Albury Race 2 - The Newmarket Hotel (Bm58)
STRUMMER (2) turned in his worst run for a while when well-beaten fourth over the mile at Wangaratta last start. Has won three from nine on right-handed tracks and none from seven on left-handed so coming back to NSW is a tick. Draws the fence and is nicely in after the claim so this sets up perfectly. HELLS SPIRIT (8) broke the maiden last start at the seventh attempt, digging deep to just hold on over today's course and distance. Maps beautifully from the good draw. Capable of taking on these better horses. CAYMAN ISLAND (4) is another last start maiden winner, breaking through finally at Wagga over 1400m. In the money at four of five runs here so he makes plenty of appeal on an each-way basis. UNDERCUT (5) lacked a change of gears when a close fourth here over today's journey recently. The application of blinkers might add some fire. WAMBEEN (9) has been in the top three at all three runs this prep. A must for trifecta and first four punters.

Jockey: Sage Duric
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm66 on January 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yam with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Em Sixty with 59.5kg at $7.50. Should improve and play a key role.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/01/2026 | 106 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 60kg | 1:23.46 | 10-9-10 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Harry Coffey | 1:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Rose Hammond | 0:48.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 04/10/2025 | 17 | BM66 3U | $80,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 60.5kg | 1:36.45 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2025 | 33 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Soft 5 | Mark Zahra | 60.5kg | 1:39.14 | 7-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 12 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 2000m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 2:09.51 | 6-8-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 03/08/2025 | 16 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Tom Prebble | 58kg | 1:38.55 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2025 | 32 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1600m | Soft 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57.5kg | 1:40.08 | 9-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm62 on January 18 over 1590m, 8 len behind En Flique carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that second last of 10 at Hanging Rock Bm56 on January 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Trinity's D'oro with 60kg at $14. Finds a few better today. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Good 3 | Teo Nugent | 59kg | 1:35.17 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 34 | BM56 3U | $15,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1600m | Good 4 | Alice Kennedy | 60kg | 1:39.58 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $14.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Good 3 | Lachlan King | 59kg | 2:04.88 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | OPEN 3U | $21,600.00 | Bong Bong | 1560m | FM 2 | Shaun Cooper | 66.5kg | 1:38.12 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | OPEN | $19,200.00 | Berrigan | 1600m | Soft 7 | Josh Richards | 56.5kg | 1:34.19 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | 9 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2000m | Soft 5 | Brittany Button | 62kg | 2:08.98 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Good | Cory Parish | 0:51.88 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 820m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 0:49.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1400m defeating Divine Spark with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Belnera carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Looks suitably placed here and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57.5kg | 1:24.45 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57.5kg | 1:25.53 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/13 | 24/12/2025 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57.5kg | 1:24.88 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $8.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1500m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 57.5kg | 1:24.23 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 12 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1800m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 55.5kg | 1:49.83 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good | Liam Riordan | 1:33.19 | - | 0 |
| 4.36L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liam Riordan | 1:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Belnera with 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that 5th of 8 at Wagga Cl1 on January 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sir Lunchalots carrying 57kg at $2.80. Very fit after three runs back and is worth including.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:38.32 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 33 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1300m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 57kg | 1:18.11 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/12/2025 | 151 | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1300m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:18.49 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Lachlan King | 0:51.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Lachlan King | 0:49.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 11/07/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1430m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 58kg | 1:28.08 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1106m | Soft 7 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:05.77 | 11-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Cassidy Hill
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 14 at this track Bm58 on January 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Divazou with 59kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 9 at Wodonga Bm62 on January 4 over 1590m, 6 len behind Flash Of Dallas carrying 57kg at $31. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 19/01/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Brendan Ward | 59kg | 1:22.82 | 12-10-10 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Good 3 | Brendan Ward | 57kg | 1:35.17 | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Corowa | 900m | Good | Brendan Ward | 0:51.67 | - | 0 |
| 2.73L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lachlan King | 61kg | 1:24.54 | 10-9-11 | 10 |
| 35.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | 187 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 900m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59.5kg | 0:52.45 | 11-11 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/06/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1600m | Soft 5 | Cory Parish | 60kg | 1:36.58 | 5-10-11 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/05/2025 | 92 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1600m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 58kg | 1:36.73 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Corowa | 900m | Good | Cory Parish | 0:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.78L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Justin W Stanley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 1512m, 7 len behind Lario with 53kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tropical House with 56kg at $26. Can't see her turning things around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 14/01/2026 | 158 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1512m | Good 3 | Christopher Pang | 53kg | 1:30.81 | 13-13-12 | 13 |
| 7.9L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Chelsea Taylor | 0:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/13 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Soft 6 | Jessica Tzaferis | 56kg | 1:40.29 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/07/2025 | 189 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1400m | Soft 7 | Lauren Burke | 57.5kg | 1:24.89 | 14-14-10 | 13 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | Chelsea Taylor | 0:52.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 16/01/2025 | 18 | BM64 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 3 | Fred W Kersley | 56.5kg | 1:36.81 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2024 | 23 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 3 | Jason Maskiell | 57kg | 1:35.41 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2024 | 21 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1500m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 1:31.07 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Brittany Button
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw January 19 over 1600m defeating Deflector carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Corowa Ctry Mdn on December 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Noir Vitesse with 55.5kg at $3.90. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1600m | Good 4 | Brittany Button | 56kg | 1:37.95 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 17 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Corowa | 1400m | Good 3 | Brittany Button | 55.5kg | 1:22.80 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
| 4/12 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 57.5kg | 1:23.81 | 8-6-4 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1500m | Good 4 | Brittany Button | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 57.5kg | 1:24.23 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 138 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Soft 5 | Brittany Button | 54.5kg | 1:11.22 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 900m | Heavy | Nick Souquet | 0:55.69 | - | 0 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 900m | Heavy | Nick Souquet | 0:53.53 | - | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cory Parish
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on January 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Divazou with 55.5kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Corowa Cl1-Sw on December 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Black Frost with 57.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and is a great chance to grab a well-deserved win.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 55.5kg | 1:22.82 | 11-12-2 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1600m | Good 3 | Brittany Button | 57.5kg | 1:35.13 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 217 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Good 4 | Makisha Salter | 53.5kg | 1:17.99 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good | John Keating | 1:05.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2025 | 23 | BM0-58 2U | $27,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Nathan Punch | 55.5kg | 2:15.78 | 9-3-11 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/04/2025 | 331 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1856m | Good 4 | Nathan Punch | 55.5kg | 1:55.17 | 9-9-11 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Logan Mcneil | 1:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 14/05/2024 | 10 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Moe | 2400m | Soft 5 | Jackie Beriman | 56.5kg | 2:35.93 | 14-4-13 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |