2nd1Rule The RealmNatasha Faithfull$9.50
- 3rd5StarchaserJade Mc Naught$5.00
- 4th8Miss RompinJason Whiting$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | We Love Charlie | 4 | P B Hunter | 55.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 2nd | 1 | Rule The Realm | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Starchaser | 8 | Jade Mc Naught | Stephen Sheehy | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Miss Rompin | 9 | Jason Whiting | P C Western | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | I Love Ya Money | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57.5kg | $1.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Peigi | 10 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Belle Belle | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Majestic View | 7 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Pope | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Heaps True Aye | 14 | Amy Jo Hayes | Roy Rogers | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 2 | A Lot Of Montey | 11 | Rosie Mahony | Samantha Faithfull | 58kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dark Opal | 1 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Miss Banoffee | 6 | Mark Westthorp | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Admire Tiff | 13 | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Twilight God | 5 | M M Sheridan | 58kg |
Albany Stockfeeds Mdn
Recent Ascot/Pinjarra form superior to rivals. Fast tempo at Albany favours her closing speed despite no local runs.
Likely leader in fast tempo suits Albany's on-pace bias (leaders 33% win rate). Light prep second-up potential strong despite limited form. Solid each-way value ahead of less proven rivals.
Local specialist with 2nd two starts back over course/distance on Soft 5, plus prior Albany placings. Consistent form trend suits maiden volatility. Fast tempo may expose wide draw but track familiarity and soft record provide edge.
Soft experience (3:0-1-0) suits conditions. Fast tempo favours her finishing burst despite midfield map.
- 1st6Desert OraNatasha Faithfull$1.75
- 2nd1God'll GetyaNatika Riordan$21.00
- 3rd2Agent RemingtonJason Whiting$8.50
- 4th8I'm All The FunkJade Mc Naught$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Desert Ora | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Michelle Hagley | 55.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 1 | God'll Getya | 3 | Natika Riordan | P B Hunter | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Agent Remington | 4 | Jason Whiting | W J Bradshaw | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | I'm All The Funk | 13 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Kentucky Drive | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Jordan Rolfe | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Blinding Luck | 14 | Giaan O'Donnell | Samantha Faithfull | 52.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Hot Affair | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 3 | No Comebacks | 6 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Wing It | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Watershed Wisdom | 10 | Rosie Mahony | S J Wolfe | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Lady Vigara | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Liam O'Loughlin | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | He's A Lot Hot | 2 | P B Hunter | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Admire Tiff | 7 | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Menomonee Brave | 12 | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg |
Wellington & Reeves (Bm70+)
Head'em tops form assessment with outstanding Albany record (3 wins from 10) including recent sprint win and BM70+ 2nd. Albany's turning track suits consistent on-pacers.
Uni Queen arrives peaking after winning Albany BM58+ 1600m last start, showing tactical speed suited to moderate tempo and Albany's leader bias (22% win rate). Soft track ok (1 win from 4), barrier 1 ideal, strong player/trainer combo.
Local specialist with exceptional Albany stats (3-7-4 from 22) including 1500m win and recent 1600m 3rd. Soft track form solid, light weight and forward barrier suit moderate tempo on turning track.
Recent Albany BM70+ 3rd, barrier 7 suits weak middle bias.
- 1st8Uni QueenCasey Hunter$4.80
- 2nd3Head'emLucy F Fiore$6.00
- 3rd4Henry The AviatorNatika Riordan$2.90
- 4th7Pray AgainJade Mc Naught$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Uni Queen | 1 | Casey Hunter | Casey Hunter | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Head'em | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | Roy Rogers | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Henry The Aviator | 2 | Natika Riordan | P B Hunter | 53kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Pray Again | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Annihilator | 4 | Rocky Cheung | J D Jachmann | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Chantel | 5 | Brandon Louis | Indianna Weinert | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Our Nemesis | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | D H Hopperton | 59kg | $3.70 |
| Scr | 1 | Falcon Trader | 7 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 61kg |
Little Creatures (Bm58+)
Soft track record 9:2-1-0, barrier 3 ideal for moderate tempo on turning track favouring on-pacers.
Local specialist with strong Albany stats (13:2-2-1, T/D 5:1-0-0) and soft record 6:2-1-0 perfect for Soft 5. Recent close margins in similar races, barrier 7 exploits middle bias on turning track.
Class drop key for Albany track/distance specialist (13:2-2-2).
Proven Albany performer (23:3-6-4) with consistent recent efforts and excellent place strike.
- 1st6RedryeRocky Cheung$19.00
- 2nd3Renovation ShowChanel Cooper$2.40
- 3rd7Rock Of KahaJade Mc Naught$51.00
- 4th5MissijayNatika Riordan$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Redrye | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Kirsten Melis | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Renovation Show | 3 | Chanel Cooper | T M Wolfe | 54.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Rock Of Kaha | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Missijay | 1 | Natika Riordan | P B Hunter | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Cheval Savant | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Leigh Murray | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Sir Bear A Lot | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Pure Chino | 6 | Brandon Louis | Indianna Weinert | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Lordgivemestrength | 7 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Tasman Jewel | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 54kg | $26.00 |
Hahn 3.5 (Bm58+)
Albany specialist (15:4-2-2), soft performer (4:2-1-0), ideal barrier 6 for handy run in fast tempo. Light weight and Roy Rogers' stable strength outweigh class rise.
Cruise To Rio strong second pick with outstanding Albany record (7:2-3-0, T/D 5:2-3-0) suiting turning track's on-pace bias. Recent winner at track/distance, consistent places, barrier 5 ideal for fast tempo. Soft experience positive.
Top Of The Pops gets third with class drop to BM58+, proven soft record (16:3-3-0) and light weight advantage (52kg). Recent Albany 2nd over similar trip, Roy Rogers' stable has multiple chances.
Fiore's 30% strike rate boosts. Wide draw and freshness concerns create value in fast-tempo race favouring strong finishers.
- 1st10Brave ApacheJoey Azzopardi$4.00
- 2nd9Niccy's AffairAmy Jo Hayes$2.45
- 3rd5Shaka ZuluNatasha Faithfull$17.00
- 4th2Cruise To RioNatika Riordan$4.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Brave Apache | 4 | Joey Azzopardi | Indianna Weinert | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Niccy's Affair | 6 | Amy Jo Hayes | Roy Rogers | 55.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 5 | Shaka Zulu | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Robert Gulberti | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Cruise To Rio | 5 | Natika Riordan | T J Stone | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Sacred Oath | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Roy Rogers | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Secret Stones | 11 | Jason Whiting | Ashleigh Woollett | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Shooting Spirit | 12 | Jade Mc Naught | Alan L Smith | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Blue Cheyenne | 1 | Rosie Mahony | Roy Rogers | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mega Reward | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Leigh Murray | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Halatorion | 3 | Rocky Cheung | T J Stone | 62kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Top Of The Pops | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Roy Rogers | 52kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Crystalist | 13 | Roy Rogers | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Via Monte | 10 | J D Jachmann | 54kg |
Swan Draught Hcp (C2)
Gingers Sister stands out on pure form with 2 Albany wins including recent Class 2 victory at 1600m on Soft 5. Soft track record 5:2-0-0 perfect for conditions. Middle barrier exploits track bias. Recent 1900m flop irrelevant at shorter trip.
Recent Albany 3rd behind strong tempo suits fast race shape here. Soft track place form adequate. Barrier 6 ideal for turning track. Low strike rate concern offset by dropping into weaker Class 2 field on improving pattern.
Local specialist with unmatched Albany exposure (21 starts) and solid T/D record. Light weight big edge in country Class 2. Soft track places recent. Likely leader in fast tempo suits turning track.
Recent Albany placings in similar company show suitability. Barrier 5 ideal for on-pace map. Visors could sharpen. Soft form limited but recent 3rd at 1600m encouraging. Fast tempo against backmarkers but handy settling position helps.
- 1st3Gingers SisterLuke Campbell$4.20
- 2nd2Eternally YoursLucy F Fiore$7.00
- 3rd1Diablo LadNatasha Faithfull$5.50
- 4th10Petite VitesseJade Mc Naught$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Gingers Sister | 7 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Eternally Yours | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Diablo Lad | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Petite Vitesse | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Win To Retire | 5 | Natika Riordan | Indianna Weinert | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 6 | Vernacular | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Leigh Murray | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lady Tremaine | 3 | Giaan O'Donnell | K W Brown | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Maybe Divine | 10 | Amy Jo Hayes | Mark Westthorp | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | The Mighty Butch | 2 | Rocky Cheung | Samantha Shirley | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Think Lika Winner | 6 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Searle | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
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