****AIRBORNE
ALBURY PREVIEW****
with NEIL EVANS
Albury
Racing Club
Monday
May 23, 2022
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of the Best Border Battles
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Fallon St, NORTH ALBURY, NSW
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*Gates Open @
12.00 noon
Entry FREE
*1st
Race @ 12.30pm
*Track likely
improving to Soft 6 & Rail out 5m from 1500m to 350m where cutaway applies
*RACE 1 @ 12.30pm KIEWA VALLEY
SPRINGWATER MAIDEN PLATE (905m) – Set Weights; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 1. INCENTIVE (Donna Scott/Simon Miller; 59kg & barrier 7) –We
start with a rapid fire short course sprint, and ready to launch into this home
track three-year-old by Golden Slipper winner and prolific sire
Capitalist, resuming behind a dominant heavy track trial win. Only
previous run disappointed as a short-priced fancy on Australia Day, but
stable has given him time and was recently scratched from a very winnable race
to be saved for this
MAIN
DANGERS: 4. *Falreine; 6. *Penny Stocks; 9. **Stunning Sunrise
Likely
Tempo: Good to Strong
My BET PLAN:
INCENTIVE to WIN & STUNNING SUNRISE Each Way
*RACE
2 @ 1.05pm SURDEX STEEL ALBURY MAIDEN HCP (1410m) – Min Weight 55kg;
Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 9. DIAMONDSANDPEARLS (Ben Brisbourne/Ms Hannah Le Blanc a3kg;
52.5kg & barrier 10) -Not as
easy assessment for the maidens over further, but confident this improving 4YO
Wangaratta mare can finally break through fourth-up in her 12th start.
Much better suited on the slowly drying surface after floundering late here in
Heavy 10 going 10 days ago, and best weighted runner in the race after the
rider’s 3kg claim
MAIN
DANGERS: 1. *Almandra; 3. *Cellar Champ; 6. **La Quinta Donna; 12.
*Redhair’n’freckles
Likely
Tempo: Reasonable
My BET PLAN:
DIAMONDSANDPEARLS to WIN & Trifecta: 6,9/1,3,6,9,12/1,3,6,9,12
*RACE 3 @
1.40pm REDI2HIRE ALBURY MAIDEN PLATE (1182m) – Set Weights; Apprentices Can
Claim:
TOP SELECTION:
5. WAR DOG (Ben Brisbourne/Ms Hannah Edgley a2kg; 57kg & barrier 8) –It doesn’t get any easier here,
with several strong hopes, headed by this one hopping the border for the first
time, and stablemate to the previous on top selection. Tough and improving
3YO who can strike fourth-up in his first proper prep. Was ridden quieter
16 days ago at Donald when backed from $9.00 into $5.50, hitting the
line hard after working through traffic. Suited on the bigger track and longer
straight here, and significantly was preferred here to his home track meeting
on Sunday
MAIN
DANGERS: 3. *Greek Tycoon; 7. *Kappy’s Angel; 12. *Lunar Shoes
Likely
Tempo: Solid to Good
My BET PLAN:
WAR DOG to WIN & Box Trifecta: 3,5,7,12
*RACE
4 @ 2.15pm CHOICES WODONGA BENCHMARK 58 HCP (1182m) – Min Weight
55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 2. CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE (Andrew Dale/Ms Hannah Edgley a2kg; 60kg &
barrier 7) -Yet
another big contender from over the border, this power finishing Wangaratta
6YO hasn’t won for a while, but steadily this prep has been charging back
to his best. Motored late to miss by a whisker this track in a stronger BM 58
two starts back before again finishing well at Wodonga. Likes it soft, always
carries weight, and only needs a clear run from the bend to run over them
MAIN
DANGERS: 4. *Kaipaki; 8. *My Girona; 10. *Dancing With Kitty
Likely
Tempo: Good
My BET PLAN:
CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE to WIN
*RACE
5 @ 2.50pm VALE PAUL CARROLL BENCHMARK 58 HCP (1182m) – Min Weight 55kg;
Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 4. BLUSHING MARY (Tim Donnelly/Ms Kayla Nisbet; 59.5kg & barrier
6) -Another
tricky & open battle in similar grade, but very keen at the value aboard
this progressive Wagga filly who can improve sharply second-up in a
slightly thinner race. Won two straight from the front up to this grade last
prep, and just buckled under pressure fresh in superior CL3 company after
covering early ground. Much better placed here back on her preferred soft
ground, and is clear over the odds
MAIN
DANGERS: 1. **Starliv; 2. **Malabar Jack; 3. *Gironde; 7. *Keep It Down
Likely
Tempo: Good
My BET PLAN:
BLUSHING MARY Each Way & Box Exacta: 1,2,4
*RACE
6 @ 3.25pm GAZEBO & SHADE CENTRE CLASS 1 HCP (1005m) – Min Weight
55kg; Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 7. LIBERALIZED (Ben Brisbourne/Jake Duffy; 57.5kg &
barrier 7) –Another
contender & underrated 4YO from the Brisbourne stable at Wangaratta
presents well over the mark here third-up off a long break. Has only just held
his ground in two runs back in Victoria, but much better placed on a bigger
track where he can settle and be given time to wind up. Carries his lightest
weight in a long time
MAIN
DANGERS: 1. **Wegottem Today Son; 3. *Agent Moon; 4. *Keith; 11. *The Tapster
Likely
Tempo: Solid to Good
My BET PLAN:
LIBERALIZED Each Way & Trifecta: 1,7/1,3,4,7,11/1,3,4,7,11
*RACE 7 @ 4.05pm ACE RADIO 2AY BENCHMARK 58 HCP (905m) – Min Weight 55kg;
Apprentices Can Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 2. MOJO MUSIC (Andrew Dale/Ms Hannah Edgley a2kg; barrier 13 &
62.5kg) –Back
to the flying short course stacks up nicely again for this good quality
Wangaratta three-year-old who can go back-to-back after a
dominant display at this track in CL1 grade only 10 days ago. Not quite
the good thing he would be on heavy ground, but having only missed a place once
from nine starts, he only needs to leave the barrier okay to win. Prefer him
when he’s drawn to stay outside horses
MAIN
DANGERS: 1. **Seventh Seal; 3. *It’s Business Time
Likely
Tempo: Good
My BET PLAN:
MOJO MUSIC to WIN & Quinella: 1 and 2
*RACE
8 @ 4.40pm EBA HIRE CLASS 2 HCP (1510m) – Min Weight 55kg; Apprentices Can
Claim:
TOP
SELECTION: 1. LOOSE LOVE (Todd Smart/Billy Owen; 59.5kg & barrier 5) -Fairly open middle distance contest to
close a strong meeting. Like this progressive Canberra 3YO who
drops back from the tougher Wagga Guineas when not getting much room at a vital
stage back in the pack. Had previously swept home for an impressive win at
home, and despite the natural weight hike, can produce a superior final 400m in
going she relishes
MAIN
DANGERS: 3. *Sumdeel; 4. *Bonvalante; 6. *Bring A Dame; 7. *Ghosted
Likely
Tempo: Fair to Solid
My BET PLAN:
LOOSE LOVE to WIN
**My BEST
EARLY BETS:
R4 2.
CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE** Expect: $2.85 – $3.10; My Early Rating: $2.10
R7 2. MOJO
MUSIC** Expect: $2.15 – $2.40; My Early Rating: $1.85
**My BEST
EARLY VALUE:
R3 5. WAR DOG* Expect: $4.25 – $4.50; My Early Rating: $2.85
R5 4. BLUSHING MARY** Expect: $7.00 – $8.00; My Rating:
$4.20
**My BEST
EARLY EXOTICS:
R3: Box
Trifecta: 3,5,7,12
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