Clearest winning chance on pure form. Progressive gelding peaking with a soft-track maiden win over this trip, proven on Heavy, and drawn to lead or dictate a slow tempo from barrier 2. Loy-McVicar combination is perfect. Class rise is the query, but wet suitability, map and momentum outweigh it in a volatile Class 1.
New South Wales · Tuesday 18 August 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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Daro Group Hcp (C1)
Best conditions specialist. Sole Heavy winner at Albury over 1400m in the field, with an outstanding track and trip record. Drops from Class 2 after a close second and maps forward from barrier 4.
Honest on-pace type second-up who places on wet ground and gets class relief. Barrier 5 keeps him in the first half, which is essential on Albury Heavy.
Value angle built on map and weight. Gate 1 plus 55kg is the ideal Heavy Albury profile and she has placed on Heavy previously.
- 1st4Fair MasterCory Parish$7.50
- 2nd5SeasmokeBlaike Mc Dougall$3.60
- 3rd3SiyaasiBrodie Loy$2.40
- 4th1XerxesSairyn Fawke$4.40
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Fair Master | 6 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Seasmoke | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Siyaasi | 2 | Brodie Loy | P McVicar | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Xerxes | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Iconic Rose | 1 | Quayde Krogh | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Luma Light | 7 | Glenn Cahill | Anthony Mountney | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Undercut | 8 | Ben Brisbourne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Captain Barbossa | 3 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 55kg |
BUR Real Estate Mdn Plate
Maiden with high volatility but Misil Beauty maps ideally from barrier 1 on Heavy 8. Debut third on Heavy 9 over 1600m at Echuca showed clear stamina and wet suitability. Slow tempo favours on-pace types; she can control or sit handy.
Closest recent form reference with a neck third at Albury on Heavy 9 over 1500m. All career runs on Heavy show suitability. Step to 1600m looks logical. Wide gate is the major query on this surface and rail, yet pure form ranks him clearly in the first three. Place focus given map risk.
However barrier 10 and midfield map are clear negatives on Heavy Albury where inside/on-pace dominates. Last-start failure tempers win confidence; each-way the safer play.
Clear value overlay. Barrier 6 allows a midfield-to-handy trip suited to the bias.
- 1st6Riverbend GoldCory Parish$8.00
- 2nd8Oaklands OrchidDale Cole$9.00
- 3rd10Supreme LassAlice Kennedy$31.00
- 4th1Corays RoadBrendan Ward$4.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Riverbend Gold | 6 | Cory Parish | Shane Bloomfield | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Oaklands Orchid | 9 | Dale Cole | Shane Bloomfield | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Supreme Lass | 3 | Alice Kennedy | J E & C Ledger | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Corays Road | 11 | Brendan Ward | Garry Worsnop | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | King Kauffo | 5 | Brodie Loy | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Prized Gesture | 4 | Carly Frater | Fiona Schneiders | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Star Chic | 8 | Brittany Button | A L McRae | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Misil Beauty | 1 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Sworntomymission | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | G J Colvin | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Determinato | 4 | Lachlan King | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Hellfighter | 10 | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Very Famous | 7 | Lachlan King | Dominic Sutton | 57kg |
Pogson Cronin Kerr Country Boosted Mdn Plate
Ikon Park is the clearest winning chance on form and setup. Promising Heavy 8 debut third at Wagga maps perfectly into the favoured on-pace zone from barrier 4. Lightly raced maidens with this profile often improve and the Albury heavy pattern rewards exactly this type.
Conargo produced the best recent form line in the race when second at this track and trip on Heavy 9, beaten a diminishing half-length. On-speed map and proven wet ability fit Albury heavy requirements.
Distant Stripes is the most reliable place contender. Multiple heavy-track placings and two prior Albury 1175m thirds give him strong condition and course suitability. He rarely runs a bad race on wet ground though the zero-win record and wide gate cap his winning upside. Solid for the minors in a volatile maiden.
Western Lights offers genuine value. Two heavy-track seconds including a strong Wagga effort show she handles the going and can race on-speed from barrier 6 with only 55kg. Albury heavy favours exactly this profile.
- 1st4Ikon ParkBrodie Loy$1.80
- 2nd5Reds ExpressMitchell Aitken$6.50
- 3rd6Western LightsJordan Quince$15.00
- 4th3Distant StripesBradley Vale$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Ikon Park | 4 | Brodie Loy | G J Colvin | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Reds Express | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | G D'Altorio | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Western Lights | 6 | Jordan Quince | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Distant Stripes | 10 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Piratess | 2 | Brittany Button | A L McRae | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Savagento | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Conargo | 8 | Damon Budler | Nadine Cameron | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Notafoni | 5 | Michael Travers | 57kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Demanda | 2 | R T Waters | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Forgive Me Father | 3 | N J Olive | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Boujee Gold | 7 | Matthew Kelley | 55kg |
Kiewa Valley Spring Water Hcp (C1)
Clear form standout. Nose second in higher grade BM66 on Heavy 9 over this exact trip last start, drops sharply into Class 1 from the perfect inside gate. Albury 1175m record is excellent and the moderate tempo plus on-pace bias suits.
Strong each-way/place chance. Took out the Albury Heavy 9 maiden over 1175m last start in similar conditions and is clearly improving. Map from barrier 8 is the query on a position-biased Heavy surface, but the recent win and wet credentials make her the main danger if she can settle midfield-forward.
Reliable place contender with the right profile for today. Has already won over this track/distance on Heavy and draws ideally in barrier 3. Recent runs have been plain but the map, wet form and prior Albury success keep her in the first three conversation in a volatile Class 1.
Beat a maiden field on Heavy 8 over 1175m here last start and is a proven Albury performer.
- 1st1Lord Of ValorBlaike Mc Dougall$6.00
- 2nd3BifurcationBrittany Button$8.00
- 3rd5Jungle LightsJake Duffy$11.00
- 4th10Monaghan's BoyCassidy Hill$61.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lord Of Valor | 9 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bifurcation | 4 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Jungle Lights | 8 | Jake Duffy | Scott Collings | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Monaghan's Boy | 7 | Cassidy Hill | J A Rooney | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 6 | La Stiava | 10 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 7 | Iroquai | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Pariah Flyer | 1 | Ella Bent | Heath Maclean | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Bonnyville | 2 | Damon Budler | A L McRae | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Flywire | 6 | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Rain Queen | 5 | Quayde Krogh | C D Widdison | 55kg |
EBA Hire Country Boosted (Bm58)
Hot Toddy is in career-best form with back-to-back Heavy wins and maps ideally into the front half on an Albury Heavy surface that rewards early position. Wet-track credentials are elite in this field. Class rise and top weight are genuine queries, but current trajectory and map edge make him the most reliable winning chance in a volatile BM58.
Manzobeel ticks the key Albury Heavy boxes: won over 1500m here on Heavy last start, draws barrier 1 and carries just 52kg. Class rise is the main risk in BM58 company, and the map has her midfield, but inside draw should allow a soft trail into the top half. Strong each-way/place profile behind the top pick.
Perfectly Good bounced back with an Albury Heavy win last start and maps perfectly from barrier 3 into the on-pace group favoured on this surface. Wet form is solid and the slight class drop helps. Not as progressive as the top two but a logical place contender who can control or sit handy in a moderate tempo.
- 1st2Desert OpalBrittany Button$2.70
- 2nd5SeguroTeaghan Martin$11.00
- 3rd9Tsarina DiamondsEmma Ly$12.00
- 4th3Perfectly GoodQuayde Krogh$9.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Desert Opal | 8 | Brittany Button | K A Davison | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Seguro | 7 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Tsarina Diamonds | 4 | Emma Ly | Matthew Kelley | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Perfectly Good | 3 | Quayde Krogh | Doug Gorrel | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Hot Toddy | 6 | Cory Parish | Doug Gorrel | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Cinephile | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Manzobeel | 1 | Erin Ellison | Luke Pepper | 52kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Roonami | 5 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sorry Sunshine | 2 | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Iconic Rose | 8 | Doug Gorrel | 55kg |
Albury Demolitions Mdn Hcp
Snitzel Tycoon is the standout wet-tracker after a clear third on Heavy 9. Still the clearest each-way/place threat and legitimate winning chance if she can cross or find a lane.
Second-up progression is clear. Untested on Heavy and a cold jockey-trainer record are negatives, yet the combination of gate, closing speed and recent improvement makes her a genuine top-three chance in a weak maiden.
Wild Romeo is the most reliable form horse in a volatile maiden. Consistent placings including an Albury second, perfect map from barrier 5, and a featherweight 53kg give him the strongest winning chance on pure profile. Lack of heavy exposure is a risk on H8 but overall depth and setup outweigh unproven wet runners. Justifies favouritism on form.
Tenacious Tiger offers clear value. Wet form is proven while many shorter runners are not.
- 1st1Flying CorsairBrodie Loy$7.50
- 2nd10Snitzel TycoonCassidy Hill$1.95
- 3rd7Carlow RoseBrittany Button$4.40
- 4th5Tallingas PetiteMitchell Aitken$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Flying Corsair | 7 | Brodie Loy | Anthony Warren | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Snitzel Tycoon | 10 | Cassidy Hill | Andrew Dale | 53kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 7 | Carlow Rose | 4 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Tallingas Petite | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | Ashleigh Smith | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Backflips | 15 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | It's A Task | 14 | Dale Cole | Fiona Watts | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Girl Scout | 3 | Michael Travers | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Salute The Land | 2 | Ella Bent | Heath Maclean | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Tenacious Tiger | 1 | Carly Frater | Michael Travers | 55kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Setta's Girl | 13 | Glenn Cahill | Anthony Mountney | 55kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wild Romeo | 5 | Erin Ellison | Luke Pepper | 53kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Aerialize | 11 | A L McRae | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Xceptional Spirit | 12 | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Persuasive Gal | 8 | G Brunsdon | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Brutal To The Max | 6 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 55kg |
Meredith Joinery + Design (Bm66)
Brial Rose maps perfectly for Heavy Albury 1000m with barrier 2 and on-pace role. Outstanding wet record (4 wins from 7 Heavy) plus recent BM58 Heavy wins at Wagga and Albury give her clear form edge.
Risky Whisky brings the strongest recent form and wet wins but draws poorly in 13 with 61.5kg into a class rise. Still a major threat if he can cross and control, yet Albury Heavy data heavily favours inside runners. Solid each-way/place play rather than sole win reliance given map and weight.
Bargino holds the coveted barrier 1 on a track where inside draws dominate Heavy sprints. Maps to save ground and finish strongly; genuine place chance with upset win potential if tempo suits.
- 1st2Risky WhiskyBrodie Loy$1.95
- 2nd9Marine GirlCoriah Keatings$6.50
- 3rd1Starlight GirlGlenn Cahill$19.00
- 4th11Little BashebaBrendan Ward$71.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Risky Whisky | 13 | Brodie Loy | M & L Cerchi | 61.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 9 | Marine Girl | 14 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Starlight Girl | 12 | Glenn Cahill | Matthew Kelley | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Little Basheba | 6 | Brendan Ward | Garry Worsnop | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Brial Rose | 2 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Zetalyn | 11 | Dale Cole | Fiona Watts | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Party Doll | 10 | Cory Parish | G L Connell | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sheila | 8 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Destructive Diva | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | N F Gardner | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Gold Tracker | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Cooee | 7 | Mitchell Aitken | R T Stubbs | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Bargino | 1 | Nadine Cameron | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Kazotsky | 4 | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Apple Cider | 9 | Nadine Cameron | 55kg |
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