AU - Albany - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.1f

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

16.9K

VIEW

Verdict

SMART ENERGY (1) is the standout with the best winning profile, having won two of six and finishing just 2.5 lengths behind as favourite in a CG CL3 at Ascot last seen. While the ten-month layoff is a concern and his 6 ?f record isn't strong, the 7lbs claim helps and his overall form is solid. TRAILER TRUCK (6) lands here third-up, has a favourable distance profile and his recent form suggesting a return to this trip may enhance his performance after two midfield runs. KAMAKAZI SHOOTER (8) boasts good local form, recently trialled at Albany, and had a tough sixth on heavy ground here before the break. He's more likely to place than win, but his distance and wet-track performance keep him in contention. JELLYBEAN JONES (3) has strong claims if fit, previously beating Brave Apache by two lengths in a BM58+ here, and his Lark Hill trial sets a solid base. TORA BORA (10) won't be far away on resumption.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Returns from a lengthy ten-month spell after being beaten two and a half lengths as favourite in a CG Class 3 at Ascot, where he raced keenly and did not quite finish it off. His start prior was a controlled Class 1 win over Rock Dee Jay at Ascot, and two wins and two places from six starts is a strong base. The 6f record is the query, but the claim helps and his best figures make him the one to beat. 1st Pick 1 Smart Energy Jockey: Giaan O'donnell Trainer: Alan Smith J: Giaan O'donnell T: Alan Smith	81	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a lengthy ten-month spell after being beaten two and a half lengths as favourite in a CG Class 3 at Ascot, where he raced keenly and did not quite finish it off. His start prior was a controlled Class 1 win over Rock Dee Jay at Ascot, and two wins and two places from six starts is a strong base. The 6f record is the query, but the claim helps and his best figures make him the one to beat.
6	Third-up and better placed back around 6f, where he has one win from two starts. He was near the top of betting in a mid-week Class 1 at Belmont Park last start but did not quicken when seventh, so there is improvement to make. Last start was plain, but this setup gives him a strong chance to rebound. 2nd Pick 6 Trailer Truck Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Natika Riordan T: Mitchell Pateman	185	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up and better placed back around 6f, where he has one win from two starts. He was near the top of betting in a mid-week Class 1 at Belmont Park last start but did not quicken when seventh, so there is improvement to make. Last start was plain, but this setup gives him a strong chance to rebound.
8	Resumes after six months off with an Albany trial two weeks ago and brings reliable local form. He was sixth at this venue over 7 ½f on heavy ground when last seen, beaten four and a half lengths after having difficulty getting clear at straightening. Two back he raced wide throughout and was still within just over three lengths. Handles wet ground and rates strongly at the distance. 3rd Pick 8 Kamakazi Shooter Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Ashleigh Woollett J: Jason Whiting T: Ashleigh Woollett	105	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Resumes after six months off with an Albany trial two weeks ago and brings reliable local form. He was sixth at this venue over 7 ½f on heavy ground when last seen, beaten four and a half lengths after having difficulty getting clear at straightening. Two back he raced wide throughout and was still within just over three lengths. Handles wet ground and rates strongly at the distance.

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