Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 29 June 2026
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Four Esses is the most reliable form runner in this weak Maiden. Light weight and a settling midfield position suit the likely slow tempo. While winless, she is the best chance to break through here against moderate opposition.
His only placing came on good, and his heavy debut was poor.
Brutal To The Max is a consistent maiden who rarely runs badly but rarely wins. The Norton bit first time could spark improvement, and barrier 3 gives her a chance to sit handy. More likely to place than win.
Corays Road debuted poorly on this track/distance on heavy, finishing 8th. The subsequent gelding operation may bring improvement. Barrier 4 and a slow tempo could allow him to settle handy.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lord Of Valor | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Star Chic | 6 | Brittany Button | A L McRae | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brutal To The Max | 3 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Four Esses | 8 | Cassidy Hill | P McVicar | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Corays Road | 4 | Brendan Ward | Garry Worsnop | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | In The Attic | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | N F Gardner | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Prized Gesture | 1 | Carly Frater | Fiona Schneiders | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Spice Alley | 8 | Rob Potter | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Nikita Zou | 2 | Luke Pepper | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ten Feathers | 9 | J Rolfe | 55.5kg |
Postwar is the clear form pick. That run ties closely with today's conditions. He maps to settle handy from barrier 6 and has the class edge.
She's First Lady has the next best credentials. She ran 3rd at Albury on heavy last year and was a close 4th here on heavy 900m last start. She maps well from barrier 5 and can settle on-speed.
Aerial Artist hasn't placed but has been competitive, including a 4th at Corowa on soft.
Peridot debuted on soft and was well beaten. But as a 2YO filly, second-up improvement is common. She carries only 55kg and may find the heavy track manageable if she handles the conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Postwar | 6 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | She's First Lady | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | Kate Goodrich | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sensesational Star | 8 | Jake Duffy | Shane Bloomfield | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Haunted Kynexion | 7 | Zoe Waller | Jeffrey Kyne | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Inzain Baby | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Conjola Girl | 13 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Peridot | 11 | Carly Frater | Bryan Maher | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Arties A Star | 3 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Et Zou | 9 | Brendan Ward | R T Stubbs | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Spice Boy | 1 | Cassidy Hill | Peter Smith | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Big Collect | 14 | Thomas Spillane | Peter Smith | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Aerial Artist | 12 | Michael Travers | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Metro Girl | 4 | Mikaela Lawrence | P F Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Hue Bolt | 2 | Brittany Button | Peter Smith | 57.5kg |
Etched In Blue gets the nod based on the critical barrier advantage in Heavy conditions at Albury. The inside draw (barrier 2) is statistically proven to be decisive on this track when Heavy, with barriers 1-4 showing clear superiority. Second-up record of 2 placings from 2 starts indicates improvement pattern, and recent synthetic placing confirms current form. While Heavy track record is concerning, the barrier advantage and form trajectory outweigh this. The slow tempo suits an adaptable type who can position well from the inside gate.
Last start 3rd at Wagga Heavy 10 beaten only 2 lengths demonstrates wet track competence. The step to 1500m suits her staying pedigree (Royal Symphony). However, the lack of a booked jockey is concerning and suggests stable may not be fully committed.
Chief Of War brings consistency and valuable Albury experience to this weak maiden. Jockey Parish is riding confidently with 20% recent strike rate. However, barrier 11 is a critical negative on Heavy 8 at Albury where inside draws dominate. The wide gate forces him to settle back, contradicting the track's strong front-half bias. While form suggests he's competitive, the barrier disadvantage is too significant to rate higher.
The gear change to visors first time suggests connections believe they've found the key. However, barrier 12 is a major obstacle on Heavy 8 where inside draws dominate. The experience and track knowledge may help overcome the wide gate in a slow tempo, but she needs luck.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Chief Of War | 11 | Cory Parish | Heath Maclean | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Give Her Time | 9 | Cassidy Hill | Peter Smith | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Etched In Blue | 2 | Lachlan King | Toby Lake | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Royal Overture | 7 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Broken Image | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Darrell Burnet | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Clinch The Deal | 4 | Brendan Ward | R T Stubbs | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Vametta | 1 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Blackbird | 6 | Carly Frater | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Western Lights | 10 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Elsisi | 4 | Brittany Button | D J O'Prey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Prince Of Spirit | 8 | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Thesandmancan | 5 | Quayde Krogh | C D Widdison | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Tristania | 3 | Craig Weeding | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Star Chic | 5 | A L McRae | 57kg |
Arrives off a strong second at this track/trip on Heavy 9 and owns a solid Albury 1600m record. From gate 7 she can land in the first half and sustain momentum, which aligns with the on-speed bias here when heavy. Wet profile is adequate and stable is going well.
Breakthrough Heavy 10 mile win last time suggests genuine wet-track ability. With a moderate tempo expected, he maps to be right on the speed where Albury tends to reward leaders on heavy ground. The class rise is the query, but his platform and pattern offset some risk and he should give a strong sight near the rail turning.
Genuine wet performer who ran third here over the mile on Heavy 9 last start. The blinkers go back on and gate 5 should allow her to settle a touch closer. She brings formlines from stronger races and handles Albury well. Slight map risk remains if the leaders control a moderate tempo, but she’s a reliable each-way play.
Well drawn to exploit the heavy/on-speed pattern and drops back to BM58 where his 1600m record stands out. Recent runs have been in stronger company and he profiles to hold a forward spot from gate 2 with the cutaway aiding late.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Just Like Liam | 14 | Brittany Button | Garry Worsnop | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Regal Reggie | 4 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Spietata | 9 | Jake Duffy | Ms H Powell | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Cayman Island | 1 | Dale Cole | Shane Bloomfield | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Sheer Lunacy | 2 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Strategic Defense | 7 | Cory Parish | Ms D Scott | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Sundrop | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | Shane Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Slippery Thinker | 3 | Jamie Gibbons | Jamie Gibbons | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Cheap Gas | 13 | Cassidy Hill | Sam Piper | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Swinging High | 5 | Damon Budler | Michael Travers | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Forte Cheval | 11 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 62kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Frozen Tide | 12 | Logan McNeil | S Fliedner | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Infer | 3 | Toby Lake | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Desert Opal | 10 | K A Davison | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Sleeper | 6 | P Donnelly | 55kg |
Won this grade at 1400m on Heavy 9 last start and now draws barrier 2 to control or stalk a likely slow tempo, an ideal pattern at Albury on heavy going. Strong course-and-distance profile and a workable 57.5kg provide further confidence. Jockey has an excellent recent strike at this track. Minor query is the concussion plates and a small wet-track sample, but his last Heavy win and on-pace map make him the most likely winner.
Handles heavy ground and is very effective at 1400m. He should settle around the first half from barrier 6 and gets in light at 55.5kg.
She has a strong 1400m record and handles this class, with McDougall a positive. The query is genuine heavy form (limited sample) and recent soft-track efforts being only fair. Respect her map and profile, but kept to third on trust in the heavy.
Maps to lead or control at a soft tempo, which can be gold on a Heavy 8 at Albury. He’s very seasoned at 1400m and fit, with a recent narrow BM82 second on good ground.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blazing Sword | 9 | Zac Moore | T Fitzsimmons | 61.5kg |
| 2 | Morning Darling | 4 | Logan McNeil | Sylvia Thompson | 61kg |
| 3 | Mahogany Girl | 12 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 60kg |
| 4 | Dupli Kate | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | N F Gardner | 59kg |
| 5 | Epaullo Creed | 5 | Quayde Krogh | N J Olive | 59kg |
| 6 | Eamonn's Memory | 10 | Zoe Waller | Andrew Dale | 56kg |
| 7 | Acheson | 6 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55.5kg |
| 8 | Future Fund | 2 | Mitchell Aitken | Maddison Collins | 57.5kg |
| 9 | Mathrin | 11 | Carly Frater | Michael Travers | 57kg |
| 10 | Tijuana | 3 | Brittany Button | Peter Smith | 53.5kg |
| 11 | Too Big | 7 | Cassidy Hill | Peter Smith | 53kg |
| 12 | Dreamstone | 8 | Jake Duffy | Debbie Delphin | 55kg |
Brutal Force is on a career peak with back-to-back heavy track wins, displaying a strong will to win. Barrier 1 gives him every chance to lead or sit handy on a track that heavily favours inside draws and early position. Blaike McDougall's current form adds confidence. The 61kg is a concern but his running style and recent performances suggest he can handle it. The main danger is the step up in class but he's proven at this level.
Bessie La Belle comes off a dominant win at this track and distance on a heavy 9 in a higher grade. Her heavy track record is outstanding and she maps to settle on speed from barrier 7. The jockey change is a slight concern but the horse is in great form and will appreciate the class drop. She is the biggest threat to Brutal Force.
Andres Girl is a promising 2yo filly who broke maiden status with a win in Open company at Wagga on heavy 9. She gets in with a feather weight and has a good draw. The step back to BM58 is a big class drop but she faces tougher older horses.
She maps midfield and should get a good run from barrier 8.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bessie La Belle | 7 | Alice Kennedy | Ms D Scott | 60.5kg |
| 2 | Made Easy | 2 | Holly Durnan | G J Colvin | 62.5kg |
| 3 | A Book Of Days | 3 | Glenn Cahill | J Rolfe | 60kg |
| 4 | Brutal Force | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 61kg |
| 5 | Jaskier | 11 | Cassidy Hill | P McVicar | 59kg |
| 6 | Ace Of Lace | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | Maddison Collins | 60kg |
| 7 | Seasmoke | 13 | Cory Parish | Michael Travers | 58.5kg |
| 8 | Wolf Island | 12 | Sairyn Fawke | N F Gardner | 58.5kg |
| 9 | Alabama Hussy | 5 | Quayde Krogh | N J Olive | 58kg |
| 10 | Andres Girl | 6 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 54.5kg |
| 11 | Iroquai | 16 | Michael Travers | 56kg | |
| 12 | Taluk | 8 | Michael Travers | 56kg | |
| 13 | Wild Annie | 4 | B R Mallyon | 55.5kg | |
| 14 | Theo's Choice | 15 | W G Carroll | 56.5kg | |
| 15 | Desert Opal | 14 | K A Davison | 56.5kg | |
| 16 | Apple Cider | 10 | Damon Budler | Nadine Cameron | 55.5kg |
Brial Rose is the standout selection with a perfect Heavy track profile that cannot be ignored. Her 3 wins from 5 Heavy starts, including a dominant victory at this venue 13 days ago, makes her the horse to beat. While the moderate tempo and step up to 59.5kg present minor concerns, her proven wet-track ability and current form trajectory make her the most reliable winning chance in this volatile BM58 contest.
Abstruse presents as the main danger with proven BM58 credentials and a solid first-up record. While she hasn't won on Heavy tracks, her two placings from six attempts show competitiveness in the conditions. Her last-start win at this class level and strong jockey/trainer combination provide confidence. The 121-day break is a concern, but her first-up statistics suggest she can perform fresh.
Risky Whisky is an improving type stepping up sharply in class after breaking maiden status. His third placing at this venue last start on Heavy 9 shows he handles the conditions, but barrier 14 is a major obstacle on a track where backmarkers have a 0% win rate. The class rise from Class 1 to BM58 is significant, and while he has upside, the wide draw and weight make this a difficult assignment. Better suited as a place chance if the race unfolds favorably.
The significant drop from BM70 to BM58 is a major positive, and her second-up record of 100% placings suggests she'll improve sharply from her poor first-up run. The inside barrier is crucial on this Heavy 8 surface. While last start was disappointing, the class drop and proven course form make her a value overlay.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheila | 7 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 61kg |
| 2 | Induction | 5 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 60kg |
| 3 | Magna Mak | 6 | Alice Kennedy | W G Carroll | 59kg |
| 4 | Tesoro Mio | 16 | Zac Moore | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg |
| 5 | Arctic Desert | 1 | Glenn Cahill | J Rolfe | 59.5kg |
| 6 | Brial Rose | 4 | Dale Cole | R T Stubbs | 59.5kg |
| 7 | Swift Hit | 11 | Thomas Spillane | Peter Smith | 58kg |
| 8 | Abstruse | 8 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 60.5kg |
| 9 | Risky Whisky | 14 | Cory Parish | M & L Cerchi | 60.5kg |
| 10 | Bifurcation | 13 | K A Davison | 58kg | |
| 11 | Legendary Diva | 9 | Carly Frater | Grant White | 57.5kg |
| 12 | Densetsu | 17 | Andrew Dale | 59kg | |
| 13 | Der Blaue Reiter | 15 | Blaike Mc Dougall | W A Hudd | 59kg |
| 14 | Dita Von | 10 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57kg |
| 15 | Rowdy Anthem | 2 | Grant White | 58.5kg | |
| 16 | Prince Of Love | 12 | Brendan Ward | Shane Bloomfield | 58kg |
| 17 | Insane Volt | 3 | J Rolfe | 57kg |
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