Albany

Friday, December 26, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

ASTONISHER (5) led and broke her maiden here two back before a 0.4L defeat here most recently when landing in the box seat. She rises in weight today, but looks to have some class about her and has the speed to roll across from out wide. Can land in a handy position and get back to winning ways. FIGHT IN FLIGHT (7) dominated in a very similar race here last start when sitting midfield and stormed home to win by 2.5L. This shapes similarly and she's sure to be better for that effort off a long break. Can repeat the dose without surprising. BAGGER PRINCE (3) led and won over the mile here most recently in a strong performance, scoring by 1.4L. Drawn wider today, but he has the speed to roll across and can turn in another bold performance. NICCY'S AFFAIR (10) comes right back in trip today but she was a winner here last month. Won't be far away with a good draw. POLYVANOVA (4) stuck on well last start and has to be included again.

5. Astonisher
7. Fight In Flight
3. Bagger Prince

R4 1500m CL2

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. 1. Mr Hollywood
J: ROSIE MAHONYT: ANGELA SMITH
F: 623x0
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind God's Grin with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Broome Rtg 58+ on May 24 over 1300m, 14 len behind Deal Obtained with 54kg at $101. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
2. 2. Whiplash
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: PETER WESTERN
F: 10x07
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on November 27 over 1230m, 10 len behind Vomo Island carrying 56kg at $18. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 4 over 1232m, 3.5 len behind Bonny Rock with 60kg at $51. Might struggle again.
3. 3. Bagger Prince
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: INDIANNA WEINERT
F: 76361
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most recently won by 1.4 len at this track Mdn December 4 over 1600m defeating Sea Of Galilee carrying 58kg at $8. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Mdn on November 15 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Size Matters with 58kg at $7.50. Too strong from the front last start and that form may have been franked earlier today.
4. 4. Polyvanova
J: GIAAN O'DONNELLT: PAUL HUNTER
F: 15437
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Lady Ducati carrying 55.5kg at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Fight In Flight with 57kg at $8.50. Can be in this for a long way.
5. 5. Astonisher
J: CHANEL COOPERT: INDIANNA WEINERT
F: 6412
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1500m, long-neck behind Lady Ducati with 52.5kg at $13. Before that won by a head at this track Mdn November 27 over 1500m defeating Arafisio carrying 52kg at $10. Found one better last start but looks well placed to return to winning ways.
6. 6. Optimal
J: AMY JO HAYEST: ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
F: 5x178
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 4 over 1232m, 3.5 len behind Bonny Rock carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 27 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Fantaxtic with 59kg at $11. One of the chances.
7. 7. Fight In Flight
J: ALEX HEARNT: LIAM O'LOUGHLIN
F: 286x1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 11 months won by 2.5 len at this track Cl2 November 27 over 1500m defeating Mister Popcorn with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 14 2024 over 1675m, 5.5 len behind Lethal Weapon carrying 58kg at $19. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Far too good first-up and she can go on with the job.
8. 8. The Mighty Butch
J: JASON WHITINGT: SAMANTHA SHIRLEY
F: 26x35
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track Regional Champ on November 15 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 51kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ascot Regional Champ on November 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bolta with 54kg at $101. Hard to have this tough line-up.
9. 9. Maybe Divine
J: CASEY HUNTERT: MARK WESTTHORP
F: 10x00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track Regional Champ on November 15 over 1230m, 17 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 50kg at $91. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Lady Ducati with 52.5kg at $151. Unlikely to threaten.
10. 10. Niccys Affair
J: BRANDON LOUIST: ROY ROGERS
F: 51473
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on December 12 over 1920m, 2 len behind Rebelnado carrying 56kg at $7.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 4 over 1900m, 15 len behind Why Me with 54kg at $7. Has claims coming back in trip.
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