Albury Race 6 - Hard As Concreters Back Straight Pace
NIFTY SCHOOBEE (1) was a beaten favourite last week but was good in leading from a wider barrier for second at Leeton the run prior. Has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw and has recorded a win and a placing in two attempts at this circuit and distance. THE DEMOCRAT (4) wasn't too far away in a higher-graded race last time. Better placed here having come from the back line for a 1.3m second in a similar class to this two back at Maryborough. MELATI BOY (8) raced parked and stuck on for second at Wagga two back then was solid enough from this row last start. Has trialled well since so could be ready to peak now. A good draw brings BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ (2) right into contention.

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Magic Tulhurst at Young over 1720m on July 14 at $3.10. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1758m after showing early pace at Leeton was leading by 1.3 at the bell, beaten a head by Life Gets Better (2:12.90) on July 7 at $4. Should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Sam Hewitt | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | NR 36 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Jones
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 12 m by Geoffrey Bee (2:03.50) on July 17 at $34. At her previous start 8th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway was 5th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Rocket Boy (2:06.20) on July 3 at $12. One of the contenders from a good draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | A J Dean | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | A J Dean | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harry O'Neill
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1758m at Leeton was 4th-12.7 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Life Gets Better (2:12.90) on July 7 at $13. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was leading 4.3 beaten 13 m by Keayang Alex (2:07.50) on June 9 at $10. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/05/2026 | 43 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Jared Kahlefeldt | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | NR 39 to 41 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 48 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 5th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Myrtle May (2:03.90) on July 13 at $23. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 4th-8.2 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Torque In Heaven (2:43.30) on June 29 at $5. Winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 112 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Stockton
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 10th-13.5 beaten 18 m by Tiger Cheddar (2:51.00) on June 23 at $10. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 5th-9 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Girl Just Fly (2:06.30) on June 16 at $11. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | S J Harris | 0 |
| 55.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | T Potter | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway was 9th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Warieda Boy (2:05.20) on July 3 at $14. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 18 m by Warieda Boy (2:05.20) on July 2 at $14. Has claims on best performances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 43 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr4) over 2147m at Leeton was 8th-17.2 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Tuffasnails (2:43.50) on July 7 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 5th-11.2 beaten 6 m by Jungle Shark (2:06.40) on June 30 at $16. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Fast | Blake Jones | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 35.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 51.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1720m | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 71L | $0.00 |

Driver: Roger Strong
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 2nd-3.3 beaten 6 m by Jungle Shark (2:06.40) on June 30 at $9. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was leading by 0.8 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Girl Just Fly (2:06.30) on June 16 at $1.60. Peaking now so can make an impact.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Bryce Campbell | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bryce Campbell | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2026 | 84 | NR 35 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Bryce Campbell | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Bryce Campbell | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Driver: Shane Hallcroft
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 1758m at Leeton, beaten 50 m by Girl Just Fly (2:10.50) on July 7 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early speed and racing wide at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 8 m by Bidgee Babe (2:05.70) on June 30 at $151. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 49.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Roger Strong | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 35 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jared Kahlefeldt | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Jared Kahlefeldt | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Ray White | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Codi Rauchenberger
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 8th (Sr1) over 1758m at Leeton, beaten 24 m by Vincheska (2:08.50) on March 10 at $101. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Amy Diebert | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 40 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 1089 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/03/2023 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | J G Painting | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2023 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | J G Painting | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2023 | 27 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |