AU - Albany - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SIGN OF THE TIMES (7) is the one to beat off a sound Bunbury debut, where he was third in a Mdn on soft ground after racing keenly and being bumped at straightening. That race experience, barrier one and an easy Albany trial win two weeks ago give him the most appealing profile in a race that looks to have a long tail. LUZ DEL SOL (8) won a recent trial at this track in readiness after tackling an Open 2YO race before the break. She's been handy in maiden company around some efforts in Saturday grade. Drawn well here and can play a leading role. DUNDEEMICKY (3) brings no race form to assess, though first-time blinkers and a family with 5f winners give him some debut interest. GOD'LL GETYA (1) was second at this track before the break despite racing wide throughout, and the 7lbs claim helps his place claims if he brings that trial form to raceday. BLINDING LUCK (4) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Returns from a five-month break after a very sound Bunbury debut, finishing third in a Mdn on soft ground and beaten three and a half lengths by Merivale Louvain. He raced keenly near the 2 ½f and was bumped at straightening, so there was more merit in the effort than the margin alone. Barrier one adds to the profile and he looks the one they have to beat. 1st Pick 7 Sign Of The Times Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Troy Turner T: Steve Wolfe	75	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Returns from a five-month break after a very sound Bunbury debut, finishing third in a Mdn on soft ground and beaten three and a half lengths by Merivale Louvain. He raced keenly near the 2 ½f and was bumped at straightening, so there was more merit in the effort than the margin alone. Barrier one adds to the profile and he looks the one they have to beat.
8	Returns from a six-month break after finishing last in an Open at Belmont Park, beaten eight and a half lengths behind Achy Breaky when sent out at long odds. Her previous run at this track was also plain, though she raced keenly. The upside is a trial win at Albany, a leading local trainer and a top-rated last-12-months profile, while blinkers come off. Recent form is plain, but she can improve sharply fresh. 2nd Pick 8 Luz Del Sol Jockey: Amy Jo Hayes Trainer: Roy Rogers J: Amy Jo Hayes T: Roy Rogers	162	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Returns from a six-month break after finishing last in an Open at Belmont Park, beaten eight and a half lengths behind Achy Breaky when sent out at long odds. Her previous run at this track was also plain, though she raced keenly. The upside is a trial win at Albany, a leading local trainer and a top-rated last-12-months profile, while blinkers come off. Recent form is plain, but she can improve sharply fresh.
3	Makes his debut in first-time blinkers, which is the clearest positive signal for a first starter with no recent trials listed. His half-siblings include Endovanera, a 5f Belmont Park winner, and Ayasha, who was with the same trainer, so there is some family substance. No recent trials listed, so market confidence would be important. 3rd Pick 3 Dundeemicky Jockey: Lisa Staples Trainer: Stephen Sheehy J: Lisa Staples T: Stephen Sheehy	64	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Makes his debut in first-time blinkers, which is the clearest positive signal for a first starter with no recent trials listed. His half-siblings include Endovanera, a 5f Belmont Park winner, and Ayasha, who was with the same trainer, so there is some family substance. No recent trials listed, so market confidence would be important.

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